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The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offer 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 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.
With Easter and the Term 1 school holidays just around the corner, affordable family-friendly adventures in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges are calling your name. To help you thrive on your break – not just survive - check out these ultimate family-friendly and budget-friendly places to visit. The hardest part is picking which one to do first! Click #linkinbio to find out which ones made our list!
Experience the magic of an outdoor cinema under the stars with family and friends at montdelancey's Cinema in the Paddock. On Saturday 23 March, bring a blanket or chairs, enjoy the hot food and bar, play outdoor games and of course snack on popcorn and choctops whilst watching The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. The team at Mont De Lancey invite you to join them for an unforgettable evening of family-friendly entertainment, delicious hot foods and a candy bar. Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.
Are you looking for a place to go camping these school holidays? You’ll be amazed by the facilities at BIG4 Yarra Valley parklaneholidayparks! When you book your camping experience at BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park, you’ll have access to top of the range appliances, heaps of seating and even a big TV for the big games! These school holidays call for outdoor experiences, family activities and exploring our beautiful region. Be quick! Book your visit before it sells out. #parklaneholidayparks #yarravalley #visityarravalley #yarravalleytourism #big4holidayparks #explorebig4 #campkitchen #caravanning #caravanningaustralia
Looking for a day out to remember? Experience fun in full bloom at the tesselaarkabloom ‘Festival of Flowers’! Hidden in the Dandenong Ranges – only an hour’s drive from Melbourne – it’s a world of fairies, circus performers, great food and a million colourful flowers. Everything you need for a blooming good time. KaBloom is open daily from 23 March to 21 April, and kids 16 years and under are free! Dogs on leads are welcome. Don’t forget your camera, there’s so many amazing photo opportunities! Tag someone who’d love to go to Tesselaar KaBloom.
Tried and tested by kids and parents alike, our playgrounds offer a chance to get back into nature, blow off some steam and time for parents to relax. Add places like Olinda Playspace, Queens Park Healesville� and Lillydale Lake Playspace to your family itinerary for a great day out. �� With the warm weather this weekend, please check the CFA website prior to visiting. Click on Blogs in #linkinbio to find this blog and discover more.
This weekend is set to be HOT, HOT, HOT and we've got some of the best places to cool down. The best part? The majority of them are free! Explore water parks and playspaces, local swimming holes, swimming pools and the stunning Yarra River. These places will be a hit this weekend! Click on #linkinbio and find 'Summer Swimming Spots' to check our favourite places. Please check the CFA website prior to visiting!
Have you been to blue_lotus_watergarden yet? If not, there is one month left to experience this magnificent display of magical lotus flowers and other exotic blooms and plants. Open now until 14 April, the gardens include dozens of ponds, two lakes, ornamental bridges, amazing fountains and three kilometres of wonderful walks where you will see thousands of flowering plants. One of the best features in Autumn is the display of Giant Amazon Waterlilies that have massive lily pads up to 1.5m in diameter. Tag someone who’d love to visit.
Perfect for your mid-week or weekend escape, Marysville is a picturesque town located only 90 minutes from Melbourne. An all year round calendar of activities and events ensures that there is something for just about everyone. There’s so much to do in Marysville from nature and adventure, delicious food and drink, gorgeous walking and cycling tracks and fantastic accommodation options to extend your stay. A must-do activity is to visit Steavenson Falls and enjoy the serenity of the cascading falls. Tag someone who you’d like to explore Marysville with.
At nurturecreek immerse yourself in the serenity of nature while bonding with their incredible animal family - they're waiting to greet you with open paws and wings! Indulge in their cozy accommodations, including their family-friendly cottages perfect for creating lasting memories with your loved ones. Plus, we're thrilled to announce the arrival of their brand new log cabin, designed for singles and couples seeking a tranquil escape into the wilderness. Whether you're seeking a family adventure or a romantic getaway, Nurture Creek has something for everyone. Book your stay now and experience the magic of reconnecting with nature and their delightful animal companions!
Known for stunning views at every turn, the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges have some seriously amazing nature-based experiences. Here are some places you need to visit: 📍Badger Weir 📍Kurth Kiln Regional Park 📍Lillydale Lake (Did you know the extra L is not a typo, it is named after the old Shire of Lillydale) 📍Ada Tree Walk Who’s coming with you to these amazing places? Find more things to see and do - #linkinbio. #yarravalley #dandenongranges #warburton #lilydale #healesville #gembrook #explore #exploremore #visitvictoria #thingstodo #nature #explorenature #naturalwonders #amazing #walks #walking #freethingstodo #free #adventure #relax #weekend #weekends #whatson #badgerweir #adatree #lillydalelake #kurthkiln #inspo #weekendinspo
The upperyarramuseum is the best place to experience local history. Their Step into the Past event is on 15 & 16 March and it’s a fantastic night out in our region. Enjoy a short stroll in Warburton and experience snippets of local Upper Yarra Valley settlement history come to life through vignettes performed by madhattertheatrics and projections of historical images by littleprojectorcompany. The evening starts with a performance up on the Rail Trail behind the Warburton Waterwheel and then continues by foot to the Peace Garden behind the Warburton RSL. Finish the evening at St.Mary’s Hall with hot drinks and live music. Find this event in our What’s On calendar - #linkinbio. Tag someone who’d love this experience. #localhistorymatters #localhistory #warburton #yarravalley #upperyarra #visitwarburton #cultural #culture #traditional #heritage #history #event #culturalheritage #visityarravalley #exploreyarravalley #explorehistory #history #exploremore #historybuff #thingstodo #stepintothepast #visitvictoria #warburtonhistory
With Easter and the Term 1 school holidays just around the corner, affordable family-friendly adventures in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges are calling your name. To help you thrive on your break – not just survive - check out these ultimate family-friendly and budget-friendly places to visit. The hardest part is picking which one to do first! Click #linkinbio to find out which ones made our list!
Experience the magic of an outdoor cinema under the stars with family and friends at montdelancey's Cinema in the Paddock. On Saturday 23 March, bring a blanket or chairs, enjoy the hot food and bar, play outdoor games and of course snack on popcorn and choctops whilst watching The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. The team at Mont De Lancey invite you to join them for an unforgettable evening of family-friendly entertainment, delicious hot foods and a candy bar. Find this event in our What's On calendar - #linkinbio.
Are you looking for a place to go camping these school holidays? You’ll be amazed by the facilities at BIG4 Yarra Valley parklaneholidayparks! When you book your camping experience at BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park, you’ll have access to top of the range appliances, heaps of seating and even a big TV for the big games! These school holidays call for outdoor experiences, family activities and exploring our beautiful region. Be quick! Book your visit before it sells out. #parklaneholidayparks #yarravalley #visityarravalley #yarravalleytourism #big4holidayparks #explorebig4 #campkitchen #caravanning #caravanningaustralia
Looking for a day out to remember? Experience fun in full bloom at the tesselaarkabloom ‘Festival of Flowers’! Hidden in the Dandenong Ranges – only an hour’s drive from Melbourne – it’s a world of fairies, circus performers, great food and a million colourful flowers. Everything you need for a blooming good time. KaBloom is open daily from 23 March to 21 April, and kids 16 years and under are free! Dogs on leads are welcome. Don’t forget your camera, there’s so many amazing photo opportunities! Tag someone who’d love to go to Tesselaar KaBloom.
Tried and tested by kids and parents alike, our playgrounds offer a chance to get back into nature, blow off some steam and time for parents to relax. Add places like Olinda Playspace, Queens Park Healesville� and Lillydale Lake Playspace to your family itinerary for a great day out. �� With the warm weather this weekend, please check the CFA website prior to visiting. Click on Blogs in #linkinbio to find this blog and discover more.