FIND YOUR SELF
We just have to come back there is more to do!
Pauline & Theo, France
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The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offer the perfect opportunity to experience the ultimate destination wedding. Beautiful by design, the region is a natural wonder where memories are made, and visitors marvel at the relaxed atmosphere, welcoming people and extensive range of interconnected services and skills.
Yarra Valley Business Events provides expert support connecting events organisers directly with experienced operators in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges who deliver tailored, memorable incentive programs. From sunrise hot air Ballooning and grape stomping to dining aboard the iconic Puffing Billy Railway or dining at hatted wineries.
SUMMER BERRY PICKING One of the reasons we love summer is the beautiful berries that are available to pick and eat straight from the farm. A great place to pick these summer berries is at jayberriesfarm . Visit them this summer and pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, veggies and sunflowers. They also have delicious homemade cordials, jams and real fruit slushies - YUM! Pre-purchased tickets are required to visit Jay Berries and are created weekly on a Friday for the following week. Check out their website and book yours now. Don’t miss out on the chance to pick delicious berries amongst the beautiful farm scenery. Visit their socials for fruit availability and updates. Tag someone who would love this experience.
HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY FOUR PILLARS DISTILLERY Hop on board the fourpillarsgin Flashback Train because as part of the Australian gin brand's 10th birthday celebrations, they're hosting some special ‘From the Vault’ Gin Workshops where you’ll get to taste five of their most iconic gins from the last decade. Hosted by Co-Founder and Head Distiller, Cam Mackenzie, you’ll be greeted with a classic Rare Dry G&T to start, and after that you’ll be guided through a tasting of an early batch Bloody Shiraz Gin and a couple popular Distiller Series gins, like Cousin Vera’s Gin and Dry Island Gin. Tickets also include a special take-home gift bag filled with gin goodies and a bottle of something special. Places for this amazing experience are super limited so get in quick and book your spot now. Tag your friends and start planning. Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.
BURRINJA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY BASH Join burrinja’s 25th birthday bash this Sunday 3 December! Wondering what's on? Immerse in live performances, art exhibitions, workshops, and an art sale. Explore the rich history in the main gallery and DARanged Foyer Gallery Takeover, celebrating resilience. Plus, shop ethically at the AERIE Art Sale, supporting local creatives. Burrinja invites you to share the joy and art at this milestone celebration! Will you be there? Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.
CHERRY-PICKING IS BACK Picking juicy cherries at cherryhill_orchards’ 100-acre orchard in Coldstream is a must-do activity when visiting the Yarra Valley. Open now until late December, this orchard is brimming with lush cherries ripe for picking. Enjoy picking cherries straight from the tree, eat as many as you like, then fill up your buckets and take some home to eat later. Don’t forget to try their delicious cherry ice-creams and cherry beverages plus a range of gorgeous merchandise that will remind you of your fabulous day out. Locals tip: To avoid missing out on this fantastic experience, make sure to pre-book your tickets online. Want to beat the crowds? Visit mid-week! #cherryhill #cherryhillorchards #cherry #cherries #cherrypicking #pickyourowncherries #farmgate #coldstream #yarravalley #visityarravalley #yarravalleythingstodo #explore #exploremore #discover #fruit #fruitpicking #pickyourownfruit #visitvictoria #familyfriendly #kidfriendly
HAVE YOU GOT PLANS FOR NYE? The New Years Eve countdown is on and our friends at racvhealesville are throwing a 60's themed party to see in 2024. Celebrate the 60s with live music from The Herberts, food classics of the decade and a full buffet dinner and drinks package. Tickets for this adults-only event also include an arrival cocktail and canapés. There are prizes for the best dressed so get your groove on, bust out the bell bottoms and get your dancing shoes on to party the last night of the year away. Tag your family and friends and start planning a spectacular NYE party. Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.
DELICIOUSLY SUSTAINABLE DINING Sustainability is always in season and across our region, businesses are implementing environmental and socially responsible initiatives at the forefront of their core business, ensuring our region stays clean and green for generations to come. We found three eateries leading the charge when it comes to serving up deliciously sustainable initiatives for their dine-in and takeaway treats. Find out more about thegeneralfoodstore, incywincyemerald and bambamitalian. Put these places on your to-dine list and enjoy a delicious day out. Which one will you try first? Find this blog in our Sustainability Series - #linkinbio
FARM GATES & U-PICK In our region, every juicy peach, plump strawberry, sweet stonefruit and luscious berry is full of country goodness - fresh air, rich soil and golden sunshine in every bite. There are plenty of U-Pick destinations and farmgates where you can gather together the best of the season to take home with you. Most farmgates are just one hour from Melbourne! Discover what’s in season and when. Who’d love to check out these farmgates? #linkinbio.
THE PERFECT PICNIC We love a good picnic with family and friends enjoying the fresh air and stunning scenery of the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges. If you’re like us, you need to visit puntrdwines in the Yarra Valley where the art of the picnic has been perfected. Browse the recently opened Picnic Pantry, a one-stop shop for all manner of delicious local produce including, bready things, cheesy things, pickley things, meaty things and spready things. All the good stuff - YUM! After you’ve picked your favourite picnic snacks, head out to their covered Marquee Bar or stunning garden grounds with a vino or cider to revel in the life choices that led you there. Very artful indeed. Tag your favourite people and start planning the perfect picnic.
PAVED FESTIVAL From the charming streets of Belgrave to the picturesque locales of Emerald, Cockatoo, Gembrook and Upper Beaconsfield, pavedfestival has a spectacular line up of more than 50 incredibly talented artists performing across 30 venues. PAVED Festival is on this weekend from 24 to 26 November. Join this celebration of creativity in the Eastern Dandenong Ranges which celebrates local art and community spirit. Tag your family and friends and start planning a fantastic weekend full of music, comedy, art, dance, culture and connection. You won’t want to miss this. Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.
WINE, CHARCUTERIE, ART Next Friday, join the _tarrawarra_ team for an afternoon of vineyard tours, wine tastings at the estate’s cellar door, an optional movement workshop in the tarrawarrama and cheese and charcuterie on the Peppercorn deck. Tickets are selling quick for this event which was specifically created for the melbfoodandwine Regional Edition - Signature Yarra Valley. Who’s coming? #tarrawarraestate #yarravalley #exploreyarravalley #melbournefoodandwinefestival #foodandwine #foodie #wine #winelover #yarravalleywine #events #explore #exploremore
SUMMER BERRY PICKING One of the reasons we love summer is the beautiful berries that are available to pick and eat straight from the farm. A great place to pick these summer berries is at jayberriesfarm . Visit them this summer and pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, veggies and sunflowers. They also have delicious homemade cordials, jams and real fruit slushies - YUM! Pre-purchased tickets are required to visit Jay Berries and are created weekly on a Friday for the following week. Check out their website and book yours now. Don’t miss out on the chance to pick delicious berries amongst the beautiful farm scenery. Visit their socials for fruit availability and updates. Tag someone who would love this experience.
BURRINJA'S 25TH BIRTHDAY BASH Join burrinja’s 25th birthday bash this Sunday 3 December! Wondering what's on? Immerse in live performances, art exhibitions, workshops, and an art sale. Explore the rich history in the main gallery and DARanged Foyer Gallery Takeover, celebrating resilience. Plus, shop ethically at the AERIE Art Sale, supporting local creatives. Burrinja invites you to share the joy and art at this milestone celebration! Will you be there? Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.
HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY FOUR PILLARS DISTILLERY Hop on board the fourpillarsgin Flashback Train because as part of the Australian gin brand's 10th birthday celebrations, they're hosting some special ‘From the Vault’ Gin Workshops where you’ll get to taste five of their most iconic gins from the last decade. Hosted by Co-Founder and Head Distiller, Cam Mackenzie, you’ll be greeted with a classic Rare Dry G&T to start, and after that you’ll be guided through a tasting of an early batch Bloody Shiraz Gin and a couple popular Distiller Series gins, like Cousin Vera’s Gin and Dry Island Gin. Tickets also include a special take-home gift bag filled with gin goodies and a bottle of something special. Places for this amazing experience are super limited so get in quick and book your spot now. Tag your friends and start planning. Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.
CHERRY-PICKING IS BACK Picking juicy cherries at cherryhill_orchards’ 100-acre orchard in Coldstream is a must-do activity when visiting the Yarra Valley. Open now until late December, this orchard is brimming with lush cherries ripe for picking. Enjoy picking cherries straight from the tree, eat as many as you like, then fill up your buckets and take some home to eat later. Don’t forget to try their delicious cherry ice-creams and cherry beverages plus a range of gorgeous merchandise that will remind you of your fabulous day out. Locals tip: To avoid missing out on this fantastic experience, make sure to pre-book your tickets online. Want to beat the crowds? Visit mid-week! #cherryhill #cherryhillorchards #cherry #cherries #cherrypicking #pickyourowncherries #farmgate #coldstream #yarravalley #visityarravalley #yarravalleythingstodo #explore #exploremore #discover #fruit #fruitpicking #pickyourownfruit #visitvictoria #familyfriendly #kidfriendly
HAVE YOU GOT PLANS FOR NYE? The New Years Eve countdown is on and our friends at racvhealesville are throwing a 60's themed party to see in 2024. Celebrate the 60s with live music from The Herberts, food classics of the decade and a full buffet dinner and drinks package. Tickets for this adults-only event also include an arrival cocktail and canapés. There are prizes for the best dressed so get your groove on, bust out the bell bottoms and get your dancing shoes on to party the last night of the year away. Tag your family and friends and start planning a spectacular NYE party. Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.