Healesville
Healesville is located in Melbourne's scenic Yarra Valley, east of Yarra Glen and north-east of Lilydale.
The commercial centre of Healesville is situated along the tree-lined boulevard of Nicholson Street, which features a large selection of speciality shops, the historic Grand Hotel, and a modern shopping complex built around the local Coles supermarket.
Healesville is surrounded by mountains, forests and rolling hills dotted with wineries, fruit and berry farms. One of the best views of Healesville, Mount Riddell and the surrounding valleys can be enjoyed from Mt Rael Lodge, just off the Yarra Glen Road.
Just north-east of town is the Maroondah Reservoir, which offers colourful gardens, BBQ and picnic areas, and path along the elevated dam wall provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. 4km south of the town centre is the Healesville Sanctuary, featuring an impressive collection of bird, mammals and reptiles.
A popular scenic drive is north-east along the Maroondah Highway through the dense forests at Black Spur towards Marysville. |
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