The Yarra Valley

Besides being the place where Victorian wine started, we have an array of diverse villages tucked into breath taking scenery. Travel through the rolling hills strung with vines, secluded natural valleys set against blue mountain backdrops and lush greenery and pastures, past towering trees and pristine rivers. Stop along the way and sample the wines and linger over a meal as you discover the regional passion for food, with fresh local produce matched to the regions wines. Dine in style at some of the best eateries or simply at hidden cafes and at both marvel at the profundity of fresh local produce. Then visit the Healesville Sanctuary wildlife park, home to native Australian birds and animals like platypus, koalas, Tasmanian devils, lyrebirds, echidnas and more.

For a fresh and exciting view of the entire valley, take to the dawn skies in a hot-air balloon before descending into a vineyard to enjoy a breakfast of sparkling wine and just-picked produce.

Art lovers can see how artists perceive the surrounds at TarraWarra Museum of Art or at small artist studios dotted around the region.

Only an hour drive from Melbourne, but you'll be rewarded for taking a few days to get to know it. So take the time and discover the Yarra Valley, stay a night or a week in one Healesville Garden Accommodation stunning properties.

Things to Do and See

So much to do and always never enough time - from natural wonders, fun-filled family activities, to sites of historical significance there is so much to do. Here are just a few of the other activities you can indulge in:

• Take a drive through the Black Spur and visit Marysville which is rebuilding after the Black Saturday fires of February 7, 2009
• Enjoy the beautiful views at many vantage points in the Yarra Ranges National Park, Toolangi State Forest or Kinglake National Park
• Wander through the many quirky and eclectic shops of Healesville and Yarra Glen
• Enjoy a relaxing picnic in one of our peaceful picnic and BBQ areas
• Indulge in some rest and relaxation at a local health or day spa
• Wander through the stalls at any of the region's wonderful markets
• Be inspired by the artwork at one of the region's amazing studios and galleries- be sure to stay for the Yarra Valley Open Studios weekend held in September
• Visit farmgates and taste the freshness of home-grown produce
• Rochford Concert Series – December-March
• Small Wineries Shortest Lunch - June
• Yarra Valley Open Studios – September
• Shedfest – October
• Yarra Valley on the Palate - November

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