Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Travel Guide
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Olinda
Unique features of Olinda include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dandenongs or Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens while you're exploring the area.
Lilydale
Well liked for its restaurants and wineries, Lilydale is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lillydale Lake and Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, and jump on the metro at Lilydale Station to get around the city.
Mount Dandenong
Unique features of Mount Dandenong include the gardens and waterfront views. Make a stop by William Ricketts Sanctuary or SkyHigh Mount Dandenong while you're exploring the area.
Coldstream
Travellers like the wineries in Coldstream, and Coombe Farm Estate Wines is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Belgrave
Well liked for its mountain views and waterfalls, Belgrave is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Puffing Billy Steam Train and Violet Larsen Reserve, and jump on the metro at Belgrave Station to get around the city.
Monbulk
You'll enjoy the wineries and spas in Monbulk. You might want to make time for a stop at Monbulk Winery or Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve.
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Popular places to visit
Puffing Billy Steam Train
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Puffing Billy Steam Train during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the area's waterfalls and sunrises.
Healesville Sanctuary
Get up close and personal with Australia’s iconic wildlife and learn how rare native species are protected in of one of the country’s most famous wildlife parks.
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley during your travels to Melbourne. Visit the spas and wineries in this relaxing area.
Sherbrooke Forest
Walk amid ancient mountain ash forests and rest at shady picnic spots in this national park, where you might glimpse a lyrebird as it dashes through the undergrowth.
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Watch the sun set over Melbourne’s skyline and Port Phillip Bay from this mountain-top location in one of Victoria’s most-visited native forests.
Yering Station Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Yering Station Winery during your travels to Melbourne. Visit the spas and wineries in this romantic area.
Activities
From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Wildlife Encounter Day Trip - with Koalas
Melbourne: City Highlights Group Tour by Bus
Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour from Melbourne
Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- Healesville Sanctuary
- Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
- Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
- Sherbrooke Forest
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
- Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery
- Yering Station Winery
- Olinda Falls
- Four Pillars Gin
- Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
- Coombe Farm Estate Wines
- Blue Lotus Water Garden
- De Bortoli - Yarra Valley
- Fergusson Winery & Restaurant
- Monbulk Winery
- Lillydale Lake
- Coldstream Hill Winery
- Maroondah Reservoir Park
- TarraWarra Estate
- Bulong Estate
- Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
- Oakridge Wines
- Yarrawood Winery
- Coldstream Hills
- Domain Chandon