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Yarra Valley
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Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria

 

THINGS TO DO
IN THE YARRA VALLEY
Winery Tour
Private Tour Winetasting
Beer and Wine Tours by Classic Convertible
Puffing Billy Steam Train, Yarra Valley and Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary Day Tour
Yarra Valley Food and Wine Small Group Tour
Balloon Flight at Sunrise
Balloon Flight, Wine Tour
Private Balloon Flight
Yarra Valley Wineries and Puffing Billy Steam Train Day Tour
Mt Buller Ski Tour from Melbourne

By Richard Moore

Yarra Glen Hotels
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Yarra Valley Wine Map
Healesville Sanctuary Map.

Writing about the Yarra Valley brings back many happy memories of summer wine tasting and lunches with friends in one of Australia's premium wine-producing areas.

Healesville Sanctuary, VictoriaAbout an hour out of central Melbourne (and only 20 minutes from my old stomping ground - the delightful little town of Research) the Yarra Valley is a must-visit for wine lovers and those who enjoy great food.

It is a lovely part of Victoria and with a coolish climate that grapes seem to relish.

Two of my favourites to visit were De Bortoli Estate at Dixon's Creek, where the wine was excellent and the food was even better. Also spend some time at Domain Chandon in Coldstream.

Of course there are a myriad of other terrific vineyards in the area, fact so many it pays to spend a weekend out there or organise a wine tour.

Apart from wineries the area contains the township of Healesville, which has the terrific Healesville Sanctuary. (Click here for map to get there.)

Healesville Sanctuary, VictoriaThe sanctuary is simply marvellous and my kids loved going there. You get to see dingos, platypus, kangaroos and koalas and a host of other Australian creatures, as well as parrots and birds of prey in the flight arena. The predators are simply awesome to watch.

In addition the sanctuary has an Australian Wildlife Health Centre that treats more than 2000 sick and injured native animals annually.

Not only does the centre help injured animals, but it helps train veterinarians in how do deal with wildlife.

At the heart of the valley is Yarra Glen a nice little township with good eateries and antique stores.

Healesville Sanctuary, VictoriaFor the more adventurous tourist hot-air ballooning is a regular activity over the Yarra Valley.

If you have the time then head on out to the Yarra Valley - you'll be glad you did.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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