Victoria’s Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s most acclaimed, and oldest, wine-growing regions.
With its rich soils – first planted on in 1838 – and temperate climate, the Yarra Valley has become synonymous with premium, award-winning wine featuring many classic varietals and specialising in Sparkling wine, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet blends.
There are more than 80 wineries (as well as a fine selection of renowned breweries and distilleries) scattered across the picturesque region, making it a haven for day-trippers and those seeking the ultimate long weekend getaway where you mix delicious beverages, five-star food and, for the golfers, a few rounds of golf.
High quality golf is a relative newcomer to the valley with some of the game’s most-acclaimed course designers only being drawn to the area during the past 25 years. Today, the region boasts a wonderful mix of nationally ranked layouts and highly regarded public access courses, making the Yarra Valley one of Victoria’s great golf destinations.
“IT SEEMS THEY LEFT A SLICE OF GOLFING HEAVEN BEHIND WHEN THEY PASSED IT ON TO THE HERITAGE’S DEVELOPERS.”
Heading east from Melbourne’s city centre, an easy 60-minute drive will have you in the heart of the valley where there is a smorgasbord of golf course choices within close reach of each other.
The closest to the city is The Heritage Golf & Country Club, which delivers high quality design and presentation across both of its 18-hole layouts.
Opened for play in 2000, the St John Course is the first private Jack Nicklaus ‘Signature’ course built in Australia and was named after the Order of St John of God Catholic religious
