Local Favourite Places To Visit
Food scene
East End Fish & Chippery
329 Maroondah HwyQuick and easy fish and chips to take away or eat outside.
Large boutique brewery restaurant within 2 minutes walk of the cottage. Some nights with entertainment.
18 locals recommend
Matilda Bay Brewery
336 Maroondah HwyLarge boutique brewery restaurant within 2 minutes walk of the cottage. Some nights with entertainment.
Now known as Innocent Bystander. Must visit the Garden of Innocence and have a wine tasting. Good food too!
62 locals recommend
Innocent Bystander
316-334 Maroondah HwyNow known as Innocent Bystander. Must visit the Garden of Innocence and have a wine tasting. Good food too!
Best Souvlaki with lovely fresh salads and great local wines by the glass. Takeaway or eat inside or out.
8 locals recommend
Spinner's Souvlaki Bar And Grill
5-7 Green StBest Souvlaki with lovely fresh salads and great local wines by the glass. Takeaway or eat inside or out.
Famous for it's Beesting, but we love the Bavarian Rings!
28 locals recommend
Beechworth Bakery Healesville
316 Maroondah HwyFamous for it's Beesting, but we love the Bavarian Rings!
Fun, quirky, colourful food and drink venue. Good sourdough pizza.
22 locals recommend
The Bodhi Tree Restaurant
317-319 Maroondah HwyFun, quirky, colourful food and drink venue. Good sourdough pizza.
Healesville Thai Kitchen
434 Maroondah HwyGorgeous Thai restaurant, suitable for large groups also
Cool bar and restaurant. Make sure you book a table before you go if you want to eat there. Food superb and cocktails too!
39 locals recommend
Herd Bar and Cafe
179 Maroondah HwyCool bar and restaurant. Make sure you book a table before you go if you want to eat there. Food superb and cocktails too!
Delicious, fresh Indian food just a hop away! Dine in or takeaway an Indian feast!
Healesviet Vietnamese Restaurant
335 Maroondah HwyDelicious, fresh Indian food just a hop away! Dine in or takeaway an Indian feast!
Some say this has the best coffee in town - however I would go with the bread and pastries!
10 locals recommend
Habituel Bakers and Coffee Roasters
314 Maroondah HwySome say this has the best coffee in town - however I would go with the bread and pastries!
Organic farmers market with local fresh produce every Saturday morning
Healesville Organic Farmers Market
Coronation ParkOrganic farmers market with local fresh produce every Saturday morning
Lovely restaurant and cellar door tasting. Garden at the back next to the river which is lovely to sit out by in summer.
62 locals recommend
Innocent Bystander
316-334 Maroondah HwyLovely restaurant and cellar door tasting. Garden at the back next to the river which is lovely to sit out by in summer.
Yarra Valley Dairy
70-80 Mcmeikans RdMust visit dairy, with local delicious cheeses.
If you love cheese, you will never want to leave this place! Outstanding fromagerie! Take some home to eat on the verandah with a local wine!
Cheesemonger Sophie
222 Maroondah HwyIf you love cheese, you will never want to leave this place! Outstanding fromagerie! Take some home to eat on the verandah with a local wine!
Alba Paloma Cafe, Spanish Australian cafe. Recommended for coffee, breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack.
185 Maroondah Hwy
185 Maroondah HighwayAlba Paloma Cafe, Spanish Australian cafe. Recommended for coffee, breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack.
Sightseeing
Boat O'Craigo
458 Maroondah HwyNearest vineyard with stunning award winning red wines
A brisk uphill hike to views across to Melbourne. Pick a clear day to see the ocean, otherwise enjoy the nature and fresh air!
6 locals recommend
Mt Saint Leonard viewing platform
Maroondah HighwayA brisk uphill hike to views across to Melbourne. Pick a clear day to see the ocean, otherwise enjoy the nature and fresh air!
Native wildlife and shows. Easy to spend a whole day there!
272 locals recommend
Healesville Sanctuary
Native wildlife and shows. Easy to spend a whole day there!
Maroondah Reservoir Park
Maroondah HighwayStunning walks through lush ancient ferny forests along crystal creeks.
30 locals recommend
Badger Weir Picnic Area
Badger Weir RoadStunning walks through lush ancient ferny forests along crystal creeks.
Excellent art collection and gallery. Adjacent to upmarket restaurant and winery. Worth going for the views alone.
58 locals recommend
TarraWarra Museum of Art
313 Healesville-Yarra Glen RdExcellent art collection and gallery. Adjacent to upmarket restaurant and winery. Worth going for the views alone.
Hedgend Maze station
Distillery
Four Pillars Distillery
2A Lilydale RdWinery
Giverny Estate — Kiwi Fruit Winery
69 Cherrys LnBeautiful local wines, worth a drive up the scenic route.
Boutique Yarra Valley Wines to taste at their cellar door. Yarra Valley Farmers Market runs here every third Sunday of the month.
12 locals recommend
Punt Road Winery - Cellar Door Yarra Valley
10 St Huberts RdBoutique Yarra Valley Wines to taste at their cellar door. Yarra Valley Farmers Market runs here every third Sunday of the month.
Neighbourhoods
Murrindindi River Walking Track
Murrindindi River Walking TrackBeautiful bush walks amongst rainforest next to sparkling creeks.
Recreation
Jack Hort Memorial Indoor Pool
10 Camerons RdLocal indoor pool, great on a rainy day!
Healesville Jewellers
197A Maroondah HwyHealesville market is the first Sunday of every month.
Brewery
Watts River Brewing
7 Hunter RdLocally brewed beers, and good pizzas too for casual eats!
Try the local cider on the way, stopping off along the road at several other wineries.
Napoleone Cider
10 St Huberts RdTry the local cider on the way, stopping off along the road at several other wineries.