Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges
Yering Station - Courtesy Global Ballooning
Over 40 wineries open for cellar door sales and many have excellent restaurants matching local food with wine made on the premises. Under an hour from Melbourne, it is also one of Victoria’s most accessible wine regions and a popular day trip from the city.
The region also has a reputation for excellent local produce, including freshwater salmon and trout, salmon caviar, ice creams, hazelnuts and chestnuts, organically grown fruit, berries and vegetables, handmade cheese, pastas and preserves.
Wine
Yarra Valley cellar doors encompass everything from grand architectural statements to rustic tin sheds hidden among the vines. The architecture perfectly reflects the diversity of styles and approaches in this fertile, beautiful, cool-climate region.
With over 90 wineries in the region visit the birthplace of the Victorian wine industry and sample Australias finest region pinot noir and sparkling wines.
- Dominique Portet Winery – winery, lunch service
- Helen’s Hill Estate Winery – winery, restaurant
- Immerse winery, restaurant, accommodation, weddings
- Innocent Bystander Winery and Café
- Kiltynane Estate – winery, accommodation
- Langbrook Estate – Yarra Junction – winery, accommodation
Accommodation
For more than a century, this region has been one of Melbourne’s favourite retreats. Today, the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges is renowned for its boutique accommodation. Where better to escape from the bustle of life?
- Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa – resort, vineyard, restaurant, weddings
- Chestnut Glade
- DixiGlen Farm – accommmodation, produce
- Lavender Farm
- Outlook Hill – Yarra Valley – accommodation, winery, restaurant
- Sunway Farm B&B – accommodation, tours
Fresh Produce
Healesville
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Yarra Valley region is Healesville.
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