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Four Perfect Yarra Valley Days - Which One Feels Like You?
- Hop It
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
Planning a Yarra Valley trip is the easy part. Deciding how and where to spend the day? That’s where things get tricky.
That’s exactly why we created a simple guide to help you choose between our two Yarra Valley Hop It routes. Because while it’s the same beautiful valley, the pace and the feeling of the day can be completely different.
To make it even easier, we created four itineraries inspired by the flow chart. Find the one that sounds like your kind of day… and you’re halfway to wine country already.
1. The Classic First-Timer Day
Iconic stops, beautiful views and the Yarra Valley highlights.
If it’s your first visit, this is where to begin. Think world-famous bubbles, standout cellar doors and that unmistakable “we’re really in wine country” feeling.
A perfect flow might look like:
Start with sparkling at Domaine Chandon - Soak in the views, take the photos and ease into the day with something celebratory.
Wine tasting at Oakridge Wines - Refined, welcoming and consistently one of the region’s favourites.
Pizza lunch at Soumah - Italian style wines and food - say no more!
Gin stop at Four Pillars Distillery - Because no classic Yarra Valley day is complete without it.
👉 Best matched to the Red Route
2. The First-Timer’s Hidden Gems
Your first Yarra Valley visit… just not the obvious version.
Maybe it’s your first time in the valley or maybe you’d simply rather skip the busiest cellar doors. This version keeps the magic of a first visit, but reveals a more relaxed, local side of the region.
A perfect flow might look like:
Easy first tasting at Punt Road Wines - Welcoming you to the most beautiful cellar door, this is the perfect place to ease into wine country.
A scenic wander and tasting at Yering Station - Historic surroundings, beautiful architecture and a calm introduction to one of the valley’s most loved estates.
Picnic vineyard lunch at De Bortoli - Sweeping views and a picnic that becomes the highlight of the day.
A relaxed final stop at Steels Gate Wines - Quietly scenic, beautifully personal and the perfect soft finish before heading back to Melbourne.
👉 Perfectly suited to the Green Route
3. The Return to the Favourites
The Yarra Valley you love… enjoyed at a slower, more thoughtful pace.
Maybe you’ve visited before, or maybe certain cellar doors are simply too good not to return to.This version revisits the classics with more time to savour each stop and less focus on rushing through a checklist.
A perfect flow might look like:
A relaxed tasting among the art and history of St Huberts - Beautiful surroundings, beautifully crafted wines and an easy beginning to the day.
A long, leisurely lunch at Dominique Portet - Two hours of French-inspired hospitality, generous plates and conversation that lingers as long as the final glass.
A refined final tasting at Giant Steps - Modern, expressive and the perfect confident finish before heading back to Melbourne.
👉 Perfectly suited to the Red Route
4. The Local Secrets Day
A slower, more personal side of the Yarra Valley made for discovering somewhere new.
Maybe you’ve visited before, or maybe you’re simply drawn to quieter cellar doors and scenic lunch spots. This version is all about relaxed moments, beautiful surroundings and the kind of places you’ll recommend long after the day ends.
A perfect flow might look like:
A calm and elegant start at Coombe Estate - Leafy gardens, refined tastings and a peaceful introduction to the Yarra Valley
A long, scenic lunch at Yarrawood Estate - Two hours of vineyard views, incredible wines and conversation that stretches into the afternoon.
A relaxed final tasting at Sutherland Estate - Quietly stunning, warmly welcoming and the perfect slow finish before heading back to Melbourne.
👉 Perfectly suited to the Green Route
Whichever day feels most like you, the beauty of Hop It is that everything stays easy. No driving, no rushing, and no pressure to plan every detail, just great wine, long lunches and the freedom to enjoy the Yarra Valley at your own pace. Choose your route, gather your favourite people, and let the day unfold from there. We’ll take care of the rest.
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