Attractions

Piaf Day Spa

Piaf Day Spa Healesville, Yarra Valley is situated approximately 1 hour from Melbourne. Set on 10 secluded acres of lush tree ferns & rainforest Piaf Day Spa Yarra Valley is located only 7 mins from Vista House Healesville.

Piaf Day Spa Yarra Valley specialises in massage, relaxation and luxury treatments for individuals, couples and small groups. Step into a magical world, surrounded by ancient rainforest ferns and tall peaceful gums in the Yarra Valley. Relax, refresh and rejuvenate as you experience luxurious facial, body and massage therapies in a tranquil environment where time stands still. Piaf Day Spa Yarra Valley- dreaming is just the beginning.

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Why not enhance your stay at Vista House Healesville by choosing one of our tailored packages or visit www.piafdayspa.com.au to view the Piaf Day Spa full treatment menu.

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Featured Artist

Vista House Healesville has been decorated with paintings by local Yarra Valley artist Tom Nelson.

All artworks are available for purchase.

Click here to read more.

Markets

The Yarra Valley is not only famous for its wine but for all sorts of fine produce ranging from strawberries, salmon and cherries to walnuts, buffalo and artisan breads.

Yering Station Farmers' Market

A seasonal selection of local produce and gourmet products. Third Sunday of every month.

Yarra Glen Racecourse Market

This combination of arts, crafts, produce and entertainment provides all you could want from a market. First Sunday of every month – closed July and August.

Healesville Market

A traditional market with plants, produce, clothes and anything else you can think of. Lots of bargains to be had. First Sunday of every month.

Healesville Organic Farmers' Market

Reduce your food miles and sample the freshest seasonal produce. Every Saturday morning at the Healesville Railway Station.

Art Galleries & Pottery

TWMA at Tarrawarra Winery

showcases modern Australian art in a fabulous setting.

Toolangi Pottery

David Williams is a local artist with an international reputation for his ceramics. Open weekends and by appointment

Silvermist Studio

Silvermist is the home studio of gold and silversmith Tim Peel. The studio features Tim's jewellery and other quality artworks. Open Thursday to Sunday 10 until 5pm

Walks & Wildlife

If you enjoy our natural environment, you will love exploring the surrounding area with its mountain ash forests and alpine walks. You can take a short bushwalk on our property or a longer 2 hour circuit starting from your cottage.

Other natural attractions include:

Badger Weir

A magical spot filled with tree ferns, mountain ash and a sparkling creek.

Mt.Donna Buang

Alpine air, fantastic views from the lookout tower to Mt.BawBaw and beyond – tobogganing in winter and a choice of walks the rest of the year.

The Healesville Sanctuary

World renowned Australian wildlife centre in a delightful bush setting. Open daily 9 – 5 except Christmas Day

Concerts & Festivals

Many of the vineyards offer live music over the Summer and Rochford has an established reputation for attracting big names to the Valley.

Check out the Wine Association's website Love it All and make sure to put the two big events in your diary.

Grape Grazing in February
Shedfest in October

Rochford Vineyard Concerts

Rochfords Wines is 20 minutes from Lyrebird Cottages and the venue for a series of concerts by well known Australian and international acts. Concerts include, A Day On The Green, Wine Quest Jazz Festivals and Yarra Valley Grape Grazing as well as a series of smaller concerts in the restaurant.

Jazz in the Valley

Jazz is a feature of summer in the valley with several vineyards offering free jazz among the vines. Enjoy the outdoor vineyard settings, Yarra Valley wine, food and good music.

Seville Hill and Vines Restaurant at Helen's Hill have a series of summer events to enjoy.

The Melba Festival

Each year in March the valley celebrates the memory of Dame Nellie Melba with a series of classical concerts and recitals in vineyards around the valley.

Grape Grazing Festival

A festival of wine, food and music held in vineyards throughout the valley in February.

Shedfest

Held on the second week in October, the festival is hosted by vineyards on the Warburton Highway. A chance to discover some of the smaller wineries, meet the owners and explore the eastern side of the Yarra Valley

Scenic Drives

Healesville – Marysville

The road over the Black Spur is one of the most beautiful in Victoria winding its way over the Great Dividing Range through a forest of mountain ash.

Panton's Gap – Mt.Donna Buang – Warburton

Take the quiet ridge road through the National Park to Donna Buang and soak up the sounds and smells of the forest. Drop down into Warburton for a coffee and stroll along the river and return along the Don Valley.

Old Healesville Rd - Yarra Glen

Take the Healesville to Yarra Glen Road and turn right just past Mount Rael to discover the rolling hills of Long Gully. There are several cellar doors along the road, sweeping valley views and open pasture. Turn left at the Melba Highway into Yarra Glen and discover the antique shops and cafes.

Healesville - Gruyere - Coldstream

Turn off the Maroondah Highway down Maddens Lane to discover a cluster of wineries set off the highway. Continue on Medhurst Road past peach and apple orchards with farm gate sales in season and rejoin the Maroondah Highway at the Coldstream Brewery. Why not stop in and try their boutique ales?

Marysville - Warburton via Woods Point Road

From Marysville take the Woods Point Road and stop at the Cumberland Scenic Reserve to see some giant Mountain Ash . Drop down into Warburton and learn about the history of the gold rush and timber industry at the local information centre.

Wine & Cheese

If you are a cheese lover you will be in your element here!

The Yarra Valley Dairy

The Yarra Valley Dairy makes a selection of soft sheep and goats' cheeses. It is also home to the Hub which features wines from a number of smaller wineries.

The Yarra Valley Cheese Trail

Take an afternoon to explore the Valley matching selected cheeses to local wines. Pick up your map and hamper at K&B.

De Bortoli's Cheese Room

Cheesemaker, Richard Thomas, will fascinate you with his knowledge. A wide selection of imported and local cheeses for you to savour.

Healesville Restaurants

Innocent Bystander

Ultra modern cafe style restaurant combining wine tasting, bakery, cheese room and meals. Quality food with an informal vibe.

The Healesville Hotel

Winner of a chef's hat two years running this boutique country pub offers fine dining and bar meals

Wattleseed Restaurant

A family style restaurant featuring Australian favourites and bush foods

Poppy's Thai

Authentic Thai cuisine and ambience

The Bodhi Tree

“Hippy,dippy and a little bit trippy”the Age Cheap Eats 2007

3777 at Mt Rael

Modern décor, innovative menus and great views

Dining In

Guests may choose to have a meal in the comfort of Vista House enjoying the mountain views from the balcony.

The Yarra Valley Pasta Shop, The Harvest Produce Store and K&B in Healesville also provide a great selection of pre-prepared meals and gourmet produce.

Vineyard Restaurants

Most vineyard restaurants offer a lunchtime menu, a great way to enjoy the fine views throughout the valley. Some suggestions include: