Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

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This region is a stunning natural playground of gourmet eateries and farm gates, quaint villages and – need we say – world-famous vineyards. Ready to sniff, swirl and sip for a bit? There are more than 80 exceptional cellar doors to sidle up to.

We're too busy sampling award-winning pinot noir, winding through the pristine valley on two wheels and losing ourselves among tall trees to keep count though. This is the get the crew together and let go bit. The crack open another bottle bit. The can't believe our luck bit.

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Alfred Nicholas Gardens, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Dandenong Ranges National Park

National parks & reserves

Take a relaxing walk through forests of towering mountain ash in the Dandenong Ranges National Park, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne's CBD.

The timeless tradition of sitting on the carriage sill is back!

Puffing Billy Railway

History & heritage

All aboard for a ride on Australia's oldest steam railway, through thick forests and lush fern gullies, or travel first class for olden-times romance.

Healesville Sanctuary

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

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.

Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers

Gardens & agriculture

21 Mar - 19 Apr 2026

This floral sensation will melt your heart and fill your soul. 12 Acres of fabulous flower fields, world class entertainment with Circus Oz, fun activities...

Lavender Harvest Weekend

Exhibitions

29 - 30 Nov 2025

Come and enjoy Waratina Lavender Farm's harvest weekend, celebrating the start of the lavender season. Walk through rows of blooming lavender and the homestead...

Easter Bunny Hunt

Community

04 - 05 Apr 2026 (dates to be confirmed)

Throughout the school holidays come and enjoy a free Easter bunny hunt at the lavender farm!Let the kids have fun running around hunting for cheeky Easter...

Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Gardens & agriculture

13 Sep - 12 Oct 2025

Fill your world with colour and fun at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. With over a million spring flowers in bloom and live entertainment daily there is...

couple with dog walking at CherryHill Orchards blossom Festival

CherryHill Blossom Festival

Gardens & agriculture

10 Sep - 05 Oct 2025

Every spring, CherryHill Orchards welcomes guests to witness the stunning cherry blossoms in bloom. This year, the popular annual event will be held at...

Comedy In The Vines—Yarra Valley

Comedy

24 - 26 Oct 2025

Comedy in the Vines is back for its third epic year – and this time, they are heading to the breathtaking CherryHill Orchards in the stunning Yarra Valley.Over...