by Rebecca Ritte | Jul 7, 2026 | Activities, New start, Summer, Things to do
The New New Year’s Eve Why Australia’s mornings are becoming part of the celebration New Year’s Eve in Australia is internationally famous for one image. Sydney Harbour. Fireworks over the bridge. Crowds pressed along the foreshore. One of the first major celebrations...
by Rebecca Ritte | Jun 30, 2026 | Activities, Winter
Winter Stargazing Near Melbourne Private Stargazing at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat Looking for private winter stargazing near Melbourne? Kangaroo Ridge Retreat in Healesville offers guests a private 90-minute guided stargazing experience in the Yarra Valley, just over an...
by Rebecca Ritte | Mar 14, 2026 | Activities
Autumn Skies in the Yarra Valley Rise Into Autumn’s Golden Sky Some mornings in the Yarra Valley are simply magical. The kind where the valley floor disappears under a soft blanket of cloud, the ridgelines float above it, and the first light hits the vineyards like...
by Rebecca Ritte | Jan 15, 2026 | Activities
Summer Nights in the Yarra Valley Private stargazing an hour from Melbourne at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat If you’re staying at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat in summer, the best part often happens after dark. Every cabin has an open-sky outlook from the balcony, so stepping...
by Rebecca Ritte | Nov 27, 2025 | Activities
Everyone Talks About Yarra Valley Sunsets. But the Sunrises? That’s Where the Magic Is. Sunsets get all the glory in the Yarra Valley. They’re golden and glowing. They stir something bold in people. We’ve seen guests throw caution to the wind, propose, say their...
by Rebecca Ritte | Aug 16, 2025 | Activities
Unforgettable Stargazing Near Melbourne The Magic of Stargazing at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat Looking for private stargazing near Melbourne? At Kangaroo Ridge Retreat in Healesville, guests can add a private 90-minute guided stargazing experience to their stay, with wide...
