Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Olinda
Unique features of Olinda include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dandenongs or Cloudehill Nursery and Gardens while you're exploring the area.
Lilydale
Well liked for its restaurants and wineries, Lilydale is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lillydale Lake and Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, and jump on the metro at Lilydale Station to get around the city.
Mount Dandenong
Unique features of Mount Dandenong include the gardens and waterfront views. Make a stop by William Ricketts Sanctuary or SkyHigh Mount Dandenong while you're exploring the area.
Coldstream
Travellers like the wineries in Coldstream, and Coombe Farm Estate Wines is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Belgrave
Well liked for its mountain views and waterfalls, Belgrave is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Puffing Billy Steam Train and Dandenong Ranges National Park, and jump on the metro at Belgrave Station to get around the city.
Monbulk
You'll enjoy the wineries and spas in Monbulk. You might want to make time for a stop at Monbulk Winery or Sassafras Creek Nature Conservation Reserve.
- Top hotels in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
- Top Holiday Rentals in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Chateau Yering Hotel
I had a lovely stay at Chateau Yering Hotel. A warm welcome from Annie at Reception, a spotless and lovely room, very friendly and helpful house-keeping staff, and Jennifer in the Sweetwater Cafe makes an excellent coffee. I think Eleonore's Restaurant is at present only open for dinner on Wednesday ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Yarra Valley Lodge
Breakfast is always nice and fresh. Disappointed in the bar menu not enough snacks to go wine a glass wine.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Nightcap at York on Lilydale
Clean room, Great facilities, Great position
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Wild Cattle Creek Estate
Ambiance of the property and breakfast was great. Discrepancies between lastminute.com and the accomodation was frustrating as was seeking information around booking e.g different policies, instructions were not provided on where to put the keys on departure.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park
Cold shower tap was broken very hard to have a shower would fall off
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Yering Gorge Cottages
Staff are always helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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Popular places to visit
Puffing Billy Steam Train
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Puffing Billy Steam Train during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the area's waterfalls and sunrises.
Healesville Sanctuary
Get up close and personal with Australia’s iconic wildlife and learn how rare native species are protected in of one of the country’s most famous wildlife parks.
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley during your travels to Melbourne. Visit the spas and wineries in this romantic area.
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Watch the sun set over Melbourne’s skyline and Port Phillip Bay from this mountain-top location in one of Victoria’s most-visited native forests.
Sherbrooke Forest
Walk amid ancient mountain ash forests and rest at shady picnic spots in this national park, where you might glimpse a lyrebird as it dashes through the undergrowth.
Olinda Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Olinda Falls, a lovely green space in Melbourne. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
Self Guided Tour of Melbourne's Best Kept Secrets
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Melbourne City and Williamstown Ferry Cruise
