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Yarra Valley Balloon, Wine & Food Day Tour

Yarra Valley Balloon, Wine & Food Day Tour

See The Best Of The Yarra Valley From All Angles
Book Now $650

Having navigated our way through the COVID-19 lockdown, we’ve resumed touring and are now ready to safely host you for either a public or private tour. For your peace of mind, please refer to our COVID Page.

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Get ready for a spectacular day as you take in the rolling green hills of the Yarra Valley from every angle. If you’re looking for an unforgettable experience, this is it. From the hot-air ballooning start with Global Ballooning through to lunch and wine at one of Australia’s best locations, you will get a perfect introduction to everything the Valley has to offer.

Note: Indicative times of 4:00am to 6:30pm would apply but will be confirmed prior to the date of travel. Pick up is from your city hotel or from another agreed point.

Tour Details

  • Start Time
    4:00am
  • Finish Time
    6:30pm
  • Meeting Place
    Pick-up from your city hotel or at another agreed point.
  • Price
    $650 per adult
    $500 per child (6yo-12yo)
  • Inclusions
    Transport, hot-air balloon experience with breakfast, tastings at Coldstream Hills and Medhurst Vineyards, glass of sparkling at Domaine Chandon Winery, a la carte lunch with a glass of wine and coffee at the stunning Yering Station Winery, wine and cheese degustation at De Bortoli Winery to finish the day, bottled water, guide and GST
  • Note
    Want to do this tour privately? No problem! Contact us for options

Tour Itinerary

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An Early Start

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The Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s most famous hot-air ballooning destinations, so get ready to generate some incredible memories.

Your day starts very early, pre-dawn when you depart your accommodation for the Yarra Valley. We will pick you up at your city hotel and we will escort you to the designated balloon-briefing site.

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Get Ready to Fly

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Get hands-on and assist with the balloon launch or freely enjoy capturing the experience through photos. And then, you’re airbound! You’ll silently drift above Yarra Glen, the vineyards and the meandering Yarra River. After flying for approximately 1 hour, you’ll descend to pack up the balloon before travelling through to Balgownie Estate Vineyard for a hearty champagne breakfast.

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Coldstream Hills Vineyard Tasting

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Coldstream Hills is a perfect location to kick off the first wine tasting of the day. Established by one of Australia’s leading authors and commentators on wine, James Halliday, you’ll be enthralled by their award-winning chardonnay and pinot noir.

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Medhurst Vineyard Tasting

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Established in 1999, the family owned vineyard of 35 acres has a delightful elevation in the foothills of the Warramate Ranges and produces a small selection of elegant table wines. Enjoy another tasting of this family’s wonderful wines together with house made dips and bread.

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Domaine Chandon Sparkling

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We then head to the very famous and very French Domaine Chandon. Enjoy a private tour through the Riddling Hall and hear about the production process before enjoying a glass of premium sparkling wine (methode champenoise) while taking in the glorious vista.

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Yering Station Vineyard Lunch & Tasting

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Yering Station is the site of Victoria’s first vineyard in 1838 and a terrific place to enjoy a memorable lunch. The modern Wine Bar Restaurant affords glorious views across farmland to the Great Dividing Range and here we’ll sit down for an a la carte lunch in one of Australia’s most spectacular venues.

Post-lunch, adjourn to the historic red-brick building (c.1859) for wine-tasting. The original winery how houses a produce store, art gallery and cellar door.

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De Bortoli Vineyard Tasting with Cheese

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As Italian as Domaine Chandon is French, you’ll love this taste of Italian-Australian heritage. With 3 generations of family ownership, De Bortoli is also one of Victoria’s most-loved wineries. It’s a perfect way to finish the day, including a cheese degustation to compliment your tasting of the sparkling, table and dessert wines on offer.

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Journey Home

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There is just one thing for you to do - sit back and enjoy the ride as you savor your precious new memories. Passing through Steels Creek and Christmas Hills, just make sure to keep an eye out for the occasional kangaroo!

  • Kitschkoala: Each venue was unique in character to the next, and were beautiful spaces to discover.. We would happily recommend this tour!
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  • Magia3e: The tour didn't disappoint. We'll definitely be back again some time to visit another region!
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  • MargaretM: Definitely recommend the Yarra Valley Food and Wine Daytour - a wonderful day excursion to explore the Yarra Valley region!
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