Belgrave is a major town located in the Dandenong Ranges, situated between Emerald and Ferntree Gully.

Belgrave is linked to Melbourne via the Burwood Highway, with the final 500 metre section of this road tightly winding itself through the town's main commercial centre which is home to a selection of eateries, gift shops and the historic Cameo Cinema, all set against a forest backdrop.

One of Belgrave's main attractions is the Puffing Billy steam train. It is the oldest operating steam locomotive in Australia, taking passengers on a picturesque journey through the deep forests and fern gullies of the Dandenong Ranges. Passengers can enjoy a ride along any one of the track's sections, disembarking at either Menzies Creek, Emerald or Lakeside, or they can stay on board and complete the full 25 kilometre journey to Gembrook. Lunch and dinner options including meals in the dining carriage are available. One of the best spots to view Puffing Billy on its journey is just over a kilometre east of Belgrave at the viewing area on Gembrook Road where a long wooden trestle bridge carries the railway line over the adjacent creek and roadway.

Just south of the town centre is Belgrave Lake Park which surrounds a small disused reservoir on Monbulk Creek. The park features walking tracks, BBQ facilities, a playground and grassy oval, set within a peaceful and heavily wooded environment. Further south in Belgrave Heights is the Birds Land Reserve with its system of lakes, wetlands, well maintained walking trails and picnic/BBQ facilities. In Belgrave South the Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve provides a valuable collection of local flora and joins the neighbouring scenic Mount Morton Reserve.

Belgrave is a good base for exploring the neighbouring Dandenong Ranges National Park and the attractive local communities of Olinda, Sassafras, Kallista and the highest peak in the ranges at Mount Dandenong.

Puffing Billy A century-old steam train which runs on its original scenic mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook

	Dandenong Ranges National Park Covering 3215 hectares and featuring scenic bushwalking tracks, waterfalls, picnic areas and over 130 native bird species
	Baluk Willam Nature Conservation Reserve Highly valued for its diversity of flora including over a third of Victoria's orchid species, the reserve features a number of walking trails and covers 68 hectares

	Welcome to Belgrave Visitor information and business listings from the Belgrave Traders Association
	Walkabout - Belgrave A travel guide with information on the history of the area and things to see

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