Just an hour’s drive east of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offer breathtaking natural escapes. Explore ferny forest treks or camp by flowing rivers; ride one of its world-famous mountain bike trails! For those seeking to take things at their own pace, hot air ballooning offers an amazing experience – drifting over the…
Winter Wellness Retreats in the Yarra Valley
Winter brings with it an increased desire to focus on ourselves, which makes a winter wellness retreat the ideal opportunity to prioritise rest, reset your nervous system and feel rejuvenated upon return home. Unwind at this rainforest retreat on 10 acres of lush rainforest surroundings and vineyard views. Unlock nourishing stillness through whole food, yoga,…
Yarra Valley’s Best-Kept Secrets and Hidden Spots
Global Ballooning’s unforgettable hot air balloon experience over Yarra Valley’s magnificent vineyards, lakes and mountain mist will leave you spellbound! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity – experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity now. Enter an adventure of wine and food at Balgownie Estate. Their on-site restaurant features a rotating chef who prepares delicious seasonal…
Discover the Yarra Valley’s Rich Indigenous Heritage
The Yarra Valley is world-renowned for producing world-class wines. The region’s unique flavour is thanks to a mix of soil types, cool climate and elevation variations which give its wines their signature character. Yarra Valley has always held great significance to Wurundjeri Woi wurrung people who feel spiritual ties to its environs. Coranderrk Aboriginal Station…
Off-The-Beaten-Path Destinations in the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley offers an abundance of spectacular winery restaurants with stunning vineyard views and smart winery hotels, perfect for any wine lover or bon vivant alike. Oenophiles will discover family-run wineries with distinguished credentials; bon vivants can relax in inviting cellar doors from international names; while adventurous newcomers will be delighted by experimental newcomers….
Yarra Valley’s Pioneering Women Their Stories
Pioneering Women of Yarra Valley was developed on the traditional lands of Gundungurra and Tharawal people. This fertile region is well known for its genteel English-style estates and fine wines, yet has produced several strong female figures who have contributed significantly to society. Coombe, once home to opera legend Dame Nellie Melba, is now open…
Mandala – The Art of Barrel Aging in Yarra Valley Wines
Mandala is the realization of a longstanding family dream: an impressive property featuring both vineyard and cellar door that showcases the cool climate wines of the Yarra Valley. All fruit for these wines comes from Swallowfield Vineyard in Gembrook. Established in 2000, Cellar Door Winery marked the end of an exhaustive search for winegrowing terroir…
The Architectural Wonders of Yarra Valley
No matter your occasion – from celebrating weddings in beautiful outdoor locations to finding eco-friendly homesteads with space for children – this region has everything you need. Wander the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail on historic steam trains or explore sculptural gardens and art galleries along its path. At TarraWarra Museum of Art you can…
A Celebration of Bounty
Adopt Victoria’s sustainable harvest traditions and discover gourmet delights in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Enjoy delicious seafood dishes, harvest fruit directly from growers, and discover how to preserve food to reduce waste. Experience gourmet delights at Healesville Hotel, where locally produced ingredients are used as part of each dish. Complete the experience with…
The Cultural Festivals of Yarra Valley A Year-Round Guide
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this region’s landscape is as breathtaking as it is varied. Enjoy winery tours, explore grape varietals, and join family-oriented celebrations of local culture! Spring and summer provide long sunny days ideal for relaxing vineyard picnics and hot air balloon rides, while winter offers cozy afternoons spent by open fireplaces…