EVERYONE has had their summer romance, and mine is spending the hot days and warm nights in the breathtaking Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
There is no better time of year to drive along the winding roads and look over the sun-kissed vineyards, and even stopping for a cheeky, cold, crisp glass of the sweet stuff.
In this edition of Tourist News we discover five reasons to visit Marysville, the tasty delights on offer in Olinda and Sassafras and everything else this beautiful region has to offer in the warmer months.
You would have noticed our front cover – and many wouldn’t be surprised that the Yarra Ranges area is one of the fastest growing regions for cycling tourists.
The Lilydale to Warburton Trail is one of the country’s most iconic rail trails.
The 38km recreation trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders follows the path of the historical railway line which was established in the 1900s to service the agricultural industry of the time.
Those who take the time to enjoy the spectacular views of the Yarra Ranges National Park, pass through beautiful bushland, wineries and farmlands often find themselves coming back again and again.
There’s summer concerts, festivals and fetes – too many reasons to visit this wonderful region in summer.
We love it here, and hope you do too.
Melissa Meehan
Editor
