Yarra Valley Cuisine is a two day hands-on food and wine experience showcasing the diversity of food, farm fresh produce and internationally-recognised wines the region has to offer. It will incorporate personalised cooking classes at Stones of the Yarra Valley, dinner at the award-winning Healesville Hotel on the Tuesday night, guided tours by regional food producers, bus transfers and two nights accommodation at Yering Gorge Cottages.
Cost: $750 per person
Contact: 9739 0900 or w: stonesoftheyarravalley.com.au
Listed in Accommodation, Events, Events Calendar, Food, Produce, Tours, Wineries, Yarra Valley
They’re off! The Healesville racecourse is the perfect setting for a family picnic. There is plenty of lawn space and many shaded areas for spreading the picnic rug.
Where: Healesville Racecourse
Cost: $10 adults, Pensioners $5, under 18 Free
Time: from 1.15pm (approx)
Further information: 5962 4506 or w: healesvilleraces.com.au
Listed in Events, Events Calendar, Melba Highway, Picnic, Yarra Valley
Custom built car enthusiasts come together for a day of great wine, food, music and fun to celebrate Eagles Rods and Custom Club’s 50th anniversary. Be entertained by Rock and Roll band ‘Itchy Fingers’ and join in with the rock n roll dances. A trade alley will be set up for the car enthusiasts and a craft market for all to enjoy.
Where: Rochford Wines, Cnr Maroondah Hwy & Hill Rd, Coldstream
When: 9am-5pm
Cost: Free
Further information: 5962 2119 or w: rochfordwines.com
Listed in Events Calendar, Exhibition/Show, Festival, Food, Maroondah Highway, Music, Wineries, Yarra Valley
Enjoy Four & More who are fast becoming one of the most requested ensembles in Melbourne. Led by the gorgeous Jessica Martin with a highly experienced three piece male backing band in tow, Four&More play a wide repertoire of jazz, pop, blues, soul, latin and funk. Come in and enjoy some cool jazz and soft swing classics with a glass or two of wine!
Time: 7pm
Cost: free music
Listed in Events, Events Calendar, Food, Music, Yarra Valley
The market features fresh produce, artisan breads, herbs, wines, and unique craft, and much more! See blacksmiths and wood turners at work.
Where: 71 Wellington Rd, Wandin
Cost: gold coin entry children free
Time: 9 am - 1 pm
Further information: 5964 2088
Listed in Arts & Culture, Events, Events Calendar, Yarra Valley
Enjoy a great day out at the Yarra Valley Cup; with great local foods, wine and racing, there’s plenty to entertain. A highlight of the day will be the specially created Food & Wine Avenue offering a taste of the Yarra Valley.
Where: Yarra Glen Racecourse
Cost: Adults $15, Concession $10
Further information: 9730 1332 or w: yarravalleyracing.com.au
Listed in Attractions, Events, Events Calendar, Food, Melba Highway, Yarra Valley
An outdoor market with approximately 50 stalls selling a wide variety of items including hand-crafted goods and home-grown and local produce. Quality live entertainment will entice you to stay for lunch in the alfresco dining area. Both hot and cold take away food is available for purchase. All proceeds go to Wandin North Primary School.
Where: Wandin North Primary School, 220 Warburton Hwy, Wandin North
Cost: free
Time: 9am-2pm
Listed in Arts & Culture, Attractions, Events Calendar, Music, Regular Markets, Wandin, Yarra Valley
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Adventure into Coranderrk Eco-Tour
Come on a journey into the wild bushland of Coranderrk and uncover the treasure within. Adventure into Coranderrk is your chance to discover this unique untamed piece of Yarra Valley bushland, right on Healesville Sanctuary’s door step. Led by an experienced eco-ranger you’ll travel lightly on the land in an electric eco-train, walking to significant points of interest. Discover your inner conservationist, archeologist, ecologist or bird-twitcher as you learn new skills and discover the abundant plants and wildlife of this stunning natural ecosystem.
Prices include all day general admission to Healesville Sanctuary, Adventure into Coranderrk eco-tour and morning tea at the rustic Bush Hut.
Available: 7 days per week 11am and 2 pm
Age: 8 years and over (need to be accompanied by a paying adult)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: Adult $ 75
Child: $ 60
Maximum group of 15
Bookings: 1300 ZOOS VIC or www.zoo.org.au
Healesville Sanctuary
Badger Creek Road
Healesville Victoria
