To Yarra Valley traveller, I want to tell you about a new festival from the Tesselaar group. KaBloom – Festival of Flowers! The fields made famous by the Tesselaar Tulip Festival are now dressed in blooms of all shapes and sizes. Who can go past the joy of standing face to face with the sunflower, … More Tesselaar KaBloom – Postcard
Dear Yarra Valley Traveller, A couple of months back I found myself at Billy Goat Hill Brasserie and thought you might like to know that there is a corner café in the sleepy town of Mount Evelyn buzzing with locals. With accents of the area’s history adorning the walls and local produce on the shelves, … More Billy Goat Hill Brasserie – Postcard
If it’s community spirit you want to see, all you have to do is attend the Mount Evelyn Street Party! I have to admit that I have not frequented many community events in the past, so I had no idea what to expect. Whatever my expectations were, they were well and truly exceeded when I … More Mount Evelyn Street Party
This food hub is a local favourite. Its hipster vibe is attributed to its original identity as a community space that serves quality food and coffee. Original art, created within the art studio adorns the walls with many pieces coming to life on site. This café has so much heart and soul and so much … More Now and Not Yet Cafe
If you are looking for community spirit look no further than Mt Evelyn. This quaint little town has been serving the community since the early 1900’s and is ready to celebrate. The Mt Evelyn street party is a biennial event that sees the township come together to enjoy a festival designed to delight and entertain. … More Mt. Evelyn Street Party
I don’t know why gardens have such an emotional pull. Maybe it is the picture-perfection achieved by some, or the escape from reality for the garden enthusiast working on their patch of green. Or could it be the spiritual connection we all feel in some way when surrounded by nature in all of its intended … More Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges
As with an eagle’s nest, this log cabin is nestled high above the trees at an elevation of 600 meters. It truly is a journey climbing the steep winding driveway to locate the quaint, intimate retreat. While exploring the property it will quickly become apparent that one night is not enough to truly enjoy the … More Eagles Nest Luxury Mountain Retreat.
Yarra Valley Accommodation Imagine the squeals of delight from the children when we started down the driveway of Wiggley Bottom Farm. Determined to let the next town know that new guests had arrived, we were greeted by a very noisy gaggle of geese, horses sauntered over to inquire about the alarm and the goats at … More Wiggley Bottom Farm
Yara Valley boutique accommodation in the heart of healesville. … More Healesville House
Sadly no longer in business. The most treasured feature of our house would have to be the view. In fact, I would go as far as saying that it is the reason we bought it. Each morning it is a pleasure to draw the blinds and watch the fog lift while the horses graze. If … More Amadeus Park Riding School
