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Yarra Valley Location Map

In times past, the Yarra Valley was best known for its famous vineyards. But this is changing as more and more golf courses are appearing on the Yarra Valley map. The jewel in the golfing crown in this region is the The Heritage Golf and Country Club. Located 45 minutes northeast of Melbourne The Heritage is home to two  magnificent 18 hole golf courses (St.John and Henley).

The Heritage St.John course was have been designed by Jack Nicklaus and he has used the moderately undulating land to craft a golf course well rated in golfing circles. The sweeping, lush fairways, white bunkers and numerous water hazards combine to create an aesthetic pleasing and quite challenging golf course.

The 11th hole in particular is one such challenging hole. A moderate length par 3, its main feature is an old quarry wall which frames the hole on the left hand side. The right hand side has a ball catching body of water so the only sensible way to play the hole is to land on the green! Stories abound of golfers coming to this hole and attempting to play safely to the left only to find that their tee shots richocheting off the quarry wall and in to the water on the other side of the green.

The Sebel Lodge Yarra Valley is also located on the site of The Heritage and provides very comfortable 4.5 star accommodation, conference facilities and fine dining. It has also recently opened a complete Day Spa complex to help relax those tired muscles.

A further 20 minutes down the road lies the RACV Country Club at Healesville. This member's only golf club (with limited access provided through GOLFSelect) is a fun test of golf. The course has been redesigned by Michael Clayton (Barnbougle Dunes architect) and currently there are 9 holes in play with the other 9 holes due for completion in mid November.

Further developments are occuring in the Yarra Valley region including the establishment of Yering Meadows (relocation of the Croydon Golf Club) (which will incorporate a 36 hole golfing complex) and one other project in its early stages.

Over time this region will become one of the main golfing regions of Victoria and, when combined, with other activities including ballooning, winery tours, fine dining and walking make it the ideal getaway.

Useful Facts and Figures

Below are some useful facts and figures for the Yarra Valley Region. Use these to work out the best time to visit this region.

Month
Min Temp
(C/F)
Max Temp
(C/F)
Sunrise
Sunset
Avg Rainfall
(mm)
Jan
12/54
27/81
6.15am 
8.45pm 
50
Feb
12/54
28/82
6.50am 
8.20pm 
52
Mar
9/48
25/77
7.15am 
7.40pm
43
Apr
6/43
20/68
6.45am 
5.50pm 
61
May
5/41
16/61
7.15am
5.20pm 
63
Jun
4/39
14/57
7.30am
5.05pm
67
Jul
4/39
13/55
7.30am
5.20pm
58
Aug
4/39
15/59
7.00am
5.45pm
69
Sep
6/43
17/63
6.20am
6.10pm 
75
Oct
6/43
19/66
5.30am
6.40pm
69
Nov
8/46
22/72
6.00am
8.10pm 
65
Dec
9/48
25/77
5.55am
8.40pm 
42