Situated 32km east of Melbourne’s CBD, Chirnside Park is in the Yarra Ranges shire and at the fringe of the Yarra Valley wine region. This cool climate wine region is famous for chardonnay, pinot noir grapes and sparkling wine. It will come as no surprise that with so much great wine on the doorstep, restaurants in this neighbourhood have fantastic wine lists.

In terms of foodie options in this suburb, there’s a bunch to choose from at the local Chirnside Park Shopping Centre, including local favourite Groove Train. You can find live music at the Carne Grill and fresh, seasonal, local produce at Rowano’s Italian Food. Edge your way into the Yarra Valley for a special meal at Fable Dining Room, the fine dining restaurant at Bianchet winery with the chef from Matteo’s North Fitzroy and Becco in the CBD.