Experiences at Balgownie

Yarra Valley

From $360 For 2 People

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Golf Getaway

Tee up something a little different with our new Golf Getaway experience, created in partnership with The Eastern Golf Club.
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From $250 Per Person

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Drive The Valley

Upgrade your getaway with a luxury car adventure through the Yarra Valley.
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From $995 For 2 People

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Balgownie & Beyond Wine Tour

Discover the Yarra Valley through a private wine tour designed for true wine enthusiasts.
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Over $450 Worth of Extras Included!

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Winery Retreat Package

A two-night winery escape designed for slowing down. Long lunches, good wine, a spa moment to reset, and late afternoons that drift into evening.
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From $550

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The Balgownie Signature Retreat

A more restorative way to stay in the Yarra Valley.
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From $550

The Balgownie Signature Retreat

A more restorative way to stay in the Yarra Valley.

Available exclusively within a limited group of luxury suites, we invite you to slow down, settle in and experience Balgownie Estate in a more considered way with our Balgownie Signature Retreat. 

From curated pre-arrival planning to priority dining, premium wine tasting and our signature Balgownie Golden Hour, every detail has been shaped to help you make the most of your time in the Yarra Valley. 

Your Signature Retreat experience includes: 

  • Exclusive in-room enhancements and wellness-inspired touches 
  • Personalised pre-arrival planning and preferences 
  • Premium wine tasting experience for two 
  • Balgownie Golden Hour experience for two 
  • Complimentary dining upgrade for two from a two-course menu to a three-course menu, or from a three-course menu to our five-course degustation experience 
  • Barista coffee with breakfast 
  • Curated endota welcome gift pack centred around reset and reconnection 
  • 11am late checkout 

How To Book:

  1. Head to our online booking page
  2. Select your preferred stay dates (From September 24th)
  3. Choose the Premier Corner Bath Suite
  4. Select the Balgownie Signature Retreat package
  5. Confirm your booking – we’ll take care of the rest

Whether you are escaping with a partner, reconnecting with friends or simply taking time to reset, The Balgownie Signature Retreat offers space to pause, breathe and leave feeling renewed. Bookings and gift vouchers are now available for stays from late September, with the all-new Balgownie Signature Retreat available exclusively in our Premier Corner Bath Suites.

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Lunch and Dinner

The Butcher’s Reserve

Premium Australian and Japanese Steaks

Add a premium reserve cut to your evening at Restaurant 1309.

Now available every day, guests can now enhance their dining experience with a curated selection of premium Australian and Japanese steaks.


From dry-aged bone-in striploin to A5 Japanese Wagyu, each cut has been selected for exceptional provenance, marbling and flavour.
Available as an upgrade alongside our two and three course dining experience at Restaurant 1309.


Limited nightly availability applies.

Available every day for lunch and dinner, offered as an add-on to the set-course menu.

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Over $450 Worth of Extras Included!

Winery Retreat Package

A two-night winery escape designed for slowing down. Long lunches, good wine, a spa moment to reset, and late afternoons that drift into evening.

And the best part? The extras are already included. The Winery Retreat Package is the kind of getaway you don’t overthink.

Here’s what’s included with your 2-night stay (valued at $450+):

  • Gourmet buffet breakfast for two each morning
  • Two bottles of Balgownie Estate Label wine
  • $50 dining voucher for Restaurant 1309
  • $25 credit towards any treatment booked at endota Yarra Valley during your stay
  • In-room cheese board for two (delivered after check-in)

Everything already planned, you won’t need an itinerary. Stays starting from $599 for two nights.

How to book:

  • Click the Book Now button below
  • Choose your dates (make sure you select two nights)
  • Choose your room type
  • Select the Balgownie Winery Retreat Package under rates

Only available for direct bookings, from April until September 30th. Subject to availability.

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From $165 For 2 People

Explore Yarra Valley Experience

Make the most of your stay at Balgownie Estate with our Explore the Yarra Valley experience - designed to showcase the region beyond the vines.

This package includes general admission to Healesville Sanctuary, a self‑guided gin tasting paddle at Four Pillars Gin, and a box of handcrafted truffles from The Chocolateries Yarra Valley.

It’s the perfect way to experience the Yarra Valley’s wildlife, craft spirits, and artisan treats, offering a different perspective of the region alongside your stay.

Available to add to your stay at Balgownie when you book direct, or purchase as a gift voucher to share the experience.

Please note this experience does not include transport.

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From $995 For 2 People

Balgownie & Beyond Wine Tour

Discover the Yarra Valley through a private wine tour designed for true wine enthusiasts.

Balgownie Estate has partnered with Your Private Driver to take guests on an exclusive journey through some of our favourite local producers, starting at our own Cellar Door, followed by visits to De Bortoli Yarra Valley, TarraWarra Estate, Punt Road Wines, and Napoleone Cider, with a delicious 3-course lunch at Meletos. Enjoy the 5.5 hour private tour in your own private vehicle with a dedicated driver.

Each stop has been chosen to showcase the diversity of the Yarra Valley, from cool-climate wines to modern expressions and craft cider. This is a private, tailored experience, offering an intimate way to explore the region at its best.

Available to add to your stay at Balgownie when you book direct, or purchase as a gift voucher to share the experience.

Schedule:

11am: Balgownie Estate Cellar Door Tasting

12pm: De Bortoli Cellar Door Tasting

1pm: Tarra Warra Estate Cellar Door Tasting

2pm: Lunch at Meletos

3:30pm: Punt Road Cellar Door Tasting

4:30pm: Return to Balgownie Estate

Terms & Conditions:

Please note that advance booking is essential and bookings are subject to availability. Bookings cannot be made until at least 48 hours after booking/purchasing date.

Voucher is not valid for special events (eg. Christmas Lunch, Mother’s Day Lunch, or Valentine’s Day) or private functions.

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From $250 Per Person

Drive The Valley

Drive Me Exotics

Upgrade your getaway with a luxury car adventure through the Yarra Valley.

In partnership with Drive Me Exotics, our Drive the Valley experience invites you to explore the region from the passenger seat or take the wheel yourself. Choose between a Corvette C8 Z51 or a Ferrari F430 Spyder and enjoy a drive along some of the Yarra Valley’s most scenic roads.

Available to add to your stay at Balgownie when you book direct, or purchase as a gift voucher to share the experience.

Terms & Conditions:

Driver must be aged 25+ and hold a full Victorian Driver’s License. For the passenger experience, participant must be aged 10+. All driver’s must be 0.00BAC. Drive Me Exotics hold the right to breath test all participants before the experience begins. Experience is subject to availability.

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