About the Yarra Valley

The Yarra Valley boasts some 55 wineries, some of which are Victoria's earliest vineyards. Numerous wineries provide cellar-door sales & tastings of hand-crafted wines. Pinot noir is the Yarra Valley's most widely planted red grape variety. It is also an exceptional area for chardonnay, shiraz & cabernet sauvignon. Many wineries have restaurants serving gourmet food & fine local produce. Further along, at the foot of the Yarra Ranges National Park, lies the township of Warburton where life has a beguiling habit of moving at little more than walking pace. Also in the Yarra Valley, the Healesville Sanctuary wildlife park is where you can experience close encounters with native Australian wildlife like dingos, kangaroos, wombats and platypus.

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Araluen Lodge B&B

Yarra Glen, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

• Rural retreat
• AAAT 4½ stars
• Traditional B & B and Cottage
• Smoke free
• Five bedrooms

• Tariff: (GST included)
In-house suites
Rates are per couple and includes a fully cooked breakfast.
Monday - Thursday: King suites with ensuite - A$165
Friday & Saturday: King suites with ensuite - A$250 (single nights only)
Weekends (min. 2 nights): King suites with ensuite - A$450
Spa Cottage
Rates are per couple inclusive of all provisions for breakfast.
Monday - Thursday: A$180
Friday & Saturday: A$285 (single nights only)
Weekends (min. 2 nights): A$485
Minimum stay: 2 nights at weekends.
Times: Check-in after 2pm; Check-out In-house by 11am, Spa Cottage by 12 noon.
• Deposit: $50. Balance on departure
• Cancellations: 7 days' notice, full refund; 3 days' notice 50% refund of full tariff; same day notice or no show, full tariff will be charged. All of the above applies only if we do not refill the rooms for the same period of time.
• Credit facilities: Cheque, Traveller's Cheque, Visa, Bankcard, MasterCard, AMEX.

Your hosts: Gretha & Tim Edwards
Address: 603 Steels Creek Road, Yarra Glen, Victoria, Australia 3775
Mail: P.O. Box 467, Yarra Glen, Victoria, Australia 3775
Telephone: (03) 5965 2013 (International +613 5965 2013)
Fax: (03) 5965 2358 (International +613 5965 2358)
Mobile: 0409 135 515
E-mail: enquiries@araluenlodge.com.au
Home Website: www.araluenlodge.com.au
55 km (60 min) east of Melbourne
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Located in the vibrant Yarra Valley, the accommodation at
Araluen Lodge B&B provides a wonderful, luxurious base for exploring one of the finest wine districts in the world.

The property is located six kilometres out of rural Yarra Glen on scenic Steels Creek Road, in a peaceful and tranquil setting. The stone country lodge is set amidst acres of landscaped gardens backing onto the forests of Kinglake National Park.

Four spacious guest bedrooms are individually decorated and furnished with antiques and quality appointments. Each room has a queen-size or king/twin bed, and ensuite bathroom. European style or traditional cooked breakfast is served in the dining room. Dinner is available by prior arrangement.

The guest lounge room, warmed by a woodfire, (airconditioned in summer) is just the spot for a good coffee or a book from the library.

The Yarra Valley is a great place for a short break and the high standard of accommodation at Araluen Lodge will add to what will be a memorable experience!