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As the houses and traffic lights melt away in preference for open pastures and tall trees, so too will the preoccupations of city life. Drive in and dive in – there’s a ‘worlds away’ feel to explore that is immersive, restorative and delicious!

There’s so much to do in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges that it’s worth planning a longer stay and school holidays is the perfect time to escape the city and spend some real time in the mountains and valleys.

Take it easy, enjoy the drive and lean into some country style hospitality while you return your Sundays to their real purpose – reconnecting, relaxing and...eating! all just an hour from Melbourne.

Take a whole month of Sundays and enjoy the Nillumbik way of life!

Weekend drives are wonderful ways to find new places. The Melba Highway, while still part of the Yarra Valley, offers a unique drive opportunity and holds many gems to be discovered.

Two Canadians living in Melbourne and the pandemic has given us a new appreciation of the beauty that is so close to the city we have called home for close to two years.