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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Top hotels in Belgrave

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection

5 out of 5
1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, VIC
The price is P8,591 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P8,591
P9,451 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (524 reviews)
"Check in always so very slow."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery Collection
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 P4,228 per night from Aug 4 to Aug 5
P4,228
P4,650 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, a hidden gem"

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Best Western Plus The Tudor-Box Hill
Sage Melbourne Ringwood

Sage Melbourne Ringwood

4.5 out of 5
211 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P6,127 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P6,127
P6,740 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (769 reviews)
"Sage is absolutely fabulous! After a travelling it was so lovely to arrive to check in, Chrisi was warm & kind and made a check in smooth. In fact anll the staff were very kind. Our room had plenty of space. It was clean, warm & quiet. Location was also amazing there was the public train across the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Sage Melbourne Ringwood
Chateau Yering Hotel

Chateau Yering Hotel

5 out of 5
42 Melba Highway, Yering, VIC
The price is P7,359 per night from Aug 12 to Aug 13
P7,359
P8,095 total
Aug 12 - Aug 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an attached winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (576 reviews)
"My husband and I absolutely loved our stay at Chateau Yering Hotel which exceeded expectations. The room was large and beautiful with a huge double bath and views of the property. We sat in the Drawing Room in the afternoon and were offered Devonshire tea which was excellent. We then enjoyed a wine ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Chateau Yering Hotel
Quest Notting Hill

Quest Notting Hill

4 out of 5
5 Acacia Pl, Notting Hill, VIC
The price is P5,990 per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
P5,990
P6,589 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
includes taxes & fees
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! (277 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay when dropping off or visiting a child at Monash Uni. Comfy, clean rooms and always friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2025

Quest Notting Hill
PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne

4 out of 5
872 Blackburn Road, Clayton, VIC
The price is P7,393 per night from Aug 8 to Aug 9
P7,393
P8,133 total
Aug 8 - Aug 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (370 reviews)
"Very good staff and friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne
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