Chandon Vineyards, Yarra Valley, Victoria © Tourism Australia

Chandon Vineyards, Yarra Valley, Victoria © Tourism Australia

3 days in the Yarra Valley

Just an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is the perfect place for lovers of beautiful food, great wine and sprawling nature.

The must-do experiences

Stroll through a cool-climate garden
Sample wines from Victoria’s oldest vines
Be awed by views from a hot air balloon

Day 1: Get back to nature

The Yarra Valley is the gateway to more than 200 hiking and cycling tracks across national parkland, where you might spot wallabies and wombats. It’s also a riot of colour thanks to cool-climate gardens.

Day 2: A day of indulgences

The Yarra Valley is home to more than 80 vineyards, specialising in everything from chardonnay to shiraz. Beyond the wineries, discover fruit farms, chocolate factories and fine dining restaurants.

Day 3: A dose of art and culture

The bucolic scenery of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley attracts a wide range of creatives, culture fanatics and history buffs.

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Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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