As a mother of two beautiful boys (who also take this journey around the Yarra Valley), it was a “hallelujah” moment when Instagram offered up the ‘Top Family Experiences -Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges’. A new mission has presented itself and in perfect timing. I am about to wrap up the Yarra Valley Coldstream Trail … More Oakridge Wines
My relationship with the Tulips started when I was a little munchkin. You see, although it is a skill that I long to have, I cannot draw! When you are a primary-school child of the female variety you are surrounded by drawings of hearts and flowers. Flowers would have to have been my most practiced … More Tesselaar Tulip Festival
There has always been mystery surrounding the property on the corner of Maroondah Highway and the Melba Highway. As a child I remember looking out the car window and wondering ‘what could be behind that beautiful hedge?’ Being a child of the 80’s I had no idea who Dame Nellie Melba was, and if I … More Coombe Yarra Valley
You only have to look at Oaks on Melba’s Instagram and Face Book accounts to understand why this was my next stop on my journey through the Yarra Valley. Just the smell of freshly baked treats will have this foodie following her nose to the source and devouring every last crumb, so to have them … More Oaks on Melba
The Story of The Stag: Meet the Stag that adorns each and every bottle of wine sold at St.Huberts Vineyard. He was sent on a mission from God to appear to a hunter in the woods carrying a cross between its antlers. The hunter was Saint Hubert, who is now known to the Catholic society … More St. Huberts
The first thing you will notice when stepping onto the property at Yering Station is the beauty, in fact it is intoxicating. Since beginning this exciting venture I have been highly impressed by the respect each establishment has shown to their surrounds – Yering Station is one such establishment. Before you enter the Barn (housing … More Yerring Station Farmers Market
Come with me and you’ll be In a world of pure imagination Take a look and you’ll see Into your imagination. Willy Wonka The best way to experience the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery is to become that child that is hiding within. If you were to ask me to recall a memory from … More Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
There is a place that I want to tell you about, a place where the kids can run free, where they can rock, roll and even fly! So, if you have been following your tastebuds through the Yarra Valley and need a stop where the little ones can release some energy then Yarra Glen Adventure … More Yarra Glen Adventure Playground
If I were to tell you that there is a place where Paleo and Grain lovers can order from the same menu, where items can be made gluten free on request and where the ‘Raw Food’ follower can walk out with a snack and a smile – would you believe me? Although this is a … More The Storehouse Mt. Evelyn
Some of my fondest memories have involved a good wine and a plentiful cheese board, so you can imagine my excitement when I realised where I was off to next on the Coldstream Trail – Yarra Valley Dairy. Sourcing cow’s milk from dairy farmers in the region and Goats milk from the Gippsland region the … More Yarra Valley Dairy
yarravalleylife.com 