MORNING ACTIVITIES LUNCH ACTIVITIES WHERE TO STAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES Global Ballooning Turns hot air into incredible experiences. Take an exhilarating sunrise balloon flight and float high over Yarra Valley’s patchwork landscape of vineyards and mountains. Come back to earth for a champagne breakfast. globalballooning.com.au Puffing Billy Steam Railway Share an authentic journey on board Australia’s premier preserved steam railway – loved by generations for over 100 years! Share the sense of wonder of steam train travel with the whole family aboard! Take in the amazing scenery of the Dandenong Ranges’ winding forests and fern gullies. puffingbilly.com.au Warburton Adventure Co Warburton, a former goldmine and timber township is surrounded by rivers, creeks, mountains, and rainforests, making it an adventurer’s dream. Epic outdoor experiences. Professional guides for river sledding, river tubing, abseiling, hiking, caving, food foraging, mountain biking and Wurundjeri cultural practices. warburtonadventure.com.au Edible Forest Offers hosted ‘tour & taste’ experiences through the food forest where everything is either edible or medicinal. More than 350 types of edible or medicinal plants. Bespoke chef-led cooking classes also feature guest-picked produce from the forest. Accommodation onsite too for groups. edibleforest.co 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 Four Pillars Distillery – is ripe for a gin adventure. Meet Wilmer, Jude and Eileen (the shiny copper stills). Discover how to taste gin like a pro with a craft gin and tonic flight. Gin tastings and a huge range of gin cocktails are served in the bar. Their gins have won gold medals at the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world. fourpillarsgin.com.au De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate The restaurant, ‘Locale’ is a popular choice for dining because of its picturesque surroundings and Italian inspired menu. debortoli.com.au Araluen Boutique Accommodation – A 4.5-star boutique luxury B&B set on four acres with stunning views. Relax on the balcony or take a sunset walk to spy some of Australia’s most iconic native wildlife. araluenlodge.com.au 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 – 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 Paradise Valley Hotel – Dine in the cosy bistro, on the bistro deck or in the leafy beer garden with occasional glimpses of Puffing Billy chugging past. Enjoy traditional pub food with a modern twist. paradisevalleyhotel.com Rochford Wines – Take a break from adventuring for a total wine and food experience. Lunch in the restaurant or pizzeria, try a wine flight tasting with cheese or charcuterie, shop at the grocer. rochfordwines.com.au Big4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park – Set amongst the native Australian bush offering villas, deluxe cabins (3-BR and new studio cabins), glamping bell tents and pods. parklaneholidayparks.com.au/yarravalley Kangaroo Ridge Retreat – Pure bliss… adults only. Retro, rustic mudbrick cabins secluded in the Yarra Valley bush amid wildlife. Spa bath for two, glorious mountain views from your balcony. kangarooridge.com.au YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES
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