You'll love every piece of Victoria
You'll love every piece of Victoria

YARRA VALLEY AND DANDENONG RANGES

Yarra Valley vineyard

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.

Oakridge Wines, Yarra Valley

Wineries

Imbibe within the hallowed walls of winemaking institutions or discover new winery gems in the region that kick-started Victoria's wine industry.

Preparing a meal at Mandala Winery. Photo credit: Mandala Wines

Dining

Please your palate with city-quality food made from an impressive array of fresh seasonal produce in unforgettably stunning surrounds.

TarraWarra Museum of Modern Art

Art and culture

Journey from cultural heritage to the cutting-edge by paying homage to the Heidelberg School and peeking into the studios of contemporary artists.

Alfred Nicholas Gardens, Dandenong Ranges

Parks and gardens

Watch as flowers burst into bloom in some of Melbourne's greatest gardens, spellbinding fern glades and mystical woodlands.

DESTINATIONS

Mandala Winery. Photo credit: Mandala Wines

Yarra Valley

Sample fine wines and discover the regional passion for fresh food

Kangaroo at Healesville Sanctuary

Healesville

Stay a while to get your fix of fine food and furry friends

Tree ferns and mountain ash, Dandenong Ranges

The Dandenongs

Wander through a world of whimsy in the villages of the ranges

Shop detail, Olinda

Olinda

Soak up postcard-perfect scenery in stunning gardens