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Classic chrome on show

By KATH GANNAWAY THE Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges has plenty of horse-power to get your engines revving over summer. If the glint of sunlight hitting...

Spring into spring

By PETER DOUGLAS WHO among us doesn’t enjoy the wonders of spring? Not many, I wouldn’t have thought, unless you’re the Grinch or possibly even Oscar...

Fields of tulip fun

By JODIE SYMONDS THE TESSELAAR Tulip Festival is back again this spring with fields of fun for the whole family. Each year the tulip...

Season of birth and renewal

By JESSE GRAHAM SPRINGTIME means new beginnings - spring cleaning, warmth returning after a freezing cold winter (literally, in the Yarra Valley) and,...

Gardens the inspiration of sentimental bloke

FAMOUS poet and writer C.J. Dennis spent over 30 years living in the beautiful town of Toolangi, where he was inspired by the environment,...

Festival season in full swing

By JODIE SYMONDS THERE are countless festivals to include on your calendar this spring. Firstly, the deep music culture of the Yarra Valley will...

Five reasons to visit Healesville

By JODIE SYMONDS Main Street ... Take your time as you visit the many clothing, giftware and candle shops in the Main...

Enticing picnic setting

By JODIE SYMONDS ENJOY spectacular views with sandwiches in hand while you sip a cold glass of lemonade at The National Rhododendron Gardens...

Weekend of jazz, blues

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS MARYSVILLE will become the home of jazz and blues for the first time in mid-October. The inaugural Marysville Jazz and Blues...

Hearts racing for carnival action

By VICTORIA STONE-MEADOWS WHO needs the hassle of getting to Flemington on race day when you can enjoy the picturesque surrounds of the...

Time for extreme fun

By PETER DOUGLAS DON’T let the placid landscapes fool you, there is plenty of room for thrill-seekers in the Yarra Valley. Whether you’re blessed...

A place called intrepid

By KATH GANNAWAY QUITE sensibly, the Donna Buang Road between Healesville and Warburton (or Warburton and Healesville for more intrepid travellers) is closed...

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Take on trail biking in the Yarra Ranges

For motorbike riders looking for tracks to take on in the coming months, look no further than the Yarra Ranges. Challenging weather may make tracks...