Treetops Adventure is a high-ropes park in the Dandenong Ranges at Belgrave, on Old Monbulk Road, where visitors move through the tree canopy on rope bridges, wires and platforms. The park is set among a collection of rare and mature trees, including a 150-year-old Algerian oak, a 60-metre sequoia and what is described as the only Japanese oaks in Victoria, which gives it a more garden-like feel than most adventure parks. The course offering is substantial: seven long courses, two short courses, six vertical challenges and 23 flying foxes, which means there is enough variety for a first-timer to start gently and for confident climbers to move on to harder circuits. A standard entry ticket and a cheaper junior entry ticket are sold, and both are listed as taking around two and a half hours. The main ticket is for a group of up to five people, and the junior ticket for up to ten, with a guide, so it works for family groups and friends travelling together. Combination tickets pair Treetops with the Melbourne Skydeck, Metartworld and Pentridge Prison, which is useful for visitors who want to put several attractions into one trip.
Opening days vary through the week. The park opens from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 5pm on Monday and Tuesday and from 10am to 5pm from Wednesday to Friday. Age, height and weight rules for the courses are set by the operator and are not something to guess at, so check them when you book, especially for younger children. Wear closed shoes and clothes you can move in, tie back long hair and leave loose items in the car or a locker.
Belgrave is also the terminus of the Puffing Billy steam railway, so the two make a natural pair: ride the train in the morning and climb in the afternoon, or the reverse. The Dandenong Ranges are cooler and often wetter than central Melbourne, so bring a layer and check the forecast, because weather can affect whether the park runs. Public transport from the city reaches Belgrave on the train line, though most visitors drive or join a day tour.
For first-timers, the sensible approach is to start on the shorter courses to get comfortable with the harness and the platforms, then move on to the longer circuits and the flying foxes once you know how you feel. Staff are on hand throughout, and the setting among the old trees makes even the gentler sections feel like a proper outing.
Be honest with yourself about heights and fitness. The courses are designed to be gradual, and staff explain the safety systems before you start, but the vertical challenges and longer flying foxes are real adventure activities. It is a good choice for active families, groups of friends and anyone who would rather spend a day in the trees than in a museum.
If you do not like heights, Puffing Billy and the walking trails in the ranges are gentler ways to enjoy the same area. Check the booking details for how many people can share a session and for the guide arrangements, and book ahead on weekends and school holidays, when the most convenient start times tend to go first.
What to expect
The experience
A guided treetop adventure park with seven long courses, two short courses, six vertical challenges and 23 flying foxes among rare trees.
Best time
Dry mornings; the ranges are cooler and can be wet, so check the forecast.
How long
About two and a half hours for the standard and junior tickets.
Tips
Wear closed shoes and active clothing. Check age and height rules when you book. Pair with Puffing Billy, which also runs from Belgrave.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Active families, groups of friends and anyone who likes climbing and zip lines.
- Families
- A junior entry ticket is sold; check age and height rules for each course when you book.
- Couples
- A playful half-day for adventurous couples, with no expectation of speed or experience.
- Pair with
- Puffing Billy Railway from Belgrave, or a walk in the Dandenong Ranges.
- Time needed
- Half a day including travel.
Good questions
What courses does Treetops Belgrave have?+
Seven long courses, two short courses, six vertical challenges and 23 flying foxes, set among rare and mature trees.
How long does a session take?+
Both the standard entry and the junior entry tickets are listed at about two and a half hours.
Where is Treetops Adventure?+
On Old Monbulk Road in Belgrave, in the Dandenong Ranges, the same town where the Puffing Billy railway starts.
What are the opening hours?+
At the time of writing: 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 5pm Monday and Tuesday, and 10am to 5pm Wednesday to Friday. Confirm when you book.
Can children take part?+
Yes, there is a junior entry ticket. Check the age and height requirements for the courses when you book.
