Healesville Sanctuary
Today it features over 200 species of native mammals, reptiles and birds in a natural bushland setting. there is a circular walking track which leads through a number of roomy enclosures, wetlands, display centres and aviaries. The sanctuary's fauna includes Tasmanian devils, lyrebirds, an 800-strong ibis colony, kangaroos, emus, wallabies, dingoes, echidnas, owls, cockatoos, flying foxes, Lorikeets, bats, lizards and many others. There are regular demonstrations such as snake shows, the very popular feeding of the eagles and displays of wombats, koalas, pelicans and the platypus.
Healesville sanctuary is open from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm daily.
Piaf Salon & Day Spa Healesville Yarra Valley specialises in Massage and Luxury Pampering for couples and small groups, 'Enjoy a Touch of Heaven'.
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Jane Cooper or her 'Yarra Valley Relaxation and Therapeutic Massage Agency' has provided quality massage to clients in and around the beautiful Yarra Valley for the past eight years.
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Healesville Art Gallery
Further south on the Badger Creek Road is a turnoff on the left into Nigel Court. At 11-13 is the Healesville Art Gallery which is located in a bushland setting with native birdlife. It features an ever-changing exhibition of paintings, jewellery and pottery by local artists, together with a display of gemstones, crystals and mineral specimens, particularly opals.
The Gallery is open daily from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Puffing Billy Train
Enjoy a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia's oldest steam railway and one of the finest preserved steam railways in the world. Travel 25 kilometres through the beautiful forests and fern gullies from Belgrave, only one hour east of Melbourne, to Emerald Lake Park and Gembrook.
Puffing Billy is the last of the experimental narrow-gauge railway lines built at the turn of the 20th century.
It is open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm
The Hedgend Maze
The Hedgend Maze is a 1200-metre hedge maze with a treasure hunt, a rainbow maze, a 10-hole mini-golf, frisbee golf, giant draughts and other games and puzzles, there are tea rooms with fine views, along with picnic and barbecue facilities and a kiosk. Group concessions are available. It is located in Albert Rd, which runs between Badger Creek Road and the Healesville-Koo-Wee-Rup Road.
It is open daily from 10.00 am to dusk.
Hot Air Ballooning
Hot air ballooning is a popular acivitiy with our guests. Global Ballooning is an an award winning hot air ballooning company offering sunrise flights over Melbourne city and sunrise flights over the Yarra Valley. For more information please visit www.globalballooning.com.au
RACV Country Club
The RACV Country Club offers a productive blend of business and recreational resources, nestled in a foothills of the Great Dividing Range and beautifully sited on 67 hectares of sweeping lawns, gardens and golf course. 64 kilometres or 75 minutes from Melbourne CBD and minutes from the wineries and other attractions of the picturesque Yarra Valley.
Yarra Valley Wineries
In under one hour from the centre of Melbourne you can be in the beautiful Yarra Valley, home of some of Australia's greatest wines. Here winemakers will welcome you to taste their award winning wines in the spectacular rolling hills at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges. More than this is the Yarra Valley is pure breath taking countryside just a short drive from the city. Come for a day and meet the winemakers, enjoy the wines and stop for a delicious meal or stay longer and enjoy the hospitality of the valleys.
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