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When you stay at Yering Gorge Cottages you will undoubtedly see kangaroos, and if you’re very lucky you might see their very special white one. One of the wombats or echidnas will probably trundle past your cottage, deep in thought, as you sit on your deck enjoying your breakfast as the kookaburras serenade you with their infectious laugh. Continue reading →

If not, here’s your chance…on Sunday 26th February, from midday until 4pm, at the Yarra Valley’s distinguished “Champagne at the Chateau” Garden Party at Chateau Yering.  You’ll need your Champagne drinking heels on, as you’ll be served a glass of … Continue reading →

Lake Mountain are putting on a fantastic music festival over the labour day weekend to thank everyone for the support they’ve received since the 2009 bushfires. The mountain is definitely back – and bigger and better than ever before – with great new activities and state of the art facilities. Continue reading →

When was the last time you went out dancing to live music? Both are so good for the soul – and you come home exhausted, happy and exhilarated – but there aren’t that many places offering the combination these days. Continue reading →

When you come up to the Yarra Valley for a few days, you really do leave the city and your worries behind you. Waking to country views and native animals, with the smell of fresh bread and coffee, and a day of imbibing ahead of you: delicious Yarra Valley cheese, wine, beer and cider, not to mention the fabulous local produce – it is arguably the best way to start any day. Continue reading →

So these cottages come with a warning; all it takes is one stay at Yering Gorge and you too will want to move to the Yarra Valley!

And for the month of February, they have the most amazing deal on offer: book 2 nights accommodation (before 15th February) and get the next 2 nights FREE. Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but I don’t think Valentine’s Day should be about buying ‘romantic’ (ie over-priced) bunches of roses and dinner for two. Surely it’s about making an effort, and going out of your way to think of something your beloved would really appreciate and perhaps come up with something a little out of the ordinary? If you agree, read on… Continue reading →

For anyone who loves wine: tasting it, learning about it and being poured a glass of the fine stuff – read on, you’re in for a real treat on 10th February. For those of you who adore steam trains: the gorgeous sound of the steam whistle blowing, the majesty of the old locomotives of yesteryear, –10th February is a must for you too. Continue reading →

Picture yourself… it’s a Friday night and you’ve left work to start your week-end, and you’re unwinding, sitting out on a rug on the rolling lawns at de Bortoli’s winery in Dixons Creek in the stunning Yarra Valley. Continue reading →

Happy New Year everyone.

It’s a bit of an adjustment isn’t it, coming back to work after that break? What did you get up to? Did you get up here to the Yarra Valley? Continue reading →