Yering Station

Yering Station is Victoria’s first vineyard, giving guests staying at Yarra Valley Lodge a direct connection to the early story of winemaking in the Yarra Valley.

Established in 1838, Yering Station brings together wine, history, food and architecture on one of the region’s most recognisable estates. For guests planning a Yarra Valley wine stay, it offers more than a cellar door visit. The experience moves between heritage buildings, guided tastings, restaurant dining and open views across the surrounding ranges.

Why visit Yering Station

Yering Station has a different feel to some of the newer Yarra Valley wineries. Its story is tied closely to the beginnings of Victorian winemaking, with the historic cellar door housed in the original winery building dating back to around 1859. That sense of age and place gives the visit a little more texture, especially for guests who like understanding where a region has come from, not just what it produces now.

The cellar door offers guided tastings across Yering Station wines, including different tasting tiers for walk-in visitors and private group tasting experiences by prior arrangement. The restaurant overlooks the Yarra Ranges and highlights local produce, making it a natural choice for guests who want to pair wine tasting with lunch rather than move quickly between stops.

For international travellers, Yering Station is a useful introduction to the Yarra Valley as Victoria’s premier cool-climate wine region. It is close enough to Melbourne for a day trip, but it feels better with an overnight stay, when the day can unfold at a slower pace.

How to get there

Yering Station is located at 38 Melba Highway, Yering. From Yarra Valley Lodge, allow approximately 15 to 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic and the route taken. The drive is simple from Chirnside Park and works well for guests planning a day around Yering, Yarra Glen and Coldstream. Driving is the easiest option from the Lodge, particularly if you are visiting for lunch, booking a tasting or collecting wine to bring back with you.

Good to know

• Cellar door: Open 7 days a week
• Restaurant: Open for lunch 7 days a week, with reservations essential.
• Group tastings: Walk-in tastings are available for groups under 8. Group bookings are required for 8 or more guests.
• Best for: Wine travellers, couples, small groups, heritage lovers and international guests.
• Allow: Around 1 to 2 hours for a tasting, or longer if staying for lunch.
• Best time to visit: Late morning is a good option if you want to enjoy a tasting before lunch.

Make it part of your stay

Start the day with breakfast at Yarra Valley Lodge before heading out to Yering Station for a late-morning tasting or lunch overlooking the ranges. If you find a bottle you love, bring it back with you and settle into the quieter pace of the estate later in the day. A glass on your private balcony or terrace is a simple way to carry the cellar door experience into the rest of your stay, especially in a Golf View or Garden View room.

Keen to explore more Yarra Valley wineries and cellar doors? Continue to our guide to the region’s boutique producers, local favourites and smaller cellar door experiences.