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We understand that there are certain things you can live without, but we'll be damned if you're going to be socially distant without wine.
People, places, stories – we bring the Yarra Valley to life for you with blogs that capture the heart of this remarkable destination. Find Your Self in the history of an award-winning winery, inspired by a recipe featuring local produce or learning the secret locations that offer the best views or the foodie experience that you will never forget.
Get the inside word on where to get the best coffee, find fabulous day itineraries, immersive cultural experiences, and perfect getaway accommodation. Live like a local and wander through nature at your pace jump on a cycling track or maybe for you it's a drive through the majestic forest trees. It’s all here.
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Back to Basics - shopping for produce in times of scarcity
The need for freshy healthy food has never been more pronounced. If the queues at the supermarket are more than you can cope with (or they are sold out), the simple answer is just around the corner in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
How to enjoy some mum time now the kids are back at school
Schedule yourself some seriously (fun) mum-time now the kids are back at school.
Wine and Stories at Chateau Yering Hotel
Chateau Yering invites you to open your minds and palates for these evenings of grit, grace and gratitude with wine makers, brand ambassadors and passionate people representing generations of Yarra Valley wine making.
Authentic Lunar New Year celebrations in the Yarra Valley
Celebrate Lunar New Year in the Yarra Valley. Gather the family together to bring in the Year of the Metal Rat.
Places to eat where the kids can run free
There are lots of places that are great dining experiences for families – places with terrifically yummy children’s menus, places with lots of activities to keep kids amused, and destinations that offer wide open spaces where little legs can burn off some energy and build big appetites.
Activities to enjoy when you need to stay indoors
Even lovers of the great outdoors sometimes need to stay inside. Whether its too hot, too cold, too spring hayfevery or just a little whiffy (we’ve all experienced the effects of smoke on air quality), there is always something to do indoors to keep the kids entertained and you sane.
Ways you can help with recovery in tourism regions
Recent emergency events have impacts tourism in regional areas across Australia. Help regional communities build resilience by doing what you love to do in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
Sweet new beginnings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, Healesville
The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie has revealed an expansive new Café and showroom to coincide with seven years of bringing their wonderland to millions of chocolate loving visitors.
12 Family Friendly Places to Stay in the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley is an incredible playground for families – close to Melbourne (so no ‘are we there yets? on the drive), but far enough away to feel like you’ve truly got away. And you’re spoilt for choice for family friendly accommodation, each option a little extra something to delight children and provide parents with a little more relax time. Sounds good doesn’t it!