Rone's EMPIRE – art and nature reclaim the iconic Burnham Beeches in retrospect
Empire was Australia’s internationally renowned artist Rone’s most ambitious takeover set at the decaying glory of art deco mansion, Burnham Beeches.
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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The Best Waterfalls to explore close to Melbourne
You might be surprised how many waterfalls there are in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. As Melbourne’s prime water catchment area, this region is well known for its lush walks in forever green rainforests, mountains, rivers and estuaries – and there are some magnificent waterfalls that are closer than you think!
How to do the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival Yarra Valley style.
The mouthwatering Melbourne Food and Wine Festival comes to the Yarra Valley in the first two weeks of March 2019. Which events are you coming along to?
A Corporate Day on the Green – How to Golf in the Yarra Valley
Golf in the Yarra Valley is an easy choice when it comes to corporate activities that are close to Melbourne but far enough away to be a real ’getaway from the office’.
SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS ‘ON THE GREEN’ (golf)
Take a mini-break with friends in the Yarra Valley and dust off your golf clubs to take advantage of our amazing golf courses!
TRADE YOUR TOOLS FOR GOLF CLUBS ON YOUR NEXT RDO
Down tools on your next RDO and explore a world of golf in the Yarra Valley. RDOs are the perfect time to go a round or two with a set of clubs
Live music to make your long weekend in the Yarra Valley
To help you celebrate your long weekend in the Yarra Valley, we’ve gathered together the finest live music events we can find over the Australia Day weekend. It’s an eclectic playlist of cool jazz, Indigenous rhythms, acoustic tunes and live bands that showcases the diversity of musical styles and people that make music that one thing that brings us all together!
Earthly pleasures of the Upper Yarra Valley – when lotus flowers meet freshly picked strawberries and a sips of rose.
It’s another brilliant summer day and perfect for discovering places you’ve never been before. If you’ve never explored the Upper Yarra Valley along the Warburton Highway, then pack your water bottles, your bikes and your comfy shoes and jump in your car for a day of outdoor fun, delicious treats and vistas you won’t forget
Kids can tee off this summer
Your kids will love that it’s all done with fun at Eastern Golf Club! School holidays is a great time to learn new skills and the Golf and Tennis Program being offered this January is an ideal way to get your children outside and active.
A day of whey - making Italian soft cheeses by hand
Have you ever tasted cheese so fresh, so creamy, so deliziosa that you can’t find the words to fully describe the experience? We are at Oscars on the Yarra in Warburton to learn how to make four popular Italian soft cheeses – the versatile ricotta, the sweet and creamy mascarpone, a heavenly mozzarella and the rare and luxurious ‘burrata’.