LOCAL INFORMATION
The Yarra Valley is one of the most picturesque vineyard areas in the world and it is only one hourÕs drive from Melbourne and Tullamarine Airport. You must not only visit Yarra Yarra but also discover and explore the valley yourself.
Tarrawarra Museum of Art
311 Healesville Š Yarra Glen Road Healesville,
tel. 03 5957 4200
www.twma.com.au
A stunning building that allows you to experience Australian modern art since the 1950Õs, contemporary architecture and the beautiful Yarra Valley landscape. Open each day between 11 am and 5 pm except Monday.
Healesville Sanctuary
Badger Creek Road, Healesville,
tel. 03 5957 2800
www.zoo.org.au/healesville
The sanctuary brings you so close to Australian wildlife in a natural bush setting.
Open every day between 9 am and 5 pm.
Bella Vedere
874 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream,
tel 03 5962 6161
www.bellavedere.com.au
This is where we love to eat. Bella Vedere provides fresh seasonal menus changed daily. Breakfast and lunch are served Wednesday to Sunday, plus a special degustation menu on Friday and Saturday nights.
Views from the top of the Yarra Glen Eltham Road (C726) about 3 kilometres before Yarra Glen looking east across the Valley, from the Coldstream Hills winery looking north and of course from Yarra Yarra, north, south, east and west, are all outstanding.
If you want to stay overnight, the most luxurious accommodation is provided by:
Chateau Yering, a Relais & Chateaux Member
42 Melba Highway, Yering,
tel 03 9237 3333,
www.chateauyering.com.au
Has 32 suites and fine dining.
Susans In The Valley
108 Š 110 Badger Creek Road, Healesville,
tel. 03 5962 6244,
www.susansinthevalley.com.au
An intimate European inspired residence with five suites.
There are also over one hundred facilities providing cheaper bed and breakfast accommodation. Visit www.visityarravalley.com.au.
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