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)
Make your way up the steep, 1000 step-climb to experience a tiny sense of the exhaustion felt by 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
Festivals
A Day On The Green - Rodriguez
Frontier Touring and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to announce the return of acclaimed Sugar Man, Rodriguez, to Australia next February.The legendary...
Exhibitions
Patricia Piccinini and Joy Hester: Through Love
Love and intimacy are the focus of this major exhibition that pairs the work of globally renowned artist Patricia Piccinini with important Australian modernist...
Festivals
Healesville Music Festival
Healesville Music Festival is a celebration of community in the Yarra Valley. Music of all genres will be on offer: rock, blues, soul, roots, folk and...
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...
Festivals
Fruits of The Yarra Valley Festival
The Fruits of The Yarra Valley Festival will be held at Rayner’s Orchard on February 16 and 17.This free event is designed to showcase some of the many...
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Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
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