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From world-renowned wineries to native wildlife sanctuaries, discover the diverse experiences that make Yarra Valley a premier destination just minutes from Sanctuary House.

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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.8

Domaine Chandon

prestigious French Champagne house bringing traditional méthode champenoise to the Yarra Valley, creating exceptional sparkling wines with stunning valley views.

12.5 km15 minutes
$$$
sparkling wine+4
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Wildlife Sanctuaries
4.7

Healesville Sanctuary

World-renowned wildlife sanctuary specializing in native Australian animals, offering intimate encounters with koalas, kangaroos, and over 200 species in their natural habitat.

8.2 km10 minutes
$$
wildlife+5
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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.6

Yering Station

One of the Yarra Valley's founding wineries, combining historical significance with contemporary winemaking excellence, acclaimed restaurant, and art gallery in a stunning setting.

14.8 km18 minutes
$$$
historic winery+5
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Art Galleries & Studios
4.5

TarraWarra Museum of Art

Award-winning architectural masterpiece housing an impressive collection of Australian contemporary art, set in a stunning vineyard landscape with panoramic valley views.

18.3 km22 minutes
$$
contemporary art+4
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Distilleries & Breweries
4.8

Four Pillars Distillery

Award-winning craft gin distillery offering tours, tastings, and a gin laboratory experience in a stunning industrial-chic setting.

2 km5 minutes
$$
gin distillery+3
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Food & Produce
4.5

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery

Indulgent chocolate paradise offering free tastings, handmade chocolates, artisan ice cream, and a café with stunning valley views.

18 km20 minutes
$
chocolate+4
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Tours & Experiences
4.9

Go Wild Ballooning

Breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon flights over the Yarra Valley with champagne breakfast and stunning aerial views.

5 kmPick-up available
$$$
hot air balloon+3
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Food & Produce
4.6

Yarra Valley Dairy

Award-winning artisan cheese producer offering tastings, cheese platters, and farm shop with handcrafted Persian feta.

16 km18 minutes
$$
cheese+3
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Gardens & Nature
4.7

Blue Lotus Water Garden

Stunning water garden featuring thousands of lotus and water lilies, walking paths, and tranquil ponds.

28 km30 minutes
$
water garden+3
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Scenic Drives
4.9

The Black Spur Drive

Iconic scenic drive through towering mountain ash forests, featuring dramatic curves and stunning natural beauty.

8 km10 minutes to start
Free
scenic drive+3
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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.7

Stefani Estate Cellar Door

Family-owned boutique winery offering intimate tastings of handcrafted wines in a relaxed atmosphere.

18 km20 minutes
$$
boutique winery+2
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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.6

Kellybrook Winery

Historic family winery producing award-winning wines and ciders since 1960.

15 km15 minutes
$$
historic winery+2
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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.8

Buttermans Track Wines

Small-batch winery specializing in premium cool-climate wines with sustainable practices.

22 km25 minutes
$$
sustainable+2
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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.7

Boat O'Craigo Wines

Charming family winery with Scottish heritage, producing handcrafted wines in small batches.

18 km20 minutes
$$
family winery+2
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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.6

Jayden Ong Winery and Cellar Bar

Contemporary winery and cellar bar offering innovative wines and stylish tasting experience.

14 km15 minutes
$$
cellar bar+2
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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.7

Yering Farm Wines

Rustic farm winery in a historic hay shed offering authentic tastings and dog-friendly atmosphere.

16 km18 minutes
$$
dog friendly+2
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Eat & Drink
4.4

Paradise Valley Hotel

Historic country pub serving hearty meals, local wines, and craft beers with beautiful beer garden.

10 km12 minutes
$$
pub+3
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Eat & Drink
4.5

Meletos

Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and providore at Yering Station with wood-fired pizzas.

16 km18 minutes
$$
mediterranean+3
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Wineries & Cellar Doors
4.7

Oakridge Wines

Award-winning winery with acclaimed restaurant offering contemporary Australian cuisine.

14 km16 minutes
$$$
premium winery+2
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Eat & Drink
4.5

No.7 Healesville

Stylish café and bar in Healesville offering specialty coffee, local wines, and modern Australian cuisine.

2 km5 minutes
$$
café+3
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Eat & Drink
4.6

Stones of Yarra Valley

Historic barn venue offering farm-to-table dining and cooking classes surrounded by gardens.

15 km17 minutes
$$$
farm-to-table+2
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Tours & Experiences
4.9

Global Ballooning Australia

Premium hot air balloon experiences over the Yarra Valley with gourmet breakfast.

5 kmPick-up available
$$$
hot air balloon+2
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Markets & Shopping
4.7

Yarra Valley Farmers Market

Vibrant weekly farmers market featuring fresh local produce and artisan goods.

12 km15 minutes
$
farmers market+3
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Attractions & Events
4.7

Puffing Billy Railway

Iconic heritage steam train offering scenic journeys through the Dandenong Ranges.

35 km40 minutes
$$
heritage railway+2
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Gardens & Nature
4.6

Coombe Yarra Valley

Historic estate and garden, former home of Dame Nellie Melba, with tours and restaurant.

14 km16 minutes
$$
historic garden+2
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Gardens & Nature
4.5

Pirianda Garden

Beautiful cool-climate garden in the Dandenong Ranges with rhododendrons and azaleas.

30 km35 minutes
$
garden+3
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Scenic Drives
4.6

Puffing Billy Drive and Wave

Scenic drive following the Puffing Billy railway with opportunities to wave at the train.

30 km35 minutes to start
Free
scenic drive+2
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Scenic Drives
4.7

Nature Lovers Loop

Scenic loop drive through forests, farms, and villages showcasing the best of Yarra Valley nature.

5 km5 minutes to start
Free
scenic drive+2
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Scenic Drives
4.8

Lake Mountain Drive

Scenic mountain drive to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort with stunning views and snow in winter.

25 km30 minutes
$
mountain drive+3
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Scenic Drives
4.6

Warburton Drive

A beautiful drive along the Yarra River, winding through lush greenery, leads you to the charming township of Warburton.

20 km25 minutes
Free
scenic drive+3
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Gardens & Nature
4.7

Maroondah Reservoir Park

Beautiful parkland surrounding the historic Maroondah Reservoir with gardens and walking trails.

8 km10 minutes
Free
park+3
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Gardens & Nature
4.5

Warratina Lavender Farm

Beautiful lavender farm with fields of purple blooms, café, and lavender products.

20 km22 minutes
$
lavender+3
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Four Pillars Distillery
Distilleries & Breweries
2 km
5 minutes
No.7 Healesville
Eat & Drink
2 km
5 minutes
Go Wild Ballooning
Tours & Experiences
5 km
Pick-up available
Global Ballooning Australia
Tours & Experiences
5 km
Pick-up available
Nature Lovers Loop
Scenic Drives
5 km
5 minutes to start
The Black Spur Drive
Scenic Drives
8 km
10 minutes to start
Maroondah Reservoir Park
Gardens & Nature
8 km
10 minutes
Healesville Sanctuary
Wildlife Sanctuaries
8.2 km
10 minutes
Paradise Valley Hotel
Eat & Drink
10 km
12 minutes
Yarra Valley Farmers Market
Markets & Shopping
12 km
15 minutes
Domaine Chandon
Wineries & Cellar Doors
12.5 km
15 minutes
Jayden Ong Winery and Cellar Bar
Wineries & Cellar Doors
14 km
15 minutes
Oakridge Wines
Wineries & Cellar Doors
14 km
16 minutes
Coombe Yarra Valley
Gardens & Nature
14 km
16 minutes
Yering Station
Wineries & Cellar Doors
14.8 km
18 minutes
Kellybrook Winery
Wineries & Cellar Doors
15 km
15 minutes
Stones of Yarra Valley
Eat & Drink
15 km
17 minutes
Yarra Valley Dairy
Food & Produce
16 km
18 minutes
Yering Farm Wines
Wineries & Cellar Doors
16 km
18 minutes
Meletos
Eat & Drink
16 km
18 minutes
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
Food & Produce
18 km
20 minutes
Stefani Estate Cellar Door
Wineries & Cellar Doors
18 km
20 minutes
Boat O'Craigo Wines
Wineries & Cellar Doors
18 km
20 minutes
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Art Galleries & Studios
18.3 km
22 minutes
Warburton Drive
Scenic Drives
20 km
25 minutes
Warratina Lavender Farm
Gardens & Nature
20 km
22 minutes
Buttermans Track Wines
Wineries & Cellar Doors
22 km
25 minutes
Lake Mountain Drive
Scenic Drives
25 km
30 minutes
Blue Lotus Water Garden
Gardens & Nature
28 km
30 minutes
Pirianda Garden
Gardens & Nature
30 km
35 minutes
Puffing Billy Drive and Wave
Scenic Drives
30 km
35 minutes to start
Puffing Billy Railway
Attractions & Events
35 km
40 minutes

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