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 Dandenong Ranges Botanic 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 Dandenong Ranges National Park, 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 G172 Bushland Reserve or Monbulk Winery.
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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 relaxing area.
Activities

From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos

Melbourne: City Highlights Group Tour by Bus

Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, and Chocolate Tour

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Healesville Sanctuary
- Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
- Sherbrooke Forest
- Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
- Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery
- Yering Station Winery
- Coombe Farm Estate Wines
- Four Pillars Gin
- Olinda Falls
- De Bortoli - Yarra Valley
- Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
- Bulong Estate
- Coldstream Hill Winery
- Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
- Fergusson Winery & Restaurant
- William Ricketts Sanctuary
- Lillydale Lake
- Maroondah Reservoir Park
- Blue Lotus Water Garden
- TarraWarra Estate
- Innocent Bystander Winery
- Yarrawood Winery
- Seville Hill Winery