Open Cellars Spring 2025

Wine lovers, mark your calendars! The much-loved Open Cellars of Nillumbik returns on 18 and 19 October 2025, showcasing some of Victoria’s finest boutique wineries.

Across one weekend, explore nine award-winning, family-owned vineyards nestled in the hills of the Yarra Valley. Enjoy wine tastings, meet passionate winemakers, savour gourmet food, and take in the stunning countryside of Nillumbik – from Kangaroo Ground and Panton Hill to Smiths Gully, St Andrews, Yarrambat and more.

Highlights

• Wine tastings from acclaimed local vineyards
• Meet the makers and hear their stories
• Delicious food to complement the wines
• Picturesque trails through Nillumbik’s historic wine region

Participating wineries

Buttermans Track Wines, Hildebrand Ridge Organic Vineyard, Kings of Kangaroo Ground, Nillumbik Estate, Panton Hill Vineyard & Winery, Shaws Road Winery, Yarrambat Estate Vineyard, Watsons Creek Wines, and Wedgetail Estate (now under new management with a refurbished cellar door).

Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or discovering the region for the first time, Open Cellars is a unique opportunity to enjoy local wines and the charm of Nillumbik’s landscape.

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