Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is a family-friendly Yarra Valley attraction where chocolate, ice cream and open countryside come together in one very easy day out.

Set in Yarra Glen, the Chocolaterie is the kind of place that works for families, groups and anyone young at heart. Guests can stop in for a scoop of ice cream, choose something from the chocolate showroom, watch the chocolatiers at work, or spend more time over coffee, cake or a relaxed café visit. Entry is free, which also makes it an easy addition to a Yarra Valley itinerary without needing to lock the whole day around it.

Why visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

This is one of the easiest Yarra Valley family activities to plan from Yarra Valley Lodge. Children have space to explore, adults can take their time browsing the chocolate range, and the setting gives everyone a reason to pause between wineries, gardens or scenic drives.

The Chocolaterie also hosts a changing calendar of experiences throughout the year. These may include chocolate workshops, tastings, high teas, classes and seasonal events, so it is worth checking the website before you visit. For families staying during school holidays, this can be a useful way to add a hands-on activity to the day, particularly if you want something fun, relaxed and easy to pair with other Yarra Valley stops.

How to get there

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is located at 35 Old Healesville Road, Yarra Glen. From Yarra Valley Lodge, allow approximately 20 to 25 minutes by car. The drive takes guests through part of the Yarra Valley’s wine and produce country, making it easy to visit before or after nearby cellar doors, local markets, gardens or a stop in Yarra Glen.

Good to know

• Opening hours: Open daily, except Christmas Day.
• Entry: Free entry.
• Bookings: General visits do not require bookings, but some workshops, high teas and special experiences need to be booked ahead.
• Best for: Families, children, groups, sweet tooths and visitors looking for a relaxed food stop in the Yarra Valley.
• Allow: Around 1 to 2 hours, or longer if joining a booked experience.
• Best time to visit: Morning or early afternoon, especially during weekends and school holidays.

Make it part of your stay

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is easy to build into a family day out from Yarra Valley Lodge. Head out after breakfast, spend time tasting your way through the showroom or joining a booked experience, then continue through the Valley before returning to the estate.

After a day of chocolate, ice cream and local stops, come back to Yarra Valley Lodge for a slower evening and dinner at Bella Restaurant. Families can keep the day relaxed, while couples and groups can pair the visit with wineries, gardens or a scenic drive through Yarra Glen.

To see what is coming up during your stay, discover what’s on at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery.