Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges are famous for their natural beauty. Yarra valley is landscaped with forests, rolling farmlands and colour filled vineyards while the Dandenong Ranges are full of lush green fern forests, waterfalls and scenic lookouts. The Cumberland walk between Marysville and Warburton takes you to the Cambarville Picnic Area home to Victoria’s tallest trees.
Lake Mountain is famous as Australia’s premier ski resort with 40km of well marked ski trails amid beautiful alpine environment of tall mountain ash trees. Summer beckons mountain bikers and walkers to come explore the trails and the changing flora in the region.

Healesville Sanctuary lets you get up close with the Tasmanian devil and watch baby kangaroos in their mother’s pouch and a look at 200 species of native wildlife on meandering paths and walk-through exhibits. Healesville’s wineries ensure a visit to the cellar door is both educational and entertaining.

Daylesford’s famous spa waters will rejuvenate you while an abundance of natural therapists will massage you to a state of wellness you will be surprised ever existed in you. Mount Macedon’s famous memorial cross and lookout offers spectacular views of Melbourne and beyond or you could just get lost in the misty valleys and verdant surrounds of the Macedon Ranges wine region discovering hidden vineyards, secret gardens and passionate characters growing grapes to fulfill an obsession.

Phillip Island offers some of the best wildlife viewing from little penguins waddling up the beaches to seals lolling on the rocks and koalas in the treetops. Take a wildlife cruise to see the colony of 16,000 Australian fur seals at Seal Rocks, and spot koalas as you wander among the treetops at the Koala Conservation Centre.

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