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CHARMING VINEYARDS
Yarra Valley
WHERE : VICTORIA , AUSTRALIA
Situated to the northeast of Melbourne , Yarra Valley is Victoria ’ s oldest wine region , dating all the way back to 1838 . Most come to flit between cellar door tastings and lavish lunches at one of the many worldclass wineries , but the region has plenty of nature , too . The Black Spur Drive , which twists and climbs through the Yarra Ranges National Park , has numerous forest-shrouded picnic grounds and short walks under the thick mountain ash canopy , which can lead to sightings of king parrots , lyrebirds and skittish wallabies . Healesville Sanctuary , a refuge where endemic creatures live in their bushland habitats , is also well worth a visit , while the more adventurous can explore the region ’ s endless hiking , biking and skiing opportunities outside Marysville .
Perhaps the best way to experience the Yarra Valley in all her glory is on a hot air balloon flight at sunrise , drifting through the cool breeze and taking in the bird ’ s-eye views and rolling vineyards — hopefully spotting the occasional kangaroo as you go .
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