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
They have done it again!!! The team at Meletos have continued their reputation as the best dressed venue in town. Not only is… The Barn a must see when planning a wedding, The Stables a fine dining experience you will not forget, The Farmhouse the perfect accommodation and Meletos a favourite for casual dining – … More The Providore at Meletos
Imagine my excitement when I opened my Christmas gift from my sister to find a gift voucher for the Healesville Hotel and partners. Not only was it the perfect gift for me but it is also the perfect segue for me to highlight why you must pay a visit to the ‘partners’ of the Healesville … More K & B and Healesville Harvest
Are you time poor, love condiments and sauces and fructose intolerant or following the FODMAP diet? Read on. I have discovered award winning salsas, sauces and chutneys that will blow your taste-buds away. Best of all they are made right here in the Yarra Valley! Introducing Nogo Sauces: Made from locally sourced ingredients (where possible) … More Nogo Sauces
When I heard that my last assignment with Yarra Ranges Tourism would be the Healesville Hotel I found myself awaiting my visit with anticipation and excitement. I had heard through social media that the historic hotel had landed itself with a hat from the Good Food Guide recently and looked forward to experiencing the acclaimed … More Healesville Hotel
Question: What woman doesn’t want to earn a living while sitting back, drinking a cup of tea and reading her favourite magazine? Meet Teri, who decided that retirement was not for her and wanted to sell tea from a stall while reading her favourite gossip magazine. Little did she know that 25 years later Tea … More Tea Leaves
Italy is at the top of my bucket list and is yet to be discovered by my pasta obsessed taste buds and view driven eyes. I long to experience the Italian way of life and journey along the Amalfi coast stopping in each town to appreciate their traditions and taste their wares. So to be … More Soumah
Have you noticed that if you don’t polish your silver it becomes tarnished and dull? Like a piece of silverware Coonara Springs had become a little tarnished, a little dull: The garden overgrown and the building tired and worn. It looked as though years of serving the locals had taken its toll and it was … More Coonara Springs
All Month Long: TarraWarra Museum Exhibition – TarraWarra Biennial 2016: Endless Circulation Dates of Exhibition 19 Aug – 6 November Click here for more details on TarraWarra Museum Weekly Happenings: Wednesday The Independent Gembrook $32 per head for a two course set menu Drinks are additional. Bookings: 03 5968 1110 Thursday The Farm Yarra Valley … More September Planner
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