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Visiting Dandenong Ranges

Tourists are sure to enjoy the spas and gardens in Dandenong Ranges. This city attracts visitors with its tucked away ambiance. Top attractions in the city include Dandenong Ranges National Park and Puffing Billy Steam Train.

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• Closest major airport is in Melbourne, VIC (MEL-Tullamarine) 50.1 from the city center

Sightseeing and Staying in Dandenong Ranges

The natural setting of the gardens is picturesque with Dandenong Ranges National Park, National Rhododendron Gardens, and Alfred Nicolas Gardens worth a visit. Puffing Billy Steam Train and Grants Picnic Area are a couple of additional sights to visit while you're here. In Dandenong Ranges there are 53 hotels and other lodging options to help you plan your holiday getaway at an affordable rate.

• Arcadia Cottages - With a stay at this 4.5-star cottage, you'll have access to free breakfast, free WiFi, and an in-room kitchen.
• Moulton Park Cottages - This 4-star cottage features free breakfast, free WiFi, and free self parking.
• Belle Le Vie - With a stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse, you'll have access to free WiFi, free self parking, and a flat-screen TV.

Outside of the city, popular places to visit include Doncaster Shopping Centre located 14 mi (22.6 from city center and Chadstone Shopping Mall which is 15.4 mi (24.8 away.

Getting around Dandenong Ranges

With so many convenient choices for transportation, seeing Dandenong Ranges is simple. Take advantage of metro transit at Belgrave Station, Tecoma Station, or Upwey Station. To explore the surrounding area, jump aboard a train at Melbourne Belgrave Station or Melbourne Menzies Creek Station.

Dressing for Dandenong Ranges

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 80°F during the day and 50°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 68°F, while the average at night is 41°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 64°F with nighttime averages of 41°F
• In October–December, you can expect daytime averages of 75°F and nighttime averages of 45°F
• Dandenong Ranges gets about 0.47 inches of rain per year
• Hottest months are usually February and January with an average temperature of 78°F while the coldest months are July and June with an average of 41°F

Located about 35 km east of Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges are a mountainous region of rainforests with volcano-created peaks reaching as high as 633 metres. Part of the Ranges is considered a national park, while more than 100,000 residents occupy the inhabited areas. Visitors to the Ranges tend to check out the Puffing Billy Railway, a timeworn, steam-powered train system that runs through the southern part of the landscape. With breathtaking vistas of the surrounding area, the Ranges offer excellent sightseeing and bushwalking opportunities. Experience the majestic nature of this area yourself by booking a room in any of the hotels in Dandenong Ranges.

Where to Stay in Dandenong Ranges

From dirt-cheap motels to top-of-the-line Dandenong Ranges resorts, this area is home to an assortment of accommodation. There are quaint cottages and high-end B&Bs sprinkled throughout the Ranges. Most options can be found along Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, though some cheap hotels exist in more remote areas.

Getting there

Most visitors from outside the region arrive at the Dandenong Ranges by first flying to Melbourne. If you’re arriving on one of those Melbourne flights, you can then catch a car hire and enjoy the gorgeous ride through Yarra Valley. If you’d rather not drive, you can hop aboard the local train that stops at Belgrave, Hurstbridge, and Lilydale, and then catch a cab to your final destination. No matter what time of year you’re travelling, you can expect steady temps and regular rainfall.

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