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See millions of illuminated cherry blossoms at this special after-dark spring event

A massive cherry orchard in the Yarra Valley is putting on a spectacular light show

Liv Condous
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Liv Condous
Former Lifestyle Writer
Two people silhouetted against illuminated cherry trees.
Photograph: Supplied
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Many of us know and love the CherryHill Blossom Festival, where millions of buds bloom into beautiful flowers on countless rows of cherry trees, making for a truly stunning sight. And for the second year running, you can appreciate the blossoms at night as part of this glowing after-dark event. 

Rows of cherry trees illuminated at night.
Photograph: Supplied

At Blossom By Light, the cherry blossoms will be transformed into an enchanting display of light and colour. It's a special experience for lovers of the pretty plant, enhancing the beauty of the blooms in a way you'd never usually get to see them. And the lighting design is by the same team behind beloved glowing events Lightscape and Puffing Billy's Train of Lights, so you know it's going to be magical. 

Rows of cherry trees illuminated at night.
Photograph: Neisha Breen

There will be food trucks, local vino, live entertainment and you can even toast a marshmallow or two.

Visitors can arrive by sunset to kick back on the lush lawns and enjoy a picnic, cherry-themed drinks or dinner from one of the on-site food trucks. Once the sun has fully set, the light show will begin.

Blossom By Light is running from September 19-22 at the CherryHill orchard in Wandin East, located about an hour's drive from Melbourne's CBD. Tickets are now available to buy on the website

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