adventure right at our doorstep
Bike riding, bushwalking, bird watching, four-wheel driving, camping, zipline tours and more, all within arms reach of Melbourne. Explore what our own backyard has to offer, you will be amazed! Stay tuned for a full range of Great Forest National Park activities.
We are building content in this space and are launching the Adventure Campaign over summer.Content under develolment
We are building content in this space and are launching the Adventure Campaign over summer.Content under develolment
Adventures
RUBICON VALLEY HORSE RIDING TOURS
Enjoy a relaxing weekend getaway in the fresh mountain air or a couple of hours to amble, trot and canter the rolling hills. Click here for details. 
HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY Healesville Sanctuary is one of Australia’s most loved tourist attractions and the best place in Victoria to see and interact with native Australian wildlife. The Sanctuary is committed to fighting wildlife extinction and offers visitors the opportunity to come close up to unique Australian animals in a stunning bushland setting. Healesville Sanctuary is located on Badger Creek Road, Healesville, Vic. 3777 link to get here The Healesville Sanctuary offers a chance to actually see the elusive Leadbeater's Possum in the Nocturnal House, then you can head out to the Kalatha Giant of Toolangi, just 25 minutes away to walk through some very special forest habitat of the endangered Leadbeater's Possum. MEET THE PREDATORS Get up close to Australia’s best-loved birds in this spectacular walk-through aviary. Visitors may become a perch for one of our magnificent birds, hand-feed our smaller parrots, and listen to talks from avian experts. 
HEALESVILLE HEDGEND MAZE
A beautiful 20 acres of stimulating, fun filled activities for all ages. Hedgend offers a unique environment that stimulates a fun personal journey for everybody. If you love being active, run through our mazes and play unlimited minigolf, if you enjoy visual brain teasers, you’ll love the rainbow maze and giant eyespy. Analyse and solve the cryptic secret message inside the hedge maze, or perhaps you prefer to surround yourself in nature, you’ll enjoy our magnificent panoramic views of the gorgeous Yarra Valley. Bring all your family and friends and celebrate togetherness or find an intimate spot to picnic with someone special. Experience Hedgend how you want to spend a memorable day. Admissions includes unlimited access to all out great attractions. 163 Albert Rd Healesville - phone 03 5962 3636 - link Four wheel driving
There are heaps of four-wheel driving clubs operating in the proposed Great Forest National Park and we want to keep it that way. We can have protected areas with loads of recreational activity. Yes it should be sensitive to the area and good four wheel drive clubs are respectful of this.
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Tours
GREAT FOREST TOURS FROM MELBOURNE Enjoy a Leadbeater Eco Tour from Melbourne to the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley with the small group one day tour specialists. Book your Day Trip Today! The Arts
Tarra Warra Modern Art
How to find us Click here for visitor and location information… Opening Hours Tuesday – Sunday plus all public holidays (excluding Christmas Day) 11am – 5pm Museum closed Mondays (except public holidays) Tours by TarraWarra Museum of Art Volunteer guides Free with entry Join one of volunteer guides for a tour of our current exhibition. They are held every Thursday at 11.15am and every Saturday at 3pm. 
Bruno's Sculpture Garden
Marysville The original and unique artworks of sculptor and painter Bruno Torfs continues to bring joy and inspiration to visitors from all over the world. Nestled amongst the luscious rainforest setting lives a collection of unforgettable characters lovingly hand crafted by Bruno from clay and fired onsite in his kiln. Bruno has created a world rich with fantasy and insightful beauty derived from his imagination and inspired by his intrepid journeys to some the world most intriguing and remote regions. See video . 51 Falls Rd Marysville - details here (03) 5963 3513 MarketsHealesville Organic Farmers' Market
The Healesville Organic Farmers Market is open every Saturday. Healesville Organic Farmers' Market is run by Permaculture Yarra Valley and has a range of stalls selling locally grown organic fresh produce. Other stalls sell honey, olive oil, bread, wooden toys, jams and preserves, seeds and plants and much more. There is a playground nearby for the kids. The market is held at the park behind Coles on River St every Saturday. |
