Yarra Valley Scenic Route
The Yarra Valley Scenic Route is an alternative route that takes you off the main roads and into beauty the of the Yarra Valley, past boutique wineries and local eateries.
The route takes you to the north-western end of the Yarra Valley, where the thinner soils result in exciting, crisp, clean wine flavours that are typical of a cool climate region, but with an intensity that is unique.
To reach the start of the Yarra Valley scenic route:
- Leave Melbourne on the Eastern Freeway
- Leave the freeway at the Burke Road North exit and proceed north following Heidelberg signs to Lower Heidelberg Road (Route 44)
- Continue on Route 44, which travels along Lower Plenty Road, then along Main Road to Eltham
The Yarra Valley scenic route is a loop that can be driven starting at Eltham:
- From Eltham continue along Main Road and the Eltham-Yarra Glen Road to Kangaroo Ground. Visit Evelyn County Estate and Wellers Wine Bar and Restaurant on the way.
- Continue along the Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Road, turning off to Watsons Creek or Panton Hill Vineyard and Winery before arriving at Panton Hill
- Northwards past Panton Hill Hotel to St Andrews where, if you can time your trip the weekly Saturday market will be in full swing
- Return past Lovegrove Vineyard and Winery and the Bridges Restaurant, Bar and Gallery to Cottles Bridge and Hurstbridge, and Diamond Creek.
Wineries along the way include Evelyn County Estate, Kings of Kangaroo Ground, Naked Range Estate at Wellers Restaurant, Ridgeback Wines, Panton Hill Vineyard and Winery, Lovegrove Vineyard and Winery, Wedgetail Estate, Hills of Plenty, Samson Hill Winery and Watsons Creek Wines. For a map of the trail phone 1300 660 072 (Australia only).
