By Romy Stephens
The Dandenong Ranges is a haven for holiday makers and foodies alike, with plenty of locations offering memorable dining experiences.
A trip to Puffing Billy presents not only an unforgettable train trip but also the chance to indulge in fine food.
Throughout summer, Puffing Billy will host the Steam and Cuisine Luncheon, High Tea Express and Murder on the Puffing Billy Express.
The Steam and Cuisine Luncheon offers a three hour dining and train experience with either lunch or a grazing platter and a stop at Emerald Lake.
During the High Tea Express, a high tea menu is delivered with a fresh modern twist and the Murder on the Puffing Billy Express showcases a three-course meal, two hour train journey and live entertainment.
If it’s dinner and a view that visitors are after, look no further than SkyHigh Mount Dandenong.
SkyHigh is located at the peak of Mount Dandenong and hosts breathtaking views towards the Melbourne CBD.
The award-winning bistro is an ideal location for breakfast, lunch or dinner and is open 365 days of the year.
An incredibly unique dining opportunity presents itself just down the road from SkyHigh at the Cuckoo Restaurant in Olinda.
The restaurant offers a traditional Bavarian experience, with the site and staff styled in a Bavarian theme.
The Cuckoo has attracted visitors from all over the world for about 60 years.
Visitors can refresh with a stein of Hefeweizen Schofferhofer beer, feast the fusion of traditional European and modern cuisine and enjoy the wunderbar live entertainment and floor show.
These are just some of the magnificent memorable dining experiences visitors can find behind each corner of the Dandenong Ranges.
