Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

Travel Guide

Myrtle Gully circuit is a beautiful 8km return walk in Toolangi. You can start the walk at Tanglefoot Carpark, Myrtle Gully Carpark or at the Wirrawilla Carpark. Lyrebirds can be found in the area, but you need to be careful of leeches. #localgem
Myrtle Gully circuit is a beautiful 8km return walk in Toolangi. You can start the walk at Tanglefoot Carpark, Myrtle Gully Carpark or at the Wirrawilla Carpark. Lyrebirds can be found in the area, but you need to be careful of leeches. #localgem
Boinga Bob's place, Warburton, Victoria. Great little town on the Yarra River, below the Warburton Ranges and Mt Donna Buang. Boinga Bob is a local resident who built this awesome home. It comprises of a number of buildings and quirky little details!
A fun little treasure out in the yarra ranges of Victoria.
"Saturday Afternoon" #Roadtrip today. Trestle bridge over Menzies Creek in #TheDandenongs, not far from where I live in #Melbourne, Australia.

Where to stay in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

National Rhododendron Gardens featuring a park

Olinda

Unique features of Olinda include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dandenongs or Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens while you're exploring the area.

Olinda
Aerial panorama of Lilydale suburb and mountains on bright sunny day. Melbourne, Australia

Lilydale

Well liked for its restaurants and wineries, Lilydale is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lillydale Lake and Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, and jump on the metro at Lilydale Station to get around the city.

Lilydale
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong which includes café lifestyle and outdoor eating

Mount Dandenong

Unique features of Mount Dandenong include the gardens and waterfront views. Make a stop by William Ricketts Sanctuary or SkyHigh Mount Dandenong while you're exploring the area.

Mount Dandenong
When you enter the gates at Oakridge the first thing you will notice is the beauty. A blossom lined driveway meanders its way through the property. With chef Matt Stone and Jo Barrett designing amazing taste sensation. A must!!! #melbourne #yarravalley #oakridge #spring #finedining #yarravalleylife

Coldstream

Travellers like the wineries in Coldstream, and Coombe Farm Estate Wines is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Coldstream
Sherbrooke Forest

Belgrave

Well liked for its mountain views and waterfalls, Belgrave is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Puffing Billy Steam Train and Dandenong Ranges National Park, and jump on the metro at Belgrave Station to get around the city.

Belgrave
Part of the wooden old Monbulk iconic Puffing Billy-Railway Trestle Bridge built in 1889, located in the Dandenong Ranges near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Monbulk

You'll enjoy the wineries and spas in Monbulk. You might want to make time for a stop at Monbulk Winery or Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve.

Monbulk
Chateau Yering Hotel

Chateau Yering Hotel

5 out of 5
42 Melba Highway Yering VIC
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,024 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
HK$1,024
HK$1,131 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an on-site winery. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (614 reviews)
Room spotless, amenities great , upper level super quite.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Chateau Yering Hotel
Nightcap at York on Lilydale

Nightcap at York on Lilydale

3.5 out of 5
138 York Rd Mount Evelyn VIC
The price is HK$748 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$748
HK$829 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Melbourne. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (364 reviews)
amazing location for kids, awesome live music, great venue for families

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Nightcap at York on Lilydale
RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort

RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort

5 out of 5
122 Healesville-Kinglake Road Healesville VIC
The price is HK$1,291 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$1,291
HK$1,425 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Healesville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Yarra Valley Railway and Four Pillars Gin are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Absolutely beautiful stay. I booked two rooms, one for myself and one for my parents who are visiting from Canada. Both of us were extremely happy and all the resort staff were so lovely and accommodating.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort
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Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park

Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park

3.5 out of 5
322 Don Road Badger Creek VIC
Stay at this campsite in Badger Creek. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Healesville G158 Bushland Reserve and Healesville ...
9/10 Wonderful! (197 reviews)
Cold shower tap was broken very hard to have a shower would fall off

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park
Meriton Suites Melbourne

Meriton Suites Melbourne

5 out of 5
140 King St Melbourne VIC
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (858 reviews)
Lovely clean 1 bedroom suite in the middle of the city with very helpful friendly staff

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Meriton Suites Melbourne
Pegasus Apart'Hotel

Pegasus Apart'Hotel

4 out of 5
206 A'Beckett Street Melbourne VIC
Stay at this aparthotel in Melbourne. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (8,280 reviews)
All staff were friendly and helpful. Great location and close to transport and supermarket and lots of convenience stores. Quiet and room had everything you need.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Pegasus Apart'Hotel
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Popular places to visit

Puffing Billy vintage steam train

Puffing Billy Steam Train

5/5(5 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Puffing Billy Steam Train during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the area's waterfalls and sunrises.

Puffing Billy Steam Train
Healesville Sanctuary featuring animals

Healesville Sanctuary

Get up close and personal with Australia’s iconic wildlife and learn how rare native species are protected in of one of the country’s most famous wildlife parks.

Healesville Sanctuary
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong which includes café lifestyle and outdoor eating

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

4/5(1 review)

Watch the sun set over Melbourne’s skyline and Port Phillip Bay from this mountain-top location in one of Victoria’s most-visited native forests.

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Sherbrooke Forest featuring rainforest

Sherbrooke Forest

Walk amid ancient mountain ash forests and rest at shady picnic spots in this national park, where you might glimpse a lyrebird as it dashes through the undergrowth.

Sherbrooke Forest
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Yering Station Winery

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Yering Station Winery during your travels to Melbourne. Visit the spas and wineries in this romantic area.

Yering Station Winery
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Yarra River Walk

You can take time to visit Yarra River Walk during your travels to Melbourne. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area or seek out the hiking trails.

Yarra River Walk

Things to do

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets

HK$245
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River

HK$1,016
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River
Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets

Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets

HK$27
per adult
Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets
Melbourne Airport Plaza Premium Lounge

Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)

HK$281
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour

HK$1,245
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
1 Hour Yarra River Melbourne Cruise

1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel

HK$182
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
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