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Travel Guide of Dandenong Ranges in Australia by Influencers and Travelers


The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.


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Dandenong Ranges, Australia, Melbourne suburb




The Dandenong Ranges are the "green lungs" of Melbourne.
Explore fern glades and towering forests of mountain ash, the world's largest flowering trees. 

Stroll through some of Australia's most beautiful gardens 
Afterward, enjoy local produce in charming villages and rustic farm tours 

Board the Puffing Billy steam train for a ride through the forests and tree ferns.

Explore Australia's most beautiful gardens by visiting Dandenong Ranges

Take the Mount Dandenong Scenic Drive to discover the surrounding villages 

What does the word Dandenong mean?




Dandenong is located 31km southeast of central Melbourne, on the Gippsland Railway and Princes Highway. 
The place is easyly accesible

An oasis to escape the city and go green

The name is thought to be a modification of an Aboriginal word meaning "high mountains",
Referring to the mountain ranges located 20 km northwest of Dandenong.

Due to its position and logistics, the city has become a major export and import point for the Asian market 




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Is it safe to visit the Dandenong Ranges?

Yes , parts of the Dandenong Ranges are now safely accessible by road.

The reception of visitors has recently resumed 

By car from Melbourne, it takes about an hour to reach the Dandenong Ranges via the M1 freeway

The Dandenong Ranges can also be reached from Melbourne by train using the V line. 













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