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Alowyn Gardens
A visit to Alowyn Gardens offers a rich visual and sensory experience. It consists of 3 hectares of themed gardens which are designed along symmetrical lines. There are formal gardens, a forest, dry gardens, display gardens, water features, perennials, vegetables and herbs. Visitors can enjoy the beauty and tranquility of these gardens at any time of year. There is also a plant nursery and a cafe located in the maple courtyard.
www.alowyngardens.com.au
Gulf Station
This timber farm complex consists of a historic homestead built in the 1840s, cottage gardens, farm animals and displays of farm implements and household items. Discover what daily life was like on a farm in the era of early settlers and pioneers. Australia's largest maize maze is also located on the property.
www.nationaltrust.org.au
Kinglake National Park
Located just north of Yarra Glen, this park is situated on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range, with scenic views, forests, fern gullies, waterfalls and walking tracks
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Sugarloaf Reservoir Park
Enjoy a picnic, bushwalk, fishing or water activities at this park surrounding the scenic Sugarloaf Reservoir in nearby Christmas Hills
www.parks.vic.gov.au
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
See chocolatiers hard at work handcrafting their creations, enjoy free chocolate tastings and browse an extensive range of quality products at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Delicious ice-creams and light meals are available from the cafe. All this is set within extensive landscaped grounds surrounded by picturesque Yarra Valley vistas.
www.yvci.com.au