The Yarra Valley

If you thought France was the only place in the world ripe with sun-kissed vines and delectable produce, then you've never set foot in the stunning Yarra Valley. Almost 100 wineries and vineyards in the region have put The Yarra Valley on the map as one of Australia’s most revered wine destinations. Award-winning wines hail from the region recognised the world over for its cool climate wines.

The conditions that make the Yarra Valley ideal for wineries ensure it is bursting with rich soils, green rolling hills, crispy country air, a fresh vibe and fine food.

Wine & Gourmet Food

Wineries

Winery after winery the green rolling hills are a beautiful site. Yarra Valley is a cool climate region that produces a vast array of styles. Yarra Valley Wineries often have tastings, cellar restaurants, live music and other intimate events.

For a list of wineries and details on each one, Click Here

Yarra Valley is just a one hour drive from the city of Melbourne with a number of options for overnight trips, weekend stays and winery tours for a fun day out with friends, family or groups.

Gourmet Food

In the Yarra Valley, gourmet food and fine wine go hand in hand. Quaff a cherry-perfumed pinot noir, teamed with duck breast and spiced quinces. Indulge in a platter of rich local cheeses like blue vein goat's cheese or aged buffalo. True foodies can lap up cooking classes, food and wine matching sessions and follow the Yarra Valley Food Trail, clearly indicated with clear signage and covering more than 100 gastronomic hot spots ripe for discovery.

Organic Food

For those seeking an organic outing, the Yarra Valley offers "farm gate", a group of venues and orchards across the townships of Wandin, Silvan, Woori Yallock, Launching Place and Coldstream. Bring a basket and take your fill of strawberries, boysenberries and blueberries.

Activities

Hot Air Ballooning

For a spectacular bird’s eye view adventure above the Yarra Valley, try a breathtaking hot air balloon ride. If ever there was a region you'd love to see from on high, the Yarra Valley, with its sprawling vineyards and majestic mountains, is it. Known as the "sport of the gods", hot air ballooning lets you float across the region, with champagne in your hand and the world at your feet.

Maybe you could drift gently into a stunning vineyard for a gourmet breakfast with the sunrise as your backdrop. How's that for a grand start to the day?

For more information on Hot Air Ballooning over the Yarra Valley

Free Outdoor Activities

Beautiful Yarra Valley terrain makes it ideal for a range of outdoor activities in serene and stunning settings.

Find a creek or river to spend some time by
The townships of the Yarra Valley are usually rich with historic, artistic or natural landmarks. Get out and about and explore main street shops and stores.
Walking Tracks
> Take a drive to one of the many walks at forests and parks past rivers, creeks and into the hills http://www.visityarravalley.com.au/pages/national-parks-and-state-forests/
Picnics
Camping

Townships & Attractions

Stop off in Coldstream, where you can catch a glimpse of the house where Australia's world famous operatic daughter Dame Nellie Melba lived. If you're a fan of the great Dame of song, head to the Museum of Lillydale to learn more about her rise to the international opera circuit.

The regions and townships of the Yarra Valley, just like Coldstream, have much to offer in the way of arts, galleries, food and wine in stunning hill and forest sceneries. Other towns of great interest in the area include the beautiful Olinda, Warburton, Marysville and Yarra Glen.

Puffing Billy

Jump aboard Puffing Billy, a genuine historic steam train that winds itself throughout the Dandenong ranges through quant towns on this 25km journey. Climb the mountain while chugging through lush forest with some spectacular views as far as Port Phillip Bay.

For more information on Puffing Billy in the Dandenong Ranges

Healesville Sanctuary

Located near the township of Healesville is Healesville sanctuary, 30 hectares of sprawling Australian bushland with more then 200 species of Australian wildlife. This of course includes all the well known Aussie animals like kangaroos, koalas and Tasmanian devils not to mention the must see attractions of “Meeting the Keeper” and the popular “Birds of Prey” show.

For more information about Healesville Sanctuary

Art

Great artists have found inspiration in the Yarra Valley. Discover the shape of talents at the many galleries and art and craft shops dotted throughout the region. You'll find handmade pottery, jewellery, paintings, ceramics and furniture in idyllic bush villages like Warrandyte, Yarra Glen and Warburton.

If you'd like a lesson in art history, follow the famous Heidelberg School Artists Trail with more than 50 road signs that lead the way to artwork and painting spots frequented by famous Australian artists like Arthur Streeton, Tom Roberts and Clara Southern.

Accommodation

The Yarra Valley covers a huge area of land with an equally vast number of attractions and things to do. Though it’s nice and close for day trips, spending weekends or long weekends is popular, allowing visitors to cover more of the area or achieve some serious indulgence, rest and relaxation.

Amongst the accommodation options you will find

Bed and Breakfast
On Winery \ Vineyard Accommodation
Mansions and Manors
Hotel
Motel
Apartment
Cottage
Homesteads
Farms
Lodges
Inns

Events

With its townships, wineries and beautiful nature, the Yarra Valley region is host to many events year round. For a calendar and rundown of these events, click here

Maps & Location

The Yarra Valley region is only about an hours drive east from the city of Melbourne.

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Accommodation
Tourism hot stops
Food and Wine

How to Get Here

For details on distances and how to travel to regions of the Yarra Valley, Click Here

Contact Us

Website: http://www.visityarravalley.com.au
Phone: + 61 3 5962 2600
Fax: + 61 3 5962 2040
Email: info@visityarravalley.com.au