Louise’s guidebook to Yarra Junction & Yarra Valley Surrounds

Louise
Louise’s guidebook to Yarra Junction & Yarra Valley Surrounds

City/town information

Yarra Junction is approximately 3.6km away from the property where you will find a large Woolworths, Butcher, Chemist, Bakery Bottle Shop and much more to stock up on supplies for your stay.
9 locals recommend
Yarra Junction
9 locals recommend
Yarra Junction is approximately 3.6km away from the property where you will find a large Woolworths, Butcher, Chemist, Bakery Bottle Shop and much more to stock up on supplies for your stay.
Healesville is a very cute little town that has much to offer. The Healesville Sanctuary and Wildlife Zoo, cafes, restaurants, the old Grand Hotel and much much more. Our top picks for the area are; The Healesville Sanctuary and Wildlife Zoo Four Pillars Distillery (Gin) Tarrawarra Museum of Art Maroondah Reservoir Park Watts River Brewing The Healesville Hotel Herd Bar & Grill Payton & Jones Wines And much much more...
38 locals recommend
Healesville
38 locals recommend
Healesville is a very cute little town that has much to offer. The Healesville Sanctuary and Wildlife Zoo, cafes, restaurants, the old Grand Hotel and much much more. Our top picks for the area are; The Healesville Sanctuary and Wildlife Zoo Four Pillars Distillery (Gin) Tarrawarra Museum of Art Maroondah Reservoir Park Watts River Brewing The Healesville Hotel Herd Bar & Grill Payton & Jones Wines And much much more...

Food scene

This is a delightful little cafe for breakfast and lunch in Yarra Junction. Suitable for everyone, with a lovely range of local fare, great vegan and vegetarian options as well as a kids menu.
14 locals recommend
Nancy's of the Valley
2460 Warburton Hwy
14 locals recommend
This is a delightful little cafe for breakfast and lunch in Yarra Junction. Suitable for everyone, with a lovely range of local fare, great vegan and vegetarian options as well as a kids menu.
Local cafe serving usual cafe favourites.
6 locals recommend
Red Relish Cafe
2465 Warburton Hwy
6 locals recommend
Local cafe serving usual cafe favourites.
This is a great little surprise tucked away in the alley way in Yarra Junction. A little gem find if you like Indian we recommend you check it out.
Indian tandoori recipes chef
2456 Warburton Hwy
This is a great little surprise tucked away in the alley way in Yarra Junction. A little gem find if you like Indian we recommend you check it out.
Great coffee here at this cute little local cafe just opposite Woolworths.
Cafe Mary Rose
2450 Warburton Highway
Great coffee here at this cute little local cafe just opposite Woolworths.
The Alpine offers a variety of spaces for you to dine, making it the perfect location for any occasion. Front Bar, Bistro, Beer Garden serving fresh local produce on their menu. Catering to all ages and experiences giving you the option of family-friendly spaces such as our bistro and lounge room. Or enjoy the fresh Warburton air and sunshine in the outside beer garden whilst listening to the water of the Yarra River flowing by.
Alpine Retreat Hotel/Warburton Hwy
The Alpine offers a variety of spaces for you to dine, making it the perfect location for any occasion. Front Bar, Bistro, Beer Garden serving fresh local produce on their menu. Catering to all ages and experiences giving you the option of family-friendly spaces such as our bistro and lounge room. Or enjoy the fresh Warburton air and sunshine in the outside beer garden whilst listening to the water of the Yarra River flowing by.
Food, Beer, Wine & Music, this little bar and restaurant has it all. With a great modern australian mixed menu there is something for everyone here.
8 locals recommend
Symphony36
3305 Warburton Hwy
8 locals recommend
Food, Beer, Wine & Music, this little bar and restaurant has it all. With a great modern australian mixed menu there is something for everyone here.
Situated in the township of Warburton in the Upper Yarra Valley and enjoy a unique position on the edge of the Yarra river. Facilities include a rear balcony and deck where you will see the foothills of Mt Donna Buang and listen to the river meandering through the valley. The menu is changed seasonally and where possible local produce is sourced to bring you the very best the Yarra Valley can provide. The food is wholesome and fresh and servings are generous. They also offer freshly made jams, relishes, slices, muffins, cakes, tarts and scones which are served whilst you're sitting on the deck overlooking the valley and the river.
17 locals recommend
Riverview Cafe & Wine Bar
3373 Warburton Hwy
17 locals recommend
Situated in the township of Warburton in the Upper Yarra Valley and enjoy a unique position on the edge of the Yarra river. Facilities include a rear balcony and deck where you will see the foothills of Mt Donna Buang and listen to the river meandering through the valley. The menu is changed seasonally and where possible local produce is sourced to bring you the very best the Yarra Valley can provide. The food is wholesome and fresh and servings are generous. They also offer freshly made jams, relishes, slices, muffins, cakes, tarts and scones which are served whilst you're sitting on the deck overlooking the valley and the river.
Located within the restored motor house and historic clock tower, our restaurant led by Executive Chef Neil Cunningham, offers an inspiring selection of seasonal and predominantly estate-grown produce. The restaurant is modern, spacious yet intimate; and overlooks the landscaped market-style courtyard and gardens. The view from the main dining area is that of the Coombe cottage garden ‘avenue’ and glimpses of the oldest swimming pool in Victoria.
24 locals recommend
Coombe Yarra Valley
673-675 Maroondah Hwy
24 locals recommend
Located within the restored motor house and historic clock tower, our restaurant led by Executive Chef Neil Cunningham, offers an inspiring selection of seasonal and predominantly estate-grown produce. The restaurant is modern, spacious yet intimate; and overlooks the landscaped market-style courtyard and gardens. The view from the main dining area is that of the Coombe cottage garden ‘avenue’ and glimpses of the oldest swimming pool in Victoria.
Rising from the rustic, weather-beaten remnants of a barn left idle for generations, Stones of the Yarra Valley has emerged as the region’s premiere food and wine destination. With uninterrupted views across vines to the blue-tinged Great Divide, Stones of the Yarra Valley is located on one of the most picturesque and historic properties in the Yarra Valley, combining two superb venues – The Barn and The Stables at Stones – with a stunning rough-rendered Chapel and Dairy nestled under century-old oak trees.
15 locals recommend
Stones of the Yarra Valley
14 St Huberts Rd
15 locals recommend
Rising from the rustic, weather-beaten remnants of a barn left idle for generations, Stones of the Yarra Valley has emerged as the region’s premiere food and wine destination. With uninterrupted views across vines to the blue-tinged Great Divide, Stones of the Yarra Valley is located on one of the most picturesque and historic properties in the Yarra Valley, combining two superb venues – The Barn and The Stables at Stones – with a stunning rough-rendered Chapel and Dairy nestled under century-old oak trees.
Dining in the Cafe - Locally sourced and seasonally fresh, produce that simply speaks for itself. Join us for lunch or dinner in The Meletos Café this season. The Meletos Brewhouse is our very own boutique brewery and restaurant space offering delicious food and ales.
43 locals recommend
Meletos
12 St Huberts Rd
43 locals recommend
Dining in the Cafe - Locally sourced and seasonally fresh, produce that simply speaks for itself. Join us for lunch or dinner in The Meletos Café this season. The Meletos Brewhouse is our very own boutique brewery and restaurant space offering delicious food and ales.
Dating back to 1868, the historic Stables at Stones of the Yarra Valley were originally used by the stable hands of St.Huberts winery as sleeping quarters and blacksmith rooms catering for the large number of horses stabled on the site. Over 150 years have passed since those early days and following a superb conversion, The Stables at Stones is now one of the region's most celebrated restaurants, and intimate wedding and events venues.
The Stables at Stones
14 St Huberts Rd
Dating back to 1868, the historic Stables at Stones of the Yarra Valley were originally used by the stable hands of St.Huberts winery as sleeping quarters and blacksmith rooms catering for the large number of horses stabled on the site. Over 150 years have passed since those early days and following a superb conversion, The Stables at Stones is now one of the region's most celebrated restaurants, and intimate wedding and events venues.

Wineries

Located in the heart of the Upper Yarra Valley and only 10 mins from Kangaroo Manor, is one of Australia's most awarded wineries. Winery & Cellar Door. Their mission is to produce a terroir driven Yarra Valley wine of the highest possible quality sourced from impeccably farmed old vines with a focus on balance, complexity, concentration and ageability.
Hoddles Creek Estate
505 Gembrook Road
Located in the heart of the Upper Yarra Valley and only 10 mins from Kangaroo Manor, is one of Australia's most awarded wineries. Winery & Cellar Door. Their mission is to produce a terroir driven Yarra Valley wine of the highest possible quality sourced from impeccably farmed old vines with a focus on balance, complexity, concentration and ageability.
Bulong Estate is a picturesque 120 acre, family-run vineyard and winery at the foot the Yarra Ranges and literally around the corner from Kangaroo Manor. Cellar Door Tastings are by appointment only so we recommend you book if you would like to enjoy a sampling of their wines.
Bulong Estate Winery
70 Summerhill Rd
Bulong Estate is a picturesque 120 acre, family-run vineyard and winery at the foot the Yarra Ranges and literally around the corner from Kangaroo Manor. Cellar Door Tastings are by appointment only so we recommend you book if you would like to enjoy a sampling of their wines.
Victoria's first Vineyard established in 1838. World class cool climate wines, a stunning restaurant with amazing views, and large cellar door and tasting room, with a large produce room showcasing many of the local goodies.
48 locals recommend
Yering Station Winery
38 Melba Hwy
48 locals recommend
Victoria's first Vineyard established in 1838. World class cool climate wines, a stunning restaurant with amazing views, and large cellar door and tasting room, with a large produce room showcasing many of the local goodies.
Sixty years ago, Robert-Jean de Vogüé and an assortment of his closest friends set out to redefine luxury sparkling wine. They decided the only way to bring it into the modern world was to take it far, far from home. That journey of rediscovery began in Argentina and eventually took them to California, Brazil, China, India and, of course, all the way down here to little old Australia. When we say the sun never sets on Chandon, we mean it quite literally. World famous in the Yarra Valley.
69 locals recommend
Domaine Chandon Winery
727 Maroondah Hwy
69 locals recommend
Sixty years ago, Robert-Jean de Vogüé and an assortment of his closest friends set out to redefine luxury sparkling wine. They decided the only way to bring it into the modern world was to take it far, far from home. That journey of rediscovery began in Argentina and eventually took them to California, Brazil, China, India and, of course, all the way down here to little old Australia. When we say the sun never sets on Chandon, we mean it quite literally. World famous in the Yarra Valley.
Rochford Winery Yarra Valley Rochford Wines is a family owned business that has been captivating the senses of patrons since 2002. A versatile indoor and outdoor restaurant, cellar door, event and entertainment destination located in the heart of the spectacular Yarra Valley.
39 locals recommend
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
878-880 Maroondah Hwy
39 locals recommend
Rochford Winery Yarra Valley Rochford Wines is a family owned business that has been captivating the senses of patrons since 2002. A versatile indoor and outdoor restaurant, cellar door, event and entertainment destination located in the heart of the spectacular Yarra Valley.
Oakridge Yarra Valley. The winery was founded in 1978. Since that time, Oakridge Estate has evolved in the outstanding winery. Today it is one of the best out of more than 60 wineries in the Yarra Valley. Oakridge Estate offers extremely high-quality reds and produces very high-quality whites. Great cellar door and restaurant on site.
29 locals recommend
Oakridge Wines
864 Maroondah Hwy
29 locals recommend
Oakridge Yarra Valley. The winery was founded in 1978. Since that time, Oakridge Estate has evolved in the outstanding winery. Today it is one of the best out of more than 60 wineries in the Yarra Valley. Oakridge Estate offers extremely high-quality reds and produces very high-quality whites. Great cellar door and restaurant on site.
Winner of Yarra Valley's best tasting experience in 2021, it's a must visit to include on your little winery tour during your stay.
12 locals recommend
Punt Road Winery - Cellar Door Yarra Valley
10 St Huberts Rd
12 locals recommend
Winner of Yarra Valley's best tasting experience in 2021, it's a must visit to include on your little winery tour during your stay.

Neighbourhoods

Located approx 30 mins from the property Coldstream has many wineries and local favourites of things to do in the Yarra Valley. Many of the famous winery recommendations are in this area. Well worth the visit.
6 locals recommend
Coldstream
6 locals recommend
Located approx 30 mins from the property Coldstream has many wineries and local favourites of things to do in the Yarra Valley. Many of the famous winery recommendations are in this area. Well worth the visit.