If it’s not gonna be the burger, it has to be the chicken and waffles at this low-key suburban diner. It's by the team behind fine diner Heartswood (which is across the road), and the extensive cellar there informs the wine list here.

For most of the week, Heartswood is a cafe serving classic brunches (with a few more out-there option) in a former bank from the 1800s. On weekends, it also opens up for dinner with an excellent menu that changes dishes and cuisines often.

A relaxed, friendly winery that’s perfect for a family day out. Bring your picnic rug, order a grazing platter and find a patch of space out on the lawns. Then, take in the sweeping views out over the valley.

Victoria’s first vineyard is still one of its finest, and an absolute Yarra Valley essential. Enjoy a meal with panoramic valley views in the main building, or head to the heritage-listed cellar door for a tasting.

A sleek and spacious Italian restaurant and wine bar in the Yarra Valley. Rustic features like the old milking shed and barn make it a picturesque spot to enjoy a diverse range of wine varieties, mostly French. Plus, there’s a sharing menu that includes arancini, burrata and pizzas.

This luxury resort and winery sits in the centre of everything you’d want to visit in the Yarra Valley.

If you’re not opposed to getting up before sunrise, hot-air ballooning over the Yarra Valley is one of the most spectacular ways to start your weekend. You’ll be up in the air for an hour, floating gently over the valley’s vineyards, mountains and countryside. A local pilot with extensive knowledge of the area gives a quirky running commentary. Afterwards, be treated to a champagne breakfast at either Balgownie Estate or Rochford Wines.