Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Coldstream
Travellers like the wineries in Coldstream, and Coombe Farm Estate Wines is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Monbulk
You'll enjoy the wineries and spas in Monbulk. You might want to make time for a stop at Frank Irvine Reserve or Monbulk Winery.
- Top hotels in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
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Chateau Yering Hotel
Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
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Yarra Valley Lodge
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Meriton Suites Melbourne
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Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Citadines on Bourke Melbourne
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Popular places to visit
Puffing Billy Steam Train
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Puffing Billy Steam Train during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the area's waterfalls and sunrises.
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.
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley during your travels to Melbourne. Visit the spas and wineries in this romantic area.
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
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.
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.
Olinda Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Olinda Falls, a lovely green space in Melbourne. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
From Melbourne: Penguin Parade, Koalas & Kangaroos
From Melbourne: Phillip Island Penguin Parade Express Tour
Reverse Great Ocean Road & Rainforest Tour with Lunch
Peninsula Hot Springs Day Trip with Bathing Entry from Melbourne
Peninsula Hot Springs: Entry Ticket with Bath House
