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Yarra Valley | Mornington Peninsula | Geelong | Macedon Ranges | Sunbury

The Outer Melbourne Wineries areas covers some of Victoria’s most well-known winery destinations!

There are many great attractions to visit, including top-class restaurants showcasing local produce, relaxed cafés with stunning views, regional and coastal scenic features and numerous cellar doors, all within a one-hour drive from Melbourne.

YARRA VALLEY

Only an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is the oldest wine-producing regions in Victoria and dates back to 1838. Best known for its chardonnay and pinot noir varieties, the region offers a diverse range of wines due to its warmer valley wineries and cooler hilltop vineyards. Currently hosting a total of 3800 hectares under vine, the Yarra Valley has an abundance of cellar doors that offer wine¬ tastings and regional local produce.

YARRA VALLEY

Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa

Balgownie Estate Vineyard, Resort & Spa has something wonderful for

Boat O’Craigo

Finding its home in one of Victoria’s oldest wine regions, Boat O’Craigo hosts two impressive vineyards within the luscious Yarra Valley, producing a number of varieties including sparkling, pinot grigio, chardonnay, pinot noir and shiraz, but also grüner veltliner, gewürztraminer and grenache

Chandon

Founded in 1986, Domaine Chandon is one of Australia’s most treasured wineries

De Bortoli Wines

Less than one hour’s drive from Melbourne’s CBD, the De Bortoli Wines Yarra Valley estate...

Helen & Joey Estate

This winery came to life in 2010 when the owners purchased an established vineyard in Gruyere,

Mandala Wines

Mandala Wines is the realisation of a dream for the Smedley family, who always wanted a place to grow grapes, make wine, and share the lifestyle and dream with friends and family.

Massaros

Encompassing 25 acres in Kangaroo Ground, the heart of the Yarra Valley, Massaros offers a distinctive and ...

Medhurst Wines

Medhurst Wines is located on the western edge of the Warramate Hills in the centre of the famous Yarra Valley wine region.

Pimpernel Vineyards

Mark and Fiona Horrigan, the founders and owners of the winery, have been guided by one principle

Rochford Wines

Nestled in the heart of the Yarra Valley, Rochford Wines is a versatile wine, food and entertainment destination.

Shaws Road Winery

“The Shaws Road Winerycellar door is a dream attractionfor any wine lover and demonstratesa true ...

Soumah of Yarra Valley

It is well known that ‘great wine is made in the vineyard’, and the Soumah team set out to select an exact location for winemaking that delivers every advantage of a cool climate, undulating topography, and ancient soils.

St Hubert’s

“The winery boasts a heritage brand which has stood the test of time, now delivering rustic, interesting and ...

Stefani Estate

After spending his childhood immersed in vineyards and olive groves in the quaint village of Lonnano, Tuscany, Stefano Stefani’s passion for wine took off, reaching the same heights of his family before him.

Sutherland Estate

Located amongst the rolling hills of Dixons Creek, Sutherland Estate is a family-owned boutique winery and vineyard with the northern-most cellar door in the Yarra Valley.

Taking the Tour

As the days grow longer and the weather warmer, the team will be introducing private vineyard tours and tastings ...

TarraWarra Estate

With the vision of creating something beautiful for others to enjoy, founders Marc and Eva Besen first planted ten acres of vines on TarraWarra Estate in 1983, which was the beginning of something undeniably special.

The Riverstone Estate

Situated in the heart of the Yarra Valley, the winery sits high on the hill, overlooking the Yarra River.

Tokar Estate

Tokar Estate is a family-owned and -operated Yarra Valley winery and restaurant, run by Leon and Rita Tokar who warmly invite you to try their fabulous range of boutique wines and new vintage releases.

Warramunda Estate

Warramunda Estate was purchased by the Magdziarz family in 2007 who produced their first vintage in 2013.

Wild Cattle Creek Estate

Wild Cattle Creek Estate offers the ultimate experience for all visitors.

Yarrawood Estate

The vision for YARRAWOOD ESTATE started more than 20 years ago, when the Schwaiger family began to

MORNINGTON PENINSULA

Sitting high above the bustling oceanside that borders this cool-climate wine region, the Mornington Peninsula is surrounded by the Bass Strait, Port Philip and Western Port Bay and is one of Australia’s only maritime wine producing areas. Best represented by its constantly outstanding pinot noir wines, this section of Victoria has almost 50 per cent of its vineyards reserved to producing that one variety. More than just great wine, the Mornington Peninsula also offers an abundance of sites and attractions, including picturesque beaches, world-class golf courses, and relaxing hot springs, as well as many more.

MORNINGTON PENINSULA

Dromana Estate

Situated in the lush open woodlands by the coastline of the glorious Mornington Peninsula, Dromana Estate is immersed in an abundance of wildlife and native flora.

Eldridge Estate

Eldridge Estate of Red Hill is one of the oldest vineyards on the Mornington Peninsula.

Main Ridge Estate

Main Ridge Estate was the first licensed winery on the Mornington Peninsula, and has built a reputation for producing exquisite pinot noir and chardonnay from estate-grown fruit.

Mantons Creek Estate

Since the vines were initially planted in 1994, the 54-acre Mantons Creek Estate has been loved by four family owners. The most recent family, the Pellicano family, took over in 2014 and have been nurturing the vineyard ever since.

Montalto

Owned by the Mitchell family since 1999, Montalto is a place where you celebrate life and enjoy a moment out of the ordinary.

Ocean Eight

Ocean Eight is a family-owned vineyard and winery. Winemaker Michael Aylward went into business with his parents in 2004, with a focus on making the highest-quality pinot noir and chardonnay on the Mornington Peninsula.

Prancing Horse Estate

Prancing Horse Estate is the biodynamic pioneer of the Mornington Peninsula.

Rahona Valley

A decade ago, Rahona Valley lay hidden. The original 3-acre vineyard was established in 1991 but purchased by Toby ...

Red Hill Estate

Red Hill Estate is an iconic multi-award-winning Mornington Peninsula wine producer that is not only renowned for its fine wines, but also for the superb panoramic views of Westernport Bay that can be enjoyed on a visit to the cellar door.

Trofeo Estate

Sitting proudly within the foothills of Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula, Trofeo Estate is a family-owned winery established by Jim and Kath Manolios in 2012.

Wynnton Ridge Vineyard

Established in 1994 by David and Marilyn Jones, Wynnton Ridge Vineyard is a family-owned winery that is situated on the 6-hectare grounds of an old dairy farm, which served the Red Hill and Shoreham region more than a century ago.

Yabby Lake Vineyard

Nestled amongst the northern peninsula’s serene bushland is Yabby Lake Vineyard.

GEELONG

Only an hour drive from Melbourne CBD, Geelong plays host to family-friendly activities, beautiful beaches and outstanding cool-climate wines. Showcasing distinctive maritime flavours indicative of the Bellarine Peninsula, the region’s pinot noir has become renowned throughout the world. The area is also known for producing outstanding varietals of shiraz and pinot noir, and has even made a name for itself in recent years for its premium sparkling reds. With more than 60 cellar doors open almost any day of the year, you can be assured you’re in for an amazing experience at the wineries in the Geelong region.

GEELONG

Austin’s Wines

“Austin’s Wines approaches wine – and winemaking – with an innovative, contemporary and authentic ...

Clyde Park

Fine wine and magnificent views are what you can expect from this 5-star rated vineyard

del Rios Winery

Del Rios is a family-owned vineyard, winery, restaurant and cellar door. Established in 1996 by Gus and Esther del Rio, del Rios blends traditional influences with contemporary techniques where the owner and winemaker, Gus del Rio, produces a range of low-yield, beautifully crafted wines.

Flying Brick Cider Co.

Think innovative space, a tasting paddle of ciders, amazing food and the best Bellarine wines

Jack Rabbit Vineyard

An essential destination of the Bellarine, Jack Rabbit Vineyard’s restaurant, winery and cellar door offers visitors the ultimate daytrip when only a brilliant regional experience will do.

Kilgour Wines

Founded in 1989, Kilgour Wines is one of the pioneering wineries that helped shape the Bellarine Peninsula to be the premier wine destination it is today.

Leura Park Estate

A dynamic force on the Bellarine Peninsula, this vineyard's mantra is “Life is short, celebrate well!”

Oakdene

Oakdene is a family-owned vineyard situated in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula on stunning coastal farmland, where the maritime climate offers excellent conditions for producing low yields of high-quality fruit.

Scotchmans Hill

Established in 1982, Scotchmans Hill is located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula. A producer of premium, cool maritime-climate wines, Scotchmans Hill has been a leading local winery for more than thirty years and is rated among James Halliday’s top 100 Australian wineries.

Terindah Estate

Driving down McAdams Lane, just off Portarlington Road, you gain a sense that something spectacular is drawing near, when suddenly, you catch a glimpse of the breathtaking panoramic views ahead.

MACEDON RANGES

Home to historic Daylesford and the historic Castlemaine, the Macedon Ranges is one of the most beautiful regions of Victoria. The wineries in this area sit at a chilly 300 to 800 metres above sea level, making it the coldest grape-growing area in mainland Australia, which delivers the peppery shiraz that the world has come to adore. The area also focuses on its Italian varietals, such as tempranillo and gamay, as well as the rare lagrein. Established since 1840, the Macedon Ranges now plays host to more than 40 vineyards that collectively produce 1000 tonnes of must and juice each year.

MACEDON RANGES

Attwoods Wines

Attwoods Wines is a beautiful micro boutique winery, producing on average 40,000 bottles a year.

Cope-Williams Winery

The beautiful Cope-Williams Winery has identified a gap in the market for premium highquality sparkling wines and has carved its own name into the ever-growing Australian wine scene.

Curly Flat

Curly Flat is located in Lancefield, eighty kilometres north of Melbourne in the Macedon Ranges.

Gisborne Peak Winery

In 1978, Bob Nixon had a vision to plant grapes in the cool-climate Macedon Ranges, and to make wines of exceptional character.

Granite Hills

Established in 1970 by fourth generation grazier Gordon Knight and wife Heather Knight, Granite Hills is one of Australia’s highest and most picturesque vineyards.

Hanging Rock Winery

Hanging Rock Winery was established in 1983 and is located in Victoria’s coolest grape-growing region, the Macedon Ranges, just an easy one hour drive from Melbourne.

Hesket Estate

Located just one hour away from Melbourne in the cool-climate village of Hesket is the humble Hesket Estate.

Kyneton Ridge Estate

These beautiful vines that enrich the Macedon landscape were planted twenty-five years ago. The estate has been ...

Morning Sun Vineyard

Migrating to Australia at twenty-five years old, Mario Toniolo channelled his love and passion for wine and food to establish Morning Sun Vineyard.

Paramoor

When you arrive at Paramoor, you’ll be greeted by a tranquil and picturesque vineyard surrounded by lush green ...

Passing Clouds

Established in 1974 by Graeme Leith and Sue McKinnon, Passing Clouds is a family-run winery in central Victoria.

Red Hare Estate

Red Hare Estate Vineyard is a boutique family-run vineyard set amongst the beautiful rolling hills of Glenlyon in the Macedon Ranges wine region.

Zig Zag Road

Nestled among the expansive vines and rolling hills of the Macedon Ranges, Zig Zag Road is a scenic vineyard and winery that is imbued with country charm.

SUNBURY

Just outside of Melbourne lies the historic Sunbury region. Featuring the world’s greatest volcanic plain, the area shows great variety in soil conditions from sandy-grey loam over gritty, yellow clay, to red volcanic loam and black basalt clay. This unique terroir provides outstanding shiraz and chardonnay varietals, while the cool, dry climate provides wines of great flavour and length. With an abundance of award-winning, family-owned wineries, Sunbury is sure to offer you a unique and personalised wine experience.