Enjoy the morning discovering the colourful city sights, and the afternoon exploring the serene Dandenong Ranges. View Bourke Street Mall and the tree-lined beauty of Collins Street. View fine examples of Melbourne's architectural splendour, including St. Paul's Cathedral, Princess and Regent Theatres. See Melbourne Town Hall, the Royal Exhibition Buildings.
Stroll around the Royal Botanic Gardens. Visit Fitzroy Gardens and explore Captain Cooks Cottage (optional, additional expense). See the bustling Queen Victoria Market and tranquil Albert Park Lake. See our world renowned sporting arenas, including the MCG. View Southbank - a world of waterfront shopping, dining and arts.
Cross the West Gate Bridge for views of the city skyline. Rejoin your tour after lunch (own expense) and discover the Dandenong Ranges. See picturesque mountainside forests, cool fern gullies, charming villages and breathtaking views. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and delightful birdlife of Sherbrooke Forest. Look out for kookaburras and bell birds, rosellas and king parrots. Hand feed the colourful rosella birds inhabiting Sherbrooke Forest (seed provided). Walk amid the giant timber forest of real Australian bushland, surrounded by mountain ash forest and lush green ferns in the Dandenong mountain ranges.
Enjoy the meandering drive that leads through lush forests of tall trees and hilltop villages. Enjoy the picturesque mountain villages, renowned for their beautiful traditional gardens. Relish the spectacular vista from the Dandenong's Lookout. Pass through quaint villages noted for their beautiful gardens and craft shops. Return to Melbourne passing Fitzroy Gardens and St Patrick's Cathedral.