There are many ways to create a memorable experience or occasion. Choose a destination with overnight accommodation – perfect for a getaway event – and bring the trip alive with rewards such as wine tasting, hot air balloon rides, or pamper sessions.
The Yarra Valley is the region to enjoy the very best food and wine on offer and boasts Hatted Restaurants for exclusive dining, sumptuous feasting at shared tables and amazing views in vineyard locations. There’s plenty of country hospitality cleverly combined with urbane sophistication, and if your Christmas festivities are a family affair, plenty of kid friendly/grownup-inclusive activities where everyone wins.
Whatever the size of your group, budget or dietary needs, these venues will work with you to create the perfect Christmas function right here in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges:
Hatted Restaurants
Levantine Hill, Coldstream $$$ – Meticulous crafted menus for a truly remarkable gastronomic and matched wine experience. Unforgettable dining recognised internationally by the Good Food Guide.
Vineyard Settings
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort and Spa, Yarra Glen $$ – Resort style destination with an emphasis on balance, superb food and wine, and luxury.
Rochford Wines, Coldstream $$ – In the heart of the Yarra Valley, Rochford Wines will be well known to many for its fabulous wines and acclaimed concerts. Add delicious food experiences, from intimate dining to larger group feasting opportunities and just add Estate wine. Lean into some extra activities such as wine blending and grape stomping – good fun goodness.
Yarra Valley Estate, Dixons Creek $$ – Secluded bushland estate with focus on sustainability, reconnection and corporate responsibility. The Edible Forest onsite provides fresh produce for the dining table with a paddock-to-plate ethos.
Zonzo Estate, Yarra Glen $$ – Gather around shared tables abundant with authentic Italian food, and savour Estate grown wines – with fully adorned spaces with all you need, including private dining.
Modern and Marvellous
Innocent Bystander, Healesville $$ – relaxed cellar door featuring the hero varietals of the region, artisan pizzas and famous share boards in a contemporary warehouse style venue in the heart of Healesville.
The Warehouse at Meletos, Coldstream $$ – relaxed cellar door featuring the hero varietals of the region, artisan pizzas and famous share boards in a contemporary warehouse style venue in the heart of Healesville.
Canterbury International Hotel, Forest Hill $$ – Warmth and elegance combine to make a perfect place to eat, meet, drink and sleep on the outer edge of Melbourne.
RACV Country Club, Healesville $$$ – Indulgent getaways with all the facilities imaginable, including world class golf course, chef inspired menus with local emphasis, and wine selections that showcase the best of the region, all with mountain views.
Vibe Hotel, Marysville $$ – A stay-over destination with the best regional breakout activities in Victoria. State of the art facilities in a true getaway location – city smarts and country heart.
Marybrooke Manor, Sherbrooke $$ – Exclusive use of venue, designed for social interaction and nature immersion, this grand Tudor style mansion is adjacent to the Sherbrooke Forest.
Yarra Valley Lodge, Chirnside Park $$ – A luxury destination with views across the mountains and hillsides that go on forever. Situated at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, Yarra Valley Lodge close to everything. A full list of facilities on site and capacity for events up to 400 people makes this a versatile and easy choice.
Potters Receptions, Warrandyte $$ – Formal, casual, Potters is as you need it to be. Just 20 minutes from the CBD, think intimacy, local produce and an unforgettable impression.
Fun for all and family friendly
Gumbuya World, Garfield $ – Melbourne’s largest theme park has rides, wildlife, waterplay and unique experiences combined with tantalising and flexible menus to suit.
Puffing Billy Railway, Belgrave $$ – A golden era of travel experience awaits with dinner served on board the beautifully restored dining carriages that ooze 1920s charm and sophistication. Fun times as you move through stunning bushland scenery, on the platform and beyond.
Country Style Sophisticates
Holmesglen at Eildon, Eildon $ – Award-winning venue with stunning backdrop of natural heritage, a wide range of outdoor activities and local produce-driven dining room.
Rayner’s Orchard, Woori Yallock $ – A real working farm boasting more than 450 familiar and unique fruits to try. Bespoke workshops, dedicated conference and dining space and activities that will bring the team together to eat and be merry.
Yarra Valley Racing, Healesville $ – Catering for large groups up to 450 people, and also smaller groups for intimate gatherings, create your special function exactly the way it needs to be. A playground for corporate events!
Savvy Christmas Lunch organisers get in early with bookings and secure prime dates in the Christmas season, which commences after Melbourne Cup Day in November. These venues are ready for your enquiries now.
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Oakridge Wines
Located in the very heart of the Yarra Valley, Oakridge embodies all that this exceptional region has to offer: the finest wines, delightful food and magnificent scenery. -
Levantine Hill
Levantine Hill offers the perfect venue for any occasion. Meticulously crafted bespoke menus to complement the Levantine Hill wines, an unforgettable experience for your guests. -
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
Balgownie Estate Vineyard Resort & Spa is a luxury four and a half star resort just under an hour’s drive from Melbourne’s Tullamarine airport. -
Rochford Wines
Rochford’s large indoor spaces and expansive grounds are your virtual blank canvas to create the ideal event; from intimate dinners to incentive groups and large product launches and events. -
De Bortoli Wines
Less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate is a vibrant, family friendly winery, overlooking the valley’s rolling hills. Enjoy the views and warm hospitality while sharing good wine, good food and good times with family and friends. -
Yarra Valley Estate
Yarra Valley Estate is a proudly sustainable, conference & events venue, with 48 rooms of accommodation, on 120 acres of naturally beautiful bushland with one of the largest Edible Forests in Victoria. -
Zonzo Estate
Zonzo Estate is a restaurant, winery, and award winning wedding/function venue in the heart of the Yarra Valley. -
Innocent Bystander
Innocent Bystander create the wines we all love to drink and share. They’re perfect for exploring the hero varieties of the Yarra Valley as well as those grown elsewhere in Victoria. -
The Warehouse at Meletos
Set amongst rows of vineyards and apple trees,The Warehouse at Meletos is a beautifully detailed space encapsulating the perfect blend of industrial and rustic design to motivate and inspire your team. -
Private: Canterbury International Hotel
Our beautifully designed, independent hotel is the perfect blend of old and new. With an unexpected elegance, we have created a warm and inviting environment to eat, meet, drink and sleep at. -
RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort
RACV Healesville Country Club offers a selection of breathtaking and versatile conference and event choices, backed up by unique facilities and a brilliant location in Victoria’s picturesque Yarra Valley. -
Panorama Retreat & Resort
Panorama Retreat & Resort invites you to discover a blissful retreat just over an hour from Melbourne, nestled amidst the breathtaking Dandenong Ranges. Our sprawling 10-acre estate offers an immersive experience for those seeking a tranquil haven, crafting an unforgettable escape. Whether you’re seeking a serene escape, planning conferences, orchestrating events, or weddings, we stand as Victoria’s premier venue in the heart of the Dandenong Ranges. -
Peppers Marysville
Peppers Marysville a 90 minute drive from Melbourne offers 100 contemporary styled accommodation rooms, a Conference/ Events centre accommodating up to 350 pax; Andiamo, our onsite restaurant & bar, a heated outdoor pool, sauna, gym & tennis court. -
Marybrooke Manor
Marybrooke is nestled on the edge of the majestic Sherbrooke Forest in the Dandenong Ranges. This magnificent National Trust listed reception centre and guesthouse is the perfect one-stop destination for your next meeting, conference, training session, workshop or corporate retreat. -
Yarra Valley Lodge
Luxury Yarra Valley accommodation featuring 102 spacious and superbly appointed guest rooms which all include breakfast and balconies overlooking the surrounding hills and valleys.
