A Yarra Valley Stargazing Retreat in Summer
Looking for Yarra Valley stargazing? Stay at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat and book a private 90-minute guided stargazing experience on-site, with telescope viewing hosted by Yarra Valley Stargazing.
2025 Victorian Tourism Awards Winner
Kangaroo Ridge Retreat is proud to be one of the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards winners, taking home Gold for Hosted Accommodation.
Yarra Valley Sunrises are the Star
A Yarra Valley balloon flight at sunrise is unforgettable on its own. Pair it with a stay at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat and you have the ultimate couples escape. Drift above a sea of clouds with Global Ballooning, then wake the next morning in your private cabin, still high above the valley, watching the light move slowly across the mountains.
The Season of Guling
On the ridge, the wind picks up and the wattles bloom. Explore Guling, Orchid Season, through the lens of the Kulin Nation’s seven-season calendar. Kangaroo Ridge Retreat offers a front row seat to nature’s quiet shift from winter into spring.
Private Stargazing at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat in the Yarra Valley
Discover a luxury stargazing escape in the Yarra Valley. Stay at Kangaroo Ridge Retreat and enjoy a private 90-minute guided tour of the night sky with Yarra Valley Stargazing Tours. Perfect for couples and nature lovers.
Winter Soundtrack
Welcome to Winter – this is what we’re made for and we have the perfect soundtrack for those winter evenings by the fire and a glass in hand.
Aurora Australis – The Southern Lights
A Rare Night on the Ridge
Every so often, the night sky offers something extraordinary.
Earlier this year, as guests settled into their cabins and the valley grew quiet, a soft green glow appeared on the horizon. It began almost shyly and faintly, like a trick of the eye. But as our cameras and phones lifted to the sky, the glow deepened, stretched and spilled into pinks and purples.
Rest Your Way
At Kangaroo Ridge Retreat, deep rest is part of the experience. That’s why every stay now includes our Signature Pillow Menu—five luxurious pillow types already waiting on your bed. From soft feather pillows to contoured latex and full-length body pillows, we’ve curated a sleep experience to suit every kind of dreamer. Choose your favourite during your stay and wake to sweeping views, feeling truly restored.
Australia’s Best Minibar Experience
We have reimagined the concept of the minibar entirely, creating what can only be described as a thoughtfully curated experience that showcases the best of Victoria’s acclaimed food and wine culture.
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