Outdoor activities – Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
There's an outdoor activity for everyone in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region. Take a trip in a hot air balloon over the stunning vineyards of the Yarra Valley, walk or cycle along leafy tracks and trails, climb mountain ranges, or wander by local creeks and streams.
In winter, ski cross country, toboggan or have an old fashioned snowball fight at Lake Mountain or Mount Donna Buang – Melbourne’\'s two closest snow playgrounds. And if you do not want to head indoors as the sun sets, pitch a tent and overnight in one of the region's many camping grounds.
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Theres no better way to see the Yarra Valley than drifting silently above it in a hot air balloon. Balloon flights depart just after dawn for a sunrise float over magnificent scenery before setting you down for a breakfast at a local winery.
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Excellent campsites are available in many of the major national parks of the region. The settings range from beautiful bush to scenic spots along the banks of a river or beside a clear mountain stream.
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The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region is an ideal 4WD destination. Not only is this location close to Melbourne, but its offers some excellent 4WD opportunities as well as abundant wildlife, loads of bird-watching and diverse flora.
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Enjoy some of the best cross-country skiing in the country, tobogganing, snow play, and scenic alpine landscapes at Melbournes closest snow fields.
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Walking and cycling trails, suitable for all levels of fitness, criss-cross the region.
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