Overview
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region is perfect for a family day out or weekend away, with myriad attractions for kids and adults alike, and close enough to Melbourne to minimise the amount of 'are we there yets'.
Big-name fun
Some of Victoria's biggest name attractions call Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges home, with Healesville Sanctuary and Puffing Billy having entertained kids and their parents for generations.
The great outdoors
Stop at scenic lookouts for views of farmland and vines. Make a beeline to the forests and gardens and let the kids stretch their legs and run free on safe trails, and enjoy a family picnic surrounded by stunning flowers or towering mountain ash trees.
Call into regional farms to purchase fresh produce and gourmet dairy treats, or let the kids pick their own berries and cherries.
Get up early and survey the region from the sky on spectacular early morning balloon rides.
Linger in the villages
Stay a while and come face-to-face with quirky native animals and friendly locals in welcoming towns and villages.
