Wine, Dine, Nature: Explore the Best of Yarra Valley

There are many ways to admire and enjoy in Victoria, Australia’s famous southern state. One of them is spending a day or two in the swathes of Yarra Valley—famous for being one of the most important wine-growing regions in the world.
Delicious wines, delectable food, hamlets for a dose of culture, mystic roads for Instagram clicks – the vast, vast world of Yarra Valley is a travel therapy everyone deserves. So, let your wine glasses clink and savour the dose of an all-embracing journey in the heart of Victoria.

Sample Fine Wine

If you take your glass of wine seriously, then visiting Yarra Valley to savour the drink is a must! The region celebrates the passion for wine-making with several wineries in its periphery and produces pinot noir, chardonnay, shiraz, and cabernet sauvignon. So, you, as a guest, should miss no chance to visit these places to enjoy the drink – or at least sample some.
Want ideas? Oakridge, Zonzo Estate, and TarraWarra are some of the most famous wineries you can (and must) visit here.

Relish Locally Produced Staples

Yarra Valley knows how to enchant travellers with its rich local culture, and food is one of its favourite ways to do that. When you decide to hit up the local staples in the region, know that your taste buds are in for a treat. Enjoy farm-to-table experiences and unforgettable artisanal delights. Tour local markets to indulge in fresh produce, cheese and handcrafted chocolates. For a gastronomic extravaganza, don’t forget to gobble up delectable recipes whipped up from locally sourced ingredients.

Explore Wildlife Heaven at the Healesville Sanctuary

Experience a lifetime of interaction with Australia’s fascinating wildlife by freeing up a few hours on your itinerary. Then, head to the Healesville Sanctuary. This sanctuary is as surreal as it gets and lets you steal beautiful glimpses of native creatures such as kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and colourful birds. While you’re at it, we say head to the Spirits of the Sky show. This isn’t your regular wildlife guide but a spectacular orchestration where majestic birds showcase their aerial prowess.

Soar Above the Mist with Hot Air Balloon Ride

Apart from food, wine and wildlife, it is the thrill that Yarra Valley is famous for. Glide through pearly clouds as you get in for a riveting yet pleasant hot air balloon ride. This experience is best enjoyed at dawn when the sun is peppering the hues of gold and pink in the sky. The strikingly gorgeous patchwork of vineyards and rolling hills will exhibit a landscape affair, adding to your moment of bliss.

Drive through the Magical Black Spur Road

Cocooned by mist, and canopied by towering trees, the Spur Road is an excuse to revel in the true essence of long drives. An hour-long drive from Melbourne is this majestic road that evokes the urge to let the windows open. While driving through the S-bends, you may want to have a quick bite at the cafes that catch your attention on the way or hike up to the Monda track that arranges a more intimate moment with nature.

Relax with a Carriage Ride at Puffing Billy

Over 40 kilometres of Melbourne has Puffing Billy Lakeside Station, one of the most-loved tourist attractions in Victoria. Encompassing swathes of Dandenong ranges, Puffing Billy depicts the well-preserved heritage. The centre is decked up by nature itself and it takes you into the world of wildlife and abundance of green hues. Relax and rewind in a spectacular train-like carriage as it paces through lush fern gullies and Mountain Ash trees, offering you the perfect gateway to fresh air and playful atmosphere. Follow the trails to Puffing Billy Centre which exhibits a series of artefacts and a dedicated gift shop that will certainly have your bagging a token of this memorable trip.

 

Yarra Valley offers all these and much more. Explore our holiday packages to plan your trip soon.