SCENIC DRIVES
Healesville – Marysville
The road over the Black Spur is one of the most beautiful in Victoria winding
its way over the Great Dividing Range through a forest of mountain ash.
Panton's
Gap – Mt.Donna Buang – Warburton
Take the quiet ridge road through the National Park to Donna Buang and soak
up the sounds and smells of the forest. Drop down into Warburton for a coffee
and stroll along the river and return along the Don Valley.
Old Healesville
Rd - Yarra Glen
Take the Healesville to Yarra Glen Road and turn right just past Mount
Rael into the Old Healesville Road to discover the rolling hills of Long Gully. There are several cellar
doors along the road, sweeping valley views and open pasture. Turn left at
the Melba Highway into Yarra Glen and discover the antique shops and cafes.
Healesville
- Gruyere - Coldstream
Turn off the Maroondah Highway down Maddens Lane to discover a cluster of wineries
set off the highway. Continue on Medhurst Road past peach and apple orchards
with farm gate sales in season. Turn right at Killara road and rejoin the Maroondah Highway at Coldstream.
Why not stop in and try the boutique ales at Coldstream Brewery?
Warburton to Marysville via Woods Point return to Healesville
From Warburton take the Woods Point Road to Reefton and on to Cambarville. Stop at the Cumberland Scenic
Reserve to see some giant Mountain Ash . Continue to Marysville and return to Healesville via Maroondah Highway and Black's Spur.
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