SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

William Ricketts Sanctuary
Situated in the Dandenongs in a ferny glade, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquility, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways.

Puffing Billy Steam Railway
Journey through the cool fern gullies and rolling countryside of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave to Gembrook. Travel by steam train in first class carriages on the luncheon special or wine and dine on the night train. Visit "Thomas" the tank engine on special days at Puffing Billy.

National Rhododendron Gardens
The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to an unparalleled variety of brilliantly coloured blooms, mainly rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, and daffodils. Of international reputation, these magnificent gardens attract 30,000 visitors annually.

Dandenong Ranges National Park
Explore over 300 kilometres of walking tracks that meander through lush fern filled gullies and misty mountain ash forests, to magical places such as Sherbrooke Forest, Dongalla Homestead, and the Thousand Steps. This park has excellent barbecue and picnic areas and is home to a large number of birds.

Balloon Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning
Hot air ballooning over the picturesque Yarra Valley and the city of Melbourne with Australia's longest established hot air ballooning company, Balloon Sunrise. Includes a 5-star gourmet champagne breakfast at Balgownie Estate Winery Yarra Valley and the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. Fly first class with Balloon Sunrise!