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Just one hour from Peppercorn Hill… the Yarra Valley!
Just one hour from Peppercorn Hill… the Yarra Valley!
January 2025 in Events & Local Area
There are plenty of fantastic places you can visit within an hour from Peppercorn Hill.
This month, we’re heading to the Yarra Valley.
When you think of the Yarra Valley, it’s usually wineries and gourmet cuisine that come to mind. But there’s more to this region than food and drink. From the Healesville Sanctuary to the TarraWarra Museum of Art, here are 5 great reasons to visit.
Ballooning. Wake up bright and early for a bird’s-eye view of the Yarra Valley on a scenic hot air balloon flight. With unrivalled views of the region, this once-in-a-lifetime experience will take your breath away.
Healesville Sanctuary. Set within the natural bushland, the zoo features different habitat areas that showcase dingoes, koalas, wombats, kangaroos and even the Tasmanian Devil. One of the most popular attractions is the Land of the Parrots, a walk-through aviary featuring just some of the zoo’s 200 native bird varieties.
Black Spur Drive. A spectacular 30km ride that links Healesville with Narbethong on the Maroondah Highway. Wind down the windows as you zigzag deep into the lush forest, famous for its towering eucalyptus trees. Stretch your legs in the mountain town of Marysville and enjoy a break at one of its many cosy cafes.
Coombe Yarra Valley. Once home to world-famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba, Coombe Yarra Valley in Coldstream that was opened to the public in 2016. Bordered by imposing hedges, the homestead and picturesque gardens have been restored to include a restaurant, cellar door and gallery that pays homage to its former resident.
TarraWarra Museum of Art. Founded by Eva and Marc Besen, the TarraWarra Museum of Art is a contemporary gallery set within an architecturally impressive and award-winning building in the Yarra Valley. Opened in 2003, the gallery holds seasonal modern and contemporary art exhibitions containing a wealth of Australian and international work.
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