Top Trails
Top Picnic Spots in the Yarra Valley
Picnics are all about enjoying fresh air with friends and family.What’s your speed? Kids playground, forest dreaming or maybe the water’s edge. There’s a place for a picnic with your perfect view here in the Yarra Valley. Plonk in a vineyard, stroll through a township park or sneak away from it all in the bush. Find Your Self outside and loving it!
Art lives Here
Explore the rich offerings of our galleries, retail, music and performance venues that are filled with a world of wonder. Find yourself at a potter’s wheel, watching the intricate work of a master jeweler or simply enjoy being astonished and inspired.
Coldstream Trail
Been on a food and wine trail before? This is different. Why? Well, did you know this trail includes kid friendly activities, has two microbreweries, and one of the most spectacular gardens in Victoria. Charlie Chaplin fell into a pool here - and that’s just the beginning of the stories your wandering will uncover.
Cool Climate Gardens Trail
They punctuate our seasons perfectly and inspire all those that view them. Curated to entice us to walk through and imagine ourselves in a favourite story of our own whilst others tell wonderful stories of this place, it’s vast history and the people that helped settle it.
Golf Trail
Long celebrated for its breathtaking views, sumptuous food and world-class wines, Melbourne’s Yarra Valley is quickly becoming a destination of choice for golfers looking to experience one of Australia’s most diverse, scenic and relaxing golf regions.
A Month of Sundays in Nillumbik
Sunday drives take on a whole new flavour when you explore Nillumbik’s fabulous fare, amazing art and homestyle hospitality. Take a whole month of Sundays and enjoy the Nillumbik way of life!
Top Family Experiences
Need to take a break with the family? Recharge in the clean air of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. From up close and personal animals experiences and farm gates to walking and riding in amazing scenery through forest and native bush.
Top Picnic Spots in the Dandenong Ranges
Take the time to be in the outdoors and feel the difference. Picnics can be the ultimate in a family day out or an intimate day for two to reconnect and wash the worries of the week away. Fresh air, stunning views, amazing wildlife and spectacular gardens all make for an entirely wonderful adventure.
Top Views in the Yarra Valley
There's many of spots to get a good view in the Yarra Valley - Grab a cup of coffee on your way and sit and enjoy the view.
Top Views of the Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges is known for its lush views spanning over Melbourne and the hills.
U-Pick Trail
There are many places to enjoy a pick your own fruit experience in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Wander to Warburton
What better way to discover Warburton than to wander down the Warburton Highway enjoying the boutique wineries, cafés and adventure activities? Pick you own stops and Wander to Warburton your way!
Alternative Taste
Meander on the Melba Highway and discover family operated cellar doors, reframe your old favourites by trying something new and travel the world in your glass as you taste international wine styles right here on the Alternative Taste Trail. Punctuate the vineyards with gardens, orchards, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and - of course - lunch.