Live Music at Boat O’Craigo: Afternoon Sessions by the Fire

Boat O’Craigo brings live music to selected Friday nights throughout the year, pairing local performers with cool-climate wines, seasonal food and views across the vineyard.

Start the day with breakfast at Yarra Valley Lodge, spend the afternoon exploring cellar doors and back roads, then head towards Healesville for an evening at Boat O’Craigo. Friday Night Sessions usually see the cellar door stay open later, with live music alongside the full menu, local grazing boards and Boat O’Craigo wines.

Dates and musicians change throughout the year, so check Boat O’Craigo’s What’s On page for the latest Friday Night Session before planning your visit.

How to get there

Boat O’Craigo sits just past Healesville, about thirty minutes from Yarra Valley Lodge along the Maroondah Highway, opposite Maroondah Reservoir.

Good to Know

• Friday Night Sessions run on selected dates throughout the year
• Musicians and session details are announced throughout the year, so check the Boat O’Craigo What’s On page before heading out.
• Boat O’Craigo’s cellar door and restaurant normally close Tuesdays and Wednesdays, worth checking opening days if you’re planning a visit.

Make it part of your stay

A Friday Night Session is an easy addition to a Yarra Valley weekend. Spend the day exploring the region, head to Boat O’Craigo for wine, dinner and live music, then return to Yarra Valley Lodge for the night.A Golf View room is a good one to settle into properly afterwards, tea or coffee brought straight up, curtains open if there’s a moon over the course.

FAQs

How far is Boat O’Craigo from Yarra Valley Lodge?
About 30 minutes’ drive.

How do I find out about upcoming Live Music sessions?
Check Boat O’Craigo’s own events page for the current schedule, since dates and musicians change regularly.

What time is breakfast at Yarra Valley Lodge?
Bella Restaurant serves breakfast from 7am to 10am on weekdays, 7:30am to 10:30am on weekends, a good start before a day spent exploring ahead of the evening’s session.

Is there parking at Yarra Valley Lodge?
Yes, the Lodge has secure, complimentary onsite parking for all guests.

Image credit: Boat O’Craigo