Family Activities in Yarra Glen
Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Yarra Glen, Victoria
📍 Yarra Glen · east
zonzo estate
Zonzo Estate in Yarra Glen is a family-friendly winery with an à la carte menu for adults and a dedicated kids menu. It offers a large outdoor area with space for children to play, plus a small fish pond for added interest. A $20 deposit per adult is required at booking and is deducted from the final bill.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
harper and ivy
Harper and Ivy in the heart of Yarra Glen is a bright café offering seasonal brunch dishes and coffee. Guests can choose indoor seating in the central galley or enjoy the sunshine at the front.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
yarra valley grand hotel
The Yarra Valley Grand Hotel in Yarra Glen offers classic pub meals in a historic setting with multiple dining areas, including a beer garden beside a playground. Family-friendly dining, a kids menu, live music, accommodation, and takeaway options are all available.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
yarra valley chocolaterie
The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie is a must-visit for chocolate lovers, offering a sweet escape in the heart of the Valley. With rows of delicious treats, including chocolate bars, rocky road, and even beauty products, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy dreamy ice cream flavours and create your own hot chocolate, choosing your milk and preferred chocolate. The kid-friendly café and stunning grounds make it the perfect spot to relax and watch the little ones play, all while enjoying breathtaking views of the Yarra Valley.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
yarrawood estate
Yarrawood Estate offers a family-friendly winery experience with breathtaking 360-degree views of the Yarra Valley. Enjoy the sprawling lawn, lawn games, and visit the friendly animals while sipping estate wines and sharing platters. Perfect for a relaxing afternoon with the family, complete with stunning scenery and a cheeky glass of Chardonnay.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
alowyn gardens
Alowyn Gardens – Yarra Valley: Alowyn Gardens in Yarra Glen spans 7 acres of award-winning landscaped gardens, a cafe, and a garden centre, making it a perfect family-friendly outing. Spring and early summer showcase the stunning wisteria arbour, while the zen garden and French provincial garden offer peaceful spots to reconnect. Kids will love the hedge maze, and the onsite Wisteria Café serves delicious treats from cakes and tarts to sandwiches and pies, with a courtyard that glows in autumn’s maple foliage. Beautiful year-round, Alowyn Gardens is a delightful adventure for families in every season.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
gulf station
Gulf Station – Yarra Glen is a true gem for history lovers, especially those curious about our local pioneer past. This heritage-listed property offers a fascinating glimpse into 1850s farm life, from the original Bell family home to machinery sheds filled with rusty relics and working horses grazing in the fields. The National Trust opens the gates only occasionally, but when they do, it’s a real treat: visitors can enjoy house tours, bush poetry, sausage sizzles, Clydesdale demonstrations, and even watch sheep herding on the hill. It’s a wonderful way to step back in time and experience a slice of Yarra Glen’s rich heritage.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
rocky road festival at the yarra valley chocolaterie and ice-creamery
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie – Rocky Road Festival – Get ready for a chocolate adventure! During May, the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie celebrates all things marshmallow and chocolate with the Rocky Road Festival, featuring 31 different flavours in milk, dark, and white chocolate combinations. This year, the festival is back with tasting classes, adding an extra layer of fun to an already stunning space – perfect for families and chocoholics alike.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
hot chocolate festival @yarra valley chocolaterie
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie Hot Chocolate Festival: The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie serves up chocolate delights all year, but in August it’s all about hot chocolate in every flavour imaginable. Past favourites include White Chocolate Mermaid, Freckle Head, Black Adder Liquorice, Cookie Monster, and many more—including creative new releases like Egg and Spoon Race. Limited edition flavours are released in batches throughout the month, each served with treats, an extra shot of chocolate, and often a handcrafted marshmallow. Families can join tasting sessions on Fridays to Sundays, while early arrival is recommended on weekends to beat the crowds and enjoy a hot chocolate for breakfast.
📍 Yarra Glen · east
ice cream festival @ yarra valley chocolaterie
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie Ice Cream Festival: The chocolaterie gang has done it again, this time with an Ice Cream Festival celebrating dozens of unique and delicious flavours. Past offerings have included espresso martini, rocky road, chilli chocolate, pear and blue cheese, five spice, and even basil and avocado! Flavours change quickly, and the team happily lets visitors taste-test before choosing. With so many inventive options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, making it a must-visit for ice cream lovers.