Experience nature and go for a relaxing walk in the Dandenong Ranges. Learn about Aboriginal culture through a stunning collection of outdoor sculpture. Enjoy a wholesome restaurant meal and trek through a majestic eucalyptus and fern tree forest.

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Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Private group

Highlights

Get out of the city and have a relaxing day trip in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges
Learn about Aboriginal culture through the unique sculptures of the William Ricketts Santuary
Enjoy a wholesome and healthy meal at a nearby restaurant
Take a leisurely walk through the majestic eucalyptus and fern tree forest and soak in the sights and sounds of nature

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You will begin your tour at St. Paul's Cathedral at 10 AM and then travel 45 minutes outside the city into the lush Australian forest. Along the way, spot several quaint villages and lovely gardens, and watch as the city dissolves into thick foliage. Upon arriving at the Dandenong Range, explore William Ricketts Sanctuary. This tranquil forest sanctuary is adorned with sculptures of Aboriginal life. These sculptures form a narrative, which tells the story of Aboriginal culture and spirituality. After exploring the sanctuary, pause to have a wholesome and healthy lunch at a cozy nearby restaurant. Afterwards, your tour will continue with a relaxing walk through a majestic eucalyptus and fern tree forest. Soak in the sights and sounds of nature under the shade of this lush forest canopy. Finally, drive down the mountains back to the city, where you will arrive at 4:30 PM.

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Lunch

Drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Meeting point

In front of St Paul's Cathedral, on Flinders Street, Melbourne.

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All dietary requirements are catered for

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4.9 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Safety
5/5

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It was a fantastic tour. The William Ricket Sanctuary is amazing, would love to go again. Our walk in the cool tempered rainforest was refreshing and we saw some huge trees. Jay our guide was very knowledgeable and we were able to understand the story behind the sanctuary very well!

March 3, 2020

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I was one of two travellers on this trip. Jay was able to tailor to our needs and requests which resulted in an excellent personalised tour. William Ricketts Sanctuary was a fabulous experience and Jay's knowledge was excellent. The time spent there is really up to the travellers and we spent an amazing 3 hours because there was so much to learn and absorb. I highly recommend a visit to this amazing place. The sculptures are excellent and tell a fascinating story. We also had a fabulous lunch!

November 22, 2019

everything was perfect. a fresh walking in dandenong ranges, wholesome lunch and very touching william ricketts sanctuary. plus Jay, tour guide, was very kind and knowledgeable for our tour.

January 18, 2020

Dandenong Ranges & William Ricketts Sanctuary Tour

Dandenong Ranges & William Ricketts Sanctuary Tour

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