Top Yarra Valley Activities You Should Not Miss!

Yarra Valley is named as Victoria’s hottest food and wine destination, and that is not a surprise at all considering the fact that the region is home to some of the best wineries in the world and also offers countless indulgences for food lovers. Aside from the food and wine, though, world-class attractions and breathtaking activities are also offered by the celebrated Yarra Valley. In case you get to visit the region one of these days, these are some of the top activities you should not miss when you’re there:

Join the Winery Tours 

The region is home to over 70 wineries and is known for its world-class wines, so you can’t really afford to visit the place and not join the winery tours. The valley offers both public and private tours on several of the famous wineries found in the region. The tours are held on a daily basis and are available for corporate and social occasions. Among the popular winery tours include the Driven Indulgence where you can have your own private wine and food tasting tour, the Wild Wombat Winery Tours where you get to visit 4-5 wineries and have a gourmet lunch afterwards, the Wine Tours Victoria that specializes in small, personal tours, and the Wineries on Foot where you can tour through the winery regions by foot or by bicycle.

Relax at the Health Spas

One of the goals of many people who visit the paradise-like region like the Yarra Valley is to relax, and if there is one way to do it, it’s by trying out the health and beauty spas. There are several spa clinics in the region with names like Ripple Massage Day Spa & Beauty, Wellbeing Holiday, Piaf Day Spa, and Natskin Spa Retreat on top of the list. Rejuvenate yourself at Yarra Valley by trying out these health spas.

Experience Global Ballooning

If you’ve never flown on a hot air balloon before, Yarra Valley’s Global Ballooning is an experience you should try. The tour starts early in the morning with the balloon ushering you along the vineyards of the great valley as the sun just starts to rise in the horizon. Enjoy a luxurious breakfast at Rochford Wines following your flight.

Check out the Package DealsAside from the individual activities, there are also package deals you can enjoy. One of the best package deals you should try out is the Ultimate 3-day Upper Yarra Valley Tour, which features rail trail walks, winery visits, and all the history and nature the Yarra Valley has to offer. This tour alone should be enough to show you how paradise-like the Yarra Valley could be.

For more information on Yarra Valley accommodations, activities, and package deals you can avail yourself of, visit Yarra Valley’s official tourism information website, http://www.experienceyarravalley.com.au/.

Andrew Connor is a travel and leisure blogger. He is currently working as a freelance travel writer and web consultant for http://www.experienceyarravalley.com.au/. He loves photography and literature.

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