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The following links take you to some of the attractions that have made The Dandenongs, the Yarra Valley and Murrindindi so popular.

VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES

Healesville: The Old Courthouse, Harker Street, Vic 3777
Phone: + 613 5962 2600, Fax: + 613 5962 2040, Email

Upper Ferntree Gully: 1211 Burwood Hwy, Vic 3156
Phone: + 613 9758 7522 or 1800 645 505, Fax: + 613 9758 7533, Email

ATTRACTIONS

Burrinja Gallery

Art and culture of the indigenous.

Balloon Sunrise

Ballooning across the Yarra Valley for a different view on the world.

NRCL Environment Discovery Centre

Located in the Yarra Valley at Warburton, alongside the Yarra River and at the gateway to the Yarra Ranges National Park, NRCL has at its doorstep some of the most interesting old growth forest areas in Victoria, a diverse array of fauna, and a rich selection of fascinating natural settings in which to conduct our Environmental Education programs.

Puffing Billy Railway

Australia's oldest railway, over 100 years of steaming through fern gullies.

Historic Gulf Station

This National Trust property is one of the oldest farms in Australia.

Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead and Museum

Step back in time to the early settlement of the Yarra Valley.

TarraWarra Museum of Modern Art

The TarraWarra Museum of Art collection focuses on Australian modern art from the 1950s onwards.

Olinda Village

Located a short drive (just 7 minutes) the village has boutique stores, cafés and restaurants.

Cuckoo Restaurant

A Melbourne institution, serving guests and providing Bavarian styled meals and entertainment for over 45 years.

SkyHigh Mount Dandenong

Enjoy views over Melbourne; spectacular by day, stunning by night.

Warratina Lavender Farm

Warratina Lavender Farm is situated at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, in the beautiful Yarra Valley.

YARRA VALLEY WINERIES

DeBortoli

One of the premiere wineries of the region. Cellar door sales and superb views.

Domaine Chandon

Cellar door sales and a breathtaking outlook from the Greenpoint Room.

Fergussons

A tradition of fine wines in a magnificent setting.

Yarra Burn

In the heart of the Yarra Valley - One of the region's most awarded wine producers.

Touring Map of the Yarra Valley Wineries

A comprehensive map courtesy of the Yarra Valley Wine Growers Association.

REGIONAL TRANSPORT SERVICES

Travel Resources

Airline, Bus, Limousine and Taxi information for Dandenong Ranges, Yarra Valley, Melbourne and Melbourne Airport.

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