Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Travel Guide
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Olinda
Unique features of Olinda include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dandenongs or Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens while you're exploring the area.
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.
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.
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
Lovely room. Spacious and well appointed. Welcome gift was a pleasant surprise. Bathroom has modern facilities but maintains vintage appeal
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Yarra Valley Lodge
We loved our stay at the Yarra Valley Lodge. Loved the room, view, wild life, food and drinks. Highly recommend considering staying at the Lodge if you are staying overnight or longer in the Yarra Valley.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park
Cabin was clean and tidy, but the air conditioner didn’t work properly, it was 33 degrees and only blowing cool air, it was so hot. The BBQ at the pool didn’t work, luckily there was one at the camp kitchen to use but the room was locked. Also the detergent bottle to wash dishes was filled with water ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Yering Gorge Cottages
Wild Cattle Creek Estate
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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.
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.
Yering Station Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Yering Station Winery during your travels to Melbourne. Visit the spas and wineries in this romantic area.
Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens, a lovely green space in Melbourne. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour
Plaza Premium Lounge at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
1 Hour Sight seeing Melbourne River Cruise on historic vessel
Melbourne Skydeck Experience Tickets
Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour
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- Beach Resorts & in Olinda
- Boutique Hotels in Olinda
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- Olinda Hotels
- Hotels near Puffing Billy Steam Train
- Hotels with Restaurant in Sassafras
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- Selby Hotels
- Hotels near Sherbrooke Forest
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- Gay-Friendly Hotels in Silvan
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- Silvan Hotels
- Hotels near SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
- Hotels near Tesselaar's Bulbs and Flowers
- The Basin Hotels
- Alh Group Hotels in The Patch
- The Patch Hotels
- B&B in Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Chalets in Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Hotels near Upper Ferntree Gully Station
- Upwey Hotels
- Dandenong Ranges National Park
- Grants Picnic Area
- Visit Beaconsfield Upper
- Visit Belgrave
- Visit Chirnside Park
- Visit Coldstream
- Visit Croydon
- Visit Doncaster East
- Visit Emerald
- Visit Ferntree Gully
- Visit Ferny Creek
- Visit Forest Hill
- Visit Glen Waverley
- Visit Hallam
- Visit Kallista
- Visit Kilsyth
- Visit Lilydale
- Visit Menzies Creek
- Visit Monbulk
- Visit Montrose
- Visit Mount Dandenong
- Visit Noble Park North
- Visit Olinda
- Visit Ringwood North
- Visit Ringwood
- Visit Rowville
- Visit Syndal
- Visit The Basin
- Visit Vermont South
- Visit Wantirna South
- Visit Wantirna
- Visit Wonga Park
- Mount Evelyn Holidays
- Olinda Falls
- Puffing Billy Steam Train
