Discover a Different Side of the Yarra Valley
Held every June and October, Nillumbik Hills Open Cellars is a much-loved regional wine event celebrating the small, family-run wineries of the Nillumbik Hills, on the quieter western side of the Yarra Valley. In 2026, the event celebrates its 25th year.
Across 20–21 June 2026, cellar doors open throughout the region, inviting visitors to slow down and explore a lesser-known side of the Yarra Valley. Along the way, enjoy premium local wines, seasonal food, live music, crackling fires and the relaxed charm of winter in wine country.
What Makes Open Cellars Different?
Forget the crowds and mass wine tourism experiences.
Open Cellars offers something increasingly rare: independent wineries, passionate owners and winemakers pouring their own wines.
In the Nillumbik Hills you don’t just taste the wines. You meet the people behind them, hear the stories behind each vintage, and experience cellar doors built on genuine connection.
Small in scale but rich in character, these are cellar doors where the welcome is personal, the stories are authentic, and the wines reflect the place they come from.
Participating Wineries
The wineries taking part in Open Cellars Winter 2026 are:
Hildebrand Ridge Organic Vineyard
From elegant cool-climate whites to bold reds and carefully cellared museum wines, every wine reflects the character of its owners and the landscape that shapes it.
A Winter Tradition Worth Exploring
Open Cellars remains one of Victoria's most loved regional wine events because it offers more than great wine. It's an opportunity to slow down, take the scenic route, enjoy local food and music, and discover a corner of the Yarra Valley that many visitors never find.
Whether you're a long-time supporter or visiting for the first time, Open Cellars is your invitation to explore the Nillumbik Hills, meet the makers, and experience a region defined by its wines, people and place.
Event Details
Nillumbik Hills Open Cellars Winter 2026
Dates: 20-21 June 2026
Location: Nillumbik Hills, on the western side of the Yarra Valley, Victoria.
Experience: No two stops are the same, but all share the same spirit: winemakers pouring their own wines, seasonal food, open fires, live music and genuine regional hospitality that defines Open Cellars.
