About Yarra Glen
Yarra Glen is
located in the heart of the Yarra Valley, known for
its fertile soils it is the centre of the Yarra Valley
wineries. The first vineyard was established in 1838
by William Ryrie. Yarra Glen began producing large
quantities of wine for export to Europe when Paul
de Castella, and his brother Hubert from Switzerland,
planted a vast vineyard in 1862.
Yarra Valley has several antique shops
which are worth a browse. Due to its position in
the Yarra Valley, Yarra Glen is
ideal
place to
stay
whilst
visiting
the huge
number of wineries in the area.
Places
to see
Grand Hotel and Yarra Glen Vineyard
The Grand Hotel is one of Yarra Glen's most impressive
buildings. It was constructed
in 1888 and has a four storey tower at one end,
a masonry arcade along the street frontage, a cast-iron
verandah
and a parapet. The hotel operates as the cellar
door of the Yarra Glen Vineyard.
Gulf Station
Gulf Station was established as a 7000 ha grazing
lease in 1847. It is believed that William Bell
and his
brother-in-law Thomas Armstrong took over the
property in 1857. It remained in
the family until after World War II when most
of the land was sold off. Today on
16 ha remain but the original buildings
have changed little. The ten timber slab farm buildings
dating from the late 1850s and/or 1860s
are basically intact and are considered of great
architectural interest. They are classified by
the National Trust for the strong insight they
give
into 19th-century
Australian architecture and farm life.
Sugarloaf Reservoir Park
Sugarloaf Reservoir Park offers sailing,
fishing, bush walking. Picnic and barbecues facilities
are also available.
Wineries
Being the centre of the Yarra Valley wine industry their are numerous wineries
to visit including Yering Station Winery (established 1838 - it ceased operations
for many years until it was re-established in 1988), Yarra Ridge Winery (cabernet
sauvignon, pinot noir, merlot, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and bortrytis semillon),
Tarrawarra Estate (chardonnay and pinot noir), Yarra Track Winery (pinot noir
and chardonnay), Fergusson Winery (chardonnay, shiraz, pinot noir and cabernet
sauvignon), Lovey's Estate (chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, cabernet sauvignon
and pinot noir), Bortoli Winery, Steels Creek Estate, and many more.
Yarra Valley Dairy
The Yarra Valley Dairy offers visitors hand made cheeses, lunches, local wines,
coffee, desserts and fabulous views.
More Information
Yarra
Valley Regional Tourism Association - http://www.visityarravalley.com.au/
Useful Links To Shops, Services and other things
in Yarra Glen
If you would like to display your business here,
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