Summer means CHERRIES! And you can’t miss the opportunity to pick your own. Cherryhill Orchards has two wonderful locations for picking - in Wandin and here in Coldstream. This orchard is HUGE. Rows upon rows of beautiful cherry trees, producing the beautiful sweet red fruit that tells Mamma that Christmas must be on its way!
Read MoreWelcome to dream room. A brand new exhibition at the Yarra Ranges Regional Museum in Lilydale. Artist Beci Orpin has developed this gallery space into an oversized bedroom, immediately transporting you back in time into the childhood bedroom of your youth.
Read MoreMamma strongly believes that every autumn every Eastie needs to make at least ONE trip up to the Dandenong Ranges to experience natures finest display of colour! George Tindale Memorial Gardens attest to this. Smaller than some of the other Parks Victoria gardens, this gem is brilliant for getting the family outdoors.
Read MoreWesburn Recreational Reserve has had an upgrade and this pump track is one of Mamma’s favourites.
Read MoreIf you go into the woods today you in for a beautiful suprise!
Read MoreOne of Mamma's favourite places for a family picnic has to be Maroondah Reservoir Park in Healesville. This parkland reserve is alive with birdlife, beautiful gardens and great family walks.
Read MoreThe West might have the lions and tigers. The City might have the bears. But - Oh My! - The East might just have the best - our own native stars at Healesville Sanctuary. Let’s go with Mamma and see the Australian animals, see the big birds and have a family day in Healesville.
Read MoreSituated in the Dandenong Ranges, Mathias Track is a lovely, relatively easy and dog friendly walking track. It’s around 8km return, Mamma definitely didn’t get to explore the entire track with weary little legs by her side. The walk is quite flat and boasts beautiful views of the Dandenongs in all its glory.
Read MoreMamma knew there had to be a great vantage point of the city and the rest of Melbourne up in the Dandenongs and we think we have found it. Heading up the mountains for some fresh air and a lovely stroll is exactly what we are after.
Read MoreThe Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens in Olinda have a new roommate - the Chelsea Australian Garden. This is breathtaking. After winning Gold at the world famous Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show in London (that’s a mouthful!) a replicated and expanded design, is now taking pride of place in the Dandenong Ranges.
Read MoreThe name says it all. Grow with Play is all about exploring new sensory experiences in a safe and fun environment. There are a number of different sessions based on age, including baby yoga, gentle massage for babies moving onto music, movement, stories, messy and explorative play in the form of science experiments, arts, cooking and so much more.
Read MoreBMX buddies - let’s cheer for the new Coldstream Pump Track. This spot opened late in 2022 and had been a hit with the locals. You can ride or scoot or even skate (oh i’d love to see that) on the purpose built, asphalted track which has bumps and turns and jumps and corners.
Read MoreMamma can't hide it. She is a bit of a history buff. Plus when the story is about the happenings in our backyard it is hard to resist taking it all in. Gulf Station is a little slice of pioneer heritage from the 'good ol' days' in Yarra Glen.
Read MoreWhere can you walk amounts giants right up high in the canopy of the Yarra Ranges National Park? At the Rainforest Gallery in Warburton. Walk along the sky-high boardwalk or descend to the forest floor via the stairs and a closer look.
Read MoreThe locals spend many summer afternoons chilling out in this outdoor spot!
Read MoreBig Fellas Cherries is a U-Pick orchard located in Coldstream. With a huge netted area protecting the fruit from those pesky birdies, these have to be some of the best cherries and picking experiences to have in the Yarra Valley.
Read MoreTeaching children where food comes from is one of the great things we get to do as parents and what better way to see how 450 variety of fruit grows than on the back of a tractor at Rayners Orchard.
Read MoreThe little trains rule the town every FOURTH Sunday at the Mooroolbark and District Miniature Railway.
Read MoreThe Yarra Valley Railway is the home to a classic 1950s single carriage train that is working its way back to Yarra Glen.
Read MoreBIG KIDS - this place is for YOU. Laser tag, virtual reality, arcade games and pure FUN!
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