Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
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 Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve.
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Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
"Most relaxing stay ever the bath was amazing"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Chateau Yering Hotel
"Wonderful stay. Beautiful breakfast. Staff were friendly and polite and helpful. Gorgeous setting. We will be back."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Yarra Valley Lodge
Wild Cattle Creek Estate
"Location was the only Plus !! We booked at this estate because it was offering Morning breakfast. It also showed a restaurant which offered Lunch and Dinner!! It was a total disappointment! When we contacted for the breakfast, the guy told us he will keep it outside our door. We expected breakfast ..."
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park
"This property was fantastic I highly recommend. It was nice and quiet and very clean. We had a beautiful weekend in Healesville. The check in was easy even though we arrived after hours. The staff were very friendly especially Sam he was very nice and knows how to treat customers."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Meriton Suites Melbourne
"Excellent place to stay"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 relaxing area.
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Activities
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets
Melbourne Small-Group Tour: Queen Victoria Market & Local Flavors
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Melbourne Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
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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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- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- Sherbrooke Forest
- Healesville Sanctuary
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- Yering Station Winery
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- Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery
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- St Huberts Cellar Door
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- Fergusson Winery & Restaurant
- Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail
- Alfred Nicolas Gardens
- Lillydale Lake
- Yering Meadows Golf Club
- Grants Picnic Area
- Coldstream Hill Winery
- TarraWarra Estate
- Oakridge Wines
- Yarrawood Winery
- Bulong Estate
- Killara Park Estate
- TarraWarra Museum of Art
