V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction / Garden Event Capacity No maximum capacity Group facilities Guided tours, group rates Opening hours Mid-September to mid-October: 10am-5pm daily, check website for specific dates F E A T U R E S • 65 year history • Focus on Dutch culture • Millions of flowers in bloom in Spring • Working farm with plenty of photo opportunities and tractor-led train ride One of Victoria’s most iconic tourist attractions. Set on a 25 acre working farm in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, the festival offers a breathtaking view of over a million spring flowers in bloom. The fields burst into colour each September and include over 100 different varieties of tulips. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment daily, fairy garden, tractor rides, souvenir stalls, treasure hunt, delicious foods and more. Be immersed in Dutch culture with clog dancing performances and workshops, cheese market simulation, staff in traditional Dutch costumes, clog shop, Dutch food and windmills. TESSELAAR TUL I P FEST I VAL 357 Monbulk Road, Silvan VIC 3795 T: +61 3 9737 7722 E: info@tesselaar.net.au W: tulipfestival.com.au V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction / Garden Capacity 100 people Group facilities Guided tours, dining Opening hours Tea House & Lavender Shop: 10am-4pm. Closed Mon and Tues. Check website for public holiday opening times. F E A T U R E S • Year-round lavender on show. • Tea rooms, gift shop selling lavender products • Fabulous photo opportunities in 1991, Warratina was just a small hobby farm. Now, the farm is home to over 10,000 lavender plants spread amongst 10 acres of beautiful farmland. Peak season runs from November until the end of January however lavender is available to view year round. Experience the tranquil surroundings and breathe in the fragrances of lavender. Stand amongst the lavender against the backdrop of the Yarra Ranges. When visiting, learn about the different varieties and uses of lavender, the plants’ life cycle, and how and when Warratina harvest and dry the flowers. Explore the lavender fields and homestead garden, enjoy a delicious lavender tea or lavender ice-cream, try a lavender scone at the lavender tea room and visit the gift shop. WARRAT I NA LAVENDER FARM 105 Quayle Road, Wandin North VIC 3139 T: +61 3 5964 4650 E: info@warratinalavender.com.au W: warratinalavender.com.au V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction / Restaurant Capacity 500 guests Group facilities Free Entry. Private rooms for booked workshops Opening hours Daily: 9am to 5pm F E A T U R E S • 2000m2 Chocolaterie with all production in view • 40 acres of grounds, stunning views • Free Entry and tastings • 300 seat all day café. • Hosted chocolate tasting and making workshops A destination for chocolate lovers of all ages. Entry is free to the spectacular Chocolaterie set on 40 acres of landscaped gardens and grounds with picturesque Valley views. Enjoy abundant free chocolate tastings, watch European Chocolatiers handcraft 350 different chocolate products and be amazed at our stunning showroom choc-filled with thousands of couverture chocolate delights. 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. There is always seasonal fun and festivals happening here and a wide range of chocolate tasting and making sessions. YARRA VALLEY CHOCOLATERIE & ICE CREAMERY 35 Old Healesville Road, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 T: +61 3 9730 2777 E: mail@yvci.com.au W: yvci.com.au ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS 49
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