Yarra Ranges National Park lies at the headwaters of Melbourne’s drinking water supply system and includes major reservoirs that Melbourne draws its water from. Here you’ll find magnificent Mountain Ash forests, lush tree ferns, and Myrtle Beech trees; not forgetting its trails, Puffing Billy steam train rides and Sanctuary wildlife park! Sample some of the…
Month: February 2024
Behind the Scenes of Wine Production in the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley became famous for wine production from the mid-1800’s until 1920, when production ceased altogether. Re-establishing winemaking took the work of visionaries such as Peter Coombs in 1969 to begin again. Moet & Chandon was one of the first Champagne Houses to establish itself in Australia’s Yarra Valley and launch Australia’s methode traditionnelle…
Conserving Yarra Valley’s Natural Beauty
Yarra Valley is known for its world-class vineyards, but also offers visitors many natural and cultural experiences. Explore Mountain Ash forests and breathtaking lookouts or encounter native wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary. Discover Yarra Valley’s vibrant artisanal scene and indulge in wine tasting at several boutique cellar doors, or take a hot air balloon ride over…
Yarra Valley’s Native Plant Conservation
Gardeners can promote native wildlife by cultivating indigenous plants and making their garden habitat-friendly, which will attract birds, mammals and insects that benefit bee populations in their locality. Coranderrk, now known as Burrungma Biik in the Yarra Ranges, hosted a planting day to restore landscapes essential for Victoria’s critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater and lowland Leadbeater…