Towns of the Yarra Valley, Victoria

Exploring the Yarra Valley's Townships

An hour east of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley unfolds as a tapestry of vineyards, forests, and charming towns. Each has a distinct personality.

Core Wine Country

• Yarra Glen – Gateway town; Saturday market, gateway to wineries, Healesville Sanctuary access.
• Coldstream – Heart of the vineyard belt; Yering Station, Domaine Chandon, Coldstream Hills. Tasting rooms cluster.
• Gruyere – Tiny, prestigious; Yeringberg, Mount Mary, Wantirna Estate.

Upper Valley & Foothills

• Healesville – Largest town; Healesville Sanctuary (native wildlife), historic main street, breweries, distilleries.
• Warburton – End of the rail trail; Redwood Forest, waterfalls, mountain bike parks, artisan shops.
• Launching Place / Woori Yallock – Rural residential, trail access, farm gates.

Northern Fringe

• Seville – Historic hotels, cafes, Seville Estate winery, orchard country.
• Wandin / Silvan – Cherry orchards, berry farms, hilltop views.

Dandenong Ranges Edge

• Mount Evelyn – Parks, Olinda Creek, winery fringe.
• Lilydale – Transport hub (train), shopping, Lilydale Lake, gateway to ranges.
• Monbulk, Olinda, Sassafras – "The Hills" proper: gardens (Rhododendron, Dandenong Ranges Botanic), tea rooms, craft shops, Puffing Billy steam train.

Base yourself in Healesville or Yarra Glen for winery access; Warburton for nature; the Hills for gardens and village charm.