Four Pillars Gin
One of the major forces in the gin revolution, Four Pillars now makes a dizzying range of specialised gins from their Healesville distillery, which is happily open for casual tastings, as well as tutored masterclasses.
A: 2A Lilydale Rd, Healesville VIC 3777
Ph: (03) 5962 2791
W: fourpillarsgin.com.au
Healesville Sanctuary
An iconic Victorian destination, Healesville Sanctuary is the place to see native wildlife in its natural habitat, from dingoes to lyrebirds. There’s also a Healesville Hotel-operated café, so there’s no need to rough it either.
A: Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville VIC 3777
Ph: 1300 966 764
W: zoo.org.au
Kitchen & Butcher
A couple of doors up from the Healesville hotel is the hotel’s butcher and produce store, offering dry-aged beef, high-welfare, rare breed pork, local lamb and ‘real’ ham and bacon. You can also pick up artisanal charcuterie and sourdough bread, as well as essentials of the hotel kitchen, such as veal jus, duck leg confit, stocks, pastes, butters, pâté and terrines.
A: 258 Maroondah Hwy, Healesville VIC 3777
Ph: (03) 5962 2866
W: yarravalleyharvest.com.au
TarraWarra Museum of Art
Founded by Eva and Marc Besen in 2003, the TarraWarra Museum features seasonally changing exhibitions focusing on modern Australian artists. The gallery is privately funded but open to all.
A: 313 Healesville-Yarra Glen Road, Healesville VIC 3777
Ph: (03) 5957 3100
W: twma.com.au
Yarra Valley Dairy
Housed within a 100-year-old milking shed, the Yarra Valley Dairy Cheese Shop offers free tastings of their award-winning range of cow and goat milk cheeses, as well as stocking over 60 local wines for sale.
A: 70–80 McMeikans Road Yering, VIC 3770
Ph: (03) 9739 1222
W: yvd.com.au
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
With over 250 products hand-made from Belgian couverture chocolate and fruits, nuts and herbs off their own farm, the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie is a destination of unparalleled interest for chocolate lovers.
A: 35 Old Healesville Rd, Yarra Glen VIC 3775
Ph: (03) 9730 2777
W: yvci.com.au
