Belgrave

Melbourne

Sherbrooke Forest
Sherbrooke Forest showing a garden
Sherbrooke Forest
Grants Picnic Area showing bird life
Grants Picnic Area showing bird life

Ride through the rolling Dandenong Ranges on one of Australia’s oldest operating steam trains and explore the native wilderness that surrounds this town.

Tucked into rolling hills and native forests, Belgrave is a major town in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges. The historic town is home to a collection of charming cottages and heritage attractions that date back to its settlement in the middle of the 19th century. Walk, drive or ride a quaint locomotive through the surrounding temperate rainforest and get to know some of the region’s magnificent flora and fauna.

Stroll down Main Street to discover some of Belgrave’s local treasures. You’ll find a selection of cafés serving regional and organic produce, as well as galleries, antiques stores and craft shops. Catch a new release at the Cameo Cinema, which dates back to the 1930s and has an open-air cinema at the rear. Take a seat on a bench at Belgrave Town Park to see a view over the town.

Make your way to Belgrave’s Puffing Billy Railway station to find the terminus of the historic locomotive. Puffing Billy is a heritage narrow-gauge stream train that weaves through the cool rainforests of the Dandenong Ranges and lush pastoral land to Gembrook, 24 kilometres (15 miles) away. Disembark at one of the townships, including Menzies Creek, Lakeside or Emerald, located along the railway line. You can also simply enjoy the scenic trip from the dining carriage. Spot the train chugging over a historic wooden trestle bridge from a viewing area in Belgrave’s eastern limits.

Make the most of Belgrave’s pretty parklands by bringing your walking shoes and a picnic to Belgrave Lake Park or Birdsland Reserve. Both waterways are fed by Monbulk Creek and support a stunning array of birdlife. Encounter a stunning collection of indigenous flora at the Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve.

Reach Belgrave by train or car from Melbourne, which is 35 kilometres (22 miles) away. Belgrave’s main train station is situated nearby the Puffing Billy Railway station. The town’s large selection of accommodation options makes it a great place to base your adventures in the nearby Dandenong Ranges National Park, an awe-inspiring wilderness reserve amid the hills.


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Quest Notting Hill

Quest Notting Hill

4 out of 5
5 Acacia Pl, Notting Hill, VIC
The price is P5,606 per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
P5,606
P6,167 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (279 reviews)
"Nice property if you have a reason to be out that way."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, VIC
The price is P8,473 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
P8,473
P9,320 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
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8.8/10 Excellent! (529 reviews)
Amazing stay
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Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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Canterbury International Hotel

Canterbury International Hotel

4 out of 5
326-330 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill, VIC
The price is P4,437 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P4,437
P4,881 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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"Thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will be staying again later this month."

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Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill

Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill

4 out of 5
1101 Whitehorse Road, (Maroondah Highway), Box Hill, VIC
The price is P4,153 per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
P4,153
P4,568 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

4.5 out of 5
285 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley, VIC
The price is P6,019 per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
P6,019
P6,620 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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Sage Melbourne Ringwood

Sage Melbourne Ringwood

4.5 out of 5
211 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, VIC
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The price is P6,321 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,321
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Aug 31 - Sep 1
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Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

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