MORNING ACTIVITIES LUNCH ACTIVITIES WHERE TO STAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate – Enjoy farm-to-table Italian-inspired cuisine paired seamlessly with award- winning wines, set amidst picturesque vineyard views. debortoli.com.au Alpine Hotel Warburton – Just soooo romantic. Lovingly restored 1885 hotel in the peaceful upper Yarra Valley, near the Yarra River. Eat, stay and sip superbly in this 4-star rural gem. alpineretreat.com.au Babaji’s Kerala Kitchen Warburton Set in a romantic 1930s riverside cabaret dance hall. Award-winning South Indian menu features Kerala specialties and street food. babajiskitchen.com.au Yering Gorge Cottages – Luxuriously appointed self-contained cottages overlooking champion golf course. 120-acre nature reserve with resident kangaroos and array of native animals and birds. yeringcottages.com.au Chandon – Experience one of the largest ranges of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines along with a dynamic wine tourism offering, including a tasting bar, restaurant, lounge bar, retail boutique. chandon.com.au Balgownie Estate – You’ll never want to leave this private country estate. Wander the vineyard, go local at the cellar door. 4.5 star spacious accommodation, bar and contemporary restaurant, spa and wellness options. balgownie.com Kangaroo Ridge Retreat – Awardwinning, romantic mudbrick cabins with spa bath and locally stocked larder. Secluded in Yarra Valley bush with glorious mountain and sunrise views from your balcony. kangarooridge.com.au YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES Four Pillars Distillery – Enjoy locally sourced ingredients in a stylish setting, perfect for indulging alongside expertly crafted gin tastings. These gins have won gold medals at many spirits competitions worldwide. fourpillarsgin.com.au Global Ballooning – Take an exhilarating balloon flight and let the early dawn breezes transport you to breathtaking heights that take in the picturesque panorama and landscapes of the valley and its patchwork of world class vineyards, mountain ranges and rivers. Optional champagne breakfast. Flight certificate included. globalballooning.com.au Healesville Sanctuary – Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife. Wander through tranquil tracks to meet iconic Australian animals including koalas, kangaroos, platypus, dingoes, wombats and emus. Visit the Wildlife Health centre. Enjoy unique experiences: platypus discovery experience, spirits of the sky bird presentation and more! zoo.org.au/healesville Punt Road Wines & Napoleone Cider Vineyards and orchards surround the barrel hall and cellar door. Enjoy seated wine tastings, food and wine pairings, winemaking tours and Napoleone Cider tastings. A beautifully designed estate offering immersive wine and cider experiences. Cellar door, estate-grown produce and handcrafted ciders showcase the region. puntroadwines.com.au Puffing Billy Railway – Share an authentic journey on board Australia’s premier preserved steam railway – loved by generations for over 100 years! Share the sense of wonder of steam train travel and take in the amazing scenery of the Dandenong Ranges’ winding forests and fern gullies. The ultimate steam train trip! Enjoy lakeside café dining or picnic options. puffingbilly.com.au Cycling Vine Tours – The most romantic way to explore vineyards…take back roads and rail trails through country landscapes, tasting food and wine along the way. Pedal past farms and vineyards with the sounds and sights of local fauna and flora along the way. Guided/selfguided tours. Buy a special bottle to share with local cheese tonight. vinetours.com.au Warburton Adventure Co Share the thrills and fun of epic outdoor experiences. Professional guides for river sledding, river tubing, abseiling, hiking, food foraging, mountain biking and Wurundjeri cultural experiences. Set against Warburton’s stunning natural beauty, these experiences offer a unique way to connect and have fun together. warburtonadventure.com.au
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