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A very full & enthralling day that includes Australian wildlife and fine food & wine.
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Healesville Sanctuary
Yering Station Cellar Door & Produce Store
Yering Station Wine Bar & Restaurant
De Bortoli (producers of Noble One, Australia’s most awarded dessert wine).
We start our day around 8.30am and travel directly to the world-famous Healesville Sanctuary, one of Australia’s most recognised and acclaimed wildlife sanctuaries.
With 30 hectares of bushland, it showcases more than 200 species of Australian wildlife in a distinctly Australian setting. Here, visitors can experience close-up encounters with some of Australia’s most unique and captivating wildlife in their natural habitat, including koalas, kangaroos, wombats, emus, dingoes, birds of prey and platypus.
We then travel to Victoria’s first vineyard, Yering Station, for a pre-lunch wine-tasting in the original redbrick winery (circa 1859) building surrounded by local artworks and produce.
Lunch is a short walk away through landscaped gardens in a stunning contemporary building with world-class views and cuisine. Browse the menu.
Following a relaxing lunch, travel through to the Bortoli Winery at Dixons Creek. As Italian as Domaine Chandon is French, it’s a great finish to the day with superbly flavoured cheeses that compliment the sparkling, table and dessert wines
Our journey home can take us through Steels Creek and the rolling Christmas Hills. Expect to be back to your accommodation by around 6.30pm.
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From the start, communication was seamless — I had to reschedule both the tour date and the Koala encounter, and everything was handled promptly and with such ease. On the day, the group was small and well-balanced, which made the experience more personal and relaxed.
Our host Paul was wonderful — warm, knowledgeable, and engaging throughout. His way of sharing stories and insights made the sanctuary and vineyards come alive, and he created an atmosphere that felt more like traveling with a group of friends than being on a tour. I truly appreciated his energy and kindness.
The Healesville Sanctuary was beautifully done, and seeing the wildlife up close was a highlight. The Yarra Valley vineyards were stunning, and the wine tasting was a joy. The whole day flowed so naturally, balancing information, fun, and quiet moments to take it all in.
Highly recommend this tour — it was memorable, well organised, and left me feeling enriched and grateful.
Paul our guide was great and very knowledgeable he stayed with us pointing out things. The lunch was delicious and we enjoyed all the wineries.
Was a scenic ride as well and would do tour again if back in Australia.
The atmosphere was very friendly, with plenty of engaging conversations and valuable insights from Shane as well as the winery staff.
We enjoyed excellent tastings, a great variety of wines, beautiful landscapes, and a welcoming environment. We learned so much and had an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend it.
Paul is extremely professional. He explained how to properly taste wine and how to pair it perfectly with food. He was humorous, warm, and attentive, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. On the way back, we were lucky enough to spot wild kangaroos and deer!
This is the most worthwhile one-day tour in Mel!
Paul was an excellent guide—punctual, very knowledgeable about Melbourne and the Yarra Valley, and extremely accommodating. The van was comfortable and made the day even more enjoyable.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience and we highly recommend Vinetrekker Wine Tours.
The tour guide was friendly and informative. The vehicle punctual, spotlessly clean and super comfortable. As guests, we were immediately made to feel comfortable with the other guests.
The venues selected showcased a variety of wine styles. A real highlight of this tour was meeting with the winemakers first hand and being able to learn so much about each specific vineyard.
There was ample food provided on the day, all of a high quality.
Shipping of wines interstate was quickly and professionally taken care of.
Extremely well organised with an engaging, knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Highly recommended.
The lunch was particularly good and with a glass of wine included. Paul is a knowledgeable, friendly and professional host and made good company throughout the day. Would fully recommend this day tour, not the cheapest but you get what you pay for: good value for the price.
His knowledge of wine, the locality the vineyard owners and history made it a special fun day.
No forcing you to buy, it was taste enjoy you decide. He even took us to a winery normally shut who opened just for him, a real event just our small group in a world famous boutique winery being served by the site manager and his 3 dogs.. it doesn’t get more personal.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this to wine lovers, wine novices, those wanting a day out of Melbourne. If we come back we would certainly go again, by the way you will get the best lunch of your trip with Paul and top views.
The food was amazing, awesome wine tasting and Rob our guide took really good care of us !
Would 100% recommend
Communication before the trip and throughout the day was very good.
We did 5 wineries/wine tastings and they were all of a very high quality, and all different which made it fun. Lunch at Yering was superb!
Each stop on the tour had unique aspects and made it worth the visit. Highly recommend!!
Paul was an excellent guide and very informative.
Both wine tasting and lunch was great allowing you to sample the Yarra Valley delights.
The animal sanctuary was fantastic and a must is the Kangaroo experience allowing you to feed them. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Highly recommended!!!
The Healesville Sanctuary they chose was excellent too. We met all the animals we want to see. My son loved it very much.
We highly recommend this combined wine and wildlife tour, especially you have kids. Both parents and kids loved it.
If you only do one wine tour whilst in Melbourne then this is the one to do folks.
We opted for a tour with Paul over the hop on/hop off option and would do it 10/10 times!
Paul’s knowledge and expertise truly enhanced our experience.
Throughout the tour, His passion for wine and the region shone through, making the journey not only informative but incredibly enjoyable.
We felt privileged to have Paul as our guide.
His attention to detail and professionalism were evident from the moment we met. His punctuality, organization, and ability to keep the group engaged were commendable.
Paul had meticulously planned the tour, ensuring that we we visited the most renowned wineries and experienced the best of what the region had to offer.
We left with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the art of winemaking, as well as the rich history and culture of the region. It was an unforgettable experience that we will cherish for years to come.
Thanks Paul !!!
There were 7 people on our tour, and the maximum group size is capped so it's perfect if you want a more exclusive experience. At the first two wineries we were in dedicated tasting rooms, away from the general wine tasting areas open to anyone.
We stopped at 5 wineries, tasted around 40 different wines and had a delicious lunch at Yering Station, with wine and coffee.
Paul, our guide, was brilliant - knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming. He even took a small detour en route for us to get a close up look at some Kangaroos in Kangaroo Ground. As a first time visitor to Australia, this was really appreciated.
If you want a premium wine tasting experience, this represents amazing value for money - don't hesitate to book it.















