Jervis Bay.

Wicker ways:top picnic spots

Shake out the picnic rug and raid the fridge - because when the sun is shining,nothing beats a picnic.

Healesville

Guide at a glance:Healesville

Lose yourself in the food and wine of the Yarra Valley - and walk with the birds when you're done,writes Lee Atkinson.

Outlook Hill Vineyard.

Outlook Hill Vineyard

Three cottages sit overlooking a gentle Yarra Valley panorama of vineyard,grazing country,bush and hills.

Open plan ... Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander.

Sunday lunch:Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander

We're not in Kansas any more,baby — or at least not in the Healesville of quaint old pubs and shopfronts.

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Regional taste ... TarraWarra Estate grounds.

Coming back for seconds

Michelle Potts discovers a region dotted with craft breweries,wineries and artisan producers.

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Emailing:Dairy house verandah.JPG Dairy House,Healesville

The Dairy House,Healesville review:A cottage with gourmet flair

Justine Costigan finds flowers,good coffee and a well-stocked kitchen at the Dairy House.

Rural elegance ... Gracedale's exterior.

Gracedale Yarra Valley,review:Winter comforts

Michelle Potts discovers a plush bolt-hole in the Yarra Valley.

Sunday lunch:Mount Rael,Healesville

ENJOYING one of the best views in the Yarra Valley,this dining room is one of the region's hidden delights.

Lorne lookout

Get outta town:top 10 Melbourne day trips

Sick of the city and the suburbs? Craig Mathieson suggests 10 day trips from Melbourne to put the spring back in your step.

Big day out ... crowds boot home a winner at the Buchan Race Course.

They're off and racing

Alistair Smith previews the picnic race season which starts at Healesville next weekend.