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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…
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Best of both worlds
AUTUMN combines the best of both summer and winter – an ideal time to explore the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. This first edition of…
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The local treasures
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM What’s Healesville’s best hidden treasure? I can’t go past the wineries. With so many, there’s something to suit everyone and a visit…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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History and fine wine
COOMBE Yarra Valley is one of the largest and oldest family estates in the Yarra Valley. Once the home of famous opera singer Dame Nellie…
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Treasure in the hills
By JESSE GRAHAM IF SEEING another side of the Yarra Valley and Dandenongs off of the beaten trail and searching for hidden treasure is how…
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The sights of Sassafras
By KATHRYN BERMINGHAM 1. Sassafras Creek Trail Walk Whether a regular hiker or more of a wanderer, the Sassafras Creek Trail offers beautiful scenery and…
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One night, seven acts
By MELISSA MEEHAN FANCY a night out, with all the classic Aussie rock tunes not too far from home? Rock Berry Jam is back again…
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Fallen Tree Inspires Poet
By JODIE SYMONDS A FALLEN tree has been turned into a work of art. The massive tree that crushed Belgrave’s Micawber Tavern in August inspired…