Guidebook for Don Valley
Sightseeing
Native animals in abundance in a peaceful Australian bush setting :-)
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Healesville Sanctuary
Native animals in abundance in a peaceful Australian bush setting :-)
Great local cycling and walking trail. Very popular on weekends.
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Warburton Rail Trail
Warburton Rail TrailGreat local cycling and walking trail. Very popular on weekends.
Lovely trail for mountain biking or scenic run through the hills. Heavenly!
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O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail
Road 18Lovely trail for mountain biking or scenic run through the hills. Heavenly!
Recently subjected to tragic Black Saturday bushfires this place is regenerating and returning to its former glory.
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Marysville
Recently subjected to tragic Black Saturday bushfires this place is regenerating and returning to its former glory.
Beautiful area with scrumptious cafes, plenty of creative artists gifts and scenic vistas.
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Olinda
Beautiful area with scrumptious cafes, plenty of creative artists gifts and scenic vistas.
Entertainment & Activities
Great national park with sensational views. Tobogganing and snow play during the winter months on occasions. Lovely hikes in area.
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Mount Donna Buang
Great national park with sensational views. Tobogganing and snow play during the winter months on occasions. Lovely hikes in area.
Seville Water Play Park
20-28 Monbulk-Seville RdGreat summer escape with the young kids.
Puffing Billy Tourist Railway
A kids and adults delight through scenic hills
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance and friendly hotel and bistro environment. Meals can be a bit rich.
Home Hotel - Launching Place
2170 Warburton HwyWalking distance and friendly hotel and bistro environment. Meals can be a bit rich.
Grind N Groove
274 Maroondah HwyAwesome local musical venue with a bit of funk about it.
Coldstream Brewery
694 Maroondah HwyTasty ciders and ales.
Delicious pork rolls, blueberry wine and sweets. Even an ale. Neat place to stop by.
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Badger Creek Blueberry Winery
11 Garnook GroveDelicious pork rolls, blueberry wine and sweets. Even an ale. Neat place to stop by.
Everything Else
Park Maroondah rezervoara
Maroondah HighwayBeautiful park for picnics.
Hideaway amongst the gum trees. Lovely peaceful spot for picnics
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Badger Weir Picnic Area
Badger Weir RoadHideaway amongst the gum trees. Lovely peaceful spot for picnics
1000 Steps Carpark
Mount Dandenong Tourist RoadFitness gurus challenge. Try it!
Čokoladarnica i slastičarnica Yarra Valley
35 Old Healesville RdJust yum!
RACV Healesville Country Club
122 Healesville-Kinglake RdLocal golf and leisure
Yering Station Winery
38 Melba HwyWinery and restaurant.
Dammans Road
Dammans RoadA scenic course with challenging aspects
Park Cardinia Reservoir
Cardinia Reservoir Access RoadKangaroos a plenty with picnic facilities
Casual walks, runs, fishing and kids playground with picnic facilities to boot. Nice venue for relaxing.
Lillydale Lake
Casual walks, runs, fishing and kids playground with picnic facilities to boot. Nice venue for relaxing.
Yarra River
Great for escaping hot summer heat.
Tulip and garden festival in Spring. Open all year round.
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Tesselaar Tulip Festival
357 Monbulk RdTulip and garden festival in Spring. Open all year round.
Haven't tried it but you could. They are often drifting through the valley looking ever so serene!
Balloon Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning
Haven't tried it but you could. They are often drifting through the valley looking ever so serene!
Cathedral Range State Park
Little River RoadRock climbers retreat.
A plant lovers haven particularly local species and also amazing landscaping and architecture.
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Kraljevske botaničke vrtove Victoria - Vrtovi Cranbourne
Botanic DriveA plant lovers haven particularly local species and also amazing landscaping and architecture.
Well worth the drive for a day of relaxation. Pre booking recommended as very popular.
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Poluotok Topli Izvori
140 Springs LnWell worth the drive for a day of relaxation. Pre booking recommended as very popular.
Not near us but you have to visit it. Beautiful remote beaches.
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Wilsons Promontory National Park
Not near us but you have to visit it. Beautiful remote beaches.
Local brewery with variety of treats. Very popular on weekends particularly
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Giant Steps
314 Maroondah HwyLocal brewery with variety of treats. Very popular on weekends particularly
Diggers recently joined as partners. Stunning display gardens to wander through- plants on sale, restaurant and outdoor theatric performances at night during summer. My favourite!
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Cloudehill Garden & Nursery
89 Olinda-Monbulk RdDiggers recently joined as partners. Stunning display gardens to wander through- plants on sale, restaurant and outdoor theatric performances at night during summer. My favourite!
Warburton Golf Club
17 Dammans RdHilly course but spectacular views make it worthwhile.
Mount Baw Baw Day Car Park 1
Local snow play venue in winter. Great family venue - tobogganing, etc.
Food Scene
Historic Hotel in gorgeous township amongst the vineyards
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Yarra Valley Grand Hotel
19 Bell St Service RdHistoric Hotel in gorgeous township amongst the vineyards
Great great food. I'm no expert on wines but I've heard they are just as good!
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Fergusson Winery & Restaurant
82 Wills RdGreat great food. I'm no expert on wines but I've heard they are just as good!
Warburton
Numerous scrumptious cafe's and a river to dine by.
Gourmet delicious pizzas. Best in the valley according to all locals.
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Little Joe
3416 Warburton HwyGourmet delicious pizzas. Best in the valley according to all locals.
Mocha & Lime
11 Green StTasty treats.
Recently established restaurant at vintage estate and popular. Locally recommended
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Coombe Yarra Valley
673-675 Maroondah HwyRecently established restaurant at vintage estate and popular. Locally recommended
Popular with locals. Cheap but quality food and worth the drive.
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Dixons Creek Cafe Bar & Grill
1925 Melba HwyPopular with locals. Cheap but quality food and worth the drive.
Tokar Estate
6 Maddens LnA popular local winery with great views.
Delicious food, sangria's and occasional live music. Well worth it.
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Healesville Hotel
256 Maroondah HwyDelicious food, sangria's and occasional live music. Well worth it.
TarraWarra Estate Restaurant & Cellar Door
311 Healesville-Yarra Glen RdStunning art gallery exhibitions.
Essentials
Woolworths
84 Warburton HwyClose supermarket.
Launch Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
2080 Warburton HwyPlace to go for local fruit and veggies.
Shopping
Healesville
Plenty of cafes, shops and leisure pursuits in this popular town