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Wanting a warm place to call home over the Winter Break while you explore the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges? You'll find it at Lilydale Pinehill Caravan Park where, running until the 31st August 2026, you'll get 10% off online bookings of 2 or more nights (max 15). They've got an option for everyone. Enjoy one of the wheelchair accessible cabins, pet friendly cabins or range of powered and unpowered sites for your RV/Caravan! With two public fire pits and free wood, you'll be warm and toasty while making a few new friends and memories!
Perfectly situated at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, the nightcaphotels - Nightcap at York on Lilydale has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Surrounded by peaceful bushland, manicured gardens and a rustic lake, with a lovely outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, indoor and outdoor childrens playground, they offer fun for the whole family. Book your stay at the Hotel this winter and get 20% off your nightly rate. No minimum stay required either. With only a 30-minute drive to the Yarra Valley wine region, you can't go wrong with this deal. Psst! Offer ends 31 August 2026.
The War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground is a significant landmark, both historically and socially, serving as a symbol of the community’s connection to and remembrance of those affected by war. It is also valued for its aesthetics, particularly the skilled use of local sandstone in its construction. A beautiful and sombre place with incredible views of Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground, it is an amazing spot to visit. https://www.visityarravalley.com.au/discover/yarra-valley/kangaroo-ground
Looking for a cosy wine tasting experience paired with great music? You’ll get just that at giantstepswine Healesville Tasting Room from 27 May to 8 June. This winter, Giant Steps is partnering with RISING Festival for a limited-edition tasting experience where you can explore the connection between sound and senses with wines paired to featured RISING artists via a curated listening experience as you taste. They’ve also released a limited Giant Steps x RISING Festival Pack - plus, all RISING ticket holders can enjoy a complimentary RISING Tasting Experience during the festival. Don’t miss this special event.
Wed Walks is back and we've got great news for lovers and newbies to the O’Shannassy Aqueduct trail. The Dee Slip Bridge along the trail, is now repaired and fully reopened to the public after a successful repair and preservation of the heritage 1947 timber trestle structure. The bridge alone is worth the visit, but you'll also enjoy being surrounded by tall trees, and ferns, with the trail following a historic and now-disused open water race. Expect spectacular views of the Yarra Valley as the trail follows the Aqueduct. The track is on a gentle grade, so it is perfect for people of all levels of fitness. Photos: Parks Victoria
For at least 35,000 years, the Wurundjeri people have been the traditional custodians of the land within Yarra Ranges and beyond. Evidence of their rich cultural heritage and deep spiritual connection to this country can be found throughout the region. This week is Reconciliation Week, so it's the perfect time to head to our region and discover for yourself, the Indigenous experiences you can have. Link in bio ➡️ quick links ➡️ featured blogs. Psst! Check each these websites to see what Reconciliation Week events you can attend. Yarra Ranges Council 🔹 Nillumbik Shire 🔹 Council Cardinia Shire Council
It's truffle time in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges and you have a rare chance to experience the season’s finest truffles at balgownieestate. In collaboration with trufflevalley17, this exclusive evening celebrates the peak of truffle season with a four-course menu crafted to highlight its rich, earthy character at every stage. Arrive to cuvée and canapés before settling in for a dining experience you won’t find again this year. Psst! Limited seats available, book now via Balgownie’s website.
When you want to get away from it all, what better way to escape and refresh, than in the beautiful forests of the Dandenong Ranges. Just a short trip from Melbourne, you'll find yourself a world away at arcadiacottages in Olinda. The award winning cottages offer accommodation for couples in four separate cottages, all hidden away in three acres of forested gardens. Each cottage has a log fire and conservatory plus either a spa bath or cedar hot tub spa. You can complete the full refresh experience with in cottage massage treatment package too. Sounds like the prefect escape for this wintery weather. https://www.visityarravalley.com.au/products/arcadia-cottages
Being under the Yarra Valley sky, a sky so wide it feels endless, the stars don’t just shine, they surround you and hold stories waiting to be told. Experience the magic of Sky Country at zoosvictoria Healesville Sanctuary 🌌 Join award-winning astrophysicist and storyteller Krystal De Napoli for a guided tour of the dark skies. Discover the wonders of Indigenous astronomy and culture ✨ Psst! Available now for a strictly limited time, don't miss it!
Not only is Kallista a charming village in the mountain forests of the Dandenong Ranges, but it also has a family-owned general store with a little bit more. kallistageneralstore specialises in great organic coffee, delicious high-quality locally sourced produce, a wine cellar and newly opened wine bar that is rivalled by none. The Wine Bar is a cosy but elevated space, designed for slowing down over a good glass of wine. Guests can choose from a rotating selection of wines by the glass or select any bottle from our store to enjoy in-house. With hundreds of wines available, it becomes a very personalised experience, guided by their team. With simple and generous food offerings, it's the perfect place for couples, friends, or small groups looking to spend time together.
A huge congratulations to the Yarra Valley wineries recognised in the 2026 Real Review’s Top Wineries of Australia Awards. With four Yarra Valley wineries ranked in the national Top 20, including Yarra Yering named Winery of the Year and Levantine Hill taking second place, it is a recognition of the premium quality of the Yarra Valley wine region. 1. Yarra Yering | yarra_yering 2. Levantine Hill | levantinehill 13. Giant Steps | giantstepswine 14. Oakridge | oakridgewines With 80 Cellar Doors there is so much to discover. Links in bio.
Discover your perfect stay in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges at mount_view_estate A glass of red in hand, the spa warm, the firepit glowing under the night sky. Soft conversations, shared laughter…just good friends, good wine, and nowhere else to be. No plans, no rush…
Wanting a warm place to call home over the Winter Break while you explore the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges? You'll find it at Lilydale Pinehill Caravan Park where, running until the 31st August 2026, you'll get 10% off online bookings of 2 or more nights (max 15). They've got an option for everyone. Enjoy one of the wheelchair accessible cabins, pet friendly cabins or range of powered and unpowered sites for your RV/Caravan! With two public fire pits and free wood, you'll be warm and toasty while making a few new friends and memories!
Perfectly situated at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, the nightcaphotels - Nightcap at York on Lilydale has everything you need and nothing you don’t. Surrounded by peaceful bushland, manicured gardens and a rustic lake, with a lovely outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, indoor and outdoor childrens playground, they offer fun for the whole family. Book your stay at the Hotel this winter and get 20% off your nightly rate. No minimum stay required either. With only a 30-minute drive to the Yarra Valley wine region, you can't go wrong with this deal. Psst! Offer ends 31 August 2026.
The War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground is a significant landmark, both historically and socially, serving as a symbol of the community’s connection to and remembrance of those affected by war. It is also valued for its aesthetics, particularly the skilled use of local sandstone in its construction. A beautiful and sombre place with incredible views of Melbourne and Kangaroo Ground, it is an amazing spot to visit. https://www.visityarravalley.com.au/discover/yarra-valley/kangaroo-ground
Looking for a cosy wine tasting experience paired with great music? You’ll get just that at giantstepswine Healesville Tasting Room from 27 May to 8 June. This winter, Giant Steps is partnering with RISING Festival for a limited-edition tasting experience where you can explore the connection between sound and senses with wines paired to featured RISING artists via a curated listening experience as you taste. They’ve also released a limited Giant Steps x RISING Festival Pack - plus, all RISING ticket holders can enjoy a complimentary RISING Tasting Experience during the festival. Don’t miss this special event.
Wed Walks is back and we've got great news for lovers and newbies to the O’Shannassy Aqueduct trail. The Dee Slip Bridge along the trail, is now repaired and fully reopened to the public after a successful repair and preservation of the heritage 1947 timber trestle structure. The bridge alone is worth the visit, but you'll also enjoy being surrounded by tall trees, and ferns, with the trail following a historic and now-disused open water race. Expect spectacular views of the Yarra Valley as the trail follows the Aqueduct. The track is on a gentle grade, so it is perfect for people of all levels of fitness. Photos: Parks Victoria
For at least 35,000 years, the Wurundjeri people have been the traditional custodians of the land within Yarra Ranges and beyond. Evidence of their rich cultural heritage and deep spiritual connection to this country can be found throughout the region. This week is Reconciliation Week, so it's the perfect time to head to our region and discover for yourself, the Indigenous experiences you can have. Link in bio ➡️ quick links ➡️ featured blogs. Psst! Check each these websites to see what Reconciliation Week events you can attend. Yarra Ranges Council 🔹 Nillumbik Shire 🔹 Council Cardinia Shire Council