Hot Rods, Bikes, Racing and Salsa

Autumn in the Yarra Valley and we thought it only fair to contrast all those beautiful gardens and pleasant aromas with some fast action by way of four hot events coming up over the next few months.

Hot Vintage Bikes – 27th and 28th March

The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle National Rally is being held at the Healesville Racecourse again in 2010. The VJMC is a worldwide club and non-profit community association. Visit www.vjmc.org.au or call 0411 051 902 for more details.

Sexy Hot Rods – 28th March Only

It’s ‘Hot Rods on the Green’ at Rochford Wines on the corner of Maroondah Hwy and Hill Rd in Coldstream. This is great day featuring over 500 custom built cars, great food, great Yarra Valley Wine and entertainment by Rock and Roll band ‘Itchy Fingers’. Visit www.rochfordwines.com or call 5962 2119 for more details.

Racing Picnics – 3rd April

With school holidays in full swing the Healesville Racecourse becomes an exciting picnic setting for the whole family with plenty of kids activities and racing action. Plenty of beautiful lawn space to spread your picnic rug and enjoy a great day out. Visit www.healesvilleraces.com.au or call 5962 4506 for more information.

Hot Cycling Event – 11th April

For Cycle enthusiast this is great time to combine your love of cycling, great Yarra Valley views, gourmet food and wine tasting. ‘Just Cycle Yarra Valley’ sees Rochford Wines become home base for two great cycling rides. The 45km recreational ride through picturesque Yarra Valley or the 20km Nemisis challenge up Mt Donna Buang. There will also be plenty of activities for the kids plus live music and entertainment for the whole family. Visit www.rochfordwines.com or call 5962 2119 or visit

A Hot Salsa Night – 11th April

Rochford Wines gets all sizzling hot and goes Salsa. Featuring Melbourne Salsa Dance Lessons followed by a South American band in the Vineyard Restaurant and a DJ in the barrel room. Enjoy open fires, toasted marshmallows, spit roast and hot mulled wine. Visit www.rochfordwines.com or call 5962 2119 for more details.

Mountain District Car & Bike Show – 11th April

Hot rods, classic cars, custom cars, vintage cars plus custom and vintage bikes and Chev/F-Trucks. This all day event at the Healesville Sporting Complex (Don Rd) includes a trade alley, live bands and food stalls with prizes and presentations at 4pm. $5 entry call 9737 9660 for more details.

Hot Spanish Film – 13th April

Pedro Almodovar’s is Spains greatest film director and his latest film stars the very hot, Penelope Cruz. The film has great comedy and twists in a story about love, jealously, power, treachery and guilt. Healesville Memorial Hall at 7:30pm and only $8 per person. Call 5965 3528 for more details.

Spanish Night @ Giant Steps – 20th April

The Giant Steps / Innocent Bystander Winery, Cellar Door and Restaurant in Healesville is just at the end of the road that leads to Strathvea. Tuesday the 20th April they are are hosting a Spanish Banquet from 6:30 at a cost of $50 per person, bookings essential. Make a simple getaway out of it and stay overnight at the Strathvea Guest House and we will treat you to our organic country breakfast when you awake the next morning. Call 5962 6111 for for restaunt bookings and 03 5962 4109 to book your accommodation at Strathvea

Make a weekend of it and choose  Strathvea as your Yarra Valley Accommodation!