Be drawn to a world away from city distractions, where ranges, valleys and vineyards stretch forever
Take your team off-grid (but not too far) in this lush and laid-back destination.
Only 50 minutes from Melbourne, you’ll trade city chaos for rolling vineyards and fern-filled forests. This is a place where connections come naturally – with each other, and the world around you.
The Yarra Valley’s 80+ cellar doors are just the beginning. Enjoy shared platters crafted with fresh regional produce, sip award-winning gins, or settle into high tea with a view.
The Dandenong Ranges offer a different kind of magic – from guided mindfulness walks in ancient rainforest to adrenaline-pumping abseiling adventures and river sledding.
Balance the outdoors with five-star venues: luxury hotels, sustainable conference centres, and retreat-style escapes. State-of-the-art facilities blend seamlessly into nature with indoor-outdoor breakout areas and cosy networking nooks.
Top it off with an unforgettable hot air balloon ride at sunrise – it’s a group moment you’ll talk about for years to come.
From wineries in the Yarra Valley to retreat venues and conference spaces in the Dandenong Ranges, this region supports everything from board meetings to multi-day conferences. Browse the region and picture where your event could land.
The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges sit 50 minutes to an hour from Melbourne by car, with direct routes from the CBD and Melbourne Airport. Most conference venues are within an hour’s drive, making morning arrivals and same-day returns easy to plan.
By car via the M1 and EastLink, signposted as Yarra Valley.
Direct via the Western Ring Road and EastLink, no CBD detour required.
Coach charters and private transfers are available across the region. The BEV team can connect you with trusted transport partners as part of your shortlist, from coach groups from the CBD or airport to private transfers and on-site shuttles.
Yarra Valley Business Events helps planners create memorable conferences, incentives and corporate retreats in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, just one hour from Melbourne. Supported by Tourism East, the team provides expert local advice and connections to trusted venues, accommodation and unique experiences, from hatted winery lunches and Puffing Billy to adventure activities and luxury retreats.
The Yarra Valley has more than 80 cellar doors, alongside shared regional platters, award-winning gin distilleries, and high tea with vineyard views. The Dandenong Ranges add a different pace: guided mindfulness walks through ancient rainforest, abseiling, and river sledding. Sunrise hot air balloon flights over the valley are a popular group experience for incentive programs and conference closers.
Business Events Victoria is a free, impartial service for event planners. The team coordinates venue proposals across the region, plans famils and site inspections, connects planners with local suppliers including catering, transport, and team-building operators, and supports bid documents and incentive program design. There is no cost to use the service, and BEV works across all venues in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges without preference.
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