Freshness straight from the vines
By Kath Gannaway
You really don’t get any fresher from the farm than when you go to the farm gate.
Spring and summer in the Dandenong...
Field days a farming festival
By Derek Schlennstedt
Yarra Valley, the premier tourist destination in Victoria is known for its fresh produce, delicious wine and breathtaking natural attractions. In addition,...
Racing thrills without the crowds
By Peter Douglas
Who needs the hassle of getting to Flemington on race day when you can enjoy the picturesque surrounds of the Yarra Valley...
Make it to a market
By Derek Schlennstedt
It’s very easy to hibernate in winter when all the outdoor events that got you out and about for the past few...
Gardens are an open secret
The Secret Gardens of the Dandenong Ranges is opening the gates to some of the finest gardens in Melbourne.
Passionate garden lovers will experience...
Shed doors open on smaller wineries
By Kath Gannaway
Shedfest Wine Festival is the perfect time to discover for yourself the hidden secrets and pure delight of the smaller wineries of...
Romancing the bottle
By Derek Schlennstedt
How to convey the meaning of the name James Halliday? A savant, renaissance vigneron, and pre-eminent wine critic - all are titles...
The sweetest picks
At Blue Hills you can experience for yourself the fun, romance and satisfaction of harvesting your own sweet, ripe berries and cherries seasonally or...
Music magic hits the streets
For the eighth year running, the community of Healesville will be transformed into a centre of local, national and international music for this year’s...
Festival fun
By Kath Gannaway
Spring has sprung and in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges festival folk are shaking off their winter blues and getting into...
Shooting for the skies
PhotoEscapades assists passionate photographers in expanding their photographic knowledge while flying to ‘off the beaten track’ locations.
Hosted by successful professional photographer Ric Wallis, guests...
Festival alive with colours of spring
Back with more tulips than ever before, the Dandenong Ranges will once again transform into a burst of colour for the 64th annual Tesselaar...