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Boat O’Craigo, Yarra Valley
Enjoy a relaxed cellar-door tasting with a lovely outlook over the vineyard. Stay for a pizza lunch and take your time over a glass of local wine.
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Discover the Yarra Valley through our collection of favourite local experiences. From exceptional cellar doors and memorable meals to family adventures, scenic walks and hidden gems, we’ve brought together some of the places we love to help you make the most of your stay.
For a day of local flavours, we recommend starting with a tasting at Medhurst, enjoying lunch at SOUMAH, then finishing with cocktails at Four Pillars. Reserve your tasting and lunch ahead, and explore our local transport recommendation below when planning your day.
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SOUMAH of Yarra Valley
Settle into a vineyard tasting at SOUMAH, then make time for lunch overlooking the vines. Its Italian restaurant brings a little northern Italian warmth to a leisurely Yarra Valley afternoon.
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Oakridge Wines
Explore Oakridge’s wines with a cellar-door tasting overlooking the vineyards and mountains. A lovely stop for discovering a favourite bottle to take home; check current tasting experiences before visiting.
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Levantine Hill Estate
An architecturally striking estate for wine tasting and refined dining among the Yarra Valley landscape. Make time to enjoy the setting as well as the wines, and reserve your preferred experience ahead.
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Yarra Yering
An iconic Gruyere vineyard for a considered wine-tasting experience. Named The Real Review’s Australian Winery of the Year in 2026, its third win. Plan a tasting ahead of your visit.
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Jayden Ong Winery & Cellar Bar
A distinctive Healesville destination combining a working winery, cellar bar and dining. Explore the wines, then settle in for a meal that makes this more than a quick tasting stop.
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Payten and Jones
Discover local wines at Payten and Jones in Healesville. An easy addition to an afternoon in town, with the chance to find a favourite bottle to take home.
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CHANDON Australia
A sparkling-wine destination with sweeping vineyard views and a sense of occasion. Explore the tasting experiences, then linger over lunch at the brasserie or a glass overlooking the estate.
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Four Pillars
Discover Healesville’s celebrated gin distillery, where tastings and cocktails offer a delicious introduction to the Four Pillars range. Make it an afternoon stop or a relaxed start to your evening in town.
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Meletos
Enjoy a relaxed meal with an outlook across the vines at Meletos. A beautiful setting for a long lunch, good conversation and a glass of Yarra Valley wine.
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Quarters at Hubert Estate
Modern Australian and European-inspired dining at Hubert Estate in Coldstream. Enjoy dishes designed for sharing, woodfired pizza and flavours from the grill, with a gallery visit or wine tasting close at hand.
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Giammarino Wines
Discover Giammarino’s wines at its intimate winery and cellar door on Hunter Road in Healesville. Contact Dino ahead of your visit to arrange a tasting and explore the wines in their new home.
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Zoncello Yarra Valley
A welcoming local destination for Italian flavours and an evening around the table. Settle in for dinner with friends or family and enjoy a little Italian atmosphere in Healesville.
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Art & galleries
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Modern and contemporary art in a striking architectural setting, surrounded by the beauty of the Valley. Explore the exhibitions and grounds for an inspiring afternoon.
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CherryHill Orchards
A delightful seasonal outing for families, with the chance to pick cherries straight from the trees. Check the current picking dates, choose your orchard location and book your session before setting out.
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Medhurst Cellar Door
An intimate vineyard stop for a wine-tasting experience with a leafy outlook. Enjoy Medhurst’s wines alongside tasting plates, or find a favourite bottle to take home.
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The Memo Healesville
A cultural gathering place in the heart of Healesville, with exhibitions, cinema, live music and theatre. Discover what is on during your stay for a memorable afternoon or evening.
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Hubert Gallery of Art
Discover a thoughtfully curated collection of First Nations art at Hubert Estate in Coldstream. Pair your gallery visit with a cellar-door tasting or a leisurely meal at Quarters.
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Dominique Portet Winery
French-inspired hospitality and Yarra Valley wines come together at Dominique Portet. Pair a cellar-door tasting with a leisurely meal for an afternoon with a distinctly European feel.
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TarraWarra Estate Restaurant & Cellar Door
Discover TarraWarra’s wines in its striking subterranean cellar door, then enjoy a meal at the estate restaurant. Pair your visit with the nearby Museum of Art for an afternoon of wine, food and culture.
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St Huberts Cellar Door
Explore St Huberts wines at the cellar door within Hubert Estate. Add lunch at Quarters and a visit to the gallery for an afternoon that brings together wine, food and First Nations art.
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Napoleone Cider Co.
Explore apple and pear ciders made with fruit grown by the Napoleone family. Enjoy a tasting paddle at the Punt Road Wines cellar door, or visit the seasonal Cider Bar behind Meletos in the warmer months. Check current opening dates before setting out.
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Yering Station Winery
Taste wines in Yering Station’s historic cellar door, then explore the estate’s impressive architecture and grounds. Its signature restaurant overlooks the Yarra Ranges, making it a memorable setting for lunch.
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Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
Explore Balgownie’s wines at its Yarra Valley cellar door, with vineyard views to accompany your tasting. Stay for a seasonal meal at Restaurant 1309 to make an afternoon of your visit.
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Watts River Brewing
An independent Healesville brewery for discovering locally made craft beer. Drop in for a relaxed drink and a change of pace from the Valley’s cellar doors.
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Zonzo Estate Yarra Valley
Gather around the table for Italian-inspired dining and estate wines in a vineyard setting. A lovely choice for a long lunch with friends, with time to enjoy the views between courses.
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RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort
Enjoy casual drinks and dining at Riddell’s Green, overlooking the resort’s golf course. An inviting option for a relaxed meal with family or friends in a leafy setting.
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Healesville Hotel
A character-filled local hotel for a meal, a drink and a little Healesville atmosphere. Choose the beer garden for a relaxed afternoon or settle indoors for an evening together.
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Barrique Wine Store
Browse wines from the Yarra Valley and beyond at this inviting Healesville wine store. Pick out a bottle to enjoy back at Gracemont or discover something new during a tasting.
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Cavanagh’s Whisky & Alehouse
A cosy Healesville bar for whisky lovers and anyone who enjoys a relaxed drink in town. Settle in for an unhurried evening and a little local atmosphere.
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Giant Steps
A considered wine-tasting experience in the heart of Healesville. Discover wines from across the Yarra Valley in the Giant Steps Tasting Room, or settle in with a glass. Reserve a tasting ahead of your visit.
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Helen & Joey Estate
Taste estate-grown wines at Helen & Joey Estate’s cellar door within Re’em Yarra Valley. An inviting stop for a considered tasting among the vines. Check the available experiences and reserve ahead of your visit.
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Punt Road Wines
Discover estate-grown Yarra Valley wines at Punt Road’s Coldstream cellar door. Enjoy a guided tasting alongside tasting plates, then find a favourite bottle to take home. Reserve your visit ahead.
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Rochford Wines
Make an afternoon of wine and dining at Rochford in Coldstream, the Yarra Valley home of A Day on the Green. Explore the cellar door’s guided tastings and wine flights, then linger over lunch at Isabella’s or woodfired pizza at il Vigneto. Check dining availability and reserve ahead.
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Coombe Estate
Discover the former home of Dame Nellie Melba at Coombe Yarra Valley, where heritage and hospitality come together. Enjoy a seasonal lunch or estate-wine tasting, and book a guided garden or cottage tour to explore beyond the hedge.
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Nature & experiences
Maroondah Dam Wall
Walk through Maroondah Reservoir Park’s established gardens and climb to the dam wall for views across the reservoir. Bring a picnic and leave time to enjoy the park at a slower pace.
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Family favourites
Queens Park
A leafy Healesville park for a picnic, a stroll and a little time outdoors. An easy choice for families wanting a relaxed break between the Valley’s bigger adventures.
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Badger Weir Picnic Area
Enjoy a forest picnic and walking trails among tall trees in the Yarra Ranges National Park. A lovely place for fresh air and a quieter afternoon, with current access information available from Parks Victoria.
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Donnellys Weir Picnic Area
A peaceful forest setting beside Donnellys Creek, with walking routes into the Healesville foothills. Check Parks Victoria before visiting, as works and access closures may affect the picnic area and approach road.
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Healesville Sanctuary
Meet koalas, kangaroos, platypus and other native animals in a beautiful bushland setting. Leave time for the Spirits of the Sky bird presentation and a wander along the Sanctuary’s leafy paths.
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Alowyn Gardens
Wander through Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Glen, with seasonal displays, leafy paths and a wisteria arbour that flowers in spring. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the gardens, or pause for coffee and cake at the café. A lovely outing for families and garden lovers; check current opening times and seasonal highlights before visiting.
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Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
A delicious family outing for chocolate treats and a scoop of ice cream. Take your time choosing something sweet, then enjoy a relaxed break together.
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Yarra Valley Dairy
Discover local cheeses and enjoy a coffee with an outlook over the dairy. Pick up something delicious for a grazing board back at Gracemont, along with a bottle of local wine.
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Go Wild Ballooning
See the Yarra Valley from above on a hot-air balloon flight over its vineyards and surrounding landscape. A memorable experience for a special stay, with flights dependent on suitable weather.
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Yarra Valley Racecourse
Enjoy a day of country racing in Yarra Glen, with a lively atmosphere and a touch of occasion. Gather friends for a race-day outing and explore the available hospitality options. Check the official calendar for upcoming meetings and tickets.
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Healesville Racecourse
Enjoy a relaxed day of picnic racing at picturesque Healesville Racecourse, with a country atmosphere to share with family and friends. Check the Healesville Amateur Racing Club’s calendar for upcoming race days, tickets and hospitality options.
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Kitchen & Butcher
Browse a thoughtfully stocked deli filled with local and international produce, cheeses and gifts. A lovely place to gather ingredients for a leisurely meal or grazing board back at Gracemont.
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Cheesemonger Sophie
Discover an inviting selection of artisan cheeses and accompaniments in the heart of Healesville. Choose a few favourites for an afternoon grazing board or a delicious souvenir of your stay.
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Herd Bar & Grill
A cosy place in the centre of Healesville for dinner, cocktails and a glass of local wine. Settle in with friends for an easy evening after a day exploring the Valley.
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Peachy
An easy stop in the centre of Healesville for coffee and breakfast. Start your morning here before setting out to explore the Valley.
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Verso Books
Browse books and gifts for readers of all ages at this Healesville bookshop. Find something to enjoy on the deck at Gracemont or take home a little inspiration from your stay.
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Morris et al
A thoughtfully curated Healesville store filled with fashion, homewares and gifts from local and international makers. Leave a little time to browse for something special as you wander the main street.
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Cicely
A colourful stop for a leisurely browse in Healesville. Discover clothing, jewellery, accessories and pieces for the home, with something lovely to take back from your stay.
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Creswick Woollen Mills
Browse beautiful natural-fibre clothing, blankets, throws and homewares at Creswick’s Healesville store. A lovely stop for something warm and considered, whether a gift or a little comfort to take home.
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Healesville Organic Farmers Market
Discover local organic produce and meet the people who grow and make it at this welcoming market. Check the current market details, then gather something fresh for your stay at Gracemont.
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Maroondah Reservoir Park
Wander through established gardens and explore the reservoir park’s walking trails.
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Explore the forest setting and check the available walking routes around Badger Weir.
Explore walks & track updatesDonnellys Weir
Plan a walk in the Healesville foothills. Vehicle access works may affect your visit, so check the latest updates.
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