When I think of tea I think of decadence and class, sophistication and petits fours. I mean, when you really think about the beverage world, tea represents long conversations with delicacy and poise. While it’s rival ‘coffee’ stands for all things modern and fast paced. The very act of pouring tea is one that must … More Yarra Valley Tea Co.
Sadly no longer open for business. See Tramonto for more on this property. Like something out of a dream the Bella Vedere restaurant stands tall, looking out over the vineyards of Badgers Brook Winery and the beauty of the Valley. There is a peace, a stillness where the aroma of the freshly baked bread beckons … More Bella Vedere
Have you met the Innocent Bystander?? By definition he should be an anonymous observer. But if you have driven through Healesville of late you will see that he is anything but. Being a bystander is not his strong point, he is right in the thick of it – he is an instigator. There is … More Innocent Bystander
The purpose of this blog is to give you the reader a rundown on the experiences you can have while travelling within Victoria and in particular the Yarra Valley. My hope is that Australians and international travellers would find this website useful in preparing itineraries, that somehow my social media accounts (Intagram/Face Book /Pinterest) and … More Badgers Weir
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
As a child one of my favourite movies was the whimsical Secret Garden. I just loved the idea of having my very own garden hidden away from the world, where I could just be and enjoy the beauty that surrounded me. I feel like I have found the imaginings of my childhood in Alowyn Gardens. … More Alowyn Gardens
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
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