V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Pub/ Bistro/ Entertainment Capacity 400 inside; 400 outside Group facilities Groups welcome, bookings essential Opening hours Daily. Bistro: 12pm-9pm Public bar: 11am until late Closed Christmas Day F E A T U R E S • Leafy beer garden; Live music • Local craft and large breweries on tap • Views of Puffing Billy as it passes • Functions of all sizes welcome People flock to Clematis for the well-stocked public bar with a range of the best beers available on tap in the region. Others nestle into the award-winning, contemporary bistro, whilst the sunseekers grab a drink and a menu before locating a picnic table in the expansive, leafy beer garden that abuts Puffing Billy’s meandering track. Located a short drive from Melbourne, the venue is owner-operated with the community, sustainability, and local produce at its core. These values flow onto the warm and attentive staff ensuring a visit here will make you wish ‘The Clemo’ was your local too. National winner of ‘Service excellence’ for Australian Hoteliers Association 2022/23. PARAD I SE VALLEY HOTEL 249 Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Clematis VIC 3782 T: +61 3 5968 4037 E: hello@paradisevalleyhotel.com W: paradisevalleyhotel.com V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction / U-Pick Fruit Capacity Tours: 150 guests per hour Group facilities Bookings essential for group Tractor Fruit Tasting Tours Opening hours Mon to Fri: 9am-5pm F E A T U R E S • Over 450 varieties of fruit grown • Tractor fruit tasting adventure tours • Picnic shelter seats 50 • Fruit bottling workshops • U-pick fruit every day of the year Rayner’s Orchard is a unique U-Pick fruit orchard in the Yarra Valley that grows over 450 varieties of fruit including many varieties of stone fruits, berries, figs, persimmons, feijoas, kiwi and citrus and more This orchard is unique in that it is the only farm in the Yarra Valley to have fruits all year round. Enjoy the best tree-ripened seasonal fruit. Fruit tasting tractor tours run everyday. The Peach Café serves traditional farm-style meals. Visit the farm shop for a huge range of fruitbased products and souvenirs. Fruit Bottling Workshop runs daily (bookings essential). Function room available for group hire by arrangement. RAYNER ’ S U- P I CK ORCHARD 60 Schoolhouse Road, Woori Yallock VIC 3139 T: +61 3 5964 7654 E: admin@raynersorchard.com.au W: raynersorchard.com.au V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction Capacity Excursion Train: 250 pax; max 28 pax per carriage Group facilities Bookings required for groups over 20 people Opening hours 7 days: 9am to 5pm Closed Christmas Day Pre bookings required. F E A T U R E S • 123-year old preserved steam railway • A choice of journey options to explore including private carriage hire • Pre-purchase a grazing box to enjoy Ride in open-sided carriages and experience the time-honoured tradition of sitting on the carriage sill over the rolling hills of the Dandenong Ranges, on the original 24km mountain track between Belgrave and Gembrook. Set in the scenic surrounds of Emerald Lake Park, the new Lakeside Visitor Centre features indoor and outdoor event spaces, local food and wine, and inspiring group experiences. Function spaces can be hired independently or combined with train journeys, including private charter trains, exclusive carriage hire, and onboard dining in enclosed heritage first-class carriages. Sit back, relax, and bask in the company of loved ones with a ride onboard. PUFF I NG B I LLY RA I LWAY Start your journey from 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave VIC 3160 OR Lakeside Station – Emerald Lake Road, Emerald VIC 3782 T: +61 3 9757 0700 E: info@pbr.org.au W: puffingbilly.com.au ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS 48
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