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Explore the Yarra Valley and its refined wines

and local produce. A hop, skip and a jump and

the majestic forrests and fern glades of the

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from it all.

Once upon a time, the Yarra Valley was a valuable source of timber and, in 1859 when gold was discovered at New Chum Creek, settlers rushed to the area in search of their fortunes. These days, the Yarra Valley is renowned for its world class wineries and lush hinterlands. It’s a place where visitors can relax and completely unwind.

The Dandenong Ranges was first explored in 1839 by the botanist, Daniel Bunce, who on arrival to Melbourne was attracted to the distant mountains 40 km’s away. Bunce set out with a party of Aboriginals to explore the area known as Corhanwarrabul meaning ‘the creek of the kangaroo’. Bunce and the rest of the party climbed to the top of what is today known as Burke’s Lookout. Once harvested for its timber, the Dandenong Ranges is now celebrated for its beauty and tranquility.

This guide provides information on wineries, markets, parks and attractions in the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges region. Enjoy, relax and unwind.

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yarra glenSituated amongst the Yarra Valley’s finest producers, Yarra Glen is the place to sample fresh regional produce at local eateries and producers. Drop into the Yarra Valley Grand Hotel, a historic boutique hotel with ornate charm: comfy lounges throughout, a beautiful dining room, a huge bistro area and sunny beer deck. The pub focuses on supporting local music and so bands play here three times per week.

Alternatively, visit Yarra Valley Dairy where you can taste and buy sumptuous handmade cheeses. For more details, please visit www.yvd.com.au.

healesvilleHealesville, 14km’s east of Yarra Glen, is a picturesque town boasting an array of things to see and do. Families can visit the Healesville Sanctuary, which protects some of Australia’s most unique species. Situated on Badger Creek Road, it’s open 9am–5pm 7 days a week.

For art lovers, be sure to check out TarraWarra Museum of Art located at 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road. For more information on current exhibitions, please visit twma.com.au/exhibitions.

toolangiApproximately 19km’s north of Healesville, Toolangi is probably most famous for the historical fact that it was home to the famous poet, CJ Dennis. Dennis was fascinated by the area and was subsequently inspired to write such classics as ‘The Moods Of Ginger Mick’. The Singing Gardens was named after the last poem that the poet wrote. Today, visitors are made welcome at The Singing Garden where there are four acres of garden that lead to the fresh Yea River to meander through.

warburtonLocated 34km’s from Healesville on the banks of the Yarra River, Warburton was founded as a gold mining and saw milling centre in the 1860s. This quaint township has a busy events calendar. For more information, please visit www.warburtoninfo.com/warburton_event_calender.html.

For more information on wineries, parks, markets and attractions in the Yarra Valley, please refer to our sections on these within this guide. For further information, visit www.experienceyarravalley.com.au.


Today, the Yarra Valley is one of the world’s finest wine producing regions. Taking advantage of the rich soils, high rainfall and warm summers, the area is a haven for wine producers and wine lovers alike. Over 50 wineries are open for tasting and sales, which is probably one of the reasons why the area is Victoria’s most visited wine region. There are plenty of other great things to see and do in the Yarra Valley so take advantage of all that’s on offer.

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BALGOWNIE ESTATE Open Daily. 24 hour reception. T 03 9730 0700 www.balgownieestate.com.au 1309 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen

BOAT O’CRAIGO Open Fri to Mon 10.30am-5.30pm. T 03 5962 6899 www.boatocraigo.com.au 458 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville

DE BORTOLI WINES Open Daily 10am-5pm. T 03 5965 2271 www.debortoliyarra.com.au Pinnacle La, Dixons Creek

DOMAINE CHANDON Open Daily 10.30am-4.30pm. T 03 9738 9200 www.chandon.com.au 727 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream

FERGUSSON WINERY Open Daily 11am-5pm (not opened Tuesdays in winter). T 03 5965 2237 www.fergussonwinery.com.au Wills Rd, Yarra Glen

GIANT STEPS / INNOCENT BYSTANDER Open Daily 10am-6pm. T 03 5962 6111 www.innocentbystander.com.au 336 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville

LONG GULLY ESTATE Sat, Sun, public holidays 11am-5pm. T 03 9510 5798 www.longgullyestate.com Long Gully Rd, Healesville

MADDENS RISE Open Fri to Mon 11am-5pm. T 03 9739 1977 www.maddensrise.com Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream

OAKRIDGE ESTATE Open Daily 10am-5pm. T 03 9738 9900 www.oakridgewines.com.au 864 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream

PUNT ROAD Open Daily 10am-5pm. T 03 9739 0666 www.puntroadwines.com.au 10 St Huberts Rd, Coldstream

SEVILLE ESTATE Open Daily 10am-5pm. T 03 5964 2622 www.sevilleestate.com.au 65 Linwood Rd, Seville

TOKAR ESTATE Open Daily. T 03 5964 9585 www.tokarestate.com.au 6 Maddens La, Coldstream

WARRAMATE WINES Fri & Mon 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm. T 03 5964 9219 www.warramatewines.com.au 27 Maddens La, Gruyere

YERING STATION Mon-Fri 10-5pm. Sat-Sun 10-6pm. T 03 9730 0100 www.yering.com 38 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen


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Acacia Ridge D5Allinda Winery E4Balgownie Estate E5Boat O’Craigo G5Brammar Estate D4 Brumfield Winery F9Bulong Estate I9Coldstream Hills F7Coombe Farm E6De Bortoli Wines E4Domaine Chandon E6Elmswood Estate F9Fergusson Winery E4Five Oaks Vineyard F9Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander G5Helen’s Hill Estate D7Kellybrook Winery B7Killara Estate F8Long Gully Estate F5Lovegrove Vineyard and Winery B4Maddens Rise F6Mandala Wines E4Medhurst Wines F7Miller’s Dixons Creek Estate E4Nolan Vineyard G6Oakridge Wines F6Paynes Rise F8Punt Road E6Rochford Wines F6Seville Estate F8Seville Hill F8Shantell Vineyard E3Steels Creek Estate D3Sticks Yarra Valley D5St Huberts E6Sutherland Estate E3Tarrawarra Estate F5Tokar Estate F6Train Trak Vineyard E5Warramate Wines F7Wedgetail Estate A4Whispering Hills F8Wild Cattle Creek Estate E8Yarrawood E5Yarra Yering F7Yering Farm D6Yering Station D6Yileena Park D5

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attractions of the regionBRUno’s ARt AnD sCUlptURE gARDEnOpen 10am–5pm 7 days. T 03 5963 3513 www.brunosart.com 51 Falls Rd, Marysville

CJ DEnnIs tEA RooMs Open Mon 10am–1:30pm Thurs–Sun 10am–5pm. T 03 5962 92821694 Healesville-Kinglake Rd, Toolangi

gUlF stAtIonGroup tours only. Bookings: T 03 9656 9804 www.gulfstation.com.au 1029 Melba Hwy, Yarra Glen

HEAlEsVIllE sAnCtUARY Open Mon–Sun 9am–5pm T 03 5957 2800 www.zoo.org.au/Healesville Badger Creek Rd, Healesville

HEDgEnD MAZE Open daily. T 03 5962 3636 www.hedgend.com.au 165 Albert Rd, Healesville

tARRAWARRA MUsEUM oF ARt Open Tues–Sun 11am–5pm. T 03 5957 3100 www.twma.com.au311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Rd, Healesville

YARRA VAllEY HElICoptER sERVICE T 03 9739 1267 [email protected] www.flyyarravalley.com.au 13 MacIntyre La, Lilydale (Lilydale Airport)


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Ada Tree 3 M10Badger Creek Weir 2 H6Big Peninsula Tunnel ½ L6Bruno’s Art & Sculpture Garden 2 K2CJ Dennis Tea Rooms 2 F2Fernshaw Reserve 1 H4Gulf Station 1½ E5Healesville Sanctuary 5 G6Hedgend Maze 4 G6Little Peninsula Tunnel ½ L6Maroondah Reservoir 2½ H5Mt Donna Buang 3 J6Steavenson Falls ½ K2Tarrawarra Museum 1½ F5Toolangi State Forest 1 F3Upper Yarra Reservoir 1 N6Yarra Valley Dairy 2 D6 Yarra Valley Helicopter Service 1 D5


KInglAKE nAtIonAl pARK Only 65 km’s north of Melbourne, Kinglake National Park lies on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.auHeidelberg-Kinglake Rd, Kinglake

MARoonDAH REsERVoIR pARK Features gardens with native trees, animals and birds, and walking tracks. Open Daily 8:30am–8pm. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au McKenzie Ave, Healesville

sWEEnEYs FlAt Offers a perfect spot for a family picnic and a special place to escape whilst taking in the views of the lush hinterlands. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Sweeneys La, Eltham

UppER YARRA REsERVoIR pARK Set in the peaceful high country, east of Warburton, lies the popular Upper Yarra Reservoir Park. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Woods Point Rd, Warburton

YARRA RAngEs nAtIonAl pARK Cradling the Yarra River headwaters and much of Melbourne’s water catchment, the park features Mountain Ash trees. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Maroondah Hwy, Healesville

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King Lake National Park A1Maroondah Reservoir Park G5Sweeneys Flat A7Upper Yarra Reservoir Park N6Yarra Ranges National Park L5

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HEAlEsVIllE RIVER stREEt MARKEtFirst Sunday of the month - 8am–2pm. River Street Car Pk, Healesville

HEAlEsVIllE RACECoURsE HARVEst & CRAFt MARKEtEvery Sunday - 9am–2pm. Healesville Racecourse, Healesville-Kinglake Rd, Healesville

KInglAKE pRoDUCE & ARtIsAn MARKEtFourth Sunday of the month - 9am to 2pm. Main Street, Kinglake

lIlYDAlE FARMERs pRoDUCE MARKEtFirst Sunday of the month - 8am to 1pm. Bellbird Park (next to Lillydale Lake), Swansea Rd, Lilydale

MARYsVIllE CoMMUnItY MARKEtSecond & forth Sunday of the month - 9am–1pm. Murchison St, Marysville MARYsVIllE CoMMUnItY MARKEtSecond & fourth Sunday of the month - 9am–1pm. Murchison St, Marysville

Mont DE lAnCEY CoUntRY MARKEtSecond Saturday of the month - 9am–1pm. Mont De Lancey, Wellington Rd, Wandin

st AnDREW’s MARKEt Every Saturday - 8am–2pm. Heidleburg-Kingslake Rd, St Andrews

WAnDIn CoMMUnItY MARKEtThird Sunday of the month - 9am–12pm. Union Rd, Wandin

WARBURton MARKEtFirst Sunday of the month - 9am–2pm. Upper Yarra Arts Centre

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Healesville Community Market F5Healesville Racecourse Harvest & Craft Market F5Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market C2Lilydale Farmers Produce Market D8Marysville Community Market K2Marysville Farmers Market K2Mont De Lancey Country Market E9St Andrew’s Market B4Upper Yarra Community Market I8Wandin Community Market E8Warburton Community Market J7Warburton River Market J7Warrandyte Market A7Yarra Valley Farmers’ Market D5Yarra Valley Food, Wine & Craft Market D5Yarra Valley Permaculture Market F5

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the yarra valleygolf clubs of the region

RACV CoUntRY ClUBYarra Glen Road, Healesville Course length: 4872 metres, par: 68. Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and only 75 minutes from Melbourne. T 03 5962 4899 www.racv.com.au

tHE HERItAgE golF AnD CoUntRY ClUBCorner of Hughes and Yarraview Rds, Wonga Park St John course length: 6670 metres, par: 72. Henley course length: 6353 metres, par: 72. T 03 9760 3300 www.hgcc.com.au

WARBURton golF CoURsE17 Dammans Rd, Warburton Warburton Golf Course is a private golf course located in the Yarra Valley with public green fee access. T 03 5966 2306 www.warburtongolf.com.au

YERIng MEADoWs Victoria Rd, Yering Homestead course length: 6366 metres, par: 72 Valley course length: 6336 metres, par: 72 Nursery course length: 6408 metres, par: 72. T 03 9738 9000 www.yeringmeadows.com.au

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RACV Country Club F5The Heritage Golf and Country Club C7Warburton Golf Course J7Yering Meadows D6

olindaOlinda is a popular destination for visitors and when you arrive in this quaint little village you’ll understand why. Surrounded by some of the most stunning gardens in Australia, visitors are privy to a number of private and public gardens open for tours. The National Rhododendron Gardens, situated on The Georgian Road, are spectacular; opened 10am - 5pm daily, with free entry there’s no excuse not to visit.

sassafrasNot far down the road from Olinda you’ll discover Sassafras. Sassafras is the shopping precinct of the Dandenong Ranges with shops offering antiques, retro clothing, giftware, homewares and specialty bathroom products. Miss Marple Tea Rooms, one of the oldest icons in the area, serves Devonshire Teas so make sure you stop by and spoil yourself.

emeraldSouth east of the Dandenong Ranges, and just over 15km’s from Sassafras, you’ll venture upon Emerald. Home to Emerald Lake, Emerald is a bustling township boasting a number of great restaurants, cafés, picnic areas and antique shops. You can also do a spot of trout fishing at Emerald Lake Park. If you are over 18, you will require a recreational fishing licence, which is easily purchased for around $25 at most tackle shops. You can also check out and marvel at the ingenuity of the Emerald Lake Model Railway situated at the corner of Emerald Lake Road and Elizabeth Court. Emerald is the major disembarking station for Puffing Billy, a historic steam train built at the turn of the century. Now a major tourist attraction, Puffing Billy still traverses the mountain district running every day of the year except Christmas day. Call 9757 0700 to book a sentimental journey for you and the family along this 24.5 km operating museum.

Visitors marvel at the unspoiled beauty of the Dandenong Ranges as the hills come alive with the many artists, quaint eateries and boutique shops that the area boasts. The walking tracks, gardens and general ambience of the region offer a natural retreat from the busyness of life.


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olindaOlinda is a popular destination for visitors and when you arrive in this quaint little village you’ll understand why. Surrounded by some of the most stunning gardens in Australia, visitors are privy to a number of private and public gardens open for tours. The National Rhododendron Gardens, situated on The Georgian Road, are spectacular; opened 10am-5pm daily, with free entry there’s no excuse not to visit.

sassafrasNot far down the road from Olinda you’ll discover Sassafras. Sassafras is the shopping precinct of the Dandenong Ranges with shops offering antiques, retro clothing, giftware, homewares and specialty bathroom products. Miss Marple Tea Rooms, one of the oldest icons in the area, serves Devonshire Teas so make sure you stop by and spoil yourself.

emeraldSouth east of the Dandenong Ranges, and just over 15km’s from Sassafras, you’ll venture upon Emerald. Home to Emerald Lake, Emerald is a bustling township boasting a number of great restaurants, cafés, picnic areas and antique shops. You can also do a spot of trout fishing at Emerald Lake Park. If you are over 18, you will require a recreational fishing licence, which is easily purchased at most tackle shops. You can also check out and marvel at the ingenuity of the Emerald Lake Model Railway situated at the corner of Emerald Lake Road and Elizabeth Court.

Emerald is the major disembarking station for Puffing Billy, a historic steam train built at the turn of the century. Now a major tourist attraction, Puffing Billy still traverses the mountain district running every day of the year except Christmas day. Call 9757 0700 to book a sentimental journey for you and the family along this 24.5 km operating museum.

cockatooA further 8km’s east of Emerald sits Cockatoo. Cockatoo, which was devastated in the Ash Wednesday fires (16th February 1983), was founded in 1875 as a farming town and, today, remains a small community of friendly locals. Although this is a small place, the genuine, hospitable nature of the locals will make you feel welcome. There are a multitude of drives around Cockatoo and some good walking tracks are found off Bailey Road and Wright Road. From Cockatoo, you can drive north west to Macclesfield and try your hand at trout fishing.

gembrookGembrook, said to be the gateway to the country, is a tranquil township. Located 7 km’s north of Gembrook, Kurth Kiln Park stretches across to Hoddles Creek and is full of interesting sites. There are also many walking tracks here suitable to fill an entire day. Another noteworthy place in Kurth Kiln Park is Ship Rock Falls, located near Beenak Road on the Launching Place – Gembrook Road.

Visitors marvel at the unspoiled beauty of the Dandenong Ranges as the hills come alive with the many artists, quaint eateries and boutique shops that the area boasts. The walking tracks, gardens and general ambience of the region offer a natural retreat from the busyness of life.

For more information on wineries, parks, markets and attractions in the Dandenong Ranges, please refer to our sections on these within this guide. For further information, visit www.experiencethedandenongs.com.au.

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gRAnts pICnIC gRoUnD Open 7 Days. T 03 9755 2888 www.grantsonsherbrooke.com.au 70 Monbulk Rd, Kallista

pUFFIng BIllY T 03 9757 0700 [email protected] www.puffingbilly.com.au 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave

Mont DE lAnCEY HoMEstEADOpen Wed–Sun 10am–4pm. T 03 5964 2088 www.montdelancey.org.au71 Wellington Rd, Wandin(see the Yarra Valley map E8)

nAtIonAl RHoDoDEnDRon gARDEn Open Mon–Sun, 10am–4.30pm. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au The Georgian Rd, Olinda

sKY HIgH Open Mon–Fri 9am–10pm, Sat–Sun 8am–10pm. T 03 9751 0443 www.skyhighmtdandenong.com.au 26 Observatory Rd, Mount Dandenong

plEAsE REFER to tHE DAnDEnong RAngEs AlloW MAp MAp on pAgE 12 HRs REF

Burke’s Lookout 1 B2Burrinja Cultural Centre 1 B6Dandenong Ranges National Park 6 C5Emerald Lake Park 4 F6Grants Picnic Ground 3 C4Kurth Kiln 1 J5 Puffing Billy 1½ C5Olinda Falls Reserve ½ C2National Rhododendron Gardens 3 C3Ship Rock Falls 1½ J5Silvan Reservoir 2 D2Sky High 1 C2Tesselaar’s Tulip Farm 1½ E3Trees Adventures 3 C51000 Steps 2 B4

the dandenong rangesattractions of the region


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Emerald Craft & Produce Market F6

Gembrook Market J7

Gully Market A5

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the dandenong rangesmarkets of the region

EMERAlD CRAFt AnD pRoDUCE MARKEtThird Sunday of the month 9am–3pm. Kilvington Dr and Main St, Emerald

gEMBRooK MARKEtFourth Sunday of the month 9am–3pm. Puffing Billy Station, Gembrook

gUllY MARKEtEvery Saturday and Sunday 9am–4pm Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station Car Park, Ferntree Gully

MontRosE MARKEtThird Saturday of the month 9am–1.30pm Montrose Town Hall, Montrose

UppER YARRA CoMMUnItY MARKEtEvery second, third and fourth Sunday of the month 8.30am–2pm. Carpark adjacent to Recreation Reserve, Warburton Hwy, Yarra Junction

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AlFRED nICHolAs MEMoRIAl gARDEns The many linking paths through this garden take you beneath a canopy of Mountain Ash Trees. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke

AURA VAlE lAKE Located north of Cardinia Reservoir, Aura Vale Lake plays a very important role in Melbourne’s water supply. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Wellington Rd, Selby

BUnYIp stAtE pARK An amazing escape where you can breathe fresh air and enjoy native plants and animals. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Via Gembrook-Launching Place Rd, Gembrook

CARDInIA REsERVoIR pARK The open parklands, and picnic and barbecue areas of Cardinia Reservoir Park are bountiful with native wildlife and flora. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Duffy’s Rd, Narre Warren

pIRIAnDA gARDEns Feature a combination of botanically important trees, shrubs and perennials. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Hacketts Rd, Olinda

gEoRgE tInDAlE MEMoRIAl gARDEns The gardens contain a number of plants rarely found in cultivation, which thrive in the shaded conditions found in the Dandenong Ranges. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Sherbrooke Rd, Sherbrooke

MoUnt DAnDEnong ARBoREtUM The Mount Dandenong Arboretum extends over 16 hectares and

contains a collection of maturing deciduous trees and conifers from around the world.T 13 1963 www.experiencethedandenongs.com.au Ridge Rd, Mount Dandenong

nAtIonAl RHoDoDEnDRon gARDEns Feature brilliantly coloured blooms of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, cherries and daffodils. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au The Georgian Rd, Olinda

WIllIAM RICKEtts sAnCtUARY Situated in a ferny glade in the Dandenongs, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity. T 13 1963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mount Dandenong

DoRsEt golF ClUB Nestled in the foothills of the Dandenongs, Dorset Golf Course is a picturesque 18 hole, par: 69 course around 5200 metres long. T 03 9294 5555 www.dorsetgolfclub.com.au Trawalla Rd, Croydon

EMERAlD golF AnD CoUntRY REsoRt The Emerald Resort is reached by a pleasant 45 minute drive through magnificent scenery from Melbourne.T 03 5968 4211 www.emeraldgolf.com.au 48 Lakeside Dr, Emerald

olInDA golF ClUB Now play at the Emerald Golf and Country Resort. T 03 5968 4211 www.olindagolfclub.org.au 48 Lakeside Dr, Emerald

Alfred Nicholas Gardens C4Aura Vale Lake Park D6Bunyip State Park J7Cardinia Reservoir Park D7Dandenong Ranges National Park D2George Tindale Memorial Gardens D4Kalorama Park Mt Dandenong C1National Rhododendron Gardens C3Pirianda Gardens C4RJ Hamer Forest Arboretum D3Silvan Reservoir Park D2Sugarloaf Reservoir Park C5 (Sugarloaf Reservoir Park - see the Yarra Valley map C5)William Ricketts Sanctuary C2

Dorset Golf Club Inc A1

Emerald Golf and Country Resort F6

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yarra valleylIlYDAlE polICE CoMplExPh: 9739 2300Open 24 hours

HEAlEsVIllE polICE stAtIonPh: 5962 4422Non 24 hours

YARRA glEn polICE stAtIonPh: 9730 1296Non 24 hours

YARRA JUnCtIon polICE stAtIonPh: 5967 1104

MARoonDAH HospItAlDavey Dr, Ringwood East Ph: 9871 3333

EAstERn HEAltH 377 Maroondah Hwy, HealesvillePh: 5962 4300

YARRA VAllEY CoMMUnItY MEDICAl sERVICE White St, Healesville

YARRA VAllEY ClInIC 225 Maroondah Hwy, HealesvillePh: 5962 4633

lIlYDAlE MEDICAl CEntRE Cnr Anderson and Main Sts, Lilydale Ph: 9735 7777

VAllEY pRIMARY HEAltH CARE 1 Symond St, Yarra GlenPh: 9730 2536

MARtYRs BUs sERVICETravels to, from and within the Upper Yarra Valley. Route 683 – Chirnside Park Shopping Centre to Warburton via Lilydale Station, Seville and Yarra Junction. Contact Martyrs Bus Service: Ph: 5966 2035 www.martyrs.com.au

MCKEnZIEs toURIst sERVICEsOperating every day of the week to Healesville Sanctuary. Buses meet trains from Lilydale and run through the Yarra Valley to the Healesville Sanctuary. Check out Route 685 for times. Contact McKenzies Tourist Services: Ph: 5962 5088 www.mckenzies.com.au

dandenong rangesBElgRAVE polICE stAtIonPh: 9754 6677 Open 24 hours

MonBUlK polICE stAtIonPh: 9756 6266Non 24 hours

olInDA polICE stAtIonPh: 9754 6677Non 24 hours

tHE HIlls MEDICAl CEntRE 485 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, OlindaPh: 9751 1910

VEntURA BUslInEsBus services for the Dandenong Ranges. Bus routes run from Croydon to Upper Ferntree Gully via Olinda, Belgrave or Monbulk to Olinda or Belgrave to Gembrook. Contact Ventura Buslines on Ph: 9771 4323 or visit www.venturabus.com.au For all other routes throughout the Dandenong Ranges, visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au


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