Wide Ranges of tastes
BY JODIE SYMONDS
WHAT better way to enjoy your freshly made scone than with a generous serving of fresh homemade strawberry jam?
The Yarra Valley and...
Marketing a tradition
By KATH GANNAWAY
THERE’S nothing new about markets. They have been around for as long as people have needed to eat, drink and dress.
Places such...
A day just isn’t enough
By KATH GANNAWAY
ONE day is just not enough to discover the amazing wealth of artistic endeavour and talent in the hills.
That’s why, for the...
And coffee for all
BY JODIE SYMONDS
THERE'S nothing quite like taking that first sip of a hot cup of coffee. Whether you need your caffeine fix in the...
History more than a facade
By KATH GANNAWAY
HEALESVILLE began as a stopping place for prospective miners en route to the goldfield of Matlock, Jericho and Woods Point.
These days the...
Can’t beat Easter eggs in the hills
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
EASTER is a great opportunity to take some time out, and what better way to spend the day than exploring the valley....
One for the thrill-seekers
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
THRILL-SEEKERS rejoice! The Yarra Valley is bursting with activities that will get your heart racing and camera clicking. Take a look at...
Cooler times, hotter interest
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE lower temperatures of autumn and winter pave the way for festivals that celebrate some of the cooler aspects of living in...
Some perfect pillow-stops
By KATH GANNAWAY
SO ... what’s ’the vibe’ around town on accommodation?
In Marysville the big news when it comes to putting your suitcases down...
Behind the scenes visit
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE view that most people get of the Warramate Hills is as they travel between Woori Yallock and Healesville (or vice-versa) along...
Colour me Autumn
By KATH GANNAWAY
THE heat’s off and it’s time to get out into the countryside again to explore gardens.
Autumn in the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges...
The sights of Sassafras
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM
1. Sassafras Creek Trail Walk
Whether a regular hiker or more of a wanderer, the Sassafras Creek...