| When visiting Healesville in the beautiful Yarra Valley a great place to start investigating the many things to do in the region is the Healesville Visitor information Centre. The friendly staff there will greet you warmly and are always ready with suggestions and information about Healesville.
You can sample delicious local food and wines, available everywhere! Visit Domain Chandon, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, some delicious cheese and relish, and enjoy the best views in the valley, all for a surprisingly reasonable price.
Or perhaps explore the options for the many opportunities to immerse yourself in the magnificent forests, there are walks suited to all ages and abilities.
The gardens surrounding the Maroondah Park are well worth a visit, the impressive retaining wall offers an excellent vista across the Maroondah Dam, and when water is released over the spillway it is a truly magnificent sight.
The Healesville Sanctuary draws thousands of visitors annually and is a must for everyone who has not yet been there.
For those with energy and enthusiasm the Warburton Trail allows off road safety for cyclists , horse riders, and those on foot. The thirty kilometers from Lilydale to Warburton is picture-postcard material and may be accessed from various points along the route.
Farmers Markets selling the freshest of produce are regular events in Healesville, offering an astounding diversity of local goods.
Both parents and their children will enjoy the Trolley Ride, Carts leave from the old Healesville Station. The thirty minute trip provides a unique view of the Yarra Valley, and the trip through the tunnel is a highlight .
Rochford Concerts are held eight times a year and usually attract a capacity crowd. Be sure to book accommodation early if you plan to stay overnight.
From blueberries to ballooning, from massage to markets, the choices are amazing!
Please don't hesitate to contact us directly if we can be of any special assistance with your visit to Healesville or the Yarra Valley.
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