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Less than an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges is a whole life experience away, offering quality local food and wine, breathtaking scenery, romantic hideaways and indulgent adventures.
See & Do
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…
Four Pillars Distillery
Four Pillars Gin is Australia's number one craft spirit. Since launch in 2013, Four Pillars gins have received the highest accolades at spirit compet…
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 …
Puffing Billy Railway
Step back in time at Australia’s oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway, Puffing Billy, situated in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges and on…
Healesville Sanctuary
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife.An Australian wildlife experience just one hour from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley wine reg…
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Off Peak Weddings
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offers 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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If maria.melbourne’s Mexican inspired breakfast and the aesthetic interior isn’t going to convince you to make your way to #Upwey, we don’t know what will… Grab a bite to eat and a coffee, then head out for a walk at one of the many trails starting from #Upwey. Plan your walk via the link in our bio. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #MelbourneCafe #coffee
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From wildlife to farm animals – they’re all part of your experience in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges! #Eat - Healesville Sanctuary’s Harvest Café is the perfect stop for a bite to eat whilst visiting some of Australia’s native wildlife. #Stay - wiggleybottomfarm is one of Yarra Valley’s pet-friendly hotels for those who love to travel with the pooch. #Play - edendalefarmnillumbik is a favourite among families with friendly farm animals to visit. Image from edendalefarmnillumbik #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #VisitNillumbik
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Fancy exploring some of the Yarra Valley’s boutique wineries? Save this post for later! Often family-run, these boutique wineries offer unique experiences, fewer crowds and a chance to discover a new wine that you won’t find on the shelves of your big-name bottle shops. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #smallerwineries yv_smallerwineries #BoutiqueWine #WineYarraValley
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Join the team at Punt Road Wines for an inviting fireside wine tasting this winter. The Coldstream property is accessible, and the accommodating staff invite you to try a new lineup of their finest releases. Bookings are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome. Open seven days, 10-5 pm.
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We love this moody shot from geeds.photography at Emerald Lake Park 📸 Emerald is the perfect winter wander with cafes, pubs, this stunning park and of course, puffingbillyrailway 🚂 Cafes - incywincy & generalfood.store Pub - paradisevalleyhotel Plan your visit to Emerald via the link in our bio. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #Emerald #EmeraldLakePark #winterinmelbourne22
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Emma D’Alessandro passion for cooking started when she used to make gnocchi with her Nonno growing up, to owning her own restaurant cognoscenti_food_and_wine alongside her husband Kevin Cerquiglini and mate Adrien Gomes. Check out here ‘People behind the Plate’ via the link in our bio.
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Warm-up with Australia’s favourite pub meal this winter! Regularly, we indulged on a voyage to find the best Parma’s of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges (someone has got to do it 🤤). Our findings now live on our website as a legacy for many years to come. Image and Parma: goldenhillsbrewery
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#EatStayPlay for wineyarravalley’s Fireside event 🪵🔥🍷 The #FiresideYarraValley event is happening from 9 – 24 July. and is a celebration of winter, wine and the Yarra Valley region. #Eat – Reserve yourself a spot right in front of the fireplace at healsvillehotel for lunch or dinner #Stay – The Loft Hut at chumcreek is a tranquil sanctuary (with a wood fire place) that can host up to 4 people #Play – Grab yourself a ticket to the Fireside event and the schedule is packed with winemaker dinners, brunches, pizza parties, cooking classes and more! Learn more about the event via the link in our bio. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #Fireside22 #WineYarraValley
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5 reasons to love Warrandyte ❤️ 📍 robdolanwine are serving up and educating visitors about the origins of wine from their ‘wine cube’ 📍 pietrogallusestate are pioneering Australian Grappa from their distillery using century-old techniques and Italian methods 📍 The warrandytemarket’s are on the 1st Saturday of every month from 8 am – 1 pm 📍 Warrandyte State Park has 25 hiking, biking and running trails to choose from for your next adventure 📍 The Yarra River reserve also makes for a great walk, with a coffee in hand of course! Learn more about whats on offer in Warrandyte via the link in our bio. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #VisitNillumbik #warrandyte
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There’s something about the cooler temperatures in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges that makes us 🥰 Here are a few snaps from some recent visitors who are embracing winter with hikes, wine and getaways. Discover all things winter via the link in our bio. Image credits: lucyjmcewan nath.milner estherflowerbae #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #VisitorSnaps #Photography #MelbournePhoto
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If you’re stuck for road trip ideas…keep reading on! 🚘 One of our all-time favourite road trips is the ‘Gembrook loop’, which you can access from whichever direction you are coming from. Some highlights of the trip will include: 🍃Kurth Kiln Regional Park 🍃End of the line, Puffing Billy Station 🍃A stop at old mining town, Cockatoo 🍃And Yellinbo Nature Conservation Reserve Plan your road trip on ‘Gembrook Loop’ via the link in our bio. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #KuthKilnNationalPark
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wineyarravalley is back with the ultimate celebration of winter and wine! FIRESIDE 2022 🔥 Happening from 9 – 24 July. From winemaker dinners, fireside brunches, wine masterclasses, and much more. Think low-and-slow, chargrilled feasts showcasing the finest local ingredients, with offerings to suit all palates and budgets. To learn more about the event and how to get your tickets, click the link in our bio.
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If maria.melbourne’s Mexican inspired breakfast and the aesthetic interior isn’t going to convince you to make your way to #Upwey, we don’t know what will… Grab a bite to eat and a coffee, then head out for a walk at one of the many trails starting from #Upwey. Plan your walk via the link in our bio. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #MelbourneCafe #coffee
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From wildlife to farm animals – they’re all part of your experience in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges! #Eat - Healesville Sanctuary’s Harvest Café is the perfect stop for a bite to eat whilst visiting some of Australia’s native wildlife. #Stay - wiggleybottomfarm is one of Yarra Valley’s pet-friendly hotels for those who love to travel with the pooch. #Play - edendalefarmnillumbik is a favourite among families with friendly farm animals to visit. Image from edendalefarmnillumbik #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #VisitNillumbik
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Fancy exploring some of the Yarra Valley’s boutique wineries? Save this post for later! Often family-run, these boutique wineries offer unique experiences, fewer crowds and a chance to discover a new wine that you won’t find on the shelves of your big-name bottle shops. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #smallerwineries yv_smallerwineries #BoutiqueWine #WineYarraValley
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Join the team at Punt Road Wines for an inviting fireside wine tasting this winter. The Coldstream property is accessible, and the accommodating staff invite you to try a new lineup of their finest releases. Bookings are recommended, and walk-ins are welcome. Open seven days, 10-5 pm.
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We love this moody shot from geeds.photography at Emerald Lake Park 📸 Emerald is the perfect winter wander with cafes, pubs, this stunning park and of course, puffingbillyrailway 🚂 Cafes - incywincy & generalfood.store Pub - paradisevalleyhotel Plan your visit to Emerald via the link in our bio. #VisitYarraValley #VisitDandenongRanges #YarraValley #DandenongRanges #VisitVic #VisitMelbourne #Emerald #EmeraldLakePark #winterinmelbourne22
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Emma D’Alessandro passion for cooking started when she used to make gnocchi with her Nonno growing up, to owning her own restaurant cognoscenti_food_and_wine alongside her husband Kevin Cerquiglini and mate Adrien Gomes. Check out here ‘People behind the Plate’ via the link in our bio.