Where is yarra glen

Parasols and petits fours Afternoon tea, anyone? Patricia Maunder suggests 10 favourites. Coming back for seconds Michelle Potts discovers a region dotted with craft breweries, wineries and artisan producers.

View from the balcony David Reyne searches for some of the finest places to eat and rest around the Victoria. Sunday lunch: Tarrawarra, Yarra Valley Tarrawarra is a blaze of glory on this beautiful autumn day. Of wineries and horses Tim Richards visits the pretty winery town that hosts a big race event. More destinations. Previous slide Next slide. Yarra Glen. Drop into Yarra Farm Fresh to sample the best locally grown Yarra Valley produce, such as cheeses, biscuits, cakes and chutneys, all under the one roof.

Gourmands should make reservations for the five or eight-course degustation at Ezard at Levantine Hill. Sculptured into the Healesville landscape, the TarraWarra Museum of Art showcases Australian works from the midth century onwards. Australia's first significant privately funded public museum, it was established by philanthropists Eva and Marc Besen, with works chosen from their private collection.

After your visit drop into TarraWarra Estate 's restaurant and cellar door. After a day of wine tasting, treat yourself to a luxurious pampering session at Piaf Day Spa. Set on a four-hectare acre rainforest sanctuary, it has treatment rooms framed by spectacular views. Pick one of the many packages that include treatments like body exfoliation, heated stone massages and customised facials.

There are also couples packages and treatments that can be tailored to your needs. Visit Healesville Sanctuary to get up close to Australian native wildlife, including Tasmanian devils, dingoes, koalas and kangaroos. Hear the kookaburras or spot a lyrebird in the lush fern gullies and misty mountain ash forests of Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Take a drive through to the charming village of Marysville, home to some of Victoria's most breathtaking waterfalls and walking trails. Walk through gentle hills, past rivers and into the mountains and forests, where wildlife abounds. We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience. Find out more.

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By Ellie Schneider Less than a one-hour drive from Melbourne , the Yarra Valley is home to vineyards, fine dining and quaint accommodation, making it one of Melbourne's favourite weekend breaks. Don't miss Tuck into farm-fresh produce Visit the region's famous cellar doors Be pampered at a luxury day spa How to get there The Yarra Valley is about a one-hour drive north-east of Melbourne.

Things to do and top attractions in the Yarra Valley. Visit the vineyards The Yarra Valley is Victoria's oldest wine region, dating back to , and has garnered a global reputation for its chardonnay and pinot noir.

See the vines from up high For a unique view of the valley, take to the skies on a hot air balloon ride. Sample local flavours The Yarra Valley is celebrated for its fresh produce, including freshwater salmon, trout and caviar, as well as handmade cheeses and preserves. See the arts Sculptured into the Healesville landscape, the TarraWarra Museum of Art showcases Australian works from the midth century onwards.

Unwind in a day spa After a day of wine tasting, treat yourself to a luxurious pampering session at Piaf Day Spa. Come face to face with Australian wildlife Visit Healesville Sanctuary to get up close to Australian native wildlife, including Tasmanian devils, dingoes, koalas and kangaroos. Load More. Popular itineraries. Think again. Travellers' stories.