Yarra Valley Dairy

Yarra Valley Dairy is a farmgate cheese shop in Yering, giving guests staying at Yarra Valley Lodge a delicious way to taste the region through artisan cheese, local wine and small-batch produce.

Set inside the original 100-year-old milking shed beside the cheese factory, Yarra Valley Dairy feels closely tied to the farming history of the Valley. It is a smaller, more intimate stop than a winery lunch, but it still gives guests that strong Yarra Valley connection through handmade cheeses, local breads, regional accompaniments, wine, cider, beer and take-home gifts.

Why visit Yarra Valley Dairy

Yarra Valley Dairy is a lovely choice for guests who enjoy food-led experiences. Tastings of fresh handmade cheeses are available, with options to try a set selection or explore the broader range. Guests can also enjoy cheese plates with locally baked bread, charcuterie and regional produce, or browse the shelves for jams, relishes, cheeseboards, small-batch wines and pantry items from local makers.

It can work well for couples, small groups and food lovers building a Yarra Valley itinerary around cellar doors and local produce. Families can also include it as a shorter stop between larger activities, especially if the day needs something easy, tasty and not too structured.

For guests staying at Yarra Valley Lodge, Yarra Valley Dairy pairs naturally with nearby wineries in Yering and Coldstream. It is a good way to add a produce-focused stop between wine tastings, or to pick up something local to take home to loved ones after your stay.

How to get there

Yarra Valley Dairy is located at 70 McMeikans Road, Yering. From Yarra Valley Lodge, allow approximately 20 minutes by car.

The drive is simple from the Lodge and works well as part of a Yering cellar door route, especially when paired with nearby wineries, galleries or a slower loop through the Valley’s farmland and vineyard country.

Good to know

• Opening days: Open seven days per week, except Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
• Cheese tastings: Tastings are available, with different options listed on the Yarra Valley Dairy website.
• Best for: Food lovers, couples, small groups, cheese lovers and guests looking for a shorter Yarra Valley produce stop.
• Allow: Around 45 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on whether you are tasting, shopping or staying for a cheese plate.
• Good to note: The eat-in space is limited, so it is best approached as a relaxed stop rather than a formal dining booking.

Make it part of your stay

Start with breakfast at Bella Restaurant, then take a walk around the Yarra Valley Lodge estate before heading out towards Yering. Yarra Valley Dairy makes a thoughtful first stop before a winery tasting or two, especially if you want to build the day around food, wine and local producers rather than a strict schedule.

Before returning to the Lodge, choose a cheese, relish, wine or small gift to take home to someone you love, or keep something for later in your stay. After a day of tasting your way through the Valley, come back to the estate for dinner at Bella Restaurant and an evening that still feels connected to the region.