Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Travel Guide
Visit Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Where to stay in Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
Olinda
Unique features of Olinda include the spas and gardens. Make a stop by Dandenongs or Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens while you're exploring the area.
Mount Dandenong
Unique features of Mount Dandenong include the gardens and waterfront views. Make a stop by William Ricketts Sanctuary or SkyHigh Mount Dandenong while you're exploring the area.
Lilydale
Well-liked for its restaurants and wineries, Lilydale is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Lillydale Lake and Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail, and jump on the metro at Lilydale Station to get around the city.
Coldstream
Travelers like the wineries in Coldstream, and Coombe Farm Estate Wines is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Belgrave
Well-liked for its mountain views and waterfalls, Belgrave is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Puffing Billy Steam Train and Dandenong Ranges National Park, and jump on the metro at Belgrave Station to get around the city.
Monbulk
You'll enjoy the wineries and spas in Monbulk. You might want to make time for a stop at Monbulk G172 Bushland Reserve or Monbulk Winery.
Chateau Yering Hotel
Nice staff. Comfortable room. Very good location
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Nightcap at York on Lilydale
Clean rooms good location
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026
BIG4 Yarra Valley Park Lane Holiday Park
Enclave at Healesville Holiday Park
Cabin was clean and tidy, but the air conditioner didn’t work properly, it was 33 degrees and only blowing cool air, it was so hot. The BBQ at the pool didn’t work, luckily there was one at the camp kitchen to use but the room was locked. Also the detergent bottle to wash dishes was filled with water ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Meriton Suites Melbourne
Meriton suites is a great hotel!! Friendly staff, fast elevators, spacious suite. Close to restaurants. Would stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
Pegasus Apart'Hotel
Great gym and pool facilities. Air conditioning in the hotel room was a delight as we stayed during the heatwave in late January 2026. We had friends travelling from the UK who were also staying on a different floor of the hotel to us.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
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Popular places to visit
Puffing Billy Steam Train
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Puffing Billy Steam Train in Melbourne. Discover the area's waterfalls and sunrises.
Healesville Sanctuary
Get up close and personal with Australia’s iconic wildlife and learn how rare native species are protected in of one of the country’s most famous wildlife parks.
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
Watch the sun set over Melbourne’s skyline and Port Phillip Bay from this mountain-top location in one of Victoria’s most-visited native forests.
Sherbrooke Forest
Walk amid ancient mountain ash forests and rest at shady picnic spots in this national park, where you might glimpse a lyrebird as it dashes through the undergrowth.
Yering Station Winery
You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Yering Station Winery during your travels to Melbourne. Check out the spas and wineries in this relaxing area.
Yarra River Walk
You can take time to visit Yarra River Walk during your travels to Melbourne. Stroll along the riverfront in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.
