Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Around Melbourne
Why Go?
Getting out of the city for a day, a weekend or longer is easy - the question is not why, but
where to first? Should you spend a day tripping from one winery to the next in the Yarra
Valley? Disappear into the tall forest with a pair of walking boots and a keen eye for native
wildlife? Indulge in some of Victoria's finest regional produce? Or pamper yourself with a
massage and mineral spa? Just a short drive from Melbourne you can experience historic
towns, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, bush, vine-covered hills, cycle paths and wildlife. And
don't think you have to rough it - around Daylesford and the Yarra Valley you'll find some
of the finest boutique accommodation, cafes and restaurants in regional Victoria, with fresh
country air to match.
When to Go
Feb-May
The Yarra Valley is at its most colourful; grape harvest starts in February.
Jun-Sep
Cross-country skiing at Lake Mountain or a hot winter soak in Spa Country.
