MORNING ACTIVITIES LUNCH ACTIVITIES WHERE TO STAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES Puffing Billy Steam Railway – Share the sense of wonder of steam train travel with the whole family aboard! Puffing Billy is a thrilling experience. Board the 100-year old heritage steam train and journey through winding forests and fern gullies, across historic timber bridges to Gembrook, the perfect family picnic spot. puffingbilly.com.au Healesville Sanctuary – Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife. Wander tranquil tracks to meet iconic Australian animals. Don’t miss the Spirits of the Sky show, Tales from Platypus Creek (world-first interactive show) or meeting vets and nurses who care for more than 1,500 native animals each year. zoo.org.au/healesville Tesselaar Tulip Festival – Tesselaar hosts the famous Sep/Oct tulip festival as well as the Mar/April KaBloom festival, both family favourites. Enjoy live entertainment, tractor rides, treasure hunts, sculpture exhibits plus food and wine. Be immersed in Dutch culture with clog dancing performances and workshops, staff in traditional Dutch costumes. tulipfestival.com.au Rayner’s Orchard – This boutique orchard grows 450 varieties of fruit and has fruit all year round! Take a fruit tasting tractor tour through the orchard and enjoy the best tree ripened fruit varieties depending on the season. U-Pick available on Fruit Tasting Tours. Have lunch in the Peach Café, explore the retail shop and extensive fruiting plant Nursery. raynersorchard.com.au Cherryhill Orchards – Cherryhill Orchards is a third generation family orchard with a passion for growing the world’s greatest cherries. It is open every day through cherry season (Nov-Jan) for pick-your-own cherry adventures. After, get into gourmet cherry delights in the farm shop. Cherry ice-cream anyone? cherryhill.com.au Paradise Valley Hotel – A true local hero. Convivial hotel with the best regional beers on tap, award-winning bistro, leafy beer garden close to Puffing Billy’s railway. Local produce and sustainability are key. paradisevalleyhotel.com Big4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park – Maximum fun! Wildlife, swimming, bike track, jumping cushions, playgrounds. Stay in a meticulously restored 1930s Melbourne tram (sleeps 8). parklaneholidayparks.com.au/yarravalley Olinda Tea House – A gorgeous spot for lunch, high tea, or dinner in the heart of the lush Dandenong Ranges. Friendly alpacas, wildlife and peaceful gardens are an absolute delight. olindateahouse.com.au Yering Gorge Cottages – Cottages perfect for family getaways of all sizes. Beautifully appointed, guests enjoy selfcontained facilities and a private deck – perfect for a favourite pastime – kangaroo counting! yeringcottages.com.au Rochford Wines – This extensive winery features a large light-filled restaurant with spectacular views. The outdoor terrace offers a shaded and relaxed space for more casual dining. rochfordwines.com.au Yarra Valley Dairy – Kids love the 130-year-old restored milking shed and delicious cheese tastings. Lots of history, award-winning fresh soft cheeses, platters available, local wines, gift store. yvd.com.au Yarra Gables in Healesville is a 4 star property nestled in 3 acres of pictureperfect gardens. Offers a variety of room types plus three delightful self-contained cottages and family suites. yarragables.com.au The Sebel Ringwood – Bespoke rooms, and 1-bedroom apartments that sleep 4. Have a family dinner in the restaurant, or let the kids order from the 24-hour room service menu. the-sebel-melbourne-ringwood YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES © Dean Gifford Warburton Adventures – Come and unearth your wild in Warburton! Familyfriendly outdoor experiences. Qualified school educators take you river tubing, on a river sled adventure or a family mountain bike ride. Book food foraging and Wurundjeri cultural practices too. warburtonadventure.com.au
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