Yarra Valley Itineraries
Just an hour from Melbourne, our Coldstream estate brings together estate-grown wine, Napoleone Cider, relaxed food, restaurant dining, accommodation and a day spa. Use these two itineraries as a starting point, then add one of our favourite nearby Yarra Valley stops.
Itinerary 01
A Yarra Valley day trip
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Late morning
Classic Wine Tasting at Punt Road Wines
Start at the Cellar Door with a seated tasting of five estate-grown wines. It is an easy introduction to the varieties, vineyard and cool-climate style of our Coldstream estate.
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Lunch
Wine or Cider by the glass with a light lunch in the Barrel Hall
Stay a little longer for seasonal small plates, cheese or charcuterie in the Barrel Hall, with a glass of Punt Road wine or Napoleone cider.
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Early afternoon
CherryHill Orchards
Continue to CherryHill’s nearby Coldstream orchard. Experiences change with the seasons, from spring events to cherry picking, so check what is on before you visit.
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Worth a detour
Hiba’s Lookout, Old Healesville Road
Take the scenic route via Old Healesville Road and stop at Hiba’s Lookout for sweeping views across the Yarra Valley and surrounding farmland before heading home.
Swap the wine tasting for a Napoleone Cider Paddle.
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Itinerary 02
An overnight Yarra Valley escape
Day one
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Late morning
Healesville Sanctuary
Begin with native Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary. Allow around two hours for their Discovery itinerary, with time for an early lunch before making the short trip to Coldstream.
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Mid-afternoon
Check in at The Farmhouse
Settle into The Farmhouse at Meletos, surrounded by our vineyards and orchards. From here, the rest of the day can unfold on the estate.
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Mid-afternoon
Unwind at Il Massaggio
Once you are settled on the estate, slow the pace with a massage, facial or body treatment at Il Massaggio before aperitivo.
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Late afternoon
Aperitivo hour at the Cellar Door
Ease into the evening with a glass of wine and oysters at the Cellar Door before walking back across the estate for dinner.
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Evening
Dinner at Meletos
Finish the day over dinner at Meletos, with seasonal food and views across the Yarra Valley, then walk back to The Farmhouse.
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Day two
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Morning
Breakfast at Meletos
Start slowly with breakfast, then check out before heading across the estate for the main wine experience of the stay.
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Late morning
Vineyard to Barrel at Punt Road Wines
Start with a guided vineyard walk, followed by a barrel tasting and hands-on bâtonnage, then finish seated in the Barrel Hall with Punt Road wines and seasonal bites.
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Early afternoon
Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk
Finish your Yarra Valley escape with a short walk through the cool temperate rainforest of Toolangi State Forest. The 700-metre circuit winds beneath ancient myrtle beech and southern sassafras, with ferns and mosses lining the forest floor.
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Plan your visit
Open daily 10:30am - 5:30pm
12 St Huberts Road, Coldstream VIC 3770
Meletos, The Farmhouse and Il Massaggio are all within walking distance on the estate.