Maroondah Wine Trail
Explore the Maroondah Wine Trail in the Yarra Valley
Iconic Estates, Big Views & Effortless Wine Touring
The Maroondah Highway corridor is the showcase strip of the Yarra Valley — home to some of Australia’s most recognised wineries and a cluster of cellar doors all within minutes of one another.
It’s the perfect choose-your-own adventure: visit one or two favourites, or make a day (or weekend) of exploring the region’s classics. Every stop offers something distinct — from architectural showpieces to lush vineyard lunches to boutique, small-batch gems.
On the trail:
Maddens Rise, Punt Road Wines, St Huberts, Helen & Joey Estate, Oakridge Wines, Chandon, Levantine Hill Estate, Storm Ridge Estate.
Maroondah Trail Highlights
8 wineries – 5-10min apart
The Yarra Valley’s most famous stretch of cellar doors
Ideal for: First-time visitors, long lunches, big-name wineries, architecturally stunning venues.
Features:
• Iconic Producers
• Fine Dining
• Estate Vineyards
• Sparkling
• Easy Driving
Follow the trail
A small, biodynamic-leaning producer known for vibrant, textural, minimal-intervention wines. Expect relaxed tastings, friendly staff and a boutique feel. A great warm-up stop for those who prefer small-scale winemaking.
Open weekends; casual, welcoming, low-key charm.
Set within a sprawling vineyard estate, the new cellar door and barrel hall offer a wide range of tasting experiences, featuring Chardonnay, Pinot and trophy-winning Cabernet, alongside tastings of Napoleone Cider. Complete with sweeping Valley views and Meletos next door.
Great for: friendly service and wines that overdeliver on quality.
A striking architectural landmark combining Hubert Estate wines, Notes restaurant and Huberts Gallery of Art. This is a destination in itself — contemporary, stylish, photogenic.
Great for: lunch, art lovers, groups, design enthusiasts.
One of the Yarra Valley’s top vineyards, offering sweeping views, dynamic range of wines and warm hospitality. The estate includes a boutique 16 room hotel for a relaxed getaway, a hatted restaurant delivering refined, seasonal dining with Chinese influences. A memorable spot for tastings, long lunches and Sunday Yum Cha.
Great for: food-lovers, stylish stays, stunning scenery.
A Yarra Valley icon, Oakridge is renowned for its elegant Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon — and for having one of the most spectacular tasting bars in the region. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook sweeping vineyards, framing every tasting in a postcard view.
Great for: wine aficionados who love detailed tastings and want a deeper understanding of cool-climate terrior and site expressions.
Australia’s home of Méthode Traditionnelle sparkling. A must-visit for lovers of bubbles, with self-guided tours, sparkling flights and a panoramic restaurant overlooking vineyards and gardens.
Great for: celebrations, sparkling fans, first-time visitors.
Ultra-premium, architectural, luxurious. Offering fine wine tastings, estate flights and an iconic dining experience with bold, European-inspired food. Bookings essential — this is a special-occasion stop.
Great for: high-end dining, prestige tastings, special celebrations.
A smaller, boutique producer offering an intimate tasting experience with scenic views. Known for honest, elegant, terroir-driven wines.
Great for: visitors wanting something quieter and more personal within a high-profile region.
How to use this trail
Rather than a linear route, this itinerary works as a cluster guide. All wineries listed here are 5–10 minutes apart, creating the easiest wine touring in the Valley.
Ideal formats:
✔ Pick 2–3 wineries for a long lunch and tasting
✔ Build a half-day highlight tour
✔ Dedicate a weekend to exploring the full set
Plan your day
Option A — A Classic Half-Day (3 stops)
Chandon → Punt Road → Oakridge
Sparkling + lunch + elegant tasting
Option B — Boutique + Views (3 stops)
Maddens Rise → Storm Ridge → Helen & Joey
Small-batch wines + sweeping valley views
Option C — Long Lunch Day (2 stops)
Levantine Hill → St Huberts for art & tasting
High-end dining + culture
Option D — Full-Day Explorer (4–5 stops)
All within minutes — choose your favourites.