Published 18 November 2019
And you’re spoilt for choice for family friendly accommodation, each offering a little extra something to delight children and provide parents with a little more relax time. Sounds good, doesn’t it!
Here are the top accommodation options for family midweek and weekend stays in the Yarra Valley.
Find Your Self having family time!
Big 4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Caravan Park, Healesville
Camp or caravan alongside a natural playground or amazing spaces playground including an exciting new waterplay park. ‘Drop your anchor’ in a peaceful bushland setting with the bonus of close proximity to the township of Healesville. Enjoy the creekside location and plenty of activities for kids, including a communal campfire in the evenings. Pack extra marshmallows for your new friends! More info
Alpaca Ridge Farmstay, Healesville
10 acre Alpaca Ridge Farmstay with mountain views, yabbies in the dam, plenty of delightful picnic spots or you can BBQ up a feast on the paved patio. Kids will run free on what feels like endless expanses of green grass. Natural bush walks and more in a rustic self-contained half house or studio on an Alpaca farm. More info
Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo, Mt Evelyn
Ever imagined living in a zoo? Did you know that most zoos close just when the animals are starting to come alive. The Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo provides plenty of accommodation options for wildlife loving families to ‘stay-over’ right onsite at the zoo. Enjoy a guided night time tour and wake up to the sound of wildlife right outside the front door! More info
Lavender Farm, Badger Creek
Set yourself up in a secluded rustic farmhouse where you can sit on wrap around verandah all day and watch the kids play. There’s a ‘full to the brim’ veggie patch so you can pick your own herbs for dinner, and pluck fresh citrus for your juice (or cocktail!) Spend time beside the dam or swim in the solar heated pool. Even the family dog can come along and enjoy farm life too. More info
Marysville Caravan and Holiday Park, Marysville
A tranquil retreat by the Steavenson River, with cabins for families or the feeling of free range camping if you have your own set up. The kids get to experience the great outdoors with plenty of playgrounds to keep them occupied and places to ride bikes and be free. Close to Lake Mountain for year round outdoors fun including green season over summer! More info
Dixieglen Farm Cottages, Yarra Gen
Located close to everything, these family friendly cottages provide ready access to all the Valley’s attractions and make a perfect base for your stay. And they can even provide babysitting so parents can sneak away and enjoy the ‘grown-up’ benefits the Yarra Valley does so well! More info
Wiggley Bottom Farm, Badger Creek
Paddocks, verandahs, sunsets (and for grownups, wine!). Wiggley Bottom Farm is pet friendly, family style accommodation (no need to leave anyone at home) where nothing is too much trouble. More info
Rex’s Yarra Valley House, Badger Creek
A large 5-bedroom home that is all yours. With a pool and children’s toy nook, spas and ferny gardens there’s every chance you won’t leave! But if you do, you’re in close proximity to all the good things Healesville has to offer. More info
Vibe Hotel, Marysville
A contemporary hotel with terrific access to Lake Mountain and activities in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Fabulous pool or take a discovery walk by the river. Nestled in the heart of Marysville township, you’ll be spoilt for dining choices and activities. More info
Hazelwood Cottage, East Warburton
Retreat-like, self-contained accommodation for families with special or high/low care needs. Accessible, wheel chair friendly, easy and picturesque with extended gardens and bush setting. More info
Sanctuary Park Cottages, Healesville
Private rural accommodation next to a spring fed lake that attracts abundant wildlife. The garden surroundings offer a solar heated undercover pool, BBQ area & children's playground. Set on 20 acres of getaway! There’s no such thing as busy. More info
Yering Gorge Cottages, Yering
With 1-4 bedroom cottages to choose from, families are well taken care of at Yering Gorge Cottages. There’s loads of activities to enjoy including golf, tennis, bushwalking, mountain biking, fishing and Segways on this 120 acre nature reserve, home to over 200 Eastern Grey kangaroos, deer, platypus, echidna, wombats and more than 200 species of native bird life. More info
And what will light the kids up even more while your holidaying in the Yarra Valley? One word (well two actually) – Theme Parks!
Check out:
- Gumbuya World, Tynong North
- Hedgend Maze and Laser sport, Healesville
- Funfields Theme Park, Whittlesea
And don’t miss:
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BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park offers all you need for the perfect stay and play.
In the heart of the Yarra Valley is the delightful BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park (formerly BIG4 Badger Creek Holiday Park). Located just one hour’s drive from the CBD of Melbourne you will find a peaceful holiday park set amongst native Australian bush. -
Alpaca Ridge Farmstay B&B
Situated on a 10 acre Alpaca Farm with beautiful mountain views and only a 20 minute walk into Healesville. Lots of natural bush for walking, a dam for yabbying, plenty of open grassed area for children and pets welcome.
There is a choice of two separate areas of accommodation:
* A self contained rustic-style half house with a large family room and kitchen, large bedroom sleeping four people (queen bed and two singles), bathroom with spa in bath, laundry, and paved patio area with BBQ. Wood heater in family room.
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Yarra Valley Nocturnal Zoo
A unique experience which very few people have yet to discover. Stay and play with our animals. -
Lavender Farm
Lavender farm offers you your own self contained farmhouse nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley with views over the Great Dividing Ranges. Guests have exclusive use of the whole house whether they book for 2 or 6 people.
You can relax in front of the wood fire in the colder months or sit on the veranda watching the setting sun with a glass of local wine. Whilst totally secluded you are only 5 minutes from a range of top Yarra Valley vineyards and the cafes and restaurants in Healesville.
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Marysville Caravan & Holiday Park
- Centrally located to the village of Marysville
- Close to Lake Mountain snow resort
- Large selection of cabins
- Quiet and relaxed atmosphere
- Tranquil Steavenson River meanders through the caravan park
- Playground for the children
- 3 BBQ areas within the caravan park
- Recently refurbished toilet block
- Coin operated washing machine & dryer
- Gas refills available
- Linen hire available
- Security gates
- Groups are welcome
- Cabins are smoke free
- Pets are not permitted
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Dixiglen Farm Cottage
While you stay you can make the most of the surrounding attractions, Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Horse trail rides, Hot air ballooning, Trolley rides, country races, Helicopter rides, markets and the beautiful national Parks, and Reservoirs.
We are surrounded by award winning wineries. Less than 5 minutes’ walk to Immerse and Mandala and only a short drive to De Bortoli and Fergusons winery to name a few. There are many other wineries in the area that are only a short drive away.
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Wiggley Bottom Farm
Wiggley Bottom Farm marries all the comforts of luxury accommodation, with all the rural tranquility of a farmstay. And you can bring your four legged friend too - who can meet our three resident dogs if we're home and run around to their hearts content.
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Rex's Yarra Valley House
This luxury family accommodation has been decorated beautifully throughout, sleeps 10 people, perfect for families with a games room and garden.
Only an hour’s drive from Melbourne and situated in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Rex’s Yarra Valley House offers five gorgeously appointed bedrooms, including a vast King size master suite with double spa bath, two further bathrooms, a spacious open plan kitchen dining area with wall-to-wall glass doors that open all the way back onto a deck to give you a tremendous indoor-outdoor entertaining area.
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Vibe Hotel Marysville
Just 90 minutes from Melbourne, Vibe Hotel Marysville offers a stylish, contemporary hotel to relax and discover one of Australia’s most beautiful regions. Tucked away in the forested foothills of Victoria’s Great Dividing Range, Marysville has long been a favourite getaway destination thanks to its tranquil riverside location, culinary delights, wonderful scenery and outdoor adventures. Vibe Hotel Marysville is inspired by its natural surroundings, and you will be too.
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Hazelwood Cottage
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Sanctuary Park Cottages
Set on a sprawling 20 acre family friendly property, against the backdrop of forested mountains, Sanctuary Park Cottages offers a romantic bed & breakfast getaway with the privacy & independence of fully self-contained cottages for the holidaying family. The garden surroundings offer a solar heated undercover pool, BBQ area & children's playground.
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Yering Gorge Cottages by The Eastern Golf Club
All cottages include a separate living area with floor to ceiling windows providing a stunning outlook of the surrounding Nature Reserve and wood heater; fully equipped kitchenette; large private deck with barbeque and separate bathroom with a corner spa bath. Our four bedroom cottage features a full sized kitchen and separate recreation room – ideal for families, bridal parties or weekend getaways for larger groups.
