Just an hour’s drive north east of Melbourne the Yarra Valley is one of the world’s greatest food and wine regions. Discover over eighty wineries, visit cheese makers and chocolatiers as well as some of the most awarded restaurants in Victoria, inspiring art galleries, nature walks and spectacular scenery. For lovers of wildlife take a visit to Healesville Sanctuary, getting up close and personal to Australia’s famous native animals.
World Class Wines and Beautiful Estates
Recognised as one of Australia’s best cool climate wine producing regions the Yarra Valley is Victoria’s oldest wine region dating back over 180 years. The Yarra Valley produces some of Australia’s finest Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Sparkling and other cool climate wines. Not only are they renowned for their wines, but these properties have beautiful cellar doors, sweeping vineyard views and many with amazing cuisine.
Dining and Gourmet Treats of the highest quality
The Yarra Valley is an epicurean delight for both local and international visitors. Many of the local estates, including TarraWarra, Dominique Portet, Levantine Hill and Oakridge are renowned for their incredible dining experiences featuring highly awarded chefs. When you combine world class wines, amazing fresh produce and an exciting range of eateries that follow the paddock to plate philosophy, you have a paradise that attracts visitors from all over the world.
Along with being the best wine growing region, the Yarra Valley is known for having amazing dairy farms and creameries. The Yarra Valley Dairy is no better place to sample some fine cheeses, perfect for pairing with the right wines.
When it is time to enjoy a dessert, the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery is difficult to beat.
History and culture combine
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Dame Nellie Melba was one of Australia’s key cultural exports, singing for crowds in London, Paris, and New York. For a time, however, Dame Nellie resided right here, in the Yarra Valley, at Coombe Cottage, one of the loveliest landscaped gardens in Victoria.
Since opening its doors to the public in 2003 TarraWarra Museum of Art has been one of the cultural jewels in the Yarra Valley providing visitors with a relaxing and enjoyable experience with a wealth of modern and contemporary art.
View the Yarra Valley in a Hot Air Balloon
To get a full appreciation of the stunning beauty of the Yarra Valley sometimes you need to take to the air. This is why a sunrise flight in a hot air balloon is such a magical experience, and will provide memories which last a lifetime.
This is just a taste of things to do in the Yarra Valley in what is one of the most fascinating and varied corners of the state of Victoria.
