Nature & Adventure
Nature and adventure experiences can be found throughout the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges. What can you do?
Enjoy bushwalking trails along creeks and streams and under towering forests. Wander the tracks, climb the hills, and discover the region's natural beauty. Fly above the clouds and see things from a different perspective with a hot air balloon flight or a helicopter ride. Discover amazing gardens that are beautiful all year round. Get the heart pumping with cycling tours, skydiving or challenging hikes. Enjoy stunning golf courses to spend the day. Meet our Australian animals and edible plants. Enjoy a ride on Australia's oldest and best-preserved heritage steam railway.
There really is something for everyone!
Premium Listings
Global Ballooning Australia
With over 30 years of ballooning over Melbourne, Yarra Valley and Mansfield, Global Ballooning Australia have flown over 150,000 passengers, earned…
Go Wild Ballooning
Go Wild Ballooning pioneered hot air balloon flights in Melbourne's, Yarra Valley in 1989. The Yarra Valley’s first established ballooning company,…
Yarra Valley X
Yarra Valley X is a tourism operator based in Healesville, Yarra Valley and collaborates with local businesses to offer premium and fun outdoor…
Warburton Adventure Company
Since 2021, the Warburton Adventure Company has been sharing the hidden trails, wild corners and breathtaking landscapes of the Yarra Valley they…
CherryHill Orchards
CherryHill Orchards is Victoria's largest and most well-rated cherry-picking orchard. For many, a favourite summer tradition is to pack a picnic,…
Tesselaar KaBloom Festival of Flowers
This floral sensation will melt your heart and fill your soul. 12 Acres of fabulous flower fields, world class entertainment with Circus Oz, fun…
Tesselaar Tulip Festival
Fill your world with colour and fun at the Tesselaar Tulip Festival. With over a million spring flowers in bloom and live entertainment daily there…
Heritage Golf and Country Club
Heritage Golf and Country Club is founded on a philosophy of elegant simplicity. It is a vision realised in every detail – each graceful curve of the…
Gumbuya World Theme Park
Gumbuya World is the only theme park in Victoria boasting water slides, roller coasters, rides, live shows and wildlife all in one location.Feel the…
Healesville Sanctuary
Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary.An Australian wildlife experience just one hour from Melbourne in the…
Golf at RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort
RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort offers an 18-hole golf course and a four-hole short course.Surrounded by beautiful native trees and…
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…
Featured Listings
Maroondah Golf Park
Maroondah Golf Park takes adventure golf and driving range fun to a whole new level.Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens with creeks, water…
Lake Mountain
The closest snow resort to Melbourne, Lake Mountain is an adrenaline-pumping year-round destination perfect for premier cross-country skiing,…
Edible Forest Yarra Valley
Hidden within the Yarra Valley Estate property, you will find the Edible Forest. A place to grow unique edible plants, create experiences and breathe…
Cloudehill Gardens and Nursery
Cloudehill is a garden at the top of the Dandenongs in Olinda, and is internationally famous for garden rooms overflowing with flowers and…
PNL 4WDriving
Come and learn to drive your Four Wheel Drive in a safe and environmentally friendly way with PNL 4WDriving. Gain confidence in your abilities and…
Kuranga Native Nursery and Paperbark Cafe
Discover the magic of Kuranga Native Nursery, a hidden gem nestled in the scenic foothills of the Dandenong Ranges. Renowned as an award-winning…
Rayner's Orchard
Just an hour from Melbourne's city centre, Rayner's Orchard sits in the heart of the Yarra Valley food bowl. The 40-acre working farm grows over 450…
Chirnside Park Country Club
Welcome to Chirnside Park Country Club, a vibrant and family-friendly destination offering something for everyone. Whether you're here for a casual…
Melba's Garden Walk at Coombe Yarra Valley
Seven acres of stunning gardens, landscaped over one hundred years ago, provide an evocative and romantic setting for weddings, photographs and…
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, Victoria's Snow Play Destination is the closest alpine resort to Melbourne, only a two-hour drive – featuring 25…
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Yea River Walk
The Yea River walk exists on land donated to the people of Toolangi and until the turn of the century a sawmill, 'Scherbers' operated in this forest.…
Masons Falls
Masons Falls is nestled in Kinglake National Park, the largest and closest national park to Melbourne, making it an ideal spot for a day trip or…
Yarra Ranges National Park
Cradling the Yarra River headwaters and much of Melbourne's water catchment, the park features majestic Mountain Ash trees.Visit the Rainforest…
Californian Redwood Forest
Take a refreshing walk through the majestic Californian Redwood Forest, just 15 minutes from Warburton and a 90-minute drive from Melbourne's CBD. Do…
Michaeldene Trail
The Michaeldene Trail is a level two loop that may be undertaken as either as a Short (2.7 km) Loop, or a Long (4.3 km) Loop - 30 minutes to one hour…
1 in 20
Length: 6.8kmAverage Gradient: 4.0%Total Ascent: 274mClimb Category: 3Start: Mountain Highway - The BasinFinish: Mountain Highway - SassafrasNearby:…
Andrew Hill Circuit
This walk takes in the highest point in the park, Andrew Hill, from there a descent, which encounters two tributaries of the Yea River-Island Creek…
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…
Goldfields Walk
19th century goldmining relics and river diversion tunnels. Track has some steep areas that goes through remains of gold mining sites. …
Keppel Falls Walk
Keppel Falls is a long set of cascades that tumbles down the mountain side in the headwaters of the Taggerty River. After a pleasant one kilometre…
Ada Tree Walk
The Ada Tree, located in the Yarra State Forest in the Yarra Valley, is a giant Mountain Ash and is considered to be one of Victoria's largest living…
Lake Mountain Summit Walk
An easy four kilometre return walk with plenty of spectacular views of the Victorian Alps Across to Melbourne and the Great Dividing Range from the…
South Jawbone Peak
South Jawbone Peak is located in the Cathedral Range State Park and can be accessed by a 3.5km grade 3 return hike from the Jawbone Car Park.Follow…
Warburton Circuit Walk
Wander through the leafy, peaceful back streets of beautiful Warburton and into the bush where the town meets the towering gum trees. How to get…
Walk Into History
This is a fascinating journey on foot along well-preserved timber industry tramways, past old bush mills and relics of yesteryear hidden amongst the…
Reids Tramline
The Reids Tramline walk provides an entertaining look at some of the relics of the historic tramline along which horses, and later, steam-powered…
High-Low Aqueduct Trail & River Run
Here’s a great walk or good mid-range ‘taster’ run that treats you to all the major delights of the Warburton township: riverbank settings, the…
Beauty Spot Nature Trail
Beauty Spot is one of Marysville’s most popular short walks. It showcases some of Marysville’s most beautiful flora and fauna – including an…
The Peninsula Tunnels - Big and Little
The Little Peninsula and Big Peninsula Tunnels are located on the Yarra River, about 14 km east of Warburton, 70 km from Melbourne, on the Upper…
Toolangi State Park
Toolangi State Park has a number of things to see and do including a Discovery Centre and scenic trails. To fully immerse yourself into the beauty…
Backstairs Track - Little Joe Loop - Tramway
For walkers who want to tick off a summit or for those after a quick(ish) leg burner that will get the heart rate up: Mt Little Joe, the 469m…
Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
Get back into nature and stretch your legs on the iconic Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. The 40km trail is perfect for walkers, cyclists, walking…
Lillydale Lake
Enjoy a picnic, barbecue or watch your children enjoy the all accessible playground. With 10 kilometres of trails, perfect for walking or bike…
O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail
Carved into the mountainside above the Upper Yarra Valley, the O’Shannassy Aqueduct trail is a 30-kilometre walking and bike-riding trail from East…
Dolly Grey Park
The trail starts on the Warburton Rail Trail behind the Waterwheel, crossing over an old railway bridge and onto a boardwalk. Take left track to…
Cycle the two trails loop
Drive to Warburton – either bring your own bicycles or rent from COG Bike Cafe right next to the old Warburton Station site. Ride from Warburton…
Kurth Kiln Regional Park
Kurth Kiln Regional Park is located a 65 kilometres east of Melbourne, and is mostly known for its kiln, used during the Second World War to make…
Silver Creek Walks Yea Road
COVID-19 (2020): For the latest information, please see https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/get-into-nature/safety-in-nature/covid-19-update There are a…
Yea Wetlands Walks
Just a short walk from High Street Yea, you can lose yourself in the peace and tranquillity of the natural bush and the impressive riverine…
Kinglake National Park
Kinglake National Park lies on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, a short drive from Melbourne. Enjoy scenic walks, thrilling mountain bike…
Seven Acre Rock
Seven Acre Rock is a large rocky outcrop that provides some of the most spectacular views of the Yarra State Forest, Bunyip State Park and adjoining…
Backstairs Track and Scotchman's Creek
Scotchman's Creek was one of the earliest goldfields to open in the Upper Yarra district (late 1859) and was part of what was known as the Britannia…
Cathedral Range State Park
The jagged ridges of the Cathedral Range offer spectacular views and some of the best hiking in the state. Take a gentle walk along the Friends…
Devil's Elbows
Length: 5.5kmAverage Gradient: 5.7%Total Ascent: 377mClimb Category: 3Start: Cnr Burwood Hwy and Mt Dandenong Tourist Road - Upper Ferntree…
Warburton Bike Park
Warburton Bike Park is gearing up to be one of Australia's best mountain bike destinations -with even more trails opening, and shuttles beginning…
Wombelano Falls
Wombelano Falls is located in Kinglake National Park with car parking off Captains Creek Road. Wombelano Falls offers a 1.5km circuit walking track…
Mt Victoria to Mt Donna Buang
The walk goes through mixed species forest at Mt Victoria, then up through Mountain Ash to Mt Donna Buang summit where there is a 21 metre high…
Bicentennial National Trail - Healesville to Narbethong
The Australian Bicentennial National Trail (BNT) is a 5,330km self reliant multi use route through bush, wilderness and mountain areas. Trail Heads…
Cycle the Warby Rail Trail and O'Shannassy
Cycling the Warby Trail and O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail will take approximately 2 days and covers 89kms through the wonderful bushland scenery of…
Cumberland Walk
Length: 4kmDuration: 2 hoursGrade: medium, short steep hills, formed track, some obstaclesStart: Cambarville picnic area car parkFinish: Cambarville…
Dom Dom to Mt Donna Buang
The walk covers the following peaks Mt Boobyalla, The Knobs and Mt Vinegar. Car at either end of the trail will be required. The track is undulating…
Lady Talbot Drive to Keppel Falls
The most challenging walk in the area, Keppel Lookout Trail climbs up through Mountain Ash and Stringybark forest to visit four of Marysville’s best…
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden is the original garden of the historic Burnham Beeches estate, renowned for its extensive water features. Delightful…
Richards Tramline
Richards Tramline is around 11km that passes through some pretty forest that – similar to the Walk Into History that starts/finishes nearby – is…
Mountain Bike the Starlings Gap Loop
The public roads that criss-cross the State Forest country south of the Warburton township provide interesting and relatively easy mountain biking…
Red Hill Trail
The Red Hill Trail is located within the foothills of the Marysville State Forest. Its name is what it suggests, consisting of a gradual incline on a…
Lake Mountain
The closest snow resort to Melbourne, Lake Mountain is an adrenaline-pumping year-round destination perfect for premier cross-country skiing,…
Tree Fern Gully Trail
Follow the Tree Fern Gully Trail from the town of Marysville to reach one of Victoria's tallest waterfalls, Steavenson Falls, and to enjoy a close-up…
7 Peaks Ride - Lake Mountain
Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which runs from late October to April. Taking you up winding mountain roads, around…
O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail West Loop
Between the valley and mountain views, riders cruise through towering stands of mountain ash and gorgeous tree fern forests that give the area a…
Buxton Recreation Reserve
Buxton Recreation Reserve is located on the corner of Mareeba Avenue and Maroondah Highway, right at the entrance of the Buxton township.The reserve…
La La Falls Trail
The run to La La Falls may not be very long but the consistent up hill gradient offers some vertical gain without being overwhelming and the forest…
Lady Talbot Drive to Michaeldene Track
The attractive bushland linking the Steavenson and Taggerty Rivers allows walkers and cyclists to step back in time to Marysville’s historic logging…
Keppel Lookout
Keppel Lookout is one of the region's most impressive lookouts, providing spectacular views across Marysville, Cathedral Range State Park and the…
Morleys Track - Dom Dom Saddle
Length9.3 km (one way) - Starts Dom Dom Saddle, Ends FernshawTime3.5 hoursGradeMediumVictoria's tall Mountain Ash grow to a height greater than 90…
Nillumbik Aqueduct Trail
This trail utilises the corridor of the historically significant Maroondah Aqueduct. The aqueduct was an engineering feat, following the contours of…
Badger Weir via Coranderrk & Slip Tracks
Enjoy fresh mountain air and forest walks passing through ancient fern gullies, across clear mountain streams and meandering amongst mighty Mountain…
Andrew Hill Circuit via Dusty Miller Track
This part of Kinglake National Park used to be heavily logged up to 1980. The walk follows tracks over the forested summit of Andrew Hill; Dusty…
Mountain Bike the Ada Tree Loop
The public roads that criss-cross the State Forest country south of the Warburton township provide interesting and relatively easy mountain biking…
Myrtle Gully Circuit
The Myrtle Gully Circuit is one of several hiking and walking trails within the Toolangi State Forest which can easily be combined to create an even…
Lyrebird Circuit Walk
The Lyrebird Circuit is the first track off the Masons Falls walk that you will come across after leaving the picnic area. The circuit track is a 500…
Shelley Harris Track
The Shelley Harris Track goes through lush, green vegetation and crosses several small streams, particularly after rainfall. Part of the Mt Everard…
Gallipoli Park
Gallipoli Park is a must visit during your trip to Marysville and surrounds.The main entrance to the precinct will take you through the stunning…
Cycle the Aqueduct Delight
Ride difficulty: 2* Bicycles: mountain, hybrid, cyclo X Day 1 (34km) Ride the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail loop from Yuonga Rd car park, Warburton,…
Ride the Hey Hey My My - Mind Crusher
This single track mountain bike loop packs a punch for experienced riders looking for up and down action. The trail started life as a clandestine…
Cycle the O'Shannassy Weir
Ride difficulty: 2* Bicycles: mountain, hybrid, cyclo X •Drive to Warburton. •Ride east from the Yuonga Rd car park on the O’Shannassy Aqueduct…
Mt Everard Circuit
The Everard Circuit Walk is approximately 22 kilometres in length so allow five to six hours to complete. It resides in the Kinglake National Park,…
O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail East Loop
Carved into the mountainside above the Upper Yarra Valley, the O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail makes for a wonderful ride and heading east from Warburton…
Lake Eildon National Park
Camp by Lake Eildon and enjoy a whole world of watersports in a spectacular setting. Go swimming, canoeing, waterskiing, sailing, boating and fishing…
Toorongo Falls Reserve - Katherine Hill Noojee
The Toorongo Falls Reserve is situated 100 kms east of Melbourne, north of the town of Noojee in Gippsland. The reserve encompasses a number of…
Beeches Rainforest Walk
The ancient rainforest features groves of Myrtle Beech trees with a number trees over 300 years old. A primordial walk through the darkened corridors…
Warburton Township Loop
The Warburton River Walk is a beautiful, gentle 5km walk that is easy and accessible. If you want to stretch your legs a bit more it can easily be…
Go Wild Ballooning
Go Wild Ballooning pioneered hot air balloon flights in Melbourne's, Yarra Valley in 1989. The Yarra Valley’s first established ballooning company,…
Gilwell Park Adventure Centre
Gilwell Park Adventure Centre sits within expansive bushland that makes every adventure feel authentic. Visitors move between open forest, sheltered…
Liberty Balloon Flights Yarra Valley
Liberty Balloon Flights offers an unparalleled way to experience the Yarra Valley, just over an hour from Melbourne. With a convenient transfer…
7 Peaks Ride - Lake Mountain
Victoria’s 7 Peaks Ride is an at-your-own pace cycling challenge which runs from late October to April. Taking you up winding mountain roads, around…
Lake Mountain Summit Walk
An easy four kilometre return walk with plenty of spectacular views of the Victorian Alps Across to Melbourne and the Great Dividing Range from the…
Melbourne Gun Club
Melbourne Gun Club – Clay Target Shooting in the Heart of the Yarra ValleyFor a unique and exhilarating group experience, the Melbourne Gun Club…
Warburton Adventure Company
Since 2021, the Warburton Adventure Company has been sharing the hidden trails, wild corners and breathtaking landscapes of the Yarra Valley they…
PNL 4WDriving
Come and learn to drive your Four Wheel Drive in a safe and environmentally friendly way with PNL 4WDriving. Gain confidence in your abilities and…
Global Ballooning Australia
With over 30 years of ballooning over Melbourne, Yarra Valley and Mansfield, Global Ballooning Australia have flown over 150,000 passengers, earned…
Golf at RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort
RACV Healesville Country Club and Resort offers an 18-hole golf course and a four-hole short course.Surrounded by beautiful native trees and…
Heritage Golf and Country Club
Heritage Golf and Country Club is founded on a philosophy of elegant simplicity. It is a vision realised in every detail – each graceful curve of the…
Maroondah Golf Park
Maroondah Golf Park takes adventure golf and driving range fun to a whole new level.Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens with creeks, water…
Warratina Lavender Farm
Enjoy the tranquil surroundings of this family run five-acre lavender farm, an hour's drive from Melbourne at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges,…
Karwarra Australian Native Botanic Garden and Nursery
Located at Kalorama in The Dandenong Ranges, Karwarra is set on two hectares and is devoted to displaying the diversity of Australian plants in a…
Coombe Yarra Valley - Tours
Nestled within the picturesque landscape of the Yarra Valley, Coombe Yarra Valley holds a rich history as the former residence of the renowned…
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Gardens
Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden is the original garden of the historic Burnham Beeches estate, renowned for its extensive water features. Delightful…
Alowyn Gardens
A beautiful seven acre award winning display garden in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Featuring nine distinct garden areas, with seasonal displays.…
Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda
Located within the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, the Chelsea Australian Garden at Olinda is a permanent display, featuring an enormous Waratah…
Cloudehill Gardens and Nursery
Cloudehill is a garden at the top of the Dandenongs in Olinda, and is internationally famous for garden rooms overflowing with flowers and…
Melba's Garden Walk at Coombe Yarra Valley
Seven acres of stunning gardens, landscaped over one hundred years ago, provide an evocative and romantic setting for weddings, photographs and…
Blue Lotus Water Garden
The Blue Lotus Water Garden is one of Australia's most spectacular seasonal gardens open to the public from 26 December to mid April each year. The…