DAY 1

 

Leave Melbourne in the morning and drive through the Yarra Valley, stopping at several of Victoria's finest wineries for lunch and continue on through the afternoon.


 

1. De Bortoli Winery and Restaurant

De Bortoli Winery and Restaurant is an award winning winery and a la carte restaurant set amongst over 400 acres of vines in the picturesque Yarra Valley..
The De Bortoli Restaurant Experience...
Serving regional Italian style fare, the stylish and inviting De Bortoli Restaurant is the perfect location for a leisurely food & wine experience with friends. The views of the surrounding vineyards and hills are the perfect backdrop for savouring a glass of one of the many Yarra Valley wines made on site.


2. TarraWarra Estate Wines
With twenty years of history and heritage, TarraWarra Estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay represent the vision of Marc and Eva Besen to produce premium wine crafted to bring out the particular aspects of each vintage while consistently concentrating on balancing structure and elegance.
These wines are of great character and depth, reflecting the outstanding quality of the 100% estate grown fruit from the unique microclimate of the site chosen specifically for these varieties.
“TarraWarra has carved out a reputation as one of the Yarra's leading lights with an intensity and concentration rarely seen in that region. In the hands of winemaker Clare Halloran, the style of TarraWarra wines has become more elegant and refined. ”
Peter Bourne, Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine.


3. Yering Station Vineyeards

Yering Station was originally established in 1838 as Victoria’s first vineyard and today, this family owned Winery Tourism Complex is reaching new heights.
Beyond the manicured gardens lies the contemporary stone edifice, which houses the Wine Bar Restaurant and the winemaking facilities, seen through the viewing platforms. The restaurant’s cuisine is modern with the emphasis on regional produce. The seasonal menu is designed to compliment Yering Station wines.
The converted old winery building, comprises a Produce Store show casing local produce, a dynamic Art Gallery raising money for the Royal children’s hospital, Matt’s Bar the perfect place to enjoy a casual glass of wine with a gourmet snack and the Cellar Door. This is where you can taste our full range of the estate’s award-winning wines, Barak’s Bridge, Yering Station and Yarra Edge, along with the critically acclaimed


 

Drive through the Yarra Valley into Healesville

1 nights accommodation at Healesville RACV Club
Only a 75 minute drive from Melbourne, set on 67 hectares of landscaped gardens and nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the Healesville Country Club is the perfect Yarra Valley retreat.

The Country Club has 47 spacious ensuite bedrooms, with a selection of double or twin share accommodation options.

Each room has a contemporary feel with a private balcony overlooking the mountains or a verandah with a view of the magnificent 18-hole golf course.

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