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Yarra Valley

One of the many wineries The Yarra Valley is one of Melbourne's great weekend outings, as it provides a host of activities and adventures ensuring that you get to taste, feel, smell, and pat the scenery. Enjoy the natural beauty on offer with some great bush walking and local wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary.

The region has numerous wineries and vineyards scattered throughout the area producing some of Australia's world-class sparkling wines to quality red and white table wines.

The many wineries dotted throughout the rolling plains of the Yarra Valley offer over 30 cellar door facilities where you can stop and sample the fine wines of the region. With many open daily and some offering picnic areas, restaurants, gourmet eateries nestled within their estates serving sumptuous lunches.



Distance

  • 60 Km's NE of Melbourne via the Maroondah and Melba Highway.


Highlights

  • Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival Weekend in February


Activities

  • Hot Hair Ballooning - Peregrine Ballooning
  • Visit the one of the many Wineries such as Domain Chandon, De Bortoli, Balgownie Estate Winery, Yarra Burn & Kellybrook, just to name a few.
  • Healesville Sanctuary is recognised as Australia's top Wild Life park, home to 200 species including the rare and endangered.
  • The Yarra Valley Dairy offers hand-made cheeses, lunches, local wines, coffee, desserts and excellent views.



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Yarra Valley Dairy
Healseville Sanctuary
Peregrine Ballooning
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