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Land Adventures · Dandenong Ranges, Victoria
Just an hour from Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges combine ferned forest hikes, elusive wildlife and village charm. Walk beneath towering mountain ash, spot lyrebirds and finish with a winery lunch in the Yarra Valley.
Read the story →Land Adventures · Marysville, Victoria
A five-tiered cascade tucked into Marysville’s cool forest, Steavenson Falls is an accessible, dramatic stop in the Yarra Valley — perfect as a standalone half-hour excursion or as part of a Lake Mountain snow day.
Read the story →Water Activities · Healesville, Victoria
A three-hour guided run down the Yarra offers approachable Grade 2 rapids, native bushland views, and helmet-mounted GoPro shots—perfect for beginners and adventurous families. It’s a quick, high-value river day just outside Melbourne.
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