8 Free Things to do in Yarra Glen That You Shouldn't Miss

Located in the heart of the Yarra Valley, this award-winning, fully landscaped regional playground boasts a huge variety of activities for all ages. Locals love it, but it is also a favourite for families from all over Melbourne who've heard about just one of Yarra Glen's great assets. Adjacent to the skate park, it has good shade, public toilets, picnic facilities and barbecues available. *This playground is accessible for all abilities.

Yileena Park is a family owned Cellar Door, Winery and Vineyard located in the beautiful Yarra Valley just one hour drive north east of Melbourne. The vinyard was established in 1998 and comprises 5 acres of Pinot Noir, 5 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon and 2.5 acres of Merlot. It is situated on a north facing slope at the base of the Christmas Hills which keep it cool and protected. And the grey loam soil surfaced over a rock studded clay base make it ideal for growing premium wine grapes. The vineyard is pruned to produce between 1-2 tones of fruit per acre which allows the vines the opportunity to completely ripen the fruit. Our watering system is an American Sub-surface drip irrigation type, which delivers the water and organic liquid fertilizer directly to the vine’s roots. It allows for excellent control over our watering which we judiciously monitor. The unique sandstone cellar door at Yileena Park was opened in 2006. It is anchored back into a steep hill to ensure cool cellaring of our premium wines as the ground floor is virtually buried underground. Climb the superbly timber panelled stair case to the warmly inviting tasting room which is swathed in Tasmanian Myrtle and features and open fire place, an ornate Victorian mantle and a beautifully detailed granite bar. French doors open onto an expansive deck affording views over the vineyard and the beautiful Yarra Valley. The deck is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a glass of wine with a pre-ordered cheese platter. When you visit Cellar Door you must also sample our unique smoked delicacies. These are infused with the smoke from old wine barrels and the combination of wine and oak flavours imparts an amazing flavour that needs to be tasted to be believed. Our smoked products are only available at Cellar Door and include smoked salt, olives, nuts, mustard, olive oil, red wine vinegar and cheeses. With such close proximity to Melbourne this stunning Celar Door, Winery and Vineyard is so accessible. We look forward to seeing you when you are next in the Yarra Valley.

Less than an hour's drive from Melbourne, the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate is a vibrant, family friendly winery, overlooking the valley's rolling hills. Enjoy the views and warm hospitality while sharing good wine, good food and good times with family and friends. Taste wines from the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate, as well as wines from their King Valley, Heathcote, and Bilbul Estates. With the current restrictions due to Covid-19, our restaurant has re-opened as Locale Cafe, where we are offering a new-style cafe menu for you to enjoy. Our cafe is open Thurs - Mon 10am - 3pm. Our Cellar Door is open from 10am - 4.30pm for cellar door tastings by appointment.

A monthly makers market on the first Sunday of the month from September through to June. Featuring 300 stalls of Featuring seasonal fresh produce, homewares, sculpture, art, gifts, fashion, jewellery, children's clothes and accessories, photography, skincare, plants, woodwork and more. A great family day out with plenty of delicious market food, kids activities, playground and music.

"With sweeping panoramic views of the Yarra Valley, and the Dandenong ranges beyond, the Greenstone Vineyards cellar door in the Yarra Valley creates an opportunity for everyone to try our wines and understand the Greenstone philosophy, whilst literally having the Yarra Valley and its wine making history at their fingertips" Situated less than a one hour drive from the heart of Melbourne just behind the township of Yarra Glen, the cellar door here at Greenstone Vineyards offers one of the most spectacular views across the Yarra Valley. The tranquil scenery, friendly & informative staff and spectacular wines makes it a cellar door experience that you will not want to forget. An extensive range of Greenstone Vineyards wines are available for tasting, the majority of which are exclusive to cellar door. Both the Heathcote and Yarra Valley Greenstone ranges are available for tasting and purchase. Call in at our Cellar Door for a casual tasting, a more formal wine experience, or to simply unwind with a glass of your favourite Greenstone wine. Enjoy the company of friends and share a cheese platter on our beautiful deck whilst soaking up the sun, or relax with a red by our fireplace in the cooler months and let the day pass you by.