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Guide to the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

Be swept away by some of Melbourne's best local food and wine, breathtaking scenery, romantic hideaways and indulgent adventures in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.

Wander through some of Australia's finest mature gardens and enjoy great country fare in the Dandenong Ranges, and frolic amongst the cascading vineyards in the Yarra Valley. These incredible Australian destinations will have you returning home with a collection of some of the world’s best bottles of wine, and a strong connection to wonderous Australian nature. And the best part is, they’re located only one hour outside of Melbourne.

Trips and Itineraries

Hot air balloon over Yarra Valley, VIC © Visit Victoria

3 days in the Yarra Valley

Beech Forest, Otway National Park, VIC © Great Ocean Road Tourism

10-day road trip through regional Victoria

Skyline, Melbourne, VIC © Visit Victoria

8-day Sydney to Melbourne inland drive

Picnic of wine and food set up on the lawn at Cupitt’s Winery © Destination NSW

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Destinations near Gippsland

Little penguins, Phillip Island Nature Park, VIC © Phillip Island Nature Park

Phillip Island

Melbourne, Victoria © Ray Captures

Melbourne

Bathing Boxes, Mornington Beach, Mornington Peninsula, VIC © Visit Victoria

Mornington Peninsula

Croajingolong National Park

Travellers' stories

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The d'Arenberg Cube, McLaren Vale, SA © d'Arenberg Pty Ltd

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Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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