Oakridge

Oakridge is a Coldstream cellar door for guests staying at Yarra Valley Lodge who want to taste the Upper Yarra Valley through vineyard-specific wines and open views across the vines.

Set on Maroondah Highway, Oakridge has a quietly serious reputation in the Yarra Valley. Rather than trying to be everything at once, the cellar door experience is centred on the wine itself, with tastings shaped around site, season and the character of the Upper Yarra.

Why visit Oakridge

Oakridge is a thoughtful stop for guests who enjoy learning how wine changes from vineyard to vineyard. The cellar door offers a range of tasting experiences, from a shorter introduction to Oakridge wines through to more detailed seated tastings such as the Chardonnay Masterclass and 864 Single Block Flight.

The experience is especially suited to wine travellers, couples and small groups who want a focused tasting rather than a broad winery day. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and single-vineyard expressions are part of the story here, giving guests a clear sense of why the Yarra Valley is so well regarded as a cool-climate wine region.

For guests staying at Yarra Valley Lodge, Oakridge adds a more wine-led layer to a regional stay. It sits close enough to the Lodge for an easy afternoon booking, but has enough depth to feel like a destination in its own right.

How to get there

Oakridge is located at 864 Maroondah Highway, Coldstream. From Yarra Valley Lodge, allow approximately 15 to 20 minutes by car. The drive is simple from the Lodge and works well for guests planning to explore Coldstream, Yering or other nearby cellar doors. Driving is the easiest option, particularly if you are purchasing wine to bring back with you.

Good to know

• Opening days: Open seven days per week.
• Bookings: Walk-ins are welcome for some tastings, but bookings are recommended.
• Experiences: Tasting options may include the Oakridge Experience, Top Rated Flight, Chardonnay Masterclass and 864 Single Block Flight.
• Best for: Wine lovers, couples, small groups and guests interested in single-vineyard wines.
• Allow: Around 30 to 60 minutes for a tasting, or longer for a more detailed seated experience.
• Best time to visit: Early afternoon is a good option if you want time to taste properly before returning to the Lodge.

Make it part of your stay

Oakridge is a good choice for the part of your Yarra Valley stay that is more about tasting than touring. Spend the morning at Yarra Valley Lodge, head out for a cellar door booking, then bring a bottle back to enjoy later in your room, on your balcony or terrace, or as a take-home reminder of the region.

If you are planning a wine-focused escape, pair Oakridge with a relaxed dinner at Bella Restaurant back at the Lodge, so the day can stay centred on the Valley without needing to keep moving from place to place.

Explore Yarra Valley Lodge special offers and plan a stay shaped around cellar doors, estate views and time to enjoy the region properly.

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