Highlights

Healesville Sanctuary
Watch for waking koalas and peek at a joey in a kangaroo's pouch, meet keepers or observe vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting.
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Get some perspective and escape the noise and pressures of the concrete jungle. Less than an hour (from the Melbourne CBD) you can be SkyHigh - on...
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is a destination where you can indulge your love of chocolate in beautiful countryside only one hour...
De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate
With over 80 years in the game, there's not much the De Bortoli family don't know about wine. Pop in for a taste of their famous cool climate wines.
TarraWarra Estate
Reward your senses with an inspired combination of fine wines, delicious food and wonderful Australian art surrounded by breathtaking views.
Alfred Nicholas Gardens
The many linking paths through this garden take you beneath a canopy of awesome Mountain Ash Trees. Walk through shady trees down to the picturesque...

Discover the region

Cross into the different worlds of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Escape to the Yarra Valley to indulge in life's great pleasures of food, wine and nature. Disappear from the bustle of city life into the Dandenong Ranges' secret fern glades, towering forests and eclectic villages.

Sculpture at Skyhigh, Mount Dandenong, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Art and culture

Take an inspiring artistic quest to Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, where Australian artistic history is upheld by exciting modern artists.

Rochford's Eyton, Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Restaurants

Please your palate, sate your appetite and sample to your heart's content on city-quality food at restaurants in the stunning Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

Mandala Wines, Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia. Credit: Mandala Wines

Yarra Valley wine region

Sip, sniff, and savour fine wines within the hallowed walls of historic Victorian viticultural institutions, or discover secret winery gems.

Ballooning, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Balloon and scenic flights

Rise above the Yarra Valley at sunrise on a silent, scenic hot air balloon flight – a tranquil way to experience the wonders of the landscape.

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Deals

$495 per couple*
Romantic getaway
Relax and enjoy a midweek escape in the Yarra Valley at Myers Creeks Cascades, including two nights' accomodation, breakfast on the first morning, chocolates and wine on arrival and midday checkout.
From $275 per couple*
Luxury escape for two
Escape to the Dandenong Ranges and stay in luxury accommodation at Linden Gardens Rainforest Retreat. Package includes overnight accommodation, cooked breakfast and muffins on arrival.
Save up to 20%*
RACV Regional Wine and Food Program
Thanks to visitvineyards.com, RACV members can save between 10 and 20 per cent off wine, beer and cider purchases and dining experiences.