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What’s On – News & Events from the Dandenongs and the Yarra Valley

Wild Oak Cooking School

Executive Chef and Owner, Ben Higgs runs the Wild Oak Cooking School which is purpose designed to maximize the use of a central workspace that allows a 'hands on' experience rather than a 'demonstration' kitchen.
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Melbourne Skydive Centre

Melbourne Skydive Centre started with the desire of two friends passionate about the sport and a desire to represent their country on the world stage. This dream started was realised in 2001 and continues today in the pursuit of skydiving excellence. Melbourne Skydive Centre's team have been involved in the sport of skydiving from twelve to twenty five years. Take a Tandem Jump with qualified, professional Instructors
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Dandenong Ranges Garden & Flower Festivals

Enjoy a number of major garden and Flower festivals in springtime across the Dandenong ranges
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Balance Therapies – Mt. Dandenong

Relax in this calm and comfortable environment with the day spa that comes to you!
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Rochford Winery – Yarra Valley

Rochford Winery in the heart of Victoria’s Yarra Valley is more than just a winery – it is a total experience! Often identified with the iconic Australian “Day On the Green” music festivals situated in one of the most stunning regions in Australia with breathtaking panoramic views of the Great Dividing Ranges.
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Chesterfield Park Childrens Farm

Chesterfield Farm is an historical farm situated in the heart of Scoresby, now operating as a tourist/children's farm, open to the public 7 days a week.
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Rayners Stonefruit Orchard and Peach Cafe

We grow and sell over 250 varieties of stone fruit, year round, and make delicious products with fruit fresh from our trees.
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Yarra Ranges Estate Winery and Restaurant – Monbulk

Yarra Ranges Estate is a boutique vineyard in Monbulk, in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. We are a family owned and operated restaurant and function centre with rustic charm and breathtaking views.
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Gulf Station – Yarra Valley’s Pioneer Working Farm

Take a stroll through the idyllic countryside and find one of Gulf Stations many beautiful spots for a picnic. You will meet Shadow, Dinah, Kelly and Gill, our family of working horses, and of course Wilbur the adorable Berkshire Pig.
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Funfields – Whittlesea – Yarra Valley

Over the last 25 years Funfields has developed into Victoria's favourite outdoor family fun park with a host of quality attractions featuring a great mix of both wet and dry rides to guarantee a truly awesome day of outdoor family fun with Unlimited Rides ALL Day on ALL Our Attractions.
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Cream at Sassafras

Cream at Sassafras is a sensational Gourmet Food Shop in Sassafras, right in the heart of the beautiful Dandenong’s – but there’s so much more to this little gem. Treat yourself and discover. Mark and Leenah Johnston started this shop in 2009 after too many experiences with food that just lacked that special “zing”. Too much life without passion. Too many people who just didn’t know how to deliver those extra special moments of service that come ‘from-the-heart’. It’s so nice to feel ‘tinglingly special’!!
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Blue Hills Berries and Cherries

Blue Hills Berries and Cherries is a family owned and operated farm. The Chapman family have farmed in Silvan since 1894 and are best known for their quality fresh & frozen fruit and provision of “Pick Your Own” or “U-Pick” berries.
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The Mud Factory – Healesville

A taste of Scandinavia, just an hour's drive from Melbourne in the picturesque Yarra Valley. Ceramic Studio, Skeppshult Bicycles, Bike Hire, Ekelund Linens, Scandanavian Homewares and Gifts
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Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm – Marysville Surrounding Region

Australia's first commercial trout hatchery is a family owned and run farm growing quality Rainbow Trout & Atlantic Salmon in the pristine waters of the victorian Alps.
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Why Not Hire A Bike?

The Dandenongs has some of the best bike riding in the State - bike touring, family trail riding, mountain biking and road riding is all well-catered for.
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Emerald Park Lake

Emerald Lake Park

With two beautiful lakes, Lake Treganowan and Nobelious, and 50 hectares of rolling parklands, Emerald Lake Park…
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Burrinja Cultural Centre

Burrinja is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses performing arts, Indigenous gallery, contemporary arts gallery, artist studios, Indigenous garden, live music, workshops and café.
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Helen’s Hill Estate Winery and Vine’s Restaurant

Comprising 150 acres (110 under vine) the vineyard includes 140 seat restaurant (with some of the finest views of the scenic Yarra Valley), Cellar Door, extensive lawn bushland area for our festivals (or just lazing the day away) and state of the art winery.
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Segway Tours at Rochford Winery

Join the Segway Team and experience all the delights of gliding among the grapevines, at the stunning Rochford Winery.. Once you have mastered the Segway, it’s time to test your skills on our purpose designed Segway Off‑Road Track.
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Calendar of things to do

Bogan Bingo at Kelly’s

Every Wednesday Night 7.30 pm

Cnr Ridge & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd

Melways 66 G5

Back…
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Yarra Valley Racecourse – Yarra Glen

The aim of Yarra Valley Racing is to not only ensure our customers of a great day at the races, but also a genuine Yarra Valley experience. Yarra Valley Racing is located at Yarra Glen in the heart of the Yarra Valley.
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The Tesselaar Gardening & Plants Expo April 6 – 7

An unmissable weekend for green thumbs and budding gardeners.

Unearth some gardening treasures and meet the people who grow the…
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Melbourne Harley Tours – Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges

Melbourne Harley Tours is centrally located in Abbotsford, Melbourne. Our Harley “Limousine” chauffers have a minimum 25 years motorcycle riding experience and are all rating one for insurance purposes.
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Vintage Fun Hire Cars

Vintage Fun Hire Cars has offered its clients an entertaining and delightful experience since its beginning in 1983. Offering a choice of 8 vehicles suitable for all occasions
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Cameo Cinema

The Cameo Cinemas is located in the heart of Belgrave. Cinema now boasts 6 stylish auditoriums including cutting edge 3D and an outdoor cinema that operates Dec through to March each year.
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Mont De Lancey Historic House and Village(1867)

Have you ever wondered how the pioneers of the Yarra Valley lived a 100 or more years ago? Take a trip back in time, to Mont De Lancey and an authentic recreation of pioneer life that will engage and entertain you and your family.
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Cuckoo Restaurant – Olinda

The Cuckoo offers an abundance of food with a delicious smorgasbord prepared by first class international chefs. The amazing range of cakes and pastries are made fresh daily.
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Yarra Valley Dairy

The Yarra Valley Dairy is a small family business started by the Mooney family in 1995. Our farm is located in a picturesque area one hour from Melbourne. It is one of the premium wine and dairy regions of Australia.
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Puffing Billy

Puffing Billy is Australia’s favourite steam train and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world.
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Victorian Equestrian Centre

The Victorian Equestrian Centre (VEC) is nestled in picturesque Upper Beaconsfield some 45 minutes from Melbourne.
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Lake Mountain Resort – Marysville Surrounding Region

Melbourne’s family fun mountain is affordable, exciting, and very close. Just a 2 hour drive from the city CBD. Lake Mountain is an adventure playground ALL YEAR ROUND.
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Alan Smallacombe Trail Rides

Trail rides available every Saturday and Sunday leaving at 9.30am and 1.30pm
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The Motorist Vintage Motor Car Museum

The Motorist Vintage Car museum is located at 77 Main St in Gembrook on the fringe of the Dandenong Ranges. Gembrook is accessible by bus via Belgrave or Pakenham as well as Puffing Billy. It is a scenic drive from any direction.
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Chocolate Making

You'll be immersed in the aromas, tastes and visual sensation of a commercial chocolate kitchen! You'll learn how fine chocolate is tempered on a marble bench and make your own moulded Belgian chocolate bars and chocolate dipped spoons - which you take home! Perfect if you're up in the hills for the weekend.
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