Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

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This region is a stunning natural playground of gourmet eateries and farm gates, quaint villages and – need we say – world-famous vineyards. Ready to sniff, swirl and sip for a bit? There are more than 80 exceptional cellar doors to sidle up to.

We're too busy sampling award-winning pinot noir, winding through the pristine valley on two wheels and losing ourselves among tall trees to keep count though. This is the get the crew together and let go bit. The crack open another bottle bit. The can't believe our luck bit.

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Courtyard view looking at the clocktower restaurant at sunset

Coombe Yarra Valley

Wineries

Compare cellar-door tasting notes, graze over a gourmet lunch and then delight at the on-site providore at the former home of Dame Nellie Melba.

Alfred Nicholas Gardens, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Dandenong Ranges National Park

National parks & reserves

Take a relaxing walk through forests of towering mountain ash in the Dandenong Ranges National Park, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne's CBD.

Healesville Sanctuary

Sanctuaries, zoos & farms

Watch for waking koalas and peek at a joey in a kangaroo's pouch, meet keepers or observe vets in the animal hospital, all in an Aussie bush setting.

Cumberland Walk, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Outdoor and adventure

See & do

Work up an appetite on Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges tracks and trails, snowfields and golf courses, or high above it all in a hot air balloon.

The timeless tradition of sitting on the carriage sill is back!

Puffing Billy Railway

History & heritage

All aboard for a ride on Australia's oldest steam railway, through thick forests and lush fern gullies, or travel first class for olden-times romance.

TarraWarra Estate Restaurant, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Restaurants

Eat & drink

Please your palate and sate your appetite at some of the best restaurants, wineries, cafes and pubs in the stunning Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

TarraWarra Museum of Art

Art galleries

Stunning architecture, contemporary art and rolling hills: see magnificent sites inside and out at this cultural icon in the Yarra Valley.

Seville Estate, Seville, Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges makers

Features

Stay close, go further. Follow Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges makers, growers and creators to some of their favourite places.

Yarra Valley wine region

Wine regions

Sip, sniff, and savour fine wines within the hallowed walls of historic Victorian viticultural institutions, or discover secret winery gems.

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Lotus Flower Season

Gardens & agriculture

26 Dec 2024 - 21 Mar 2025

The Blue Lotus Water Garden is one of Australia's most spectacular seasonal gardens each year. The garden holds two floral events including the famous...

Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair and Garden Expo

Gardens & agriculture

20 - 21 Apr 2024

Spend a day at the Yarra Valley Autumn Plant Fair learning about a wide range of plants, how to use them, how to grow them and how they fit into modern...

Tesselaar Tulip Festival

Gardens & agriculture

14 Sep - 13 Oct 2024

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 is...

Tesselaar KaBloom

Gardens & agriculture

19 - 21 Apr 2024

Fabulous fields filled with millions of colourful autumn blooms, world class circus entertainment with Circus Oz, fun activities for all the family plus...