DESTINATION: Yarra Glen
Yarra Glen is an agricultural and dairy town in the heart of the Yarra Valley wine and food region and is an ideal base for enjoying cellar door tastings and sampling local produce. Just a short distance from Melbourne, Yarra Glen is a popular weekend getaway with a host of indulgent activities and attractions. Main Attractions
Meet the winemaker and sample wines at the cellar door of some the state’s best known and award-winning wineries, such as Yering Station, De Bortoli, Balgownie Estate and TarraWarra Estate. Dine on regional produce or visit the Yarra Valley Dairy for lunch and enjoy handmade cheeses, local wines, coffee, desserts and excellent views. Taste and purchase locally grown produce at the Yarra Valley Regional Food Group Farmers’ Market on the third Sunday of each month. Find handmade treasures at the Yarra Glen Craft Market on the first Sunday of each month Indulge in a relaxing spa at the Immerse Spa and Winery. Major events in the area include the Grape Grazing Festival held in February, the Yarra Glen Agricultural Show in March and the Yarra Valley Expo held at the Yarra Glen Racecourse in April. |
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Picnic or walk the 18 kilometre trail in Sugarloaf Reservoir Park. Experience the Yarra Valley Horse and Harness race meets both at Yarra Glen and picnic races in Healesville.
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