Victoria's regions
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Escape to the Yarra Valley for indulgent food and wine, and disappear into fern glades and forests in the Dandenong Ranges.
Hot air balloon over the Yarra Valley.
Highlights
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
History & heritage
Puffing Billy Steam Railway
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.
Walking & hiking
Kokoda Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)
March your way up the steep, 1000 step-climb to experience a tiny sense of the exhaustion felt by the Australian soldiers following the Kokoda Trail.
Wildlife, zoos & farms
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.
Art galleries
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Stunning architecture, contemporary art and rolling hills: see magnificent sites inside and out at this cultural icon in the Yarra Valley.
National parks & reserves
Yarra Ranges National Park
Cradling the Yarra River headwaters and much of Melbourne's water catchment, the park features majestic Mountain Ash trees.
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National parks & reserves
Dandenong Ranges National Park
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.
Food & wine
Wine matching
Up your wine matching game: pair your favourite tipple with art, music, ballooning, picnics, fine dining and accommodation at Yarra Valley wineries.
Walking & hiking
Waterfall wanders
Reward a weekend wander with spectacular waterfall views. Take your pick from our top waterfall wanders in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Skiing
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
From June to September, Lake Mountain transforms into a winter wonderland providing an ideal first time snow experience. Offering over 30 kilometres of...
Overview
Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Take an early morning balloon flight, meet passionate food and wine producers, and encounter a platypus at Healesville Sanctuary in the Yarra Valley. Wander the walking trails, meander the villages and discover the hidden delights of the Dandenong Ranges among its scenic winding roads, abundant artist studios, craft stores and renowned gardens.
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Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Open gardens
Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges
Proudly presented by Dandenong Ranges Tourism, Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges is opening the gates to some of the Dandenongs’ finest, privately-owned...
Open gardens
Open Garden Weekend at Warratina Lavender Farm
The private homestead garden at Warratina Lavender Farm will be open again this year to the public.There will be garden walks around the homestead and...
Festivals
Marysville Jazz and Blues Weekend
A weekend of Jazz and Blues in Marysville headlined by The Black Sorrows and Renee Geyer from October 19 to 21.With more than 40 artist performances, workshops,...
Festivals
A Day on the Green ft. John Farnham and guests
In news that will thrill fans across the country, it is time to relive all that this summer when John Farnham performs songs from Whispering Jack for a...
Gardens & agriculture
Tesselaar Tulip Festival
See almost a million tulips on display at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, the colour is absolutely amazing.In addition to the flowers, there is live entertainment...
Makers markets
The Hills Art Market - Emerald
The Hills Art Market is an experience for visitors to immerse themselves in a world of artistic imagination, under the tall trees you will find a unique...
Exhibitions
TarraWarra Biennial 2018: From Will to Form
Held in the body, flung through the air, or drawn from the soil. What if art is action made solid?From throwing liquid bronze to whistling for three days...
Offers & packages
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
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