Things to do around Healesville and the Yarra Valley Victoria

Things to do around Healesville and the Yarra Valley Victoria: Food, Wine, Trails & more

Don’t miss some of the best Things to do around Healesville in one of Victoria’s must-see regions. Healesville is just over an hour (63.3km) from Melbourne’s CBD, located in the flourishing Yarra Valley food and wine region. There’s some seriously fine dining to relish here.

Healesville offers great access to Mount Buller’s snowy slopes for winter tobogganists and cross-country enthusiasts. It also features some of Australia’s best hiking trails with panoramic views of the Yarra Valley, Melbourne, and the Dandenongs. Healesville is also has a unique wildlife sanctuary and a booming art and music scene. It’s a huge drawcard for adventurers and road-trippers year-round.

FUN FACT: Healesville is known for having the best-tasting drinking water in Australia!

Wellness & Pampering

• Yarra Valley Therapeutic Relaxation and Day Spa: Jane offers 20 years of experience in mobile and in-studio remedial massage, perfect for relieving tension and promoting relaxation.
• Endota Spa: Located in the stunning Balgownie Estate in Yarra Glen, this spa offers a variety of luxurious spa treatments in a peaceful, vineyard setting.
• Bodyglow Skin and Beauty: Offering spa treatments, facials, massages, tanning, waxing, pedicures, and more.
• Healing Hands Massage: With 35 years experience, Paula Whitelaw offers Remedial Massage and Bowen Therapy, working with clients of all ages, from babies to the elderly.
• Rapid Recovery Sports Injury Clinic Located in Healesville, Ferntree Gully, and Seville, this clinic specializes in sports injury recovery and muscle rehabilitation.
• Andrea Tate Massage Therapy: Offering treatments for the mind, body, and soul, Andrea’s Stone Therapy and other massage techniques help reduce stress and promote healing.
• Nicole’s Massage and Therapies: Located at 8 Bona Ave, Healesville. Nicole’s clinic offers a range of therapeutic massage treatments to help ease tension and improve overall wellbeing.
• Eluvi Health Centre: Specialising in acupuncture, Shiatsu therapies, meditation, and yoga, Eluvi Health Centre offers a holistic approach to wellness and healing.
• The Healesville Wellness Centre: A multidisciplinary clinic offering a variety of services including physiotherapy, massage, and more, all in one convenient location.
• Miss Josies Beauty Parlour – They’ve taken everything you love about the 1950’s and given it a twist to create the “perfect salon for the modern woman” – a dazzling collection of favourite pieces used to showcase a wide selection of treatments and specialised therapies. The focus is on providing the right solution for your skin type and beauty requirements.

• Healesville Physio and Sports Medicine. A trusted clinic for physiotherapy and sports medicine, providing expert care for injury recovery and long-term physical health.
• Petite Fleur Beauty – Specialising in facials for all skin types, Petite Fleur Beauty offers a relaxing environment and personalized skincare treatments for every client.

Explore & Discover

Nature & Outdoor Adventures

• Picnic or bushwalk at Badger Creek Weir: A serene spot for a picnic or peaceful walk surrounded by nature.
• Maroondah Dam and parklands: Enjoy BBQs, picnic spots, walking tracks, and history signposts along the way, with great views of the park and dam
• Healesville Sanctuary: Experience native Australian wildlife such as roos and koalas, with live shows and close encounters with iconic animals.

• Hike in Yarra Ranges National Park: Explore some of the best hiking trails in the country, offering panoramic views of the Yarra Valley and beyond.
• Adrenaline hot air ballooning – a national organisation specialising for beginners to the hooked adrenaline junkies to soar high! Locations are only where the views are jaw dropping, sunrises are spectacular, and the world is a better place from above or Hot air ballooning over the vineyards and mountains of the Yarra Valley.

Local Art and Culture

• YAVA Gallery and Arts Hub : A creative space showcasing local art and the vibrant art scene of the region.
• TarraWarra Museum of Art: Explore contemporary art exhibitions and collections in this beautiful gallery.
• The Whimsical Bead,: A creative space for workshops in beading, jewelry making, digital art, and more.
• Tarrangower Estate Art Gallery: Visit this gallery featuring rotating exhibitions of contemporary art at 3N Lusatia Park Rd, Woori Yallock.

Wineries and Distilleries

• Yarra Valley Wineries: Visit world-class wineries such as Domaine Chandon, De Bortoli, and TarraWarra Estate for premium wine-tasting experiences.
• Jayden Ong Cellar Door: Winery & Cellar Bar offering intimate events, weddings, parties, corporate events, and unique showcases.
• Four Pillars Gin Distillery: Taste innovative gin creations at this renowned distillery.

Good Eats: Local flavours

• No 7 Healesville: Shared-style menu paired with the best organic wines from around the world.
• Watts River Brewery: A family-owned brewery offering food with a range of beers, including pale ales and lagers.
• Munroe’s Burgers and Beers: A local favourite serving burgers, beers, and vegetarian options.

Foodies: Gourmet Flavours, Farm fresh and Providores

• Rayner’s Orchard – a family owned unique boutique orchard is located at Woori Yallock, currently growing around 450 varieties of fruit and have at least 8 varieties of fruit every day of the year. They are run a Peach Cafe with farm-style lunches, delicious Devonshire tea and muffins, and homemade fruit ice cream. Sit inside or take in the view of our nursery and the Yarra Valley hills in the distance.

• Sophie Cheese Monger – a little fromagerie in the heart of the Yarra, offering incredible cheeses and accompaniments with products from local legends ‘A bit of jam and pickle’, ‘Ricci’s Bikkies’ and ‘Jam Lady Jam’ plus a huge range of crackers, wafers, lavosh and bread to pair with cheeses
• Yarra Valley Dairy: Known for its delicious artisanal cheeses, with beautiful views of the valley.
• Brae restaurant: World-renowned fine dining on an organic farm, focusing on locally sourced and foraged ingredients. Reservations required.
• Elenore’s at Chateau Yering: Located at the historic Chateau Yering, offering fine dining with a focus on seasonal, local produce.
• Oakridge Wines Restaurant: Modern Australian cuisine with stunning views over the Yarra Valley, paired with Oakridge Wines.
• TarraWarra Estate Restaurant: Located within TarraWarra Estate winery, featuring fresh regional produce paired with their estate wines.
• Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery,: Indulge in handmade chocolates and ice creams at this popular destination.
• Kitchen and Butcher – locally and ethically sourced meats, meat platters and where country butcher meets delicatessen, a little baker, charcuterie and lots of fresh produce
• Yarra Valley Farmers’ Market for a variety of fresh, locally produced goods, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and more
• Healesville Organic Farmers Market every Saturday morning.

Retail Escapes

• Morris et al – Sells local and internationally sourced treasures with a focus on luxurious yet purposeful items for your home
• Creswick Natural Fibres – natural fibre clothing and homewares
• Rare Threads -supports International and Australian independent fashion labels with contemporary and artisan labels for women of all sizes
• Charley Horse Vintage Clothing– sells vintage pieces as well as Lifestyle, Fun and Nostalgia. They also share a good playlist online.
• Local markets in Healesville