MORNING ACTIVITIES LUNCH ACTIVITIES WHERE TO STAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES Global Ballooning – Take an exhilarating balloon flight and let the early dawn breezes transport you to breathtaking heights that take in the picturesque panorama and landscapes of the valley and its patchwork of world class vineyards, mountain ranges and rivers. Optional champagne breakfast. Flight certificate included. globalballooning.com.au Healesville Sanctuary – Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife. Wander through tranquil tracks to meet iconic Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, platypus, dingoes, wombats and emus. Visit the Wildlife Health centre. Enjoy unique experiences: platypus discovery experience, spirits of the sky bird presentation and more! zoo.org.au/healesville Coombe Yarra Valley – Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, Seven acres of stunning gardens and beautifully appointed facilities in the restored motor house and clock tower offer a truly unique gourmet and cultural experience. Superb 150-seat restaurant, cellar door, guided garden tours. Gallery featuring Melba private collection. coombeyarravalley.com.au Yarra Valley Dairy – Since 1996, the dairy has been producing awardwinning, fresh, soft cheeses, made in styles reminiscent of the farmhouse cheeses of France and Italy. Step into this 130-year old refurbished milking shed and enjoy a platter of extraordinary handmade cheeses with a glass of small batch local wine. yvd.com.au Cycling Vine Tours – The most romantic way to explore vineyards…take back roads and rail trails through country landscapes, tasting food and wine along the way. Pedal past farms and vineyards with the sounds and sights of local fauna and flora along the way. Guided/selfguided tours. Buy a special bottle to share with local cheese tonight. vinetours.com.au Four Pillars Distillery – This small distillery makes a truly modern Australian style of gin, which captures Asian spice, Mediterranean citrus and some native Australian botanicals. Their gins have won gold medals at the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world. Gin tastings and a huge range of gin cocktails are served in the bar. fourpillarsgin.com.au Oakridge Wines – Heaven for serious foodies. Award-winning winery, cellar door and hatted restaurant, with kitchen gardens inspiring the menus. Terrace dining too, where you can sample superb local wines. oakridgewines.com.au Chateau Yering Hotel – Historic homestead reborn as a gracious 5-star hotel. Luxury accommodation, fine dining restaurant and café, beautiful gardens. 32 luxury suites. chateauyering.com.au Dominique Portet – A little touch of French romance. 10th-generation winemaking family, Bordeaux-style wines, cellar door experiences, French-inspired dining, restaurant and garden terrace. dominiqueportet.com Re’em Yarra Valley – One of the newest fine dining experiences! The menus provide a diverse offering: restaurant dining, wine tastings and flights with cheese, plus hamper packs for picnics. re-em-yarra-valley Yering Gorge Cottages – Luxuriously appointed self-contained cottages overlooking champion golf course. 120-acre nature reserve with resident kangaroos and array of native animals and birds. yeringcottages.com.au Chandon – Experience one of the largest ranges of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines along with a dynamic wine tourism offering, including a tasting bar, restaurant, lounge bar, retail boutique. chandon.com.au Yarra Gables – A TripAdvisor 2023 Travellers’ Choice ‘Best of the Best’. 4-star motel and private cottages surrounded by delightful lawns, trees and gardens. The perfect place to relax after winery and gin tastings. yarragables.com.au Kangaroo Ridge Retreat – Awardwinning, romantic mudbrick cabins with spa bath and locally stocked larder. Secluded in Yarra Valley bush with glorious mountain and sunrise views from your balcony. kangarooridge.com.au YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES
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