Sweet summer fruits ready now at Rayners Orchards
Summer is the season of fruit and there is no better place in the Yarra Valley than Rayner’s Orchard to sample, pick and enjoy all your favourite summer tastes.
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Cycle the family trails of Manningham
See the world differently on a bike. Little legs, big wheels, backpacks laden with high energy snacks to keep the wheels turning. Family bike rides are heaps of fun in Manningham with plenty of picturesque, safe, beautifully maintained trails to explore.
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!
Cool down in the Yarra Valley
There are plenty of cool places to cool down in the Yarra Valley. Just heading to the hills, and the endless green of shady trees, will help you feel instantly refreshed but if getting your toes in the water appeals, here are some ideas for waterplay that make summer heat a breeze.
10 Best Playgrounds of the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
More fun in more places. Bring the family and a sense of adventure.
Above beautiful in a hot air balloon
There is something humbling about floating more than one kilometre above the earth. The world stretches out, shifting endlessly as the colours of dawn throw new light on the horizon
Hatted restaurants of the Yarra Valley
The Yarra Valley ‘Hatted’ restaurant is a dining experience that is the ultimate in gastronomic delight. A pure extravagance, a culinary exploration, a finely crafted experience of taste, texture and tenacity.
General Stores of Nillumbik
Today’s General Stores in Nillumbik carry the hallmarks of service that we grew up with, and they have retained the charm of laden shelves, and at least one of everything. The general store/milk bar is alive and thriving in Nillumbik and an essential part of daily life.
Top vineyard wedding venues in the Yarra Valley
A vineyard wedding and the Yarra Valley go hand in hand. Could there be a more perfect destination to share your love with the world? Vineyards provide visually stunning and highly flexible options for your big day. Indoor and outdoor spaces can be transformed to suit your theme and guest numbers, and there’s always a fabulous glass of wine at hand!
Make Melbourne Cup a long weekend in the Yarra Valley
Taking a long weekend for the Melbourne Cup is just as much an institution for Melburnians as the Cup is itself! Don’t wait until Tuesday to embrace the spring festivities – The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, just one hour from Melbourne, provide perfect getaway options so you can make the most of the weekend, and if you’re lucky a four-day break!