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- 1558 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd Olinda VIC 3788
Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways. It is a place for quiet reflection and for contemplation of the essence of the vision of William Ricketts. Many travel across the world to visit this place time and time again.
It’s a wonderful thing, to be able to give someone the experience of a lifetime over Melbourne and the Yarra Valley. At Global Ballooning Australia, we’ve shared a sunrise with over 90,000 people in 25 balloons over as many years – and it never gets old. We’re proud of our safety record, and we care deeply about our guests’ experience, but for us, it’s more about the people we meet along the way and the pristine natural playground we call our office.
Come and explore the many delights of Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead. We are located an hours drive from Melbourne in the stunning Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. It is an excellent destination for a day trip. We are open 10am to 4pm every day EXCEPT Monday and Tuesday.
www.montdelancey.org.au/
Our unique boutique orchard is located at Woori Yallock in Melbourne’s beautiful Yarra Valley. We currently grow around 450 varieties of fruit and have at least 8 varieties of fruit every day of the year. OPENING HOURS Autumn, Winter & Spring: 9am to 4pm Summer: 9am to 5pm
The Yarra Valley Wine Growers Association or Wine Yarra Valley, is a non-profit industry association having the purpose of furthering the development of viticulture, winemaking and tourism in the Yarra Valley. Our core activities include. – Wine and tourism marketing – Viticulture and wine making technical support – Advocacy to ensure Yarra Valley is a priority region for industry bodies and Government.
A megafauna experience straight out of the ice age! Giant animals, called megafauna, once roamed the landscapes of Asia, Africa, Europe and North America more than 10,000 years ago. These MegaBeasts are eerily familiar with some of their relatives still in existence today but on a much smaller scale. Spot the giant terror bird, the woolly mammoth, the saber-toothed tiger and more in this animatronic spectacular You can also help us discover why megafauna ever went extinct by exploring a collection of amazing, ancient artefacts.
Our 15 acre lavender farm is just an hour’s drive from Melbourne in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Learn about the different varieties and uses of lavender, the plants’ life cycle, and how and when we harvest and dry the flowers. Not only is lavender beautiful and fragrant in the garden, it has hundreds of uses (literally) and we use our lavender to make gorgeous products you can buy in our gift shop. Our chef uses it in the kitchen too, so while you’re here, head to our tea room and enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea with home-made lavender scones/tea/ice cream. OPEN: 9am-4.00pm (Open 6 Days – Closed Tuesdays, Good Friday & Christmas Day) $10 per person ($8 concession), kids under 12 free
Share in our love of chocolate and book a hands-on class, indulgent tasting session or workshop. Book on-line or call us on 03 9730 2777 to secure your place. Join us for High Tea at the Chocolaterie. HIGH TEA – Enjoy a refreshing drink on arrival, followed by decadent petite delights, scones, ribbon sandwiches, pastries and endless organic local teas, barista coffee and real hot chocolates. Served at our shared long table in our private ‘experience room’ by our friendly team with each creation introduced by our Head Pastry Chef and European Chocolatier.*
Tastings of our fresh handmade cheeses and locally produced wines are encouraged and we stock a range of delicious regional and specialist produce, (some of the best award winning jams and relishes in the country) alongside some beautiful homewares and gift ideas. Our popular cheese plates are accompanied by locally baked fresh breads and various regionally produced charcuterie items are also available to purchase and eat in. We have over 60 wines available to purchase from the independent winemakers we represent in our cellar door area and ciders and beers from neighbouring breweries. Great coffee, tea, biscuits and regionally produced ice cream are also on offer.
Come along to soar through the treetops of the Dandenongs on an array of flying foxes, tight ropes and tunnels! A 2.5-hour session through the aerial challenges (including training) will have you laughing along with the kookaburras. Check-in is 15min prior so we can get you geared up on time for some serious fun. The estate which is situated on the traditional Wurundjeri land, now spans eight hectares of mostly forest alongside the Puffing Billy station in Belgrave. It features rare trees, including a magnificent 150-year-old Algerian Oak, used as the ‘Home Tree’ for the tree top adventure courses, the gigantic Sequoia that rises sixty metres above the earth and two Chinquapin – the only known Japanese oaks in Victoria.
