MORNING ACTIVITIES LUNCH ACTIVITIES WHERE TO STAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES Puffing Billy Steam Railway – Share the sense of wonder of steam train travel with the whole family aboard! Puffing Billy is a thrilling experience. Board the 100-year old heritage steam train and journey through winding forests and fern gullies, across historic timber bridges to Gembrook, the perfect family picnic spot. puffingbilly.com.au Healesville Sanctuary – Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife. Wander tranquil tracks to meet iconic Australian animals. Don’t miss the Spirits of the Sky show, Tales from Platypus Creek (world-first interactive show) or meeting vets and nurses who care for more than 1,500 native animals each year. zoo.org.au/healesville Tesselaar Tulip Festival – Tesselaar hosts the famous Sep/Oct tulip festival as well as the Mar/April KaBloom festival, both family favourites. Enjoy live entertainment, tractor rides, treasure hunts, sculpture exhibits plus food and wine. Be immersed in Dutch culture with clog dancing performances and workshops, staff in traditional Dutch costumes. tulipfestival.com.au Rayner’s Orchard – This boutique orchard grows 450 varieties of fruit and has fruit all year round! Take a fruit tasting tractor tour through the orchard and enjoy the best tree ripened fruit varieties depending on the season. U-Pick available on fruit tasting tours. Have lunch in the Peach Café, explore the retail shop and extensive fruiting plant nursery. raynersorchard.com.au Cherryhill Orchards – Cherryhill Orchards is a third generation family orchard with a passion for growing the world’s greatest cherries. It is open every day through cherry season (Nov-Jan) for pick-your-own cherry adventures. After, get into gourmet cherry delights in the farm shop. Cherry ice-cream anyone? cherryhill.com.au Paradise Valley Hotel – A true local hero. Convivial hotel with the best regional beers on tap, award-winning bistro, leafy beer garden close to Puffing Billy’s railway. Local produce and sustainability are key. paradisevalleyhotel.com Big4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park – Set in 60 acres of bush, a magnet for wildlife. Spacious family villas sleep up to 8, go glamping in luxury tents or sleep in a refurbished tram (sleeps 8)! parklaneholidayparks.com.au/yarravalley Olinda Tea House – A gorgeous spot for lunch, high tea, or dinner in the heart of the lush Dandenong Ranges. Friendly alpacas, wildlife and peaceful gardens are an absolute delight. olindateahouse.com.au Yering Gorge Cottages – Cottages perfect for family getaways of all sizes. Beautifully appointed, guests enjoy selfcontained facilities and a private deck – perfect for a favourite pastime – kangaroo counting! yeringcottages.com.au Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery – Indulge in a delicious selection of housemade ice creams or relax in the all-day 300 seat café serving breakfast, lunch and specialising in decadent sweet treats. yvci.com.au Yarra Gables in Healesville is a 4 star property nestled in 3 acres of pictureperfect gardens. Offers a variety of room types plus two delightful self-contained cottages, a villa and family suites. yarragables.com.au YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES © Dean Gifford Warratina Lavender Farm– Let the kids frolic through fields of blooming lavender (in season). Learn about the different varieties and uses of lavender, the plants’ life cycle, and how and when Warratina harvest and dry the flowers. Soak up the view and fragrance from the Lavender Cottage Tearooms, where a menu of lavender-themed morsels beckons. warratinalavender.com.au
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