Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Travel Guide
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Olinda
Unique features of Olinda include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dandenongs or Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens while you're exploring the area.
Mount Dandenong
Unique features of Mount Dandenong include the gardens and waterfront views. Make a stop by William Ricketts Sanctuary or SkyHigh Mount Dandenong while you're exploring the area.
Lilydale
Well liked for its restaurants and wineries, Lilydale is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lillydale Lake and Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, and jump on the metro at Lilydale Station to get around the city.
Coldstream
Travellers like the wineries in Coldstream, and Coombe Farm Estate Wines is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Belgrave
Well liked for its mountain views and waterfalls, Belgrave is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Puffing Billy Steam Train and Dandenong Ranges National Park, and jump on the metro at Belgrave Station to get around the city.
Monbulk
You'll enjoy the wineries and spas in Monbulk. You might want to make time for a stop at Monbulk Winery or Monbulk G172 Bushland Reserve.
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Chateau Yering Hotel
Beautifully presented. We had some issues with our spa bath though, which was the main reason we went with the room we did.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Nightcap at York on Lilydale
amazing location for kids, awesome live music, great venue for families
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Yarra Valley Lodge
Lovely staff and views across the golf course
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Wild Cattle Creek Estate
Breakfast menu was good, although half the lights in our villa were unable to be turned on. However, staff were very clear and we were helped instantly after the car was parked. Beds are also very comfy and the room was clean.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park
Cold shower tap was broken very hard to have a shower would fall off
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Observatory Cottages
Hubby and I have been coming here now for 21 years and this little oasis is a great getaway to completely unwind.
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
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Popular places to visit
Puffing Billy Steam Train
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Puffing Billy Steam Train during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the area's waterfalls and sunrises.
Healesville Sanctuary
Get up close and personal with Australia’s iconic wildlife and learn how rare native species are protected in of one of the country’s most famous wildlife parks.
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley during your travels to Melbourne. Visit the spas and wineries in this romantic area.
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Watch the sun set over Melbourne’s skyline and Port Phillip Bay from this mountain-top location in one of Victoria’s most-visited native forests.
Sherbrooke Forest
Walk amid ancient mountain ash forests and rest at shady picnic spots in this national park, where you might glimpse a lyrebird as it dashes through the undergrowth.
Yering Station Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Yering Station Winery during your travels to Melbourne. Visit the spas and wineries in this romantic area.
Activities
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Melbourne: Great Ocean Road Extended–Top Stops&London Bridge
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets
Fingal: Peninsula Hot Springs Entry with Lunch Credit
Melbourne: City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise
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- Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens
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- Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
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- Visit Knox City
- Visit Belgrave
- Visit Croydon South
- Visit Croydon
- Visit Emerald
- Visit Ferntree Gully
- Visit Ferny Creek
- Visit Kallista
- Visit Kalorama
- Visit Kilsyth South
- Visit Kilsyth
- Visit Lilydale
- Visit Macclesfield
- Visit Menzies Creek
- Visit Monbulk
- Visit Mooroolbark
- Visit Mount Dandenong
- Visit Mount Evelyn
- Visit Olinda
- Visit Ringwood
- Visit Sassafras
- Visit Seville
- Visit Sherbrooke
- Visit Silvan
- Visit The Patch
- Visit Tremont
- Visit Upwey
- Visit Wandin East
- Visit Wandin North
- Visit Wantirna
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- National Rhododendron Gardens
- Olinda Falls
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- William Ricketts Sanctuary
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- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- Healesville Sanctuary
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- Sherbrooke Forest
- Yering Station Winery
- Olinda Falls
- Coombe Farm Estate Wines
- 1000 Steps Kokoda Walk
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- Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery
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- Blue Lotus Water Garden
- St Huberts Cellar Door
- Four Pillars Gin
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- Fergusson Winery & Restaurant
- William Ricketts Sanctuary
- Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
- Innocent Bystander Winery
- TarraWarra Estate
- Bulong Estate
- Lillydale Lake
- Maroondah Reservoir Park
- Coldstream Hill Winery
- Yering Meadows Golf Club
- TarraWarra Museum of Art
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