The Yarra Valley

50KM FROM MELBOURNE LIFESTYLE APARTMENTS

The Yarra Valley

Welcome to the picturesque Yarra Valley, a renowned wine region just a short distance away from Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments. Famed for its vineyards, gourmet food, and stunning scenery, the Yarra Valley offers a delightful escape from the city.

Transport Options and Travel Time

There are several transport options available to you and the duration of your trip will vary depending on what transport option you choose. Make sure to check travel times before your trip and plan accordingly.

Self-Drive: Renting a car is the most convenient option for exploring the Yarra Valley at your own pace. Car rentals are available in Melbourne, and you can easily pick up your vehicle near your apartment. The drive from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley typically takes around 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions and your exact destination within the region.

Public Transport: If you prefer not to drive, you can take a train from Southern Cross Station in Melbourne CBD to Lilydale, the gateway to the Yarra Valley. From Lilydale, you can continue your journey by bus or taxi to various locations within the Yarra Valley. Taking the train from Melbourne to Lilydale generally takes about 1 hour. The bus or taxi ride from Lilydale to your specific destination in the Yarra Valley may take an additional 20 to 40 minutes.

Guided Tours: Many tour operators offer day tours or wine tasting excursions to the Yarra Valley. Joining a guided tour allows you to relax and enjoy the wineries without worrying about transportation.

The duration of guided tours can vary, but most day tours will allow you to experience the highlights of the Yarra Valley within a full day.

Where to Stop Along the Way and Visit

While heading to the Yarra Valley, there are several wonderful places to stop and explore:

Healesville Sanctuary: A unique opportunity to see native Australian wildlife, including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and various bird species.

TarraWarra Museum of Art: An art lover’s haven, showcasing contemporary Australian art in a stunning architectural setting.

Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery: Treat yourself to delectable chocolates and indulge in delightful ice creams.

Coldstream Brewery: Sample a range of craft beers and enjoy a delicious meal at this popular brewery.

Yarra Valley Dairy: Taste a variety of artisan cheeses and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.

Yarra Valley wineries: The region is famous for its wineries and cellar doors. Consider visiting iconic wineries like Domaine Chandon, De Bortoli, Yering Station, and Oakridge.

Yarra Valley Regional Food Trail: Follow the food trail to discover fresh produce, gourmet products, and farm-to-table experiences.

Tips

If you plan to visit wineries, consider a designated driver or a guided wine tour to enjoy the tastings responsibly.

Check the opening hours of attractions and wineries in advance, as some may have specific days or seasonal hours of operation.

Dress comfortably and wear suitable footwear, especially if you plan to explore vineyards or walk along nature trails.

The Yarra Valley offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, gourmet delights, and wine experiences, making it an ideal day trip destination from Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments. Enjoy your journey to this captivating region!

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Wendy Sherborne

1727909559

Loving our stay here. Apartment is large and very comfortable. Great access and facilities for my mum (98years young).Staff are outstanding. Very friendly and no request is too difficult for them to handle. Included secure parking is a great bonus.

Ivan Tuskan

1727499477

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Melinda Armstrong

1727415591

Beautiful apartment, brilliant location with a tram stop at the door.Service was impeccable. Will definitely return.

Chamon Vogels

1727346064

Great modern 2br/2 bathroom apartment which fit two couples very comfortably. It was well priced, well-equipped, and a great location with a tram stop outside the door. Easy walking distance along the wharf to DFO, too. We’ll be back. Thank you.

Helen Toner

1727239985

Fantastic staff, amazing apartment & superb views. The room amenities were wide ranging with everything you could ever need. Extremely clean and the free tram line is at the door. Only suggestion for improvement is for more balcony seats.

Ashleigh Woods

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Sheena Tan

1726534261

We luv the apartment as it was clean and easy to commute. With 2 toilets, it was a breeze to get ready in the morning without tripping over one another. & dare I say it … THE VIEWS are breathtaking. Altho the twin bed room has no air-con or ceiling fan, there was a standing fan provided which gave it some ventilation.

yingh11579

1726526292

We just stayed for 9 nights in September 2024 in the sub-penthouse 3-bedroom/2 bathroom suite. Because of this wonderful apartel, we love the city even more. The moment we walked in we were taken by the astonishing view. The view was even better at night with the city lit up. Location is excellent, excellent, excellent! The free tram is literally at the entrance. The little loading area between the two towers also made Uber rides easy. Wonderful service team too. Great communication since booking, super easy check in and the unit was ready before the published 3pm time. Checkout was done in a breeze. We enjoyed the welcome gifts - cookie and a bottle of decent wine. The unit was well stocked with all supplies and extra towels. Highly recommend for anyone who is visiting Melbourne!

Kyungjin Kim

1726387323

객실 뷰도 너무 좋고 깨끗합니다.위치는 도클랜드 트램역이 있어서 시티로 무료 트램을 타고 다닐 수 있습니다. 수영장도 물온도도 딱 좋아서 수영하기 정말 좋았습니다. 다음에도 또 여기서 머무르고 싶고 친구들이 놀러온다면 추천하고 싶을 정도로 좋습니다.

Francis Wong

1725786577

I recently had the pleasure of staying at a service apartment that truly felt like home. The location is unbeatable, situated within the free tram zone (at the Dockland terminal station), making it incredibly convenient to explore the city without worrying about transportation costs. The breathtaking river view from my apartment added a serene touch to my stay, especially as I enjoyed my morning coffee while watching the sunrise.A supermarket just a short walk away (around 5 mins) was a game-changer; it made stocking up on snacks and essentials so easy. In the evenings, I loved taking leisurely strolls along the nearby promenade, which was perfect for unwinding after a busy day of sightseeing.The apartment itself was equipped with excellent facilities. The open kitchen, with a microwave oven and oven, was ideal for preparing meals, and having a dishwasher and washing machine made my stay even more comfortable. Everything was well-maintained, clean and thoughtfully designed, creating a relaxing atmosphere.Overall, my experience at this service apartment was fantastic. The combination of a prime location, stunning views, and top-notch amenities made it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a home-like atmosphere while traveling. I highly recommend it!

Nancy Hourani

1725775886

Most enjoyable stay, rooms are quiet and the view amazing. The service is outstanding and the location was so convenient with a tram at our door step.

Jacky Lo

1725452150

Spacious room with a very nice harbour view. Room is clean and fully furnished. On site parking space is available. The apartment has a swimming pool and a gym room. Running around downstairs is also a good exercise. The location is good where the surrounding is pretty quiet but you can easily get back to the CBD by the free tram just stopping in front of the building. Near around can find cafe, restaurants and supermarket. Finally, the staff (especially Luli) are very friendly and helpful. We have a great time of staying in the apartment. Definitely we will choose to stay here again.

aethun chu

1725427931

the view was fantastic and ppl are kind. i would like to come back to this apt with my family. also the swimming pool is better than any hotels.

Alex Park

1724563851

They were very accomodating for late check-in and late check-out, and even had baggage storage after checking out.Checking in and out was very easy and convenient.Property was quite clean and comfortable as well.Highly recommend!

lam

1724553286

Location was right by the tram at Docklands, rooms were spotless. Service was excellent especially with chris helping us with the baby crib.Area can get a little quiet at night which is perfect for us. A relaxing place in Melbourne.Gym has adequate equipment but I did not manage to use the pool.

HSIEH YUN-PING

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shubha suvarna

1723811546

Good view, very accommodating host, good facilities for a comfortable stay. Overall was very homely, good experience. Would highly recommend

Rose Flores

1723681270

Exceptional and personalised service. Friendly faces and warm welcome by Luli and Chris.The apartment was spacious, very clean and well presented, well stocked kitchen, comfy beds and addition of washer and dryer was very handy. Felt like home away from home.Being on free tram zone made it easy to explore attractions. It was very relaxing and a welcomed reprieve to come home to the Docklands precinct after the hustle and bustle of the CBD. The views from apartment and balcony were breathtaking day or night!I highly recommend this place and we'll definitely stay again!

Nancy

1723636841

這是一個地點佳、景色優美、房內乾淨的住宿！我們在這裡渡過了好幾個晚上，離市電鐵非常的近，附近還有一家很大的超市，對於喜歡自己煮早餐晚餐的旅客來說非常的方便，我們很喜歡！

Yutthanai Nitipisuttikul

1723252689

The room is AMAZING! It is really well decorated and new. I also got a complimentary wine, milk and some Tim tams 😁. The view is extraordinary and overall this apartment is one of the best I’ve ever stayed at. The security is also really food in the building.

Greg McIntosh

1722665477

Rooms, location, cleanliness are fantastic. Staff take the extra step to make you feel special from booking to check in.

Tony Walsh

1722202808

Pei-Hsiu Huang / Yu-Chun Wang

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Gaot Mei4

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David Kammerer

1721816169

Well appointed accommodation with great views.Friendly staff to checkin and check out.Building was well kept and clean and tidy.Felt secure. Great value for money.

Nat Santilli

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Selena Wu

1720955571

Super clean & convenient for going downtown by the bus no.11 & 48🚋👍🏻love the view, beautiful landscape with port and seagulls!Warming Tim Tam, tea bags and coffee machines 💯Also the comfy rooms like home sweet home 🏡

Valentina Galeazzi

1720262182

Patrick Yap

1720122370

We stayed 4 nights at the sub-Penthouse 3-bedroom suite. What impressed me was the cleanliness of the suite, the cleanliness of the cutlery, bedroom and the fantastic good view across the Yarra River. The suite itself is spacious. This made our stay there very relaxing and enjoyable. The location of the apartment is also just opposite the tram station, very convenient. The service staff made it very easy and offered us a fuss-free check-in and check-out. Overall, it was a very good experience for our stay!

Stefan Alvarado

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Eduardo Rosales

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C Yuen

1719437810

The Melbourne Lifestyle Apartment is very good. Room is clean, customer service is great and helpful. We highly recommend to all people.

Irene Astria

1719302445

We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is great, not a very crowded area, with the tram station just outside of the building. The unit was clean. The amenities were ample. They provided us with clean towels, shampoos, conditioners, soaps, detergent, dishwashing liquid and pods for the dishwasher, and when i requested extra bodywash they helped deliver it to my unit. Staffs were really friendly and we felt welcomed! I would most definity bring my family back to stay here again if we ever came back to melbourne. Thanks Luli for assisting us in our every need!

Mei

1718153849

Rooms are clean, my son has dust allergy and it didn’t get triggered at all. Fully equipped with all the white goods at home, dish washer, washing machine, dryer, pots, pans, rice cooker etc! Truly feel like home. Comes with complimentary parking within the building which is great as the apartment is 2 mins walk to the tram which is within the free tram zone. The team is very nice, warm and helpful.

Derek Hum

1717836293

The place was a good find! Reasonable pricing for a place that feels really modern.The rooms were rather spacious, and well-furnished and equipped. They have everything you need, including basic cooking condiments (most places don't have them and short-stay guests basically cannot cook without buying a whole bottle of oil etc). Everything worked well, such as the washer-dryer and dishwasher.The view of the harbour was pretty amazing, which the full-height windows to allow you to really enjoy. Although this did mean that the rooms got a bit too bright sometimes when the sun rose in the morning.Location-wise, it's not the most embedded in the CBD, but it's a short tram ride away. The distance also meant that the neighbourhood was quieter, which we also appreciated as we were travelling with a toddler. Overall, we didn't find much to do in the immediate vicinity though, besides walking at the docklands and visiting the library.The service staff was nice and friendly, walking us all the way to our rooms and helping us to load our rental car when we were leaving. They also helped us fix up the baby cot when we were confused about it, and also gave advice when my wife fell sick. Do note that their reception is not 24-hours though.Our only small issue is that the portable baby cot wasn't the most ideal as the "mattress" was more of a hard board. I think the kind of cot is pretty standard though, and we made do.

Connie Barker

1716766999

We have just enjoyed a long weekend in Melbourne and can’t recommend Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments enough. Clean, spacious and all the facilities we needed. The staff we have met have gone above our expectations and are very helpful and knowledgeable. Free tram stop pretty much on our doorstep. Lovely view also. We have very much enjoyed our stay.

Michele P

1716670189

Amazing apartment with beautiful views in a secure building close to the CBD. Easy walking distance to Marvel Stadium, DFO, a supermarket and cafes/restaurants, and a free tram directly outside. We stayed for 5 nights and the apartment has absolutely everything we needed. It is clean, modern, comfortable and quiet. The staff are friendly and helpful and provide a 5 star service. Loved every minute and will definitely stay again.

Ben Middleton

1716341039

Amazing 270 degree view, clean apartment and great service. Easy access to the city in the free tram zone. 10/10

Rio C

1715331970

Apartment is fully equipped, perfect for family with young children. The view from apartment is to die for. Great hospitality by concierge team. There is a playground and library just across the street. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Melbourne!

Chrisi S

1715040007

Wenn ich 6 Sterne vergeben könnte würde ich das gerne tun 🤩! Wir hatten zu Beginn Zweifel an der Echtheit der Bilder, haben aber dann im Lauf unseres Aufenthaltes selber so surreale Bilder machen können. Wir reisten zu dritt und hatten zwei Schlafzimmer und zwei Bäder; wichtig für mich die Waschmaschine und der Trockner! das Apartment war besser ausgestattet wie wir es sonst gewohnt waren. Der Service war Super-freundlich und stets im Hintergrund präsent. Sehr ruhige Lage und doch hat man vor der Tür zwei Tram Linien (11, 48) und einen Supermarkt. In Melbourne ist das Zentrum zudem kostenlose Tram-Zone und man kann viele Museen und Shopping Zentren perfekt erreichen.

이승윤

1714917271

뷰가 완전 좋다. 시설도 깔끔하고 편함

Bremer River Farms Stacey

1714793565

Great location, beautiful surrounding atmosphere. Most friendly and helpful receptionist and staff ever. Lovely and great first impression. Everything about the apartment was exceptional, clean, stylish, roomy, well equipped and comfortable. I was very pleased with my stay. We will be back.

Ray Rayhan

1714043167

Absolutely satisfied with this apartment. We rent 2-bed room apartment. Only good things happened.- excellent service from the staff- we asked for early checkin, and they provided- excellent location and view from room- free dedicated parking slot, with direct access to the apartment elevator

Chen Chen

1713924386

stayed for 4 nights, comfy and chill area, room is same as it posted, will repeat staying here in the future.

Yvette Pyke

1713840118

Great accommodation, self contained, little extras, clean, good location, great views and brilliant service!

xiao yin

1713708369

636 drum

1713434388

Very clean and the view is great. Close to free public transport and good food.

Jane Matthews

1712651370

Stunning apartment. Very friendly, accommodating and professional staff. Amazing views over docklands, Yarra River and beyond in daylight and lit up at night. Apartment is well equipped, even providing tea, coffee, bottle of wine, all kitchen things like washing up liquid, tea towels, foil, cling film etc. Toiletries and toilet rolls. We had a housekeeping service every couple of days. Woolworths supermarket is 5 minutes walk. Apartment is situated right by a tram stop within the free tram zone. Highly recommended, we would definitely return if we were in Melbourne again.