Yarra Valley

Cooler than Bordeaux yet warmer than Burgundy, picturesque Yarra Valley is one of Australia's foremost cool-climate wine regions. An easy one-hour’s drive from Melbourne, the area is home to more than 80 cellar doors. In addition to the huge range of wineries, the area boasts superb contemporary restaurants, authentic rustic farms - and luxury overnight accommodation if the sightseeing gets too much! The lush Yarra Valley soils produce produce a range of wines from elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to distinct expressions of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.