MORNING ACTIVITIES LUNCH ACTIVITIES WHERE TO STAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES 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 – Maximum fun! Wildlife, swimming, bike track, jumping cushions, playgrounds. Stay in a meticulously restored 1930s Melbourne 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 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 Alpine Hotel Warburton – Kids love Warburton for its nature walks and adventure activities. The Hotel welcomes families with menus for children. Outdoor dining spaces and the deck provide space for play. alpineretreat.com.au Nightcap at York on Lilydale – Explore the mountains, swim in the free form pool, go wine tasting. 40 renovated rooms with lake views and balconies, hearty bistro meals or order room service. nightcaphotels.com.au Balgownie Estate – The ultimate luxury family getaway in the Yarra Valley. Pack your racquet for a hit of tennis on the onsite courts or explore the extensive Balgownie 1.6 kilometre walking trail. balgownie.com/yarra-valley/ YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES © Dean Gifford Puffing Billy 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 Seasonal Festivals – 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 – 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 icecream anyone? cherryhill.com.au Warburton Adventure Co – Come and unearth your wild in Warburton! Familyfriendly outdoor experiences. Qualified school educators take you river tubing, on a river sled adventure or a family mountain bike ride. Book food foraging and Wurundjeri cultural practices too. warburtonadventure.com.au Rydges Ringwood – Bespoke rooms, and 1-bedroom apartments that sleep 4. Have a family dinner in the restaurant, or let the kids order from the 24-hour room service menu. rydges.com/accommodation
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