What a wonderful day out exploring the Macedon Ranges. Visiting two truly cold climate vineyards where we were treated to some amazing wines in the most picturesque setting with our guide, Paul sharing his love and knowledge of wines. Onto Kyneton for a delicious lunch. Our Vinetrekker Tour was just the most perfect way to explore this neck of he woods.
A Tour Of One Of Melbourne’s Hidden Secrets
Just an hour from Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges offers a refreshing break from crowded and commercial wine regions. Known for its cool-climate wines and stunning landscapes, this area is perfect for those who want a more authentic and relaxed experience. Our wine tours from Melbourne will take you to some of the best Macedon Ranges wineries, where you’ll discover sparkling wines, unique varietals, and down-to-earth hospitality.
Indicative times of 9:00 am to 6:00 pm apply but will be confirmed the evening prior to the date of travel. Pick up is from your city hotel or from another agreed point. If you are staying out of the city, The Athenaeum Theatre, which is located at 188 Collins St in the city could be a meeting point.
So, let’s hop on, enjoy a memorable day of wine tasting amidst the Macedon Ranges wineries or soak in views of the rolling hills, you’ll find this experience both rewarding and relaxing.
Tour Details
Everything You Need To Know
Price
Per Adult: $340
Per Child (4-15 yo): $280
*On Sundays and Public Holidays, the rate will be $360 per adult and $300 per child.
Please note, the tour is not suitable for infants.
Our public tours operate with a minimum of two people.
Start time
9:00 am
Finish time
6:00 pm
Meeting place
Pick-up from your city hotel. If staying outside the city, The Athenaeum Theatre, which is located at 188 Collins St in the city would be a central meeting point.
Inclusions
Transport, tastings at nominated wineries, cheese and biscuits at Lyons Will and Hesket Estate Vineyards, main course a la carte lunch with a glass of wine and coffee at Hanging Rock Cafe, entry to Hanging Rock Reserve, bottled water, guide and GST.
Note
Want to do this tour privately? No problem! Contact us for options.
Itinerary
Lyons Will Vineyard Tasting
Travel to the north of the city to the Lyons Will Vineyard in Lancefield. With vines first planted in 1996, this small vineyard of 18 acres has slowly increased in size since being acquired by Oliver Rapson and Renata Morello. On gentle, undulating countryside at an elevation of 550 metres above sea level, new plantings of gamay and riesling complement the original chardonnay and pinot noir vines. Enhancing the tasting would be cheese and biscuits.
Granite Hills Vineyard Tasting
A short drive away is the family-owned and operated Granite Hills Winery at Baynton. The oldest operating vineyard in the region, their original vines date back to 1970. The Riesling and Shiraz have won numerous awards and the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are beautifully constructed wines. Their cool site has encouraged production of Pinot Blanc and Gruner Veltliner, two white varieties that have originated from Alsace and Austria respectively.
Hanging Rock Cafe Lunch
If you’re looking for a day trip in Hanging Rock, this trip has you covered! One part of our itinerary includes enjoying a casual, country-style lunch at the Hanging Rock Cafe that sits adjacent to the imposing Hanging Rock. Since its formation, the mamelon has been exposed to considerable weathering and erosion, resulting in the unusual rock formations that can now be seen. Hanging Rock is also well known from the novel by Joan Lindsay, Picnic at Hanging Rock and the film made of the story – about the mysterious disappearance of a group of local schoolgirls during a picnic at the Rock in 1900.
Hanging Rock Vineyard Tasting
Post-lunch it’s off to the Hanging Rock Winery at Newham. One of the highest elevated vineyards in the district where you’ll enjoy delightful views across to Hanging Rock as well as Mt Macedon. As the region’s largest producer, Hanging Rock Winery sources estate-grown fruit as well as grapes from numerous regions. While their varied selection offers something for most tastes, their flagship wine is the sparkling wine Macedon.
Hesket Estate Vineyard Tasting
The day concludes with a visit to the Hesket Estate Vineyard in Hesket. Situated at 660 metres above sea level, this is a small family operation dedicated to nurturing the best possible fruit from the superb terroir and turning that fruit into the highest quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that is possible to produce.
Back to Base
After such a great day, there is just one thing for you to do – enjoy the ride back to base, as we pass back through this gorgeous countryside and Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Welp, after this trip, let’s take some thoughts on if this trip can be included in one of your best wine tours in Melbourne or not.
What Our Guests Have Said
What can I say other than it was The Perfect Day!
From the moment Paul picked us up till the moment he dropped us off we had the most fantastic time and learnt so so much about wine and the region. All the local businesses and vineyards had amazing staff and all excellent easy going personalities[…]. We will definitely do this tour again and with Paul as he was a huge part as to why we enjoyed the day so much.
The wineries we visited were wonderful and the wines we sampled were delicious. It was a pleasure to meet the owners and find out the history of how each winery was developed. Thank you so much to Paul, Granite Hills, Cobaw Ridge, Curly Flat and Hanging Rock wineries for a very special and unforgettable day.
