Is the Yarra Valley stroller-friendly? – In a nutshell: yep, but it’s all about having realistic expectations. More extended version: the Yarra Valley does a pretty good job with prams, but it helps to stick to the main roads, the posh wineries, and family-friendly spots that are used to catering to parents. Hi, I’m Paul. […]
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Where should you stay overnight in the Yarra Valley without breaking the bank? That’s the one question I get asked time and time again by travellers planning a short break, trying to squeeze in some wine tasting and not quite sure how to balance the desire for luxury with their desire not to blow their
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Yarra Valley Wineries That Don’t Hit You With a Side of Pretension came to mind when I heard a bloke on a Yarra Valley Wine Tours bus turn to the person next to him and whisper, ” What’s the diff between Sauvignon blanc and Sauvignon gris?” loud enough for half the bus to hear. To
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The Great Ocean Road in Dec/Jan – both a total blast and a bit of a nightmare – you’ve got sunburnt road-trippers, coastal towns heaving with tourists, and beaches so good you really don’t even notice how mad the carparks are. I’ve been driving this stretch more times than I can shake a stick at,
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So I turn my compass to the big question, What is the Oldest Winery in the Yarra Valley? and I’m always drawn back to the patch of ground where the region’s wine story really began — Yering Station. I’m Paul Beames, and after enough kilometres through the Yarra Ranges to wear down a good set
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As I let the reef shelf glow in the morning sun, I start What Is the Great Barrier Reef? I’m reminded of the first time I flew over that crazy mosaic of blues and greens stretching across the Coral Sea. You don’t forget the moment you realise the Reef isn’t just one thing — it’s
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