Wineries With The Best Views
Explore the Wineries with the Best Views in the Yarra Valley
Panoramas, hilltops, vineyard valleys & unforgettable outlooks
These are the wineries people remember long after they’ve left — the hilltop vistas, sweeping vineyard valleys, dramatic architecture and golden-hour magic that define the Yarra Valley’s most scenic moments.
Whether you’re here for photography, romance, long lunches with a view or simply to breathe in the landscape, this curated list showcases the cellar doors with the most beautiful and iconic views in the region.
These wineries are spread across the Valley but all are within short, easy drives of one another and pair beautifully with a relaxed full-day or two-day visit.
On the trail:
Chandon, Helen & Joey Estate, Oakridge Wines, Soumah of Yarra Valley, Sir Paz Estate, Sutherland Estate, TarraWarra Estate.
Trail Highlights
10-20min between winery stops. Choose 2–3 per day for the most enjoyable experience.Â
Pair a view stop with lunch, a sparkling tasting, a cheese board or a walk through the grounds for the full scenic experience.
This itinerary also pairs beautifully with:
- A sunrise hot air balloon flight
- A long lunch at a view-focused restaurant
- A golden-hour sparkling or Pinot Noir tasting
Follow the trail
Style of view: French-inspired sophistication with panoramic rolling vineyards.
A Yarra Valley icon set against immaculate landscaping and postcard-perfect views across the estate. The terrace and lawns overlook sweeping vine rows and distant ranges — ideal for sparkling tastings, long lunches, and golden-hour photography. One of the region’s most recognisable scenic backdrops.
Style of view: Expansive hilltop vistas with a playful, mythical twist.
Perched high on a ridge with jaw-dropping views across undulating vineyards to the mountains beyond. The famous unicorn statue presides over one of the Valley’s most Instagrammed scenes. A perfect blend of modern cool-climate wines, warm hospitality and dramatic elevation.
Style of view: Floor-to-ceiling vineyard panorama, modern architectural framing.
With its striking glass-walled tasting bar, Oakridge delivers one of the most refined vineyard outlooks in the region. Visitors enjoy uninterrupted views of immaculately kept vines and the surrounding hills, making it a serene and elegant tasting setting.
Style of view: Northern Italian feel — vineyard amphitheatre cradled by mountains.
A favourite for its relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere and beautiful amphitheatre-like valley setting. Soumah looks out across gently sloping vineyards to Mount Toolebewong, offering a tranquil, sunlit backdrop perfect for a glass of Chardonnay or Nebbiolo and a long lunch.
Style of view: High-altitude sweeping perspectives — dramatic and cinematic.
The highest-elevation single vineyard in the Valley boasts extraordinary views that stretch across the Upper Yarra. The terrace is fully enclosed and heated, giving year-round spectacular scenery. If you’re chasing WOW-factor views paired with woodfired dining, this is the spot.
Style of view: Elevated decks, open skies, and rolling valley horizons.
One of the most breathtaking vantage points in the entire Yarra Valley. Set high on Daniel’s Hill, the cellar door features cathedral ceilings, grand windows and a multi-level deck overlooking vineyards, the Dandenongs and Warburton Ranges. A must for sunset lovers and photographers.
Style of view: Sculptural architecture meets sweeping valley curves.
An iconic estate where world-class art, architecture and wine meet. The curved rammed-earth walls frame serene vineyard views, while the surrounding grounds open to wide pastoral landscapes. A perfect stop for lovers of beauty, design, and calm open spaces.
Tips for the best experience
Stay overnight in Healesville or Yarra Glen to enjoy dinners, distilleries and a second day of sightseeing.
Bring a camera or phone charged full — these stops are known for some of the most shared photos in the Valley.