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.
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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:
Tokar Estate Restaurant
Mediteranean influenced set menu. Top quality, excellent value. (Also evening Fri/Sat)
Bella Vedere Cucina
Chef Gary Cooper offers his Degustation menu featuring seasonal produce and local ingredients. A culinary delight! (Also evening Fri/Sat)
Rochford Restaurant
The restaurant offers seasonal dishes using Yarra Valley produce, fine food. Their Cafe and patio area offers an informal experience.
Tarrawarra Estate
Stylish Winebar Cafe housed in the award winning building designed by Alan Powell adjacent to Tarrawarra Museum of Modern Art. Magnificent views of Long Gully. A la carte menu updated seasonally.
Domaine Chandon - Greenpoint Brasserie
Beautiful views across the valley to the mountains, stunning architecture. Light lunches, cheese platters and sparkling wines.
Yering Station Restaurant
The Wine Bar Restaurant offers relaxed dining , contemporary style dishes and sweeping views across the valley in a stunning building.
Stones of the Yarra Valley
Rising from the rustic, weather-beaten remnants of a barn left idle for generations, Stones of the Yarra Valley has emerged as the region's premiere location for celebration. Open on weekends for lunch.