Yarra Ranges offers an escape within just an hour’s drive of Melbourne – boasting sensational wineries, lush rainforest scenery and indulgent escapes. Pop by cellar doors for bubbles or explore native tall-timber forests before taking the thrilling Puffing Billy ride! Urban green spaces (UGSs) offer numerous benefits, some of which are listed here. Parks and…
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Cooking With Yarra Valley’s Local Produce Recipes and Tips
Yarra Valley offers the perfect blend of world-class wines and regional gourmet experiences paired with picturesque countryside. Here you will find welcoming farm cafes and regional restaurants serving local produce along with its famed cool-climate wine. At monthly markets, browse stalls of fresh fruit and homemade delicacies. Try local cheese from artisanal producers, and purchase…
Green Events and Festivals in the Yarra Valley
No matter your taste in music or cuisine, Yarra Valley offers something special. Events cater for live music fans, gourmet food enthusiasts and scenic views, plus there is plenty for children and those avoiding alcohol to do. Be sure to book tickets early for events that are popular, particularly online ticket platforms or venue websites….
Discover Traditional Australian Dishes in the Yarra Valley
Discover the Yarra Valley, home of premium cool-climate wines setting international benchmarks, culinary creativity paired with country hospitality and long lunches in winery eateries or hatted restaurants that showcase local dairy products, fresh produce and seafood. Modern Australian cuisine blends local ingredients with Asian and Mediterranean techniques. Consider red-braised caramelized wallaby tail with black beans…
Seasonal Wildlife Watching in Yarra Valley
From sunrise hot air balloon rides to relaxed wine tasting sessions, Yarra Valley always has something new and exciting to discover. Just an hour from Melbourne, its trees tower higher, the birds sing louder, and its sun shines even brighter! Spring The Yarra River runs from its source in the Yarra Ranges all the way…
Art Classes and Workshops in the Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley provides an abundance of art classes and workshops. These events provide an ideal way to tap into your inner creativity while expanding artistic capabilities while building connections within the local community. Clare James quietly follows her own artistic vision from her home studio and welcomed Fibre Arts Take Two into it. Making Paint…
The Gold Rush Era in the Yarra Valley
Gold discoveries across the globe led to mass migration to Australia from all around the globe, prompting massive immigration.[xvi] They established a sense of community on the goldfields with an unbreakable bond of’mateship’ that remains central to Australian culture today. These newcomers brought with them revolutionary political ideas and practices, leading to social unrest such…
Budget-Friendly Travel in the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges offer plenty of fun activities for families in Melbourne and Dandenong, from incredible vineyards and playgrounds, to walking trails that wind their way through nature, as well as many delicious dining options. Spring or autumn are ideal times to visit the Yarra Valley as temperatures tend to be more…
Yarra Valley’s Wine Festivals and Events
Experience Yarra Valley wineries’ culinary offerings on an extraordinary gourmet journey! Meet passionate winemakers while tastings, food stalls, masterclasses and entertainment take place among stunning vineyard settings. Explore world-famous wineries like TarraWarra Estate and experience how Australian expertise marries with French Champagne heritage. Bike along a winery tour or take Puffing Billy for an immersive…
Yarra Valley Through the Seasons
The Yarra Valley is known for its breathtaking wineries and vineyards producing award-winning chardonnay and pinot noir wines, but there’s much more than meets the eye here. No matter if it be taking to the skies with Global Ballooning or exploring beautiful gardens and sanctuaries, this region promises plenty of Instagrammable moments. Spring The Yarra…