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Less than an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges is a life experience away, quality local food and wine, breathtaking scenery, romantic hideaways and indulgent adventures.
See & Do
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
Just an hour east of Melbourne sits Victoria’s rolling land of emerald hills, full of breathtaking, magical enrichment. A wondrous, natural playgroun…
Australian Wine Tour Company
Winery tours have never been so much fun or affordable! The daily tours by Australian Wine Tour Company take in some of Victoria's best wineries in t…
Sugarloaf Reservoir Park
Nestled in the Christmas Hills, Sugarloaf is a tranquil setting for a picnic or a stroll near the reservoir shores, offering wonderful views across t…
Mont De Lancey YesterYear Tours
Come and enjoy the ways of YesterYear at Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead. An excellent destination for a day trip less than an hour’s drive from Me…
Yarrambat Park
Yarrambat Park provides the perfect spot for a family day out. Facilities include electric barbecues, picnic tables and a picnic shelter. Toilet faci…
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery is a sweet destination where you can indulge your love of chocolate in beautiful countryside only one …
Healesville Sanctuary
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife.An Australian wildlife experience just one hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley . Wander…
Driven Indulgence
Driven Indulgence is your ‘Designated Personal Tour Driver Service’. The only Yarra Valley based tour operator that provides a designated driver serv…
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Latest Blogs
The People Behind the Plate: Head Chef Mario Scarcella, Locale
Where to See Native Animals in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
The Best Cycling Spots in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Signature Series: Craftwork Roasting Co's Flat White with a Prosciutto, Cheddar & Bechamel Croissant
Five Reasons to Get Married in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Signature Series: Riddell's Green's Chicken Caldo
Off Peak Weddings
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
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.
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CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND Looking for something to do this weekend? Imagine yourself at one of our stunning Yarra Valley wineries looking out at the majestic views of the vineyard and valley, an amazing glass of wine in hand and woodfire lunch. All of this is possible at sirpazestate in Wandin East. Their fully enclosed, heated terrace and open deck provide visitors with comfort all year round and their à la carte woodfire lunch menu offers the perfect gastronomic accompaniment. Tag your bestie and start making plans to visit. #sirpaz #sirpazestate #sirpazwinery #yarravalley #yarravalleywine #yarravalleywinery #wineyarravalley #wineryyarravalley #thingstodo #wine #winelover #winetasting #visityarravalley #explore #exploremore #winetime #weekend
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TWO GIRLS FROM AMOONGUNA We love how art can bring fascinating stories to life and one of our favourite places to see art is at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is excited to present Two Girls From Amoonguna, Sally M Nangala Mulda and Marlene Rubuntja’s tale of resilience and enduring childhood friendship. An ACMI touring exhibition on display from 16 Dec 2023. This is a free exhibition. Tag someone who’d love to see this exhibition. Find this exhibition in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio. yrrmuseum, acmionline
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HEALESVILLE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHT Healesville’s annual Christmas Shopping Night is this Thursday 7 December. Many of your favourite Healesville shops, restaurants and cafes will be open until 8:30pm for an evening of festive atmosphere and Christmas shopping. Head down to Healesville’s beautiful main street and enjoy live music, in-store specials and even a visit from the jolly old man. Whether you’re hoping to finish off your Christmas gift shopping or are just thinking about getting started, come on down and find the perfect present. By shopping locally, you keep money in the community where we live, work and play. You’ll also find amazing and unique gifts that will delight your friends and family. Tag, share and spread the good news!
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WINE, VINES AND VIBES Our region has some of the most amazing high tea experiences and one we can’t wait for is this collaboration from balgownieestate and maryeatscake. Balgownie Estate is bringing the beach to the Yarra Valley this January for a Summer High Tea experience! Hosted by Mary Eats Cake, enjoy a luxury High Tea set within Balgownie’s stunning Vines Marquee. Experience beach club vibes, resort style décor, and the vineyard as your backdrop. This exclusive High Tea event is on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 January 2024. Get in quick as tickets will sell out. Tag your favourite people and share the good news! #maryeatscake #hightea #balgownieestate #yarravalley #thingstodomelbourne #visitvictoria #yarravalleywinery #foodiemelbourne #summertime #yarravalletthingstodo #highteayarravalley #hightea #highteaparty #teatime #summer #summertime #visityarravalley #visitvictoria #maryeatscakemontrose
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND Looking for something to do this weekend? Imagine yourself at one of our stunning Yarra Valley wineries looking out at the majestic views of the vineyard and valley, an amazing glass of wine in hand and woodfire lunch. All of this is possible at sirpazestate in Wandin East. Their fully enclosed, heated terrace and open deck provide visitors with comfort all year round and their à la carte woodfire lunch menu offers the perfect gastronomic accompaniment. Tag your bestie and start making plans to visit. #sirpaz #sirpazestate #sirpazwinery #yarravalley #yarravalleywine #yarravalleywinery #wineyarravalley #wineryyarravalley #thingstodo #wine #winelover #winetasting #visityarravalley #explore #exploremore #winetime #weekend
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TWO GIRLS FROM AMOONGUNA We love how art can bring fascinating stories to life and one of our favourite places to see art is at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is excited to present Two Girls From Amoonguna, Sally M Nangala Mulda and Marlene Rubuntja’s tale of resilience and enduring childhood friendship. An ACMI touring exhibition on display from 16 Dec 2023. This is a free exhibition. Tag someone who’d love to see this exhibition. Find this exhibition in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio. yrrmuseum, acmionline
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HEALESVILLE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING NIGHT Healesville’s annual Christmas Shopping Night is this Thursday 7 December. Many of your favourite Healesville shops, restaurants and cafes will be open until 8:30pm for an evening of festive atmosphere and Christmas shopping. Head down to Healesville’s beautiful main street and enjoy live music, in-store specials and even a visit from the jolly old man. Whether you’re hoping to finish off your Christmas gift shopping or are just thinking about getting started, come on down and find the perfect present. By shopping locally, you keep money in the community where we live, work and play. You’ll also find amazing and unique gifts that will delight your friends and family. Tag, share and spread the good news!
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WINE, VINES AND VIBES Our region has some of the most amazing high tea experiences and one we can’t wait for is this collaboration from balgownieestate and maryeatscake. Balgownie Estate is bringing the beach to the Yarra Valley this January for a Summer High Tea experience! Hosted by Mary Eats Cake, enjoy a luxury High Tea set within Balgownie’s stunning Vines Marquee. Experience beach club vibes, resort style décor, and the vineyard as your backdrop. This exclusive High Tea event is on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 January 2024. Get in quick as tickets will sell out. Tag your favourite people and share the good news! #maryeatscake #hightea #balgownieestate #yarravalley #thingstodomelbourne #visitvictoria #yarravalleywinery #foodiemelbourne #summertime #yarravalletthingstodo #highteayarravalley #hightea #highteaparty #teatime #summer #summertime #visityarravalley #visitvictoria #maryeatscakemontrose
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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.
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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.