1. Rural Environments
The Yarra Valley

2. Local Map – Yarra Valley

3. Regional Map – Yarra Valley

4. Questions?
What is the Yarra Valley notable for? What do you know about the Yarra Valley?
What about the Yarra Valley makes it strategically important or popular?
How do you think the Yarra Valley changed over time? Why?

5. Climate of Yarra Valley
Healesville
Melbourne
Compare the climate graphs above. What is the major difference between Healesville and Melbourne?
Think of what type of industries drive Healesville. How does this climate difference affect the Yarra?

6. Climate of Yarra Valley
Healesville
Mildura
Compare the climate graphs of Healesville and Mildura.
How does the difference give an advantage to Healesville when it comes to agriculture? What advantage does Mildura have?