Yarra Valley is an amazing place where I enjoyed each part of it. The guide Rob made this trip more exciting, he described the history of every single place throughout the trip.
Experience the Best Wineries in Yarra Valley
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.
Highlights
Visit Coldstream Hills, Medhurst and Domaine Chandon wineries, enjoy lunch at the stunning Yering Station, plus savour wine and cheese flight at De Bortoli winery to finish the day.
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.
Tour Details
Everything You Need To Know
Price
Per Adult: $225
Per Child (4-15 yo): $175
Per infant (0-3 yo): $75
Start time
8:30 am
Finish time
6:30 pm
Meeting place
Pick-up from your city hotel or at another agreed point. If outside the city, meet at the Melbourne Town Hall which is located on the corner of Collins & Swanston Streets.
Inclusions
Transport, tastings at nominated wineries, a glass of sparkling at Domaine Chandon, main course a la carte lunch with a glass of wine and coffee at Yering Station, wine and cheese flight at De Bortoli, bottled water, guide and GST.
Note
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Itinerary
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.
The anticipation then starts to mount as we leave Melbourne’s outskirts, passing through the bush-laden suburbs of the north-east.
Coldstream Hills Vineyard Tasting
Established by James Halliday, one of Australia’s leading authors and commentators on wine, Coldstream Hills’ wines are beautifully crafted and have enjoyed success at numerous wine shows, especially the chardonnay and pinot noir. The stop here includes a tasting and explanation of the wines.
Medhurst Vineyard Tasting
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 olives, local cheese and biscuits.
Domaine Chandon Vineyard Sparkling
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.
Yering Station Vineyard Lunch & Tasting
Yering Station’s stunning Wine Bar Restaurant is the perfect lunch venue. With its world-class views and cuisine, you’ll enjoy an a la carte main course meal. After lunch, visit the original winery (circa 1859) that features local artworks and produce as well as estate and reserve wines to taste.
De Bortoli Vineyard Wine & Cheese Flight
Our final stop for the day is the De Bortoli Winery at Dixons Creek. As Italian as Domaine Chandon is French, it’s a great end to the experience with a pairing of wines and cheeses.
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, as we pass through Steels Creek and the Christmas Hills for superb Valley views. Just make sure to keep an eye out for the occasional kangaroo!
What Our Guests Have Said
Recently booked a private tour with friends to celebrate getting out of Melbourne lockdown. Stephen was our guide for the day. We visited 5 wineries that varied from the well known to hidden gems. Stephen also arranged for us to try some special wines that are usually not on offer to most. Our group had an amazing time and will definitely use them again in 2021. Thank you!
We had an excellent day-long tour of the Yarra Valley with Vinetrekker. All of the selected wineries were great. Vinetrekker is one of those tour companies that is truly deserving of its high ranking on Tripadvisor.
