YARRA VALLEY

SIP

Just an hour from Melbourne’s bustling CBD is Victoria’s oldest wine-producing region. Known for pinot noir and Chardonnay, the Yarra Valley is home to more than 70 wineries and

award-winning cellar doors. Must-dos include Domaine Chandon, De Bortoli, Yering Station, Oakridge Wines, the family-owned Rochford Wines, Seville Estate and Innocent Bystander, for an urban cellar-door experience.

EAT

Oakridge Wines is home to a celebrated restaurant, where chefs Jo Barrett and Matt Stone source almost all of their fresh produce from the on-site kitchen gardens. Foodies will adore sustainability-focused Seville Estate’s weekend restaurant, and a visit to Yarra Valley Dairy is essential for artisan cheeses.

STAY

Set on a 100-hectare estate, the historic Chateau Yering Hotel, in the heart of the Yarra, is a stylish choice. The Balgownie Estate Resort and Spa boasts glorious views of the Yarra.