Indulge in the Ultimate Yarra Valley Wine, Gin & Chocolate Feast

Escape the city and treat your senses to a spectacular day out in the stunning Yarra Valley. This curated itinerary brings you the very best of Victoria’s premier wine region, combining world-class estates, artisanal gin, fresh local produce, and decadent hand-crafted chocolates. 🍷

What You Will Experience

• Boutique Wine Tastings: Discover three exceptional wineries, featuring hosted tastings at two carefully selected estates.
• Fresh Farm Flavours: Visit a local strawberry farm to sample seasonal fruits and artisanal jams, with a chance to purchase fresh Aussie produce. 🍓
• Artisan Chocolates: Indulge in up to 12 unique, hand-crafted chocolate tastings at the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.
• Premium Gin Paddle: Sip on a refreshing paddle of local gins with a mixer at a renowned distillery (with the Full-Tasting Experience).
• Hassle-Free Travel: Relax with convenient round-trip transport from a central Melbourne CBD location in a modern, air-conditioned mini-bus.
• Unmatched Vibes: Enjoy the journey with our fun, knowledgeable tour guide and add your favourite tracks to the group playlist! 🎵

Your Gourmet Itinerary

Your day begins with a scenic drive from Melbourne into the rolling hills of the Yarra Valley. First, we stop at Yarra Farm Fresh to enjoy seasonal fruit tastings and receive a complimentary punnet of fresh strawberries to take home (conditions apply).

Next, we begin our wine trail at the historic Yering Station Winery, where you will sample five exquisite cool-climate wines, including classic Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. For lunch, we head to the vibrant Quarters restaurant at Hubert Estate (lunch at own expense), where you can choose from a delicious menu to suit your taste and budget.

After lunch, we visit Yering Farm Estate for more superb wine tastings, including their signature apple cider. We then satisfy your sweet tooth at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery with a guided tasting of 10 hand-crafted creations.

To top off an incredible day, we visit a premium local gin distillery for a tasting paddle. We visit Stag Lane Distillery (Monday, Thursday to Sunday) or the world-famous Four Pillars Distillery (Tuesday and Wednesday).

Important Tour Details

What is Excluded

• Hotel transfers (convenient CBD pickup and drop-off included).
• Lunch at Quarters restaurant (at own expense).

Child Pricing & Guidelines

• Available for guests aged 17 and under (excludes all alcoholic tastings).
• Children aged 2 to 17 may participate in chocolate and cheese tastings.
• Please note that the legal drinking age in Australia is 18 years. Valid photo ID may be required at venues.

Low Season Bookings (May – October)

Our promise on small departures. We run with a minimum group size. If a departure does not reach it, we will tell you at least two days ahead, and you can move to another date, switch to another tour, or take a full refund. No fuss.

Surcharges

Please note that a surcharge is automatically added to bookings on weekends and public holidays to cover increased operating costs, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality experiences year-round.

Departure & Return

• Departure Time: 8:45 AM (bus departs strictly at 9:00 AM). Non-attendance is non-refundable and non-reschedulable.
• Departure Location: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire, 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 (meet near the Protagonist coffee shop).
• Return Time: Approximately 5:30 PM, dropping off in front of ACMI at Federation Square.