Ask the Yarra Valley

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Type it the way you would say it to a local. The Yarra Valley answers with places that fit, from Healesville to Yarra Junction.

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12 places, Yarra Glen

Wine · Yarra Glen

TarraWarra Estate

Winery in Yarra Glen with a cellar door, a restaurant and an art gallery showing a modern and contemporary collection.

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Wine · Yarra Glen

Yarrawood Estate

Winery in Yarra Glen with a cellar door, a cafe serving lunch and platters, and live music on weekends.

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Eat · Yarra Glen

Restaurant 1309 at Balgownie Estate

Restaurant serving seasonal Yarra Valley produce, with lunch daily from noon and vineyard views from the deck.

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Things to do · Yarra Glen

Alowyn Gardens

Garden attraction with seven display gardens, a nursery and the Wisteria Cafe.

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Things to do · Yarra Glen

Bake and Gather

A kitchenware and homewares shop on Bell Street that also runs cooking classes and workshops.

Things to do · Yarra Glen

Gulf Station Historic Farm

National Trust historic farm with a homestead, gardens and Clydesdale horses, open on set days each month for guided tours.

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Things to do · Yarra Glen

Mary Monica Gin

A craft gin distillery on a farm with a cellar door, bar and cafe, offering tastings with views toward Kinglake.

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Things to do · Yarra Glen

The Chocolateries Yarra Valley

Chocolate maker with a cafe and shop, plus tastings, classes and workshops. Entry is free.

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Stay · Yarra Glen

Yarra Valley Grand Hotel

Heritage pub from 1888 with hotel rooms, apartments and a house for groups, plus a beer garden and Sunday roast.

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Weddings · Yarra Glen

Balgownie Estate

Vineyard estate in Yarra Glen hosting weddings from small elopements to large receptions, with on site rooms, a restaurant and a spa.

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Weddings · Yarra Glen

Eden Yarra Valley

Accommodation with ten bedrooms for up to thirty guests, with a bridal suite for wedding groups.

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Weddings · Yarra Glen

Zonzo

Wedding venue and estate in the Yarra Valley, with wedding packages and an enquiry form on the site.

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Who is flying about

The butterflies on this page live here too

Five you can meet in the Valley, drawn to scale with one another. Rest your pointer on one while it feeds and it tells you its name.

Six people standing together between rows of golden autumn vines, with hills behind
Autumn, out among the vines.Photograph by Simon Carroll

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