Here’s how to get to the Yarra Valley and explore Victoria’s premier wine region and hugely popular road-trip destination that takes in spectacular natural scenery and numerous attractions. The area is vast covering national parks and numerous townships with a diverse array of attractions. It pays to have a rough trip plan to get the most of your trip according to your tastes.
The major townships at the center of the Yarra Valley hosting the majority of attractions are Healsville, Yarra Glen, and Lilydale.
Melbourne to Yarra Valley by Car
This map sets a course from Melbourne to Healsville. Healsville is a popular starting point for a trip to the Yarra Valley with a visit to the popular Healsville Sanctuary a must-do.
Journey Time: 1 h 12 min (63.5 km) via M3 and Maroondah Hwy
Route Maps for exploring the Yarra Valley
These PDF maps come via https://visityarravalley.com.au
- YARRA VALLEY TOURING MAP – large map covering the region Map [PDF]
- CIDER & ALE TRAIL – Check out Yarra Valley’s best Cider & Ale hotspots in this Map [PDF].
- THE ALTERNATIVE TASTE TRAIL – MELBA HIGHWAY – Meander on the Melba Highway Trail and uncover friendly, boutique cellar doors offering an unhurried taste of wine styles from around the world. Map [PDF].
- U-PICK TRAIL IN THE YARRA VALLEY & DANDENONG RANGES – Map [PDF].
- TOP VIEWS IN THE YARRA VALLEY – The Yarra Valley boasts a mix of breathtaking views that travel over vineyards, farmland, waterways and forest. Map [PDF].
- TOP FAMILY EXPERIENCES – Map [PDF].
- JAMES HALLIDAY HAND PICKED YARRA VALLEY – Picks of Yarra Valley wineries. Map [PDF].
- COLDSTREAM TRAIL – A curated collection of passionate people and places selected for their diversity, dedication to their craft, and welcoming attitude. Map [PDF].
- ART LIVES HERE TRAIL – Explore the rich offerings of our galleries, retail, music and performance venues that are filled with a world of wonder. Map [PDF].
- COOL CLIMATE GARDENS TRAIL – Map [PDF].
- TOP VIEWS OF THE DANDENONG RANGES – Map [PDF].
- TOP FAMILY EXPERIENCES IN THE DANDENONG RANGES – Map [PDF].
- TOP PICNIC SPOTS IN THE DANDENONG RANGES – Map [PDF].
Top Attractions in the Yarra Valley include
- BIG GRAPE WINERY TOURS – Maroondah Highway Healesville VIC 3777
- BUNJIL PLACE – 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren VIC 3805
- COOMBE YARRA VALLEY – 673/675 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream VIC 3770
- DE BORTOLI YARRA VALLEY ESTATE – 58 Pinnacle Lane, Dions Creek VIC 3775
- DOMAINE CHANDON – 727 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream VIC 3770
- EDENDALE COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FARM – 30 Gastons Road, Eltham VIC 3095
- ELTHAM NORTH ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND – 132 Allendale Road, Eltham VIC 3095
- EVERGREEN WINERY TOURS – Maroondah Highway, Healesville VIC 3777
- FUNFIELDS THEME PARK – 2365 Plenty Road, Whittlesea VIC 3757
- GLOBAL BALLOONING AUSTRALIA – 30 Dickmann Street, Richmond VIC 3121
- HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY – Badger Creek Road, Healesville VIC 3777
- HURSTBRIDGE FARMERS’ MARKET – Fergusons Paddock, Hurstbridge VIC 3099
- KANGAROO GROUND WAR MEMORIAL TOWER – Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park & Tower, Kangaroo Ground VIC 3097
- KINGLAKE FOREST ADVENTURES – 1419 Yea Rd, Kinglake West VIC 3757
- LILYDALE-WARBURTON RAIL TRAIL – 171 Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale VIC 3140
- MONT DE LANCEY HISTORIC HOMESTEAD – 71 Wellington Road, Wandin North VIC 3139
- MONTSALVAT – 7 Hillcrest Avenue, Eltham VIC 3095
- RAYNERS ORCHARD – 60 Schoolhouse Road, Woori Yallock VIC 3139
- ROCHFORD WINES – 878-880 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream VIC 3116
- STONES OF THE YARRA VALLEY – 14 St Huberts Road, Coldstream VIC 3770
- SUGARLOAF RESERVOIR PARK – Simpson Road, Christmas Hills VIC 3775
- TARRAWARRA MUSEUM OF ART – 311 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Tarrawarra VIC 3775
- VICTORIAN ROLLER SKATING CENTRE – 34 Industrial Park Drive, Lilydale VIC 3140
- YARRA VALLEY CHOCOLATERIE & ICE CREAMERY – 35 Old Healesville Road, Yarra Glen VIC 3775
- YARRA VALLEY DAIRY – 70-80 McMeikans Road, Yering VIC 3770
- YARRA VALLEY RACING – Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen VIC 3775
- YAVA GALLERY & ARTS HUB – 252A Maroondah Highway, Healesville VIC 3777
- ZONZO ESTATE – 957 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Yarra Glen VIC 3775