REGION: Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges is only a hour's drive from Melbourne. The beautiful Dandenong Ranges form a natural backdrop to Victoria's capital city, attracting hordes of city visitors annually to this green haven of hills and forests. Rising to an average elevation of 500-600m, the Dandenong Ranges peak at Mount Dandenong, 633m above sea level. Colourful, inviting and cool, especially in summer, the Dandenongs are popular for daytrips, not only for their intrinsic beauty but also for the many beautiful gardens and great variety of European and native trees and shrubs. The Dandenongs are home to 6 of the Great Gardens of Melbourne. The rich volcanic soil and plentiful rain ensures that plants flourish here, and there are many nurseries and arboretums to visit. The smattering of restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and tearooms in the many townships of the Dandenongs provide excellent detours from exploring the region's stunning scenery. The Yarra Valley is becoming renowned as one of Victoria’s premium wine regions and is celebrated each year with the grape grazing festival. Only a short distance from Melbourne CBD, the Yarra Valley offers restaurants, cellar doors, hotels and recently established golf courses. The Yarra Valley is richly endowed with some of the most beautiful countryside in Victoria. Distant blue ranges, rolling hills strung with vines, towering trees, and verdant valleys with pristine rivers make up the spectacular scenery on offer around Marysville and Warburton Major towns in the area offering accommodation for a weekend getaway from Melbourne include: Belgrave, Emerald, Gembrook and Olinda in the Dandenongs and Healesville, Yarra Glen and Warburton in the Yarra Valley. |
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latest storiesGembrook - A relaxing Village in the Dandenongsgembrook | 2009-05-27 | Gembrook is close to natural beauty and surrounded by history. A selection of quaint shops of eateries and restaurants cater to most tastes. If a day is not enough stay in one of the various Bed and Breakfasts. | read more Marysville Bushfires - Advice to Travellersadmin | 2009-02-16 | On 7 February 2009, Marysville was devastated by bushfires. The description on the Marysville pages will no longer be accurate and many of the businesses in the area will have been affected. Victoria's emergency services are urging people to avoid all travel to the area. | read more Kinglake Bushfires - Advice to Travellersadmin | 2009-02-16 | On 7 February 2009, Kinglake was devastated by bushfires. The description on the Kinglake page will no longer be accurate and many of the businesses in the area will have been affected. Victoria's emergency services are urging people to avoid all travel to the area. | read more William Ricketts Sanctuary
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Main AttractionsPuffing Billy
Belgrave
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Mount Dandenong Observatory
Olinda
Sassafras
William Ricketts Sanctuary
Hot Air Balloon Rides over the Yarra Valley
Healesville Sanctuary wildlife park
Grape Grazing
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Chinese visitors enjoy a real Aussie Experience
Melbourne's Yarra Valley
Majestic Marysville - As it Was
Gembrook - A relaxing Village in the Dandenongsgembrook | 2009-05-27 | Gembrook is close to natural beauty and surrounded by history. A selection of quaint shops of eateries and restaurants cater to most tastes. If a day is not enough stay in one of the various Bed and Breakfasts. | read more Dandenong Ranges National Parkyvmarketing | 2008-02-28 | Dandenong Ranges National Park: Approximately 1 - 1.8 million visitors per year, 41 active Tour Operators licensed to operate in the Dandenongs District and covers approx 3500 hectares... | read more Great Gardens of the Dandenongsyvmarketing | 2008-02-28 | The Dandenong Ranges are blessed with a 'rain forest' like climate. Sheltered from the heat of Victoria's summer months and regularly blanketed in mist and rain, the Dandenong's make for an ideal environment for the creation of spectacular gardens. | read more Yarra Ranges National Parkyvmarketing | 2008-02-28 | The Yarra Valley is renowned for its wineries, festivals, golf courses and weekend getaway style accommodation, though many travellers are not aware of the National Park that adjoins this area. | read more Kinglake Bushfires - Advice to Travellersadmin | 2009-02-16 | On 7 February 2009, Kinglake was devastated by bushfires. The description on the Kinglake page will no longer be accurate and many of the businesses in the area will have been affected. Victoria's emergency services are urging people to avoid all travel to the area. | read more Marysville Bushfires - Advice to Travellersadmin | 2009-02-16 | On 7 February 2009, Marysville was devastated by bushfires. The description on the Marysville pages will no longer be accurate and many of the businesses in the area will have been affected. Victoria's emergency services are urging people to avoid all travel to the area. | read more |
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