Yarra Valley and Healesville Restaurants

1. TarraWarra Estate

Turning off a country lane, TarraWarra Estate is a series of bold architectural statements: step through a hobbitlike door set into the green hills of its subterranean cellar door to taste the flagship chardonnays and Pinot Noir (open 11–5). Then wander between towering sculptures to the sunny restaurant for innovative Australian cuisine inspired by the bountiful kitchen gardens, set on the estate of nearly a thousand rolling acres of vines (serving noon–3, three courses A$85, four courses A$95, includes a plant-based menu). For a casual option in warm weather, snack beneath the pepper trees at the Summer Deck—call ahead to check opening times. Key to the business is sustainability and provenance, which also embraces the estate's other drawcard, the TarraWarra Museum of Art. Located beside the restaurant, it exhibits contemporary works from the owners' private art collection as well as shows featuring Australian and international artists, which change every quarter. The museum opens 11–5, admission A$10 adults.