Join a guided 60-minute tour with our in-house historian through Dame Nellie Melba’s private cottage, specially transformed into an exclusive art gallery for six weeks only.
Explore paintings, antiques, and personal treasures—many never before displayed—featuring works by leading Australian artists such as Hans Heysen, Margaret Preston, Thea Proctor, Arthur Streeton, and others, alongside Melba’s European and Asian collections.
Tour duration – 60 Minutes
6 Weeks only: 2nd July - 10th August
BOOK MELBA'S HOUSE OF ART TOUR
Experience the warmth of winter at Coombe Yarra Valley with our Fireside event on Saturday, 5 July. Begin with a guided Melba Art Tour inside Coombe Cottage, led by our resident historian, offering a rare glimpse into Dame Nellie Melba’s private collection.
Then enjoy a seasonal three-course lunch in the Gallery beside the fire, with matching Coombe Yarra Valley Tribute wines and dishes including our signature Beef Wellington. A refined and intimate afternoon celebrating art, history, and the flavours of the Yarra Valley.
Tickets are $170 and limited - bookings are essential.
To make a reservation enquiry for a group of nine to eleven guests please email us at
reservations@coombeyarravalley.com.au
Need a larger space? For bookings of twelve guests or more, please submit your enquiry using the below link
GROUP BOOKINGS
Available Wednesday to Sunday
Bookings available from 11:15am – last booking 2:00pm*
Friday and Saturday - last order 1:00pm
2 courses $75pp | 3 courses $90pp
Dining duration - 2 hours
lunch menu | children’s menu | wine menu
BOOK A LUNCH
Available Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Bookings available at 3:00pm, 3:15pm and 3:30pm
High tea $60pp | Premium high tea $75pp
Under 12's high tea $35pp
Dining duration – 90 Minutes
high tea menu | premium high tea menu
BOOK A HIGH TEA BOOK A PREMIUM HIGH TEA
Available Wednesday to Sunday
Bookings available at 10:00am
$20pp
Dining duration – 60 Minutes
Available Wednesday to Sunday
Bookings available from 11:30am – last booking 2:00pm
See menu for pricing
Dining duration – 90 Minutes
garden terrace menu
BOOK A TABLE ON THE TERRACE
Wine tastings are available between 10:30am and 1:30pm
4 preselected wines chosen by the Cellar Door Team
15.00pp
Maximum 16 guests
No booking required for groups of 8 or less
reservations@coombeyarravalley.com.au
Access to the house is only available with a guided tour
Please use the link below to view all available options
Want to combine the house tour with a garden tour?
email reservations@coombeyarravalley.com.au
BOOK A HOUSE TOUR
Access to the garden is only available with a guided tour
Please use the link below to view all available options
Want to combine the garden tour with a house tour?
email reservations@coombeyarravalley.com.au
BOOK A GARDEN TOUR
If you have a food or anaphylaxis allergy please read the anaphylaxis and allergy policy.