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Take five in Yarra Glen
Take a hike! Yarra Glen and surrounds are ideally suited to a leisurely stroll. With a network of trails that take you from the town…
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Yarra Valley Rose heralds summer
By Kath Gannaway Remember ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ a sweet, fruity, often bubbly British series that became the longest running sitcom in the world!…
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Stepping out for the sun
It’s that time of year where we get the barbeques going, the drinks flowing and get ready to have some fun in the sun. Summer…
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Jewellery that tug at heartstrings
Handmade and influenced by the heart, Mount Evelyn’s Jodee Creations design and produce unique nature-inspired jewellery. Adopting a boho luxe feel, Jodee Creations original jewellery…
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Fruit adventure most satisfying
By Derek Schlennstedt It’s a relaxing experience: picking your own fruit on a warm summer’s day; spending a day meandering through rows of fruit trees…
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5 of the Best – Yarra Glen
Adventure Play, picnic, ride, skate, barbecue … and climb over gigantic dung balls as giant dung beetles lurk nearby! Locals love their award-winning adventure playground…
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Take in the walks and the views
By Peter Douglas Blessed with some of the most beautiful views in Victoria, what better way to view the Yarra Ranges than through trekking the…
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Surprising history of the hills
By Peter Douglas There are more reasons to love the Dandenong Ranges than the summer edition of Tourist News can cover. Though one aspect that…
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Cafe offers hills backdrop
A local family run business, Healesville’s The Valley Grind Cafe provides scrumptious food, affordable prices and a cosy environment for guests to sit back and…
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Valley’s cafe-culture capital
By Kath Gannaway There’s so much to discover about the Toolangi Forest Discovery Centre. Now operating as a cafe and community space under the wings…
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The return of summer giants
You know summer is here when the Blue Lotus Water Garden’s Giant Lily emerges from its winter sleep… Based in Yarra Junction, the Blue Lotus…
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Sculptures stand test of time
By Kath Gannaway On the edge of the forest, just up from the Toolangi Discovery Centre, a rustic gate invites you in. In 1996 nine…












