The Yarra Valley has some amazing views on offer.
Whether you’re going on an adventurous hike, or just looking for that next insta post, here are some of the picturesque views for the region.
Mount Dandenong
Stunning vistas abound throughout the Dandenongs – many on main roads, some hidden off the beaten track, but none more spectacular than from SkyHigh.
SkyHigh Mt Dandenong sits atop the Dandenong Ranges surrounded by fern glades and towering native forest and has views that sweep across the Mornington Peninsula and Port Phillip Bay to the You Yangs. The Melbourne CBD twinkles on clear nights.
The site was first established as a survey point in 1861 and today features a secret garden, native flora garden maze, cafe and bistro, function centre, English garden, and forest walks.
Sugarloaf Reserve, Christmas Hills
Tucked away in Christmas Hills is Sugarloaf Reserve. A tranquil setting for a picnic or a stroll near the reservoir shores, offering wonderful views across the water. Some of the more popular things to do at Sugarloaf include fishing, walking and picnicking.
Mt St Leonard, Healesville
A brisk uphill hike leads to views across to the city of Melbourne. Walk through towering gums breathing in the fresh air to reach the platform at the top of the mountain – on a clear day you can see as far as Port Phillip Bay. The view point for Mt St Leonard stands 1010 metres above sea level.
Mt Donna Buang
A giant one awaits you and it’s just around the corner – or, in this case, a short drive up a 1250 metre mountain.
While perhaps better known for its snow-play opportunities during winter, the many hiking trails along Mt Donna Buang present many ways to reconnect with nature this autumn.
By unlimited, the choice is genuinely yours – whether you’re after a casual stroll, achieving a fitness goal, or something much more adventurous.
For some, just strolling around the summit may be inspiration enough.
While for others, the climb up the 21-metre observation tower – with panoramic views across the park – may provide enough adventure.
