Driven Indulgence's things to do in the Yarra Valley for under $20

Healesville

Hedgend Maze
Cafe, mini golf and other fun stuff to do, you really can be a big kid.
www.hedgend.com.au

Healesville Hotel
A great feed at the bar! Prime beef burger, chips and pot o' Boags for just $15
www.healesvillehotel.com.au

TarraWarra Museum of Art
$5.00 entry to a world-class art space with wonderful exhibitions.
www.twma.com.au

Magic Garden Roses
Amazing roses set in an idyllic garden, to indulge keen eyes and noses.
www.magicgardenroses.com.au

The Big Bouquet Gerbera and Alpaca Farm
Colour and magic, food and cute, cute alpacas.
www.bigbouquet.com.au

Healesville Glassblowing Studio
Amazing creative and functional art pieces. Also live glassblowing.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Healesville-Australia/Healesville-Glassblowing-Studio/89688068523

Blueberry Farm Badger Creek
Perfect pancakes, berries and ice cream with tea or coffee.
www.mantirri.com.au/badger-creek.htm

Bodhi Tree
$10 takeaway gourmet pizzas and great music on Saturday nights.
www.bodhitreecafe.com.au

Innocent Bystander
Try hand-cut chips and a long refreshing beer, read The Age, be energised.
www.innocentbystander.com.au

Second hand Bookstores
Good reads everywhere.

Racecourse Market
Local produce, craft, plants and identities.
http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=15335

Healesville Sancturary
Wildlife for our future, wonderful birds of prey exhibition. JUST over $20 at $23.60!
www.zoo.org.au/HealesvilleSanctuary

Mt Rael Brunch
The best balcony views of Healesville, great staff and delicious choices.
mtrael.com.au/mtrael/dining_brunch.php

Badger Weir
Walk along the creek into ancient forests, see lyrebirds, tree ferns and breathe deep.
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=223

Maroondah Dam
Wonderful place to take a stroll, a picnic or a walk with your special someone.
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=140

Boat O'Craigo
Cheese platter and glass of wine, magnificent backdrop views.
www.boatocraigo.com.au

Trolley ride on the old Healesville rail trail.
www.yarravalleyrailway.org.au

Buckley's Beers
Tour the facility, enjoy the taste, another fine selection of Yarra Valley brews.
www.buckleysbeer.com.au

The Mud Factory
Meet the artist, check out Julia's wonderful selection of Scandinavian gifts.
www.mudfactory.com.au

Kennedy & Wilson Chocolates
Boxed chocolate baby bears, delightful, be a kid, hand select a whole tray!
www.kennedyandwilson.com.au

Yarra Valley Pasta
Go shopping at the source of the best pasta and sauces, made by family for family.
www.yarravalleypasta.com.au

Healesville Labyrinth
Great new community project, make your mark on your own brick for $10
www.healesvillelabyrinth.org.au

Barrique Wine Store
Wine tastings with a wine expert on Friday afternoons at 5pm
www.barriquewinestore.com.au

Yarra Glen and Surrounds

Yileena Park
Glass of wine and cheese platter on their sunny balcony, watch the kangaroos.
www.yileenapark.com.au

Hargreaves Hill Brewery
Beer tasting and nibbles in the heart of Yarra Glen.
hargreaveshillbrewingco.blogspot.com

Punt Road winery
Glass of wine in hand, bocce ball in other.
www.puntroadwines.com.au

Yarra Valley Dairy
Cheese and wine tasting from winemakers with no cellar doors.
www.yvd.com.au

De Bortoli Restaurant
Desert of the day with a glass of Noble One, followed by Italian coffee.
www.debortoli.com.au

Antique stores abound
Explore all afternoon.

Mount Dandenong

Sky High National Parks
Gardens, enthralling views to the city, bay and over to the Yarra Valley.
www.skyhighmtdandenong.com.au/gardens.asp

Sky High Maze
Fun maze set in a wonderful garden.
www.skyhighmtdandenong.com.au/maze.asp

Sky High Cafe
Coffee, tea, wine and food. Good value, best views, friendly staff.
www.skyhighmtdandenong.com.au/diningSundayTea.asp

William Ricketts Sancturary
Must see these Aboriginal sculptures set in a natural bushland reserve.
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=216

Five Ways Art Gallery
A wonderful selection of Australian and local artists' work.
www.fiveways.com

Karwarra Australian Garden
Great native plantings over 5 acres and a native nursery.

Mt. Dandenong Arboretum
Wonderful tree museum, 16 hectares to explore.
http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=152

Puffing Billy Railway
Ride the old train, woodfire smoke, steam and nostalgia in the hills.
www.puffingbilly.com.au

Burrinja Gallery
Home to inspirational art from Indigenous Australian artists including the noted Rover Thomas.
http://www.burrinja.org.au/arts/Content/burrinja/index.htm

Marysville

Bruno's Sculpture Garden
Rising from recent fires, inspirational absolute must-see.
www.brunosart.com

Marysville Bakery
Hot pies, yummy cakes and a pot of tea, show your support.
www.marysvilletourism.com

Black Spur Inn
Welcoming fires, great outlook, warm hospitality and best coffee.
www.blackspurinn.com.au

Black Spur scenic drive
From Healesville to Narbethong, a photographer's paradise.

Warburton Highway

Yarra Valley Archery Park
Have a go with a bow indoors, lessons and afternoon tea or a cold one.
http://www.yarravalleynow.com.au/yarra-valley-archery-park-golf-practice-range

Blue Lotus Flower Farm
Open November to March, 14 acres of serenity and beauty.
www.bluelotusfarm.com.au

Warburton bike trail
Start at Mt Evelyn's Cog Bike Cafe and ride along the Yarra River to Warburton.
http://www.railtrails.org.au/states/trails.php3?action=trail&trail=6

Cog Bike Cafe
In Mt. Evelyn, bike hire for half day $20. Great little cafe for a muffin and coffee.
www.cogbikecafe.com.au

The Old Tea Shop Warburton
Now serving 200 teas. Phone 03 5966 9603.

Mont de Lancey Historic Homestead
Tour the grounds and historic buildings - step back in time.
www.montdelancey.org.au/tours.personal.php

Rayners Stonefruit Orchard
Walking educational tours, pure fruit ice poles and great recipes, oh yeah.
www.raynerstonefruit.com.au

Upper Yarra Museum and Historical Society
Year-long membership for just $10
www.upperyarramuseum.org.au

Toolangi

Toolangi Tavern
Great toolangi burgers, idyllic location, wonderful forest drives.
www.toolangitavern.com.au

CJ Dennis Singing Gardens
Devonshire tea in beautiful garden setting steeped in history.
www.toolangi.net/gardens_singing.htm

Mount St. Leonard
Walk to the top from the car park, amazing views.

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