Category: Holiday Location Ideas

Visit – Warburton

27/10/2020

Destination – town, state, country
Warburton, Victoria, Australia

Distance from Melb CBD
1.5 hours from Melb CBD

Local Tourism Website
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/

Five fun things to do

Visit the historic Waterwheel and local information centre! The Waterwheel is home to a handmade craft shop, a hub for local wine, historic murals, an Art Gallery and an “eco indoor Forest”.
Discover the hidden “Redwood Forest” which is home to over one-and-a-half thousand redwood trees, up to 50 metres tall. Walking through the plantation also leads to a scenic river with multiple walking tracks. *Please note that dogs cannot be taken into the Redwood Forest*.
Visit Mt. Donna Buang with the family! Mt. Donna Buang is the closest mountain to Melbourne for snow-play and forest-play. There is no-cost to visit the mountain but be sure to bring a toboggan if visiting during snow season.
Walk through the “Rainforest Gallery”, an easy-access 350 metres elevated walkway that takes you into the tree canopies.
Peruse the stores along the main street of Warburton, followed by a stroll along the scenic town river. Warburton is full of stores showcasing artisan handmade goods, antiques, and much more. One of the best ways to see this beautiful area is by spending a morning or afternoon simply walking around with a sense of curiosity!

Type of accommodations

Caravan Park:
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/warburton-holiday-park
Local Motel / Hotel
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/warburton-motel-yarra-valley
B & B’s:
https://www.visitwarburton.com.au/accommodation/buttercup-hill

Foodie Activities

The Warburton Bakery – not your average pie shop! A delicious selection of gourmet pies, pasties and pastries.
Rayner’s orchard – Pick your own fruit or go on a guided orchard fruit-tasting tour
Bulong Estate Winery – A boutique winery known for their Pinot Gris, just 10 minutes away from Warburton and set in a picturesque location.

Anything else of interest
Every year, the nearby suburb of Silvan hosts the Tesselaar Tulip Festival, which showcases over 500,000 tulips in 100 different varieties. Full of music, food, dancing and market stalls, this is an event the whole family can enjoy. Dogs on-lead are welcome.

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Visit – Olinda

20/10/2020

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Destination –
Olinda, Victoria, Australia

Distance from Melb CBD
55 min from Melb CBD

Local Tourism Website
https://visitdandenongranges.com.au/olinda
https://www.visitvictoria.com/Regions/Yarra-Valley-and-Dandenong-Ranges/Destinations/Olinda

Five fun things to do

Stroll through the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. Located just 500 metres from Olinda village, the garden is home to over 250,000 flowers. With each change of season, the appearance of the garden changes dramatically, making it a great all-year round attraction. Entry is free but dogs are not permitted.
Shop around the many unique local and artisan stores within Olinda village. To name a few; Mangana Antique Store is a treasure trove of antique-style goods, including vintage models, jewellery and actual treasure chests. Chilli-obsession is a hot-sauce store hidden inside a Community Op-Shop building.
View the spectacular wilderness sculptures at Williams Ricketts Sanctuary. Within the grounds there are over 90 different sculptures depicting the relationship between humans and the natural environment.
Take a picnic to the RJ Hamer Arboretum and relax amongst picturesque landscape. This Arboretum, meaning “place for trees” in Latin, hosts 150 species of native and exotic trees across rolling hills and parkland. Best enjoyed with a picnic rug and good company.
Visit Geppetto’s toystore with the kids (or kids at heart), in the neighbouring town of Sassafras. Filled with wooden toys, puppets, games and puzzles; Geppetto’s is a welcome step-back in time, full of classic toys which children of all ages will enjoy.

Type of accommodations
https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges/accommodation/cottages/olinda-country-cottages

Foodie Activities

Visit the award-winning “Pie in the Sky” bakery for handmade baked goods and gourmet pies.
Cuckoo Restaurant – A traditional Bavarian style restaurant offering buffet-style meals as well as singing and dancing.

Anything else of interest

The neighbouring town of Sassafras is a fantastic destination to visit while spending the day around Olinda. Sassafras is full of gourmet produce as well as craft and specialty stores.

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Visit – Marysville

6/10/2020

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Destination –
Marysville, Victoria, Australia

Distance from Melb CBD
1 hr 45 mins from Melb CBD

Local Tourism Website
http://www.marysvilletourism.com/

Five fun things to do

Enjoy the spectacular road trip to Marysville! As one of the most scenic road trips in Victoria, enjoy travelling through the rolling hillsides of the Yarra Valley Wine region before journeying through the winding Black Spur Mountain Ranges full of dense ferns and stunning forests.
Visit Stevenson Falls, one of Victoria’s highest waterfalls at 84metres. Located 3km away from the main township, accessible on a sealed road, a gentle 700 metre walk takes you to a fantastic view of the waterfall (see picture below).
Indulge in a luxurious self-care date at the White Lotus Day Spa & Retreat. Set among native forest in a private sanctuary, kick back and relax in this boutique spa and enjoy relaxation massage, facials, and more. There is also accommodation available on site.
Take the whole family fishing in nearby township of Buxton, at Buxton Trout and Salmon Farm. The friendly staff will help beginners by organising all equipment and cleaning any caught fish for you. There are BBQ and picnic facilities on site so you can cook your catch – it doesn’t get much fresher than that!
Visit Bruno’s Art & Sculpture garden. Although completed destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires, these magical gardens have since been completed rejuvenated and are full of lovingly crafted clay sculptures that continue to attract and inspire visitors from all around the world.

Type of accommodations

Caravan Park
http://www.marysvilletourism.com/places_to_stay/marysville-caravan-holiday-park/
Local Motel / Hotel
http://www.marysvilletourism.com/places_to_stay/tower-motel/
B & B’s
https://keramimanor.com.au/

Foodie Activities

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, the township holds Marysville Community Market, full of handmade crafts and local produce including honey, preserves, olive-oil, fresh fruits, vegetable and wine.
Visit Little River Wines in nearby Taggerty, located opposite Cathedral Range State Park. Surrounded by forests, streams, and mountains, Little River Wines are known for their premium sparkling and table wines. The winery is also home to resident wildlife such as native birds, wombats and echidnas.

Anything else of interest
Marysville suffered greatly during the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires, amongst Australia’s all time worst natural disasters. Of 400 buildings in the town, only 14 were left standing. Marysville’s recovery since the devastating event is remarkable, and tourism is a key factor in helping the area continue to recover.

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