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Walk beneath towering Mountain Ash in Eastern Sherbrooke Forest, then swap trail dust for tasting paddles across Yarra Valley wineries, a craft brewery and the acclaimed Four Pillars gin distillery. This full‑day small-group tour blends wildlife viewing with local food and drink.
Walk beneath towering Mountain Ash in Eastern Sherbrooke Forest, then swap trail dust for tasting paddles across Yarra Valley wineries, a craft brewery and the acclaimed Four Pillars gin distillery. This full‑day small-group tour blends wildlife viewing with local food and drink.
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Operated by Hike & Seek · Melbourne, Victoria
Morning fog lifts off St Kilda Road as the small bus hums east and the city gives way to rolling farmland. Within an hour you’re under a cathedral of Mountain Ash in Eastern Sherbrooke Forest: trunks streaked silver, damp ferns brushing your calves, and the occasional lyrebird tail flicking like a practiced performer.
moderate.
10 hours.
Moderate fitness required: able to handle uneven ground and short climbs over 6.6 km while standing for tastings.
The hike is approximately 6.6 km on easy-to-moderate trails with some short climbs and damp sections—suitable for most people with a moderate fitness level.
Yes—tastings at Yarrawood Estate and Four Pillars are included; beer and other wine tastings at stops are available as noted in the itinerary.
The tour departs from 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank (near Hamer Hall & the Arts Centre) and returns to the same point.
The forest walk includes uneven and sometimes muddy surfaces and short climbs; it may be challenging for strollers or limited mobility—contact the operator for accessibility options.
This landscape sits on Wurundjeri country; the Dandenong Ranges later supported a timber industry that harvested Mountain Ash in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The area is actively managed for habitat restoration and fire resilience—stay to marked trails, pack out waste, and respect wildlife during encounters.
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