MORNING ACTIVITIES LUNCH ACTIVITIES WHERE TO STAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Enjoy farm-to-table Italian-inspired cuisine paired seamlessly with awardwinning wines, set amidst picturesque vineyard views. debortoli.com.au Araluen Boutique Accommodation Nestles in 4 acres of picture perfect gardens and bushland. Dip into the swimming pool, collect fresh eggs from the free-range hens and settle back in a self-contained villa. araluenlodge.com.au Chandon Enjoy stunning panoramic vineyard views, take a self guided tour and savour delightful wines in the Brasserie with perfectly paired dishes. chandon.com.au Re’em Yarra Valley – Opened December 2023 on the Helen and Joey vineyard and farm. 12 lavish suites with balconies, 4 super luxury spa suites, fine dining, cellar door, spa treatments, gardens, farm experiences. re-em.com.au Rochford Wines Much more than a winery! Sip award winning cool climate wines, ogle breathtaking views and hang out in versatile indoor/outdoor dining and tasting spaces. rochfordwines.com.au Oakridge Wines – Offers award-winning wines, wow factor architecture… and scenery to match. Contemporary cellar door and Chef’s hat restaurant offer spectacular valley views. oakridgewines.com.au Balgownie Estate –Offers a day spa, fine dining restaurant, award-winning accommodation, on-site activities and superb conference and wedding facilities. Dine, taste, indulge, and experience. Bliss. balgownie.com/yarra-valley/ Yarra Gables – This small luxury property set in stunning gardens offers a number of spacious family rooms and three 3-bedroom cottages. The perfect place to relax after winery and gin tastings. yarragables.com.au Coombe Yarra Valley – Once the home of Dame Nellie Melba, Seven acres of stunning gardens and beautifully appointed facilities in the restored motor house and clock tower offer a truly unique gourmet and cultural experience. Superb 150-seat restaurant, cellar door, guided garden tours. Gallery featuring Melba private collection. coombeyarravalley.com.au Edible Forest – Step into the magic of the Edible Forest, a lush haven where nature, flavour, and sustainability thrive together. Wander through six vibrant zones – from tea and berries to bush tucker and wetlands – on a guided ‘Tour & Taste’ experience. With over 350 edible and medicinal plants to discover, your senses will be awakened and your curiosity inspired. edibleforest.co Cherryhill Orchards – A leading Australian cherry producer and home to u-pick cherry adventures (in season Nov-Jan). Stroll through lush orchards, pick sun-ripened cherries and indulge in cherry-infused treats. In Spring, the Blossom Festival beckons with blooming cherry trees, guided tours, and picnics among the blossoms. cherryhill.com.au Cycling Vine Tours – Taste and buy along the way for spectacular picnics, nibbles and dinner. Guided/self-guided tours along quiet back roads and rail trails through premier wine and food country and beautiful coastal landscapes. A relaxed cycle experience pedalling through this renowned food & wine region on The Warburton Rail Trail. vinetours.com.au Four Pillars Distillery – This small distillery makes a truly modern Australian style of gin, which captures Asian spice, Mediterranean citrus and some native Australian botanicals. Their gins have won gold medals at the most prestigious spirits competitions in the world. Gin tastings and a huge range of gin cocktails are served in the bar. fourpillarsgin.com.au Rayner’s Orchard – This boutique orchard grows 450 varieties of fruit and has fruit all year round! Take a fruit tasting tractor tour through the orchard and enjoy the best tree ripened fruit varieties depending on the season. U-Pick available on fruit tasting tours. Have lunch in the Peach Café, explore the retail shop and extensive fruiting plant nursery. raynersorchard.com.au
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