Best of Yarra Valley

East Warburton’s Redwood Forest has fast become a must-see for Yarra Valley locals and tourists alike.
This photo from reporter Derek Schlennstedt was hard to go past when we looked for images that celebrate the best the Yarra Valley has to offer.
The area’s breathtaking natural landscape is its backbone.
We took a look at its many other strengths for our Best of Yarra Valley wrap.
Check out all the stories below.

 

Top of the state

Launching Place Primary sent it largest-ever contingent to the Schoolaerobics National Championships.

 

Rewarding community kindness

Healesville’s first Random Acts of Kindness week is on its way.

 

Did you know?

The ‘Bendy Bridge’ over Myrtle Creek between Don Valley and Healesville is thought to have been built around 1930, probably replacing an earlier World War I era bridge.

 

Did you know?

It’s a gastronomic gestimate, but according to Bruce Adams, Coldstream produces around 50 million sprouts a year.

 

Did you know?

There were five stations on the Healesville railway line which opened in 1889 – Coldstream, Yering, Yarra Glen, Tarrawarra and Healesville.

 

Young people today!

 

Young people are a force to be reckoned with in the Yarra Valley and two who stand out, among many others, are Healesville’s Jayden Crozier and Warburton’s Hannah Mahoney.

 

Milestones mark the way

The Mail loves a milestone, and we know that our communities and our readers love to celebrate them too.

 

Women protecting the catchments

Melbourne Water’s female fire fighters made the Mail’s front page in January as the fire season moved into the new year.

 

Best of Yarra Valley – Your Say

We asked you what makes your community the best.