The Yarra Valley is a renowned wine-producing region in Victoria, Australia. Covering an area of approximately 4,046 square kilometers, it is just a short drive away from Melbourne, making it a convenient and popular wine-tasting day trip for both locals and tourists.
The region’s fertile soil, combined with a cool climate, creates an ideal environment for growing grapes, particularly Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. There are hundreds of vineyards and wineries scattered across the region, with many offering tastings, dining options, and vineyard tours.
With the settlement history dating back to the late 1830s, Yarra Valley is also rich in early European and Aboriginal cultural heritage. It features stunning landscapes, including rolling hills, farmland, and forest-covered mountains. It is bisected by the Yarra River and its communities are dotted with numerous charming country towns, markets, and artisan food producers.
Beyond wineries, Yarra Valley also offers several craft breweries and distilleries, a thriving local farmers market scene, beautiful orchards, and inspiring gardens. The region also is home to a diverse range of wildlife, making it a beautiful destination for immersive nature activities such as bushwalking, bird watching, and hot-air ballooning.
Yarra Valley is also known for its thriving arts community with galleries, studios, performing arts venues. Places like Healesville Sanctuary for animal lovers, TarraWarra Museum of Art for art enthusiasts, and Puffing Billy Railway - a heritage steam railway for families, are must-visits.
Thus, from the fantastic food and wine, expressive art galleries to the stunning landscapes, Yarra Valley really does have something for everyone.
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De Bortoli Wines Bilbul Cellar Door
De Bortoli Road
Bilbul NSW 2680
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Warramate
27 Maddens Lane, VIC
Gruyere 3770
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Shantell Vineyard and Winery
1974 Melba Highway
Dixon's Creek VIC 3775
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Coldstream Hills
29 Maddens Lane
Coldstream VIC 3770
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White Box
105 Killara Rd, VIC
Gruyere 3770
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Steels Gate Wines
227 Greenwoods Lane, VIC
Steels Creek VIC 3775
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Steels Creek Estate
1 Sewell Road
Steels Creek VIC 3775
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Tibooburra Vineyard
Stringybark Lane (off Beenak Road)
Yellingbo VIC 3139
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Yarra Vale
Paynes Rd, Seville VIC
3139
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Yarra Yarra Vineyard
426 Yarra Glen
Steels Creek VIC 3775
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Sticks Yarra Valley
179 Glenview Road, VIC
Yarra Glen 3775
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Yering Grange Vineyard
14 Mcintyre Lane, VIC
Coldstream 3770
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Silvan Winery
159 Lilydale-Monbulk Road
Silvan VIC 3795
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D'angelo Winery
41 Bayview Rd
Officer VIC 3809
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41 Bayview Rd
Officer VIC 3809
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