See & Do
By no means comprehensive, here is our list of Must See and Do’s – close to Dalblair & slightly further away.
There are a number of attractions for wine buffs, foodies, gardeners, collectors of antiquities and lovers of art……
- Vineyards, Wineries or Cellar Doors – some have a Cafe or Restaurant
- Gardens & Gardening
- Arts & Antiques
- Zoo
- Culinery Delights
- Health & Beauty
Vineyards, Wineries or Cellar Doors
If you like good food and wine then you may want to visit some of the finest vineyards the valley has to offer. The following vineyards not only provide excellent cellar door facilities but also fantastic restaurants and cafes featuring local produce. Some are literally less than 5 minutes drive away from Dalblair – most have spectacular views of the valley.
Please see each website for further details.
| Close by Dalblair | |
Killara EstateCellar Door & Restaurant: Wed to Sun 11am to 5pm |
Whispering HillsCellar Door/Cafe: Open Daily |
Paynes RiseCellar Door: Thurs – Sun 11am to 5pm |
Seville EstateCellar Door: Open Daily 10am to 5pm |
Seville HillCellar Door: Open Daily 10am to 6pm. |
Elmswood EstateCellar Door: Open Daily 10am to 5pm. |
Five Oaks VineyardCellar Door: Open 10am to 5pm Sat, Sun & Public Holidays |
Brumfield WineryCellar Door: Open Thurs – Mon 10am to 5pm |
| Further afield (15-25 minutes away) | |
Medhurst WinesCellar Door: Fri- Sun 11am to 5pm |
Oakridge WinesCellar Door: Open Daily 10:00am to 5:00pm |
Helens Hill EstateCellar Door: Open Sun & Public Holidays 10am to 5pm |
Yering StationCellar Door: Open Mon-Fri 10am to 5pm, Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 10am to 6pm |
Bulong EstateCellar Door: Daily 11am to 5pm |
Badgers BrookFeaturing Bella Vedere Restaurant |
Rochford WinesTel: +61 3 5962 2119 |
Tokar EstateCellar Door: Open Daily 10.30am to 5pm |
Giant Steps/Innocent BystanderCellar Door: Open Daily 10am to 6pm |
Tarra Warra EstateCellar Door & Restaurant: Tues to Sun 11am to 5pm |
Gardens & Gardening
There are many gardens & nurseries within a few minutes’ drive from Dalblair, which offer many bargains for the discerning gardener. Instead of mail ordering, why not come and visit the growers themselves. This way you can be assured of your plants being in excellent condition when you purchase them.
Each year the Dandenong’s hosts numerous garden festivals. Ask you host for more information, but here are a few of our favourites.
Upper Yarra Valley Garden SchemeFive cool-climate gardens, showcasing their owners’ gardening expertise and enthusiasm, will be open on both days from 10 am – 5 pm. Entry $15 for all gardens or $5 for just one. Discounted price of $12 for groups of 10 or more. Children free. Proceeds to local CFA and SES. Refreshments available at some gardens. Follow signs along the Warburton Highway and start at any garden. When: 1st Weekend in Nov |
Dalblair (Open Garden Scheme Australia)A wonderful large garden with many rare and exotic plantings, meandering pathways feature throughout a myriad of cottage garden rooms. A large rose garden featuring species roses in beds of particular colour. A woodland garden under large European trees is a delight to behold. Visit the large vegetable garden and orchard with free range hens and peacocks…. Make this day one to remember, with a morning or afternoon tea, or light luncheon on the shady verandah, plants and gardening items for sale. When: 15th and 16th, October 2011 |
Arts & Antiques
The Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley are famous for Arts, Crafts and amazing Antiques. Drop in and visit some of these…
TarraWarra Museum of ArtThe TarraWarra Museum of Art is the first privately funded, significant public visual arts museum to be set up under the Australian Government’s philanthropic measures announced in March 1999. TWMA operates as a not-for-profit institution, with a charter to display Australian art from the second half of the twentieth century to the present day. |
Victoria House AuctionsAn Antiques, Collectables, Memorabilia, Vintage Pieces, Art Works and Modern Furniture auction house. Located in the Yarra Valley at 11 Union Road Wandin. Auctions are held every second Sunday of the month. |
The Warburton Film FestivalThe Yarra Ranges Film Society was first established in February 1999. In June each year a 3-day Film Festival is held, attracting local and visiting film lovers alike. |
Artists’ Weekend on Show – Open Studios 2011Yarra Valley Open Studios 2011 – September 10th, 11th and 17th, 18th 2011 |
Zoo
Wild Encounters – make the most of your day. Get closer than you ever thought possible to our wonderful Australian wild life. Or perhaps walk in the shoes of a keeper or a vet for a morning or experience the beauty of the Australian bush.
Healesville SanctuaryTel: +61 3 5957 2800 |
Culinery Delights
For the foodies there are a number of fantastic stores in Healesville and the other local villages as well as our favourite…
K & B Kitchen and ButcherWhere country butcher meets delicatessen, a little baker, charcuterie with lots of local fresh produce. They source the best of the season & region and bring together fine foods with inspiration and flavour! |
Health & Beauty
Valley & Ranges Mobile Day SpaLike to indulge with a relaxing and luxurious massage or beauty treatment? Want to relax and unwind while the stress fades away from tired, tense muscles? Massage in the Valley & Ranges Mobile Day Spa can deliver a therapeutic massage, relaxation massage, lymphatic drainage massage, remedial massage or even pregnancy massage. |
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