Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
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.
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.
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.
Coldstream
Travellers like the wineries in Coldstream, and Coombe Farm Estate Wines is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
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.
- Top hotels in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
- Top Holiday Rentals in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Chateau Yering Hotel
I had a lovely stay at Chateau Yering Hotel. A warm welcome from Annie at Reception, a spotless and lovely room, very friendly and helpful house-keeping staff, and Jennifer in the Sweetwater Cafe makes an excellent coffee. I think Eleonore's Restaurant is at present only open for dinner on Wednesday ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Yarra Valley Lodge
Location is nice with plenty of kangaroos and two nice golf courses. Room is in good condition but what is provided is a bit sparse. Only amenities provided are in the shower and nothing in the main bathroom. The breakfast was very basic and was not replenished quickly enough. Hotel has the feel ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Nightcap at York on Lilydale
Nice view of lake from room. Parking out front and BWS to buy drinks.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Wild Cattle Creek Estate
Ambiance of the property and breakfast was great. Discrepancies between lastminute.com and the accomodation was frustrating as was seeking information around booking e.g different policies, instructions were not provided on where to put the keys on departure.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Yering Gorge Cottages
Staff are always helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park
Cold shower tap was broken very hard to have a shower would fall off
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
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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
Meet the animals who live at Healesville Sanctuary during your travels in Badger Creek. While in this romantic area, you can savour the wineries.
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
Explore the great outdoors at SkyHigh Mount Dandenong, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Discover the wineries in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.
Sherbrooke Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Sherbrooke Forest, a lovely green space in Melbourne. You can enjoy the wineries while in the area.
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.
- Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
- SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
- Olinda Falls
- Coombe Farm Estate Wines
- Domaine Chandon Green Point Winery
- De Bortoli - Yarra Valley
- Four Pillars Gin
- Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
- Fergusson Winery & Restaurant
- Innocent Bystander Winery
- National Rhododendron Gardens
- Coldstream Hill Winery
- Maroondah Reservoir Park
- TarraWarra Estate
- Lillydale Lake
- Alfred Nicolas Gardens
