Melbourne Region

Escaping 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? 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?

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Healesville Sanctuary
Yarra Valley
One of the best places in southern Australia to see native fauna, this wildlife park is home to kangaroos, wallabies, dingoes, Tasmanian devils, echidnas,…
Hanging Rock
Melbourne Region
An ancient and evocative feature in the landscape, the extinct volcano formation known as Hanging Rock is a sacred site for its traditional owners, the…
Coombe
Yarra Valley
The home of Australian opera singer Nellie Melba (1871–1931) has been reimagined as a thriving winery, restaurant and events facility by her descendants…
Yering Station
Yarra Valley
Dating from 1838, Yering Station was home to Victoria's first vineyard. Reinvented as a wine and events estate, it has a Mod Oz restaurant in a…
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Yarra Valley
Housed in a striking Allan Powell–designed building at TarraWarra Estate, this excellent gallery showcases Australian art from the second half of the 20th…
Domain Chandon
Yarra Valley
Chandon is an example of mass wine tourism done well. The winery – a subsidiary of Moët & Chandon – produces sparkling wines and has a restaurant, lounge…
TarraWarra Estate
Yarra Valley
Though the art gallery and restaurant are the main attractions here, the winery has a lair-like underground cellar door and barrel room designed by…
Dandenong Ranges National Park
Melbourne Region
This national park protects the largest areas of remaining forest in the Dandenongs, which are home to lush fern gullies and huge stands of mountain ash…