Yarra Valley: Wine & Food Day Tour

Departing daily, enjoy a relaxing day in the rolling green hills of the Yarra Valley showcasing a wide range of wine accompanied by perfectly paired foods.

For the first time visitor, this tour offers the perfect overview of the Valley as you visit 5 of the area’s most successful and distinct wineries.

Visit Coldstream Hills, Medhurst and Payten and Jones Wineries, enjoy lunch at the stunning Yering Station, plus savour wine and cheese at the De Bortoli Winery.

Note: Indicative times of 8:30 am to 6:30 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 Melbourne Town Hall, which is located in the city on the corner of Collins & Swanston Streets would be the central meeting point.

Let’s Go To The Valley

We’ll pick you up at your city hotel, otherwise, those staying outside of the city can meet us at the Melbourne Town Hall. Take a moment to meet your friendly guide who will be your master of proceedings for today! Our guides are local, long-lived Melbournians who will share their knowledge and provide relevant information for you to get the most out of your Yarra Valley experience.

De Bortoli Vineyard Wine & Cheese Flight

Travel to the north-east through the bush laden suburbs of Templestowe, Eltham and Kangaroo Ground to the De Bortoli Vineyard at Dixons Creek. This is an elegant start to the day as you’ll enjoy a pairing of selected wines and cheeses at the Valley’s largest producer.

Yering Station Vineyard Lunch & Tasting

It’s then on to Yering Station, site of Victoria’s first vineyard in 1838. You’ll enjoy a tasting of their estate wines in the original winery (circa 1859) that also features local artworks and produce before adjourning to their stunning restaurant for lunch. With its world class views and cuisine, you’ll have an a la carte selection from which to select your main course meal and glass of wine.

Payten & Jones Winery Tasting

After lunch, it’s a change of pace with a visit to Payten & Jones, one of the smaller producers in the Yarra Valley. Behn Payten and Troy Jones produce small batch, approachable wines with personality that include the familiar chardonnay and pinot noir, together with syrah and some mediterranean varietals.

Coldstream Hills Vineyard Tasting

The afternoon continues with a visit to the Coldstream Hills Vineyard at Coldstream. Established in 1985 by James Halliday, one of Australia’s leading authors and commentators on wine, the wines are beautifully crafted and have enjoyed success at numerous wine shows, especially the chardonnay and pinot noir.

Medhurst Vineyard Tasting

The final stop for the day is at the charming Medhurst Vineyard. 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.

Journey Home

At the end of your Yarra Valley wine and food tour, there is just one thing for you to do – enjoy the ride back to base, taking an alternative route to the one you travelled this morning.

On days when Coldstream Hills and Medhurst are closed (Tue, Wed & Thu), visits would instead be made to Punt Road and Oakridge Vineyards.