Balgownie Estate is an award winning vineyard, accommodation, bar and restaurant, cellar door and spa property.
A prime vantage point to explore Melbourne’s Yarra Valley located an hour drive from inner city Melbourne/Tullamarine Airport, and 5-minutes from central Yarra Glen.
One of the largest hotels in the region featuring 70 accommodation rooms and suites. Intimate queen rooms and king garden terrace rooms, spacious contemporary one and two-bedroom spa suites with private balconies, luxurious deluxe spa suites, and one apartment-style Directors Suite.
Brand-new Restaurant 1309 at Balgownie offers upscale modern-Australian dining and an extensive drinks menu featuring boutique Balgownie wine, cocktails and more. Join the 1309 team for buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner available 7-days, and a grazing menu for in between times. Dining is available in the luxurious new restaurant building or our deck sets the scene for relaxed drinks and open-air dining against magnificent vineyard and Yarra Valley views.
Balgownie Estate is a 5-star winery as rated by Halliday Wine Companion, and stocks the full range of Balgownie wine produced from 17 acres of Yarra Valley vineyards and 70 acres of grapevines at our Bendigo winery (where our wine journey began back in 1969).
Cellar Door offers a special selection of wine tasting experiences, and a wide selection of Balgownie wines for purchase. Balgownie wine can be enjoyed in our Restaurant and Bar, and in-room from our mini-bar.
New endota spa Yarra Valley offers a menu of soul satisfying wellness experiences and products.
Balgownie Estate is a relaxed and sophisticated location for conferences and events, wellness retreats, weddings, romantic escapes, gatherings with friends and family and so much more.
Several events spaces are available including two private dining rooms, a unique Vines Marquee and the exclusive dedicated Melba-Anderson Function room.
Balgownie really does have it all, right on the doorstep of your celebration. Wine – Dine – Stay – Spa, at Balgownie Yarra Valley.
Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley offers a classic and relaxed destination that you can’t wait to get back to. Genuine, down to earth hospitality, friendly staff, value for money.
Elegant vineyard wedding packages, with accommodation right at the doorstep of your celebration.
Sit back, unwind, and take in everything summer has to offer with our Chilled Summer Package. Our specially curated summer package provides you with a few little extra Balgownie treats to ensure your stay with us is nothing but relaxing.
Our package includes a bottle of our Black Label 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, late check out extended to 11am and free wine tasting at our cellar door for two.
Prices start from $348 and include breakfast.
Available any day of the week throughout December and January
Start your Christmas shopping today, and treat friends, family, and colleagues to something special from Balgownie Estate.
Whether you're seeking a glamping getaway, discounted dining experiences, wine bundle specials, or Balgownie credit vouchers, we have something for everyone.
Combine an overnight stay at Balgownie with an unforgettable hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley. Includes a complimentary bottle of Cuvee on arrival and champagne breakfast for two the following morning. This is hands-down, the ultimate Yarra Valley experience!
Upgrades available. Contact reception to customise your stay.
One night accommodation for two people in a Spa Suite
Hot Air Balloon flights for two over the Yarra Valley (Balgownie will need to confirm flight availability for you selected date with Global Ballooning before confirming your reservation)
Champagne breakfast for two at Balgownie’s restaurant
A bottle of Balgownie Estate Premium Cuvee Brut
Every Balgownie stay includes:
All day access to our indoor heated pool, steam room and gym facilities
Free onsite parking
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided shortly after making your reservation.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
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Balgownie Yarra Valley's most popular staycation. This package includes:
-Overnight Accommodation
-Buffet Breakfast for Two
-Two Course Dinner for Two in our new restaurant 1309
Subject to availability. Not available with any other offer.
Full payment for your reservation will be charged to the card provided shortly after making your reservation.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival are non-refundable and will incur 100% cancellation fee.
Cancellations 8 days or more from arrival date will incur no cancellation penalty.
Wine club discount not available with this offer.
Start your Christmas shopping today, and treat friends, family, and colleagues to something special from Balgownie Estate.
Whether you're seeking a glamping getaway, discounted dining experiences, wine bundle specials, or Balgownie credit vouchers, we have something for everyone.
Balgownie Estate is bringing the beach to the Yarra Valley this January for a Summer High Tea experience like no other! Hosted by our friends, Mary Eats Cake, expect a luxury High Tea set within our Vines Marquee. Experience beach club vibes, resort style décor, and our Yarra Valley vineyard as your backdrop.
The High Tea features oysters with Chimichurri & lime, chicken Caesar sandwiches, a summer pavlova, Mary Eats Cake’s famous scones, unlimited speciality teas, and much more. Accompanying the High Tea will be a selection of our wine cocktails including our Cuvée Limoncello and Rosé Iced Tea.
Guests will have access to their own private bar and deck space, with a live DJ creating a chilled Ibiza beach club atmosphere.
Make a weekend of it. Receive 20% off Balgownie accommodation. Once you’ve booked in for our High Tea experience, a link will be sent through with your High Tea booking confirmation giving you access to discounted rates.
$189 per person
Visit Restaurant 1309 this January to experience native Australian cuisine at its finest. Originally from Ireland, Executive Chef, Aidan Gallagher wanted to explore Australia’s native cuisine a little further and has curated a unique menu showcasing native ingredients. For a limited time only, 15th – 28th January, enjoy this inspirational 4-course exclusively at Restaurant 1309 which will be running in line with our summer menu.
Join us at Balgownie Estate to bid farewell to 2023 and welcome in 2024! Celebrate with close friends and family at our highly anticipated New Year's Eve event, featuring canapes and cuvee on arrival, a luxe 6-course degustation dinner, a generous 5-hour Balgownie Estate Black Label beverage package and live entertainment throughout the night.
Kicking off at 7.00pm for a 7:30pm seating, make this New Year's Eve truly unforgettable by reserving your spot now and raising a glass to new beginnings at Balgownie Estate!
Event Sold Out
Experience the magic of Christmas Day at Balgownie Estate's Restaurant 1309.
Indulge in a lavish Christmas Day lunch, featuring a buffet including the finest seafood, mouthwatering roast meats, and all the traditional trimmings. A sumptuous dessert buffet also awaits. For an extra touch of indulgence, enhance your experience with our optional 3-hour Balgownie Black Label beverage package.
We warmly welcome the entire family to join in the festivities, as our Christmas Day lunch is designed to be family friendly. Kids will be delighted with special food options and as an extra treat, Santa himself will pay a visit, bringing smiles and spreading holiday cheer!
Each child will also receive a special Christmas gift, adding an extra sparkle to their day.
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Make your next visit to Balgownie Estate’s cellar door extra indulgent. We have partnered with Cuvee Chocolate, and together, we have curated a wine and chocolate pairing experience, where every sip and bite complement each other in unparalleled harmony. First, choose from one of four different wine tastings options, then simply add our chocolate pairing experience for just $6.00 per person. Each wine you taste has a specific Cuvee Chocolate expertly chosen to amplify your tasting experience.
For groups of 6 and under, no reservation is not required but is preferred. If you have a larger group of 6 or more, secure your spot by reaching out to us by clicking on the button below.
Where wine meets cocktail! Looking for a new and different experience to enjoy with a group of friends? Why not try our new wine cocktail masterclass, Wine-Tail. Learn how to make wine-based cocktails using a selection of Balgownie Estate's wine varieties.
To start the experience guests will be given an informative tasting by our in-house Cellar Door experts of our 4 Black Label wines including our NV Premium Cuvée Brut, 2020 Rose, 2019 Sangiovese and NV Sparkling Shiraz.
Guests will then be guided through a cocktail wine blending experience where they will make 4 cocktails with wines they tasted. Cocktails include Limoncello, Rose Iced Tea, Sangria and Balgownie Spritz. Guests are encouraged to play with different garnishes and mixers to create their very own signature cocktail range.
Our Wine-tail experience runs for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on group size.
Bookings are essential. $75 per person for a privately hosted experience. Suitable for groups between 6-12pax.
Guests 18+ only.
Bookings are essential.
Full prepayment required to secure a booking.
Wine-cocktail blending sessions are subject to availability.
Beverage components are selected by our team.
Wine club discounts are not available for this experience.
Gift a Balgownie Estate experience. Choose from a range of gift vouchers in just a few clicks.
All vouchers are valid for 3 years from date of issue.
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See individual vouchers for full terms and conditions.
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