![]() ![]() Some of the best wineries to visit include the wonderfully named Ten Minutes by Tractor, Red Hill, Port Phillip Estate and Polperro. Mornington Peninsula is best known for its whites and pinot noir due to the colder climate. The winery region is, of course, inland so when you visit you will never be far from a dip in the sea – a claim not many wine regions can make! The Mornington Peninsula is about a 90-minute drive from Melbourne and home to Melbournian’s favourite seaside getaway towns – Sorrento, Portsea, Dromana and Rye. ![]() Slightly lesser known is another fantastic region only a couple of hours from the Yarra Valley – the Mornington Peninsula. Travelgal Nicole Mornington Peninsula in AustraliaĪustralia is now known worldwide for its wines and many have heard of the wonderful white wines of the Yarra Valley in Victoria. When planning a visit to Australia, check out this 2-week Australia itinerary. Whichever route you take in the Yarra Valley, make sure to stop by Punt Road wines – my favourite cellar door. You can also enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the valley as the sun rises an unforgettable experience in one of the great wine regions of Australia. ![]() If you are still hungry there are countless eating options from casual wood-fired pizza and charcuterie at Giant Steps in Healesville to fine diningĪt Ezard at Levantine Hill. These itineraries take you past the main towns of the Yarra Valley – Healesville, Yarra Glen and Coldstream – and include visits to the best wineries for tasting.Īlong the way discover local cheese and chocolate producers who are more than happy to discuss wine matching to their wares. Pick up one of three suggested wine routes at the local tourist office. You can easily spend a weekend winery hopping in the Yarra Valley but many people day trip there on a hosted or self-drive tour from Melbourne. Chardonnay and pinot noir are the most popular however the region is also known for its sparkling varieties and cabernet sauvignon. Large producers like Chandon and smaller boutique wineries enjoy the unique cool micro-climate suitable for many varieties of grapes. Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley are home to over 90 cellar doors. ![]()
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