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Dreamscape Tours are a premium Melbourne based Entertainment Company providing nightclub party bus tours, party buses, winery tours in a five star coach to the Yarra Valley, Mornington, Macedon or Geelong regions, grape grazing tours, boat cruise or Yarra River party boats from Docklands or our very unique twilight train functions and parties departing from Southern Cross Station.

We can cater for birthdays, hens nights, corporate groups, christmas parties, social clubs or any excuse for a party. We only offer quality and unique events so give us a call today!
 

Maroondah Adventure Golf Park was established in 1996 and is proudly Managed by Belgravia Leisure. There is something here for everyone from the golf enthusiasts to those just looking for a family outing. With Maroondah Adventure Park’s unique facilities anyone can play rain, hail or shine and even at night!

The facility is open 7 days a week with the exception of Christmas Day.

Maroondah Adventure Golf is the ultimate in Mini Golf. Adventure Golf challenges and entertains golfers on every hole. On some holes golf balls disappear on one level of the course and reappear on other levels. Adventure Golf has plenty of twists and turns, tricks and traps with real sand bunkers and water hazards.

Maroondah Adventure Golf has TWO unique 18 hole courses.

Delvin Health Retreat is a boutique day spa and resort in the Dandenong Ranges one hour east of the city of Melbourne, Victoria. Set on one and a half acres of tranquil gardens, with a two story house of seven bedrooms and six bathrooms including a guest lounge and guest dining room. Some rooms have Juliet Balconies and there is a large deck for everyone to use. We are known to provide the best accommodation in Olinda and around Mt Dandenong. We have several packages available ranging from Day Spa treatments to packages with accommodation from one to several days or weeks. We also cater for Romantic Escapes and Bed and Breakfast.

Anne-Marie Jones qualified as a Massage Therapist in 2004 with the Melbourne Institute of Massage Therapy and is a member of the Massage Association of Australia. Member number 5946.

My inspiration for learning massage came from being a keen recipient of massage therapy. Whilst receiving treatments, I would often think of how rewarding it must be to have a job where people are always happy to see you & the work environment is peaceful and energising.

Since qualifying, I have mostly contracted to other businesses offering mobile massage in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. I continue to work in this beautiful region, and thoroughly enjoy the atmosphere of each and every Bed & Breakfast.

However, my main focus now is to offer nurturing, therapeutic massage within my cozy home studio. I am also currently undertaking my Diploma of Remedial Massage for accreditation with health funds, TAC and Workcover.

Along with a number of resident artist, The Art of Life® Gallery is a for hire art space offering a venue for visiting artist to display their work.

The Art of Life® Gallery aims to present a warm & inviting venue for local artist to display and sell their work.

The gallery is available for events and exhibition hire and is  located on the corner of Molan & Heatherdale Roads in Ringwood and is a revival Tudor building. Many of the building’s historic features remain like the original polished floorboards & character walls & high ceilings.

We offer a range of services including Gallery Hire, Framing, Giclée Printing as well as installation and freighting solutions.
 

Welcome to one of Melbourne’s finest Beauty Salon and Day Spas. If this is your first time here, then please take advantage of our FREE $25 Beauty Salon Gift Voucher that you can use on any of our services.

Our Day Spa is located at 41B Great Ryrie St, Ringwood in Melbourne, Victoria. We offer a range of services designed to provide you with healthier, fresher, younger looking skin… a skin that your friends will admire and envy.

Japanese Mountain Retreat Mineral Springs and Spa was designed to offer an authentic Japanese luxurious ryokan experience with all the essential elements of a five-star boutique Japanese resort.

Behind the concept was a desire to recreate a vision of authentic Japan, one that treasures the traditional values of harmony and culture while retaining modern sensibility.

A spa retreat offering an extensive menu of holistic and wellness treatments enhances the opportunities for rejuvenation, while an Onsen (outdoor mineral spring) opened in early 2010 provides the opportunity for deep relaxation and the therapeutic benefits of private bathing in hot mineral spring water.

Since its formation in the 1920s, Hoyts has been associated with countless successful innovations in the film exhibition industry and today Hoyts operates over 350 screens in the oceanic region, consolidating its place among the top three major exhibitors.

With showcase cinemas at Fox Studios and Chatswood in Sydney, Chadstone and Melbourne Central in Victoria and Carousel in Perth, Hoyts continues to set high standards in cinematic excellence and offers its patrons a wide variety of customised viewing experiences including Cinema Paris, La Premiere and Directors Suite screenings.

Hoyts Eastland is located on level 3 of Eastland shopping centre, which has excellent public transport facilities, ample parking and a strong retailer offering.

Hoyts Eastland showcases 12 digital screens, is home to a unique La Premiere lounge and boasts an Xtremescreen where you can experience the sights and sounds of all the latest releases on a massive scale.

Enjoy the luxurious La Premiere, featuring unobstructed views from custom made seats, full gourmet menu with in-cinema service and complimentary popcorn and soft drink to complete the experience.

Reading Entertainment Inc began in the 1830s but began its focus on cinema exhibition in the early 1900s, entering the Australian market in 1996. Since this time, 19 venues have been opened with a total of 136 screens nationwide, making Reading the largest independent cinema operator nationwide.

Reading focus on providing moviegoers with a first class cinematic experience, and the truly discerning patrons can even indulge in Reading Gold Lounge venues that feature a fully licensed lounge bar, a delectable light meal menu and in-cinema service.

Karralyka Centre is the premier theatre and function centre in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The architecturally award-winning building, designed by Harry Seidler, offers outstanding facilities and services for live theatre, corporate events, social functions, wedding receptions, conventions and exhibitions.

The superb in-house food and beverage service, tailored to your event by our highly regarded chef, is complemented by ample free parking and magnificent views of the Dandenong Ranges. At Karralyka, equipment that you'd expect to pay for elsewhere is included.

The fully equipped theatre hosts the Karralyka Theatre Season, the annual Morning Music program, and a range of community performances.

Come along to the Disco Bowling on a Saturday night, Everything glows !!!! (balls, lanes, pins & barmaids). Enjoy the disco lighting, it probably won't do anything for your game but you'll have a ball. The normal lights go out at 8.30pm and it all gets a little funky, people love it.

Ed Fleming Lanes is a modern 28 lane centre located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia.

The Ringwood East Railway Station Market has stalls and car boots selling trash and treasure in the Ringwood East Railway Station car park on the the first Saturday of month.

While you are there, why not visit the local shops, cafes and bakeries.

The market runs from 8am till 1pm but dont be surprised if no-one turns up if its bucketing down.

Chirnside Park Shopping Centre has been servicing the community in outer eastern Melbourne since 1979. We offer our customers an extensive selection of stores, with a strong focus on convenient and value driven fresh food.

With major stores Kmart, Target, Safeway and Coles, along with approximately 120 specialty stores, you’ll find everything you are looking for at Chirnside Park Shopping Centre. But not only is Chirnside Park a great place to shop, with a state of the art eight-screen Reading Cinemas, it’s a great place for entertainment.

The Centre is supported by over 2,000 car parks and is serviced seven days a week by local bus and taxi connections. Chirnside Park Shopping Centre has had a long association with the community and has evolved to meet the rapidly changing needs of the area.

It’s Melbourne’s best kept secret – CROYDON MAIN STREET – a great place to shop with oodles of free parking at the door.

Just a cool 5 minutes from Eastlink (Maroondah Highway exit); with trains and buses just a minute away.

Take the time to explore 180 speciality stores in a beautiful tree-lined street. Interesting gift shops, jewellers, book, camera, toy and a music shop too.

A cinema, fabulous fashion, shoe and beauty boutiques and if you need more cash, there’s every major bank and a post office.

Relax at a pavement café, breathe in the fresh air and watch the world go by. Absolute bliss!

It's all about fashion... food... entertainment... and enjoying the experience at Eastland!

Situated at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, just 30kms east of Melbourne's CBD, Eastland Shopping Centre provides an enjoyable shopping experience with 4,700 convenient FREE car parking spaces. Additionally, Eastland is located within close proximity to the Eastern Freeway and Eastlink. Eastland is also located a short walk from the Ringwood Station, Buses and Taxi Services.

With big names such as Myer, Kmart, Big W, Woolworths, Coles, Hoyts, Harris Scarfe and 230 of your favourite stores, Eastland is an easy shopping choice.

*Selected stores open. See in-centre for details. Please note Majors trading hours may vary from the above.

Centro Ringwood is a stand-alone centre located on the north side of Maroondah Highway, at the western end of the District Centre. Major tenants include a Target Department store, Coles Supermarket and an ALDI Food Store. Brumby’s, Bakers Delight, Amcal Pharmacy, Suzanne Grae, Autograph, Fuji Image Plus, Tattersalls Newsagency, along with numerous other giftware and speciality retailers, make Centro Ringwood the ideal one-stop centre for all your fresh food, fashion and daily shopping needs.

Domaine Chandon was established by French Champagne house Moet & Chandon in 1986 and is dedicated to the production of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wine and cool climate still wines. Only one hour from the centre of Melbourne, the Green Point Room visitor centre at Domaine Chandon offers spectacular views across the vineyard and valley to the mountains. Domaine Chandon's winery tour is considered one of the most outstanding wine tourism experiences in the world. A wine masterclass session, 'Sunday School', is run every Sunday and provides both novices and wine enthusiasts alike with a fascinating insight into the world of sparkling and still wine production. The Green Point Room has a variety of food and wine offerings. Lunch is available daily with a menu designed to complement Domaine Chandon's sparkling and still wine styles. Domaine Chandon is open seven days, except for Christmas Day. Guided tours run at 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily, bookings are not required. Lunch is available daily in the Greenpoint Brasserie. Please call for details.

Start your Yarra Valley adventure with a coffee at Yarra Valley Gateway Estate, later enjoying their U-Pick Strawberries. Yarra Valley Gateway Estate are happy to share their knowledge of the Valley with you to ensure your visit is one to remember. Strawberries are now in season, all of their strawberries are grown indoors so you can pick strawberries in all weather conditions. There is no entry fee, you only pay for what you pick. Yarra Valley Gateway Estate is the one stop Farm Gate shop for fresh Yarra Valley produce. Estate grown and produced fruit, vegetables, wine and beef in Coldstream, at the entrance to the Yarra Valley. Yarra Valley Gateway Estate grows a range of vegetables year round in the on site greenhouse, including strawberries, sun-ripened capsicums, and pots of basil. All available for sale along with Gateway Estate free range dry aged beef. Available for tasting is Pinot Noir, Shiraz as well as Strawberry Port, Liqueur and Crème. The Farm Gate Shop is the brain child of brothers Brett and Tony Spurling, which sells the best and most extensive array of local produce in the Yarra Valley. Buy fresh organic bread from Healthy Bake and sourdough loafs from Wild Crust Bakery, jams and relishes from Kookaberry and Cunliffe and Waters, Yarra Valley Pasta and Crumbs Biscuits just to name a few. Yarra Valley Gateway Estate fronts a 120 acre, family owned and operated farm and farm gate shop is located on the junction of the Melba and Maroondah Highway in Coldstream, 45 minutes from Melbourne. For a day out in the Yarra Valley pick up a local produce hamper from Gateway Estate on your way. Filled with fresh Yarra Valley cheeses, breads, biscuits and fresh fruit, it is the perfect accompaniment to the renowned regional wines.

Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, due both to the natural setting and the mystical sculptures half hidden among ferns along the pathways. It is a place for quiet reflection and for contemplation of the essence of the vision of William Ricketts. Many travel across the world to visit this place time and time again. Things to do - Kiln-fired clay sculptures of Aboriginal figures are discreetly set among rocks, fern trees and Mountain Ash. These sculptures are an expression of Rickett's philosophy - that all people need to act as custodians of the natural environment in the same way as Aborigines, the inspiration for much of his work. - Stroll through the gardens and explore the 92 ceramic sculptures of people and animals which merge with the natural surroundings. - Enjoy the audio-visual display featuring William Ricketts where visitors can see for themselves the vision and passion that live in his art. Heritage In the 1930s William Rickets bought a four-acre bush block on Mount Dandenong and called it Potter's Sanctuary. Word spread about the extraordinary sculptures that began to adorn the property. In time, the Victorian Government heard about his work and, in the early 1960s, the land and adjoining blocks were bought for the people. William Ricketts lived on at the Sanctuary into his nineties and continued to create his sculptures until his death in 1993. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

The closest state park to Melbourne, Warrandyte is a haven for picnickers, bushwalkers, canoeists, birdwatchers and those who enjoy peace and solitude. The lightly wooded landscape is dominated by the Yarra River as it winds through the Warrandyte Gorge. The hills around Warrandyte have a distinctive bluish-green hue, typical of the Red Box foliage common in the area. Things to do - The clear light and peace and silence of the bush have always been a source of inspiration to artists, writers and people who wish to contemplate nature. - Picnicking, bushwalking, swimming, bird-watching, fishing, exploring forgotten goldfields, nature walks and photography are popular. - So is canoeing on the Yarra River, but sufficient time must be allowed for this activity - the journey by canoe from the canoe access ramp at Wittons Reserve (Mount Lofty) to Jumping Creek Reserve is about six hours. - Horse riding is permitted along designated trails, and gold panning is allowed in Andersons Creek. - Abseiling and rock climbing are permitted at Whipstick Gully Quarry by arrangement with the senior ranger. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

The Mount Dandenong Arboretum extends over 16 hectares and contains a collection of maturing deciduous trees and conifers from around the world. 'Arboretum' is a Latin word meaning a place for trees and an Arboretum can simply be called a 'tree museum'. Things to do - Enjoy a relaxing sensory experience of walking under mature tree canopies, scrunching on aromatic pine needles and looking upward through branches to the sky. - Picnic in the meadow with views to the Great Dividing Range framed by tall trees. - Walk up to Mount Dandenong Observatory for the spectacular view east across the city of Melbourne or walk along one of the many tracks in the Dandenong Ranges National Park trail network. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Designed to take advantage of the steep slopes, the terraced gardens of Pirianda are distinctive for their combination of botanically important trees, shrubs and perennials with an over storey of large blackwoods and mountain ash towering over the natural fern gullies. The garden is particularly beautiful in autumn when the trees change colour to the many hues of orange, red and yellow. Enjoy magnificent views and tranquil walks, bird watching, photography and picnicking on the lawns at Pirianda Gardens. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

At Rochford Wines they aim to provide all visitors to their Cellar Door, Restaurant, Cafe and series of Concerts with a level of service that exceeds your expectations. Sample award-winning wines at the Cellar Door. Match the wines with the seasonal Restaurant menu or enjoy a light lunch in the Cafe whilst over looking the vineyard and surrounding ranges. Enjoy the summer series of concerts (see website for concert dates) 'Rochford Wines' property is one of the Yarra Valley's true showplaces. Follow the curved driveway lined with trees and vines to a classy restaurant, cellar door among the barrels, café and a broad outdoor space for chilling among the beautiful Yarra hills. A sound shell in the grounds sometimes offers concerts to entertain and inspire. Wine quality is very good, and tastings are available of both Rochford's Yarra Valley wines, and the products of their Macedon Ranges vineyards.' Reviewed by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Visit Schwerkolt Cottage and step back in time as you explore the original pioneer stone cottage. Enjoy beautiful gardens and a park like setting beside Mullum Mullum Creek, with barbecue facilities, a children's playground and creekside walks. The Cottage features a barn, smithy, wine cellar, smokehouse and museum and is open weekends and public holidays from 2pm to 5pm with free entry. The gardens and barbecue playground are open each day. There are public facilities and excellent off street parking. Group tours and school bookings can be arranged. For further information please contact Schwerkolt Cottage.

Punt Road Wines and Napoleon & Co Cider is located in the Yarra Valley although the winery is named after a major thoroughfare in the middle of Melbourne. Considered one of the busiest roads in Melbourne, within walking distance from the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Royal Botanical Gardens. Punt Road Wines began in the 1850's as a quiet dirt road that ran into Yarra River. The road was surrounded by some of the first vineyards in Victoria, and was linked across the river by a punt, which would ferry people and goods to the other side. A bridge now stands where the punt once was, and the vineyards have been re-established throughout the Yarra Valley, where the grapes for this wine are grown today. The Punt Road Wines range consists of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Late Harvest Semillon. When vintage conditions permit, exclusive parcels will be labelled under the Punt Road MVN reserve label. In 2008, Punt Road Wines launched the Napoleone & Co. Cider range. Made from estate grown fruit, they produce both an apple and pear Cider as well as a sparkling Methode Traditionelle Pear Cider. 'Punt Road's name comes from Punt Road in the Melbourne suburb of South Yarra, the site of thriving vineyards 150 years ago. This beautifully tended modern vineyard is in prime Yarra Valley heartland, sharing its location with an apple orchard and a smart, comfortable cellar door. Punt Road wines are very good and well priced for their quality.' Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Coombe Farm Estate Wines is one of the oldest and largest family-owned vineyard estates in the Yarra Valley. Once the home of Melbourne's famous soprano Dame Nellie Melba, it is stilled owned and occupied by her descendants. The vineyards of Coombe Farm Estate Wines are located in Coldstream, at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia's most recognised, highly regarded and foremost cool-climate viticultural regions. The vineyards supply ultra-premium wine grapes to many of Australia's leading wine producers, with the best selected for the small, boutique and increasingly celebrated Coombe Farm wine range. Coombe Farm Estate Wine's tasting room is located among the vines off Saint Huberts Road in Coldstream and is a warm, inviting, friendly and an unintimidating place for a relaxing and entertaining tasting experience. Tasting is free and available seven days a week. Buses are welcomed by prior arrangement. Coombe Farm Estate Wines are produced entirely from grapes grown on the estate. They are classically varietal and regionally expressive. They are elegantly fresh, deliciously tasty, 'moreish' and great value. Their awarding winning wines include regional specialties sparkling Blanc de blancs,Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Cabernet table wines as well as dessert wines when the season allows Coombe Farm Estate Wines is a 'must' visit small winery to complete a great Yarra Valley wine experience.

Kellybrook Winery & Kelly Brothers Cider was established by the Kelly family in 1969, set in a secluded little valley, only 35 kilometres from Melbourne's city centre. The closest Yarra Valley winery to Melbourne. Kellybrook's rolling hills are a pretty backdrop to the vineyard and give a lovely rural feel. Kellybrook produces an extensive range of award-winning table wines and specialises in hand-disgorged sparkling wines, using the traditional French method. Exceptional apple and pear ciders are also made on the property, including the unique Champagne Cider, a favourite in the cellar door and the restaurant, and apple brandy, distilled in the tiny pot still. Tastings and sales are conducted by the winemakers in the winery daily, providing a very authentic experience. An ideal first or last stop when travelling to the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. The restaurant features a vine-covered terrace that overlooks the vineyard and gardens as well as polished timber floorboards and a roaring open fire in winter. A la carte, function and degustation menus offer seasonal and local produce, including some from the Kellybrook kitchen garden. Whether for a special dinner, a family celebration, or a gathering of friends, enjoy the relaxed and intimate atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. Enjoy a beautiful meal or linger over a platter and a glass of wine. Private functions including weddings, cocktail parties and corporate events are available. Romantic garden wedding ceremonies are held under the magnificent 120 year-old oak tree. Special events are held throughout the year. Keep an eye out for the Bastille Day Lunch, Kellybrook Cider Festival or the popular cidermaker's and winemaker's dinners.

Coldstream Hills was established in 1985, within the Yarra Valley Wine Region. Creating Wines such as Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Reserve Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Reserve Pinot Noir, Merlot, Reserve Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, and limited release wines. Small volumes of museum wines also available. Please contact for details. "Coldstream Hills is the creation of James Halliday, Australia's doyen of wine writing and just about everything else to do with wine. James is still around to offer a consulting hand at the winery, although he no longer owns the property. The cellar door looks across the lovely pastoral landscape of the Yarra Valley towards the northern hills. It is a comfortable place to taste the excellent Coldstream Hills range, and chat with the knowledgeable staff about the wines. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are the mainstays here, and the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon can be superb." Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Kuranga Native Nursery and Paperbark Cafe has absolutely the largest range of Australian native plants, anywhere. Winner of a number of awards, including the Best Large Victorian Garden Centre in 2009, Yates Nursery and Garden Industry Awards, and finalist in the Australian Retailers Association, Boutique Retailer of the Year. Situated in the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, in tranquil surroundings overlooking Olinda Creek and shrouded by stately white trunked manna gums. The architect designed building features 100 year old massive wharf timbers and recycled ironbark exposed beams and houses the inspirational gift shop and the highly acclaimed Paperbark Cafe. You are invited to come and experience the beauty, diversity and colour of their Australian native flora. They have the tiniest and the most delicate, the most sweetly scented, the prettiest and the most unusual. The Australian native plants have adapted to the Australian environment and climatic conditions over many years. At Kuranga there are the toughest, most reliable and drought tolerant plants. The knowledgeable staff can help you select the right plant for a particular position in your garden, choice of plant is everything! They stock a large range of nest boxes, birdbaths, water bowls and bird feeders. A superb and unusual range of garden sculptures and ornaments. The gift shop offers an inspirational range of native bush foods and products made from Australian flora. An extensive range of homewares and many ideas for practical home gardening including a huge range of native plant, gardening and Australiana books for children and adults. You are invited to come and enjoy the Kuranga Native Nursery and Paperbark Cafe experience.

With majestic sweeping views of the Yarra Valleys finest vineyards, surrounding mountain ranges, stunning skylines and set in the picturesque dress circle of the acclaimed Yarra Valley, Tokar Estate is an ideal location in which to relax, soak up natures beauty, taste some exquisite wines and sample the most exotic cuisine this side of the Mediterranean. Leon and Rita Tokar invite you to come and visit them at the Tokar Estate Cellar Door; where you will taste a fabulous range of boutique wines and new vintage releases, Including our award winning Tempranillo and flagship wine "The Aria". Then to dine within the inviting atmosphere of their Yarra Valley Winery Restaurant; where your taste buds will be assuaged by the magnificent Mediterranean cuisine and your visual senses overwhelmed by spectacular views of the Yarra Valley. Please come and enjoy the warm friendly atmosphere of Tokar Estate and soak up the wonderful views the Yarra Valley has to offer.

Longridge Park, in the middle of the conservation area of the Yarra Valley Parklands, offers a quiet space beside the Yarra River. The river flats are perfect for a weekend camping retreat with friends and family in a beautiful woodland setting. Enjoy a weekend camping with family or friends by the Yarra River, go canoeing or try your luck and throw a fishing line in the Yarra River. Longridge camp ground has a barbecue (wood provided), an information shelter, tables, toilets, hot showers and a canoe ramp into the river. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. Seasonal changes ensure the gardens are a delight all year around. When not in bloom, you can still soak in the beauty of rich bark textures, seed capsules, foliage shapes and beautiful fragrance as you stroll through the grounds. Aboriginal Traditional Owners Parks Victoria acknowledges the Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Victoria - including its parks and reserves. Through their cultural traditions, Aboriginal people maintain their connection to their ancestral lands and waters. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Arboretum is a Latin word meaning a place for trees. Here you will find over 150 species of native and exotic trees in plantations designed to represent forests, creating a patchwork effect over the hills. Take a quiet, peaceful stroll along the many walking tracks and roads of the Arboretum and take in the tranquil beauty and stunning scenery across the Yarra Valley out to the Warburton Ranges and beyond. The majestic gums and oaks and the ornamental willows and birches are at their best in the summer. A rich array of autumn colours provides spectacular views, from the fiery red, oranges and crimsons of the liquidambers and maples, to the subtle paling of the deciduous conifers. In winter, the tranquil resting of the deciduous trees contrasting with the early flowering species among a mystic lake of low hanging clouds, offers viewing delight. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Dominique Portet was established in 2000. 'The Portet family has been making wine for 10 generations, since the early 17th century. Now affable Frenchman Dominique Portet, a household name in Victorian wine circles, and son Ben, are continuing the tradition at this charming winery in the heart of the Yarra Valley. The cellar door has a French country feel, and the Winemaker's café serves light foods from the winemaker's table (perfect with a cool glass of the estate's Fontaine Rosé). Wine quality is exemplary across the board, and the serene surrounding landscape is the Yarra Valley at its best.' Review by Ralph Kyte-Powell. For any further information on Dominique Portet please contact them or view their website.

Since its founding in 1978, Oakridge Wines has been making wine in the Yarra Valley and has evolved as an outstanding winery. Bordered by the mountains of the Great Dividing Range and stretching across 10 hectares of landscaped vines and gardens along Maroondah Highway, the family-owned estate is dedicated to producing outstanding and distinctive wines while providing visitors with a truly memorable wine and food experience. Oakridge Wines are characterised by their restraint and finesse and demonstrate true regional and varietal expression. This is achieved by carefully sourcing fruit for each varietal from the most suitable sub-region in the Yarra Valley. Meticulous viticulture, modern winemaking technology and traditional techniques have resulted in well-balanced wines showing intense varietal flavours. The new architechturally designed restaurant (opened October 2013) gives way to the most stunning views the estate has to offer, and is an important part of the Oakridge experience. With every turn of the season, Chef Jose Chavez adapts the menu by creating a selection of dishes guaranteed to excite your palate with cuisine relating to the surrounding produce and flavours of the Valley. Open for wine tasting & lunch daily from 10am, and Sunday breakfast from 8am. The perfect venue for celebratory drinks, birthday functions or to celebrate your special day. 'Oakridge was established over 30 years ago, and now it provides some of the best of all Yarra wines. Subtlety, complexity and refinement are hallmarks of the label, but great wine is only one of Oakridge's attractions. The smart, contemporary restaurant serves seasonal produce with fl air and imagination, while the soothing vistas of lake, hills, valley and vineyard from here are food for the soul. A must-see and must-taste destination for all visitors to the Yarra.' Review by Ralph Kyte-Powell.

Set in a tranquil garden setting the Maroondah Art Gallery aims to promote and inspire innovation, diversity and discussion in the visual arts through a constantly changing exhibition program. Located in the leafy outer eastern region of Melbourne at Maroondah Federation Estate, the Gallery offers a dynamic range of exhibitions including newly commissioned work, thematic exhibitions and survey shows of major artists. A diverse range of public programs provide opportunities for visitors of all ages to further engage with the arts. The Maroondah Art Gallery, which is owned and operated by Maroondah City Council, is also home to the R & M McGivern Art Prize. Managed by Maroondah City Council and The Trust Company, this $25,000 acquisitive prize aims to encourage painting in all mediums. Held on a triennial basis, the Prize is open to artists nationally. The R & M McGivern Art Prize will be held again in 2015. For further information please visit the website.

Originally established in 1862, St Huberts Vineyard is one of the fabled properties that made Yarra Valley wines famous in the 1800s. Replanted in the 1960s, it's again at the heart of the region's wine story. The welcoming cellar door at the edge of the vineyard has interesting photographs of the estate in its 19th century heyday to reflect on. The labels on the bottles resemble the old originals, but the wines are modern styles and very good across a range of types. There are also rare specials like Roussanne to explore.' Review by Ralph Kyte-Powell. The modern St Huberts Vineyard estate is the reincarnation of one of Victoria's most famous and historic vineyard properties. 120 years ago St Huberts Vineyard's wines were the toast of the colony, winning awards internationally, as well as mightily pleasing the grandees back home. Today's St Huberts Vineyard was one of the properties that launched the Yarra Valley's second golden age in the 1960s, and the wines continue to be good examples of regional styles. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon are the stars here; don't miss them.

The original brainchild of four local friends, Coldstream Brewery opened its doors to beer lovers and diners in June 2007. The restaurant and bar are housed in a charming old brick building in the heart of Coldstream, the gateway to the beautiful Yarra Valley. The micro brewery has being set up in a purpose-built extension of the restaurant, with large windows through which you can see the Coldstream beers being brewed in small batches by their Brewer Alan Harding. For a small charge, you can try a tasting of the full range of draught products that includes a delicious handcrafted cider. Wine and Cider maker Phil Kelly makes this premium cider from the juice of local apples extracted on a traditional rack and cloth cider press. The restaurant features a menu of share plates, mains and pizzas along with daily blackboard specials. Head Chef Stuart Benson develops the menu around local and seasonal ingredients to create simple yet high quality food. Lunch and dinner are served 365 days a year. A function room is available for private parties of up to 90 people with some delicious menu options available. Live music is available every Sunday from 3.30 until 6.00pm. Please see website for more details.