Wineries 10–25 min drive
Yarra Valley Wineries
Some of Australia’s finest cool-climate wines are on your doorstep — Domaine Chandon, Yering Station, Oakridge and De Bortoli among dozens of celebrated cellar doors.
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The Yarra Valley, at your door
Cellar doors, native wildlife and mountain country — all within an easy drive.
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Curated by your hosts
A handpicked guide to the best of the region — filter by what you love.
Wineries
Experiences Departs nearby
Hot Air Ballooning at Dawn
Drift over vineyards and morning mist as the valley wakes — the most romantic way to see the Yarra, followed by a sparkling breakfast.
Wineries 15 min drive
Cellar Doors & Wine Tasting
Book a guided tasting or a private tour. Many cellar doors offer pickups from Lilydale, moments from the cabin.
Food 10–20 min drive
Long Lunches & Providores
From hatted restaurants to farm-gate produce, chocolaterie and the Yarra Valley Dairy — the region is a table worth lingering at.
Nature 25 min drive
Healesville & Sanctuary
Meet native wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, then wander the town’s galleries, bakeries and boutiques.
Nature 30 min drive
Dandenong Ranges & Puffing Billy
Ride the historic Puffing Billy steam train through towering mountain ash, and lose an afternoon in the fern-filled ranges.
Nature From the door
Warburton Rail Trail & Walks
Cycle or stroll the scenic rail trail, or explore the walking tracks and lookouts that thread through the valley.
Experiences Throughout the valley
Weddings & Celebrations
A favourite base for valley weddings — quiet, private and just five kilometres from many of the region’s celebrated venues.
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Make it a wine-country weekend
Book your dates and let the valley do the rest.