A charming countryside with eucalyptus forests, old farms, small villages and beautiful gardens. The area is famous for a number of little wineries scattered around and probably the best of the region. Many tourists visit the area which is also getting famous for its excellent restaurants many of which attached to the wineries itself.
The restaurant at Yering Station, constructed on the site of the first vineyard in the area has glass walls to enjoy the view of the valley.
On the Upper Yara River is the town of Warburton which is a starting point of the Upper Yara Track that follows a trail all the way to the Baw Baw National Park, and can be walked in parts or all the way in a couple of days trek.
WHAT IS IT KNOWN FOR A number of the best wineries and excellent restaurants in Victoria.
WHAT TO SEE Be sure to check out the Maroondah Reservoir Lookout and the Cathedral Mountain.
