Food & wine touring route
Take a food and wine odyssey
Victoria produces some of Australia's most magnificent food and wine, and much of it is found in the state's south-east. Melbourne's vibrant restaurant, cafe and bar scene includes the cuisine of more than 70 cultures, while the Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula are famous for their regional wines, local produce and winery restaurants. Phillip Island's idyllic beachfront restaurants and cafes serve regional Gippsland produce, wines and beautiful sea vistas.
56 km / 35 miles, 1 hr
Discover Melbourne's renowned culinary scene, from tapas, curries and hotpots to European and modern Australian.
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140 km / 87 miles, 1.5 hr
Savour some of Australia's finest cool climate wines at cellar doors and restaurants all across the region.
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140 km / 87 miles, 1.5 hr
Savour regional wines, enjoy lunch on the foreshore, or treat the kids to a visit to the chocolate factory.
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105 km / 65 miles, 1 hr
The Mornington Peninsula offers visitors white sandy beaches that are close to the region's 50 cellar doors.
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Regions
Venture into Melbourne's basements, rooftops and laneways and discover gourmet feasts and fine wines, dynamic events, secret bars, boutiques and more.
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Combine the best of Europe's coastal living with traditional Aussie charm on the Mornington Peninsula, just an hour from Melbourne.
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Join families and fans of water sports travelling just 90 minutes from Melbourne to see penguins, international motor sports and waterfront living.
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Escape to the Yarra Valley for indulgent food and wine, and disappear into fern glades and forests in the Dandenong Ranges.
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