The Yarra Valley experience
Duration: 8-9 Hours
Experience the first wine region in Victoria, only one-hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is an ideal destination for a day trip. With a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra Ranges as well as renowned restaurants through the area, wine and food lovers alike will revel in everything the Yarra Valley has to offer with our local passionate guides who will introduce you to the locals, including wine makers, distillers, brewers and local farmers. With over 80 wineries, breweries and distilleries in the region making Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon no two tours will be the same with our guides customising each tour for our guests.
Delight in an exclusive behind the scenes barrel room tasting with carefully matched produce, enjoy lunch at one of our favourite premium vineyard restaurants or boutique cafes, followed by more time exploring the region; meeting local characters and sampling wine from boutique wineries. Avoiding the crowds of the larger wineries, the tour will be tailored to suit your tastes.
While exploring the Yarra Valley, you may also choose to visit one of the many additional experiences on one of our customised experiences. Start the day soaring peacefully over the Yarra Valley in a hot-air balloon, see the huge variety of Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, regarded as one of Australia’s leading wildlife reserves with over 200 species of Australian birds and animals in pristine ‘Aussie’ bush land or explore the stunning Dandenong Ranges and visit one of the many beautiful Gardens, explore the small villages or take a ride on the iconic Puffing Billy Steam Train.
Highlights
- Premium wine tasting at a selection of boutique Yarra Valley wineries tailored to suit your personal taste
- Exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ barrel room tasting with one of the region’s most recognized wine makers with matched Yarra Valley produce plate
- 2-course premium lunch with beverages at one of the region’s finest vineyard restaurants or enjoy a casual lunch at one of our favourite boutique cafes
- Maker-led produce tasting during a visit to a local dairy, distillery or brewery
- A visit to Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary – one of Australia’s most highly regarded wildlife sanctuaries (optional)
- Start the day soaring high above the Yarra Valley with the sun rising on a hot air balloon flight before enjoying a champagne breakfast (optional)
- Explore the beautiful Gardens and small villages of the Dandenong Ranges or take a ride on the iconic Puffing Billy Steam Train (optional)
Inclusions
- Local expert guide
- Luxurious Mercedes Benz V-Class vehicle
- Local snacks and water during tour
- Morning Tea and Afternoon Tea at one of our favourite local cafes
- Complimentary wi-fi in vehicle
- All behind the scenes experiences and tastings
- International language speaking guides including Spanish, Italian, French, German and Mandarin (upon request)
The price of lunch is not included in our pricing however we provide our guests with a variety of choices for their lunch including premium lunch experiences and casual options.
Tours can be tailor made for each individual booking, subject to request and availability. See the Customised Experiences list for more ideas.
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