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
If you want to see the glorious lotus flower in full bloom you need to head down to Blue Lotus Water Garden. With a season that lasts only a few months your itinerary must include the drive to Yarra Junction between December 27th and April 2nd. The $17 entry fee is definitely worth it, in … More Blue Lotus Water Garden
Today marks a day of love for many in Australia as it is Valantine’s Day. Throughout the country couples are celebrating their love for one another, while others are chasing the idea of a new beginning. So on this day of bold moves and loving gestures it seems only right to introduce to you Immerse … More IMMERSE
As soon as you walk into The Independent you are welcomed with a smile. It is clear to see that this is a well thought out and extremely well appointed restaurant, with the soaring ceiling, white painted brick, industrial accents that speak of the buildings previous life and raw wooden features. However, with any establishment … More The Independent Gembrook
With my blog hitting the one year mark this month and my parents taking the trip of a lifetime to Europe, it is only fitting that I took the drive to De Bortoli last week. You should all know by now from reading my first blog piece (What Am I Doing and Why Am I … More De Bortoli Wines
The Farm Yarra Valley is the love child of Rob Dolan Wines and the crew behind The Croydon Brewery, The Cellar Door and Bec & Dales. There is no denying the fact that, just like The Cellar Door, this venue is beautifully appointed. The mix of country charm and industrial accents are aesthetically pleasing and … More The Farm Yarra Valley
To continue what seems to be a ‘little’ theme this month I decided to head on down to The Little Vineyard. It’s location was not new to me as it is situated on a road that has slowly become my photographic goldmine. Littered with rural scenes that scream my name so loud that I … More The Little Vineyard
INTRODUCTION When opening a good novel you are always faced with reading your way through the introduction before you get to the true story line in chapter 1. This is designed to warm you up, introduce you to the characters and set the scene for the rest of the tale. In the same way Uplands … More Vue on Halcyon – The Fairy-Tale
NO LONGER TRADING. The new kid on the block when it comes to dining out in Healesville is one of intrigue. Based on appearances you would not be alone in thinking that Alchemy was exclusively a gorgeous woman’s boutique. However, if you venture past the shop front and up the lane way adjacent you will … More Alchemy Yarra Valley
There’s a new estate in town – Zonzo Estate. With a launch that included a hot air balloon and a race in the Yarra Valley Cup named after it, it is an Estate not to be missed. This is a winery with a truly Australian feel and a traditional Italian taste. The gum lined driveway … More Zonzo Estate
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