Experience the vibrant flavors of Yarra Valley wines alongside local culinary specialties on this small-group tour, which includes semi-private wine tastings at five vineyards and an a la carte lunch at Balgownie Estate, plus transport between central Melbourne and Yarra Valley.
Pickup services are offered and this experience is typically available. Simply choose your desired date and number of travellers to view availability.
Experience the Yarra Valley’s Best Wineries
Over 200 years, grapevines have thrived in Yarra Valley’s temperate climate for more than two centuries, known for its pinot noir and chardonnay production but also producing award-winning sparkling wines as well as lesser-known varieties like nebbiolo and gamay. Today, 160 wineries call Yarra Valley home, from small family operations to multimillion-dollar foreign companies.
The Yarra Valley is an ideal location for discovering local cuisine. Its lush farmlands produce gourmet cheese, cured meats, fresh produce and organic fruit and vegetables – as well as pastas and preserves! Visitors will also find an array of gourmet restaurants offering multi course food and wine pairing experiences with stunning vineyard views.
Food and wine tours provide the ultimate way to experience Yarra Valley. Take part in the Yarra Valley Food and Wine Lovers Tour for an immersive food and wine experience and to visit its best cellar doors; sample some of Australia’s most celebrated wines such as chardonnay and pinot noir; enjoy a deluxe a la carte lunch at Balgownie Estate; as well as air-conditioned luxury transportation between Melbourne and Yarra Valley.
Yarra Valley is home to some incredible winemakers with stories all their own. Visit world-famous names such as Domaine Chandon, TarraWarra Estate and Oakridge Wines or seek out smaller boutique producers that tell a different tale. Many winemakers take great joy in sharing their craft and delight visitors by providing in-depth insight into their process and the significance of terroir.
Yarra Valley offers much more than wine tasting; it also features several distilleries and breweries for visitors to experience. Head to Yarra Valley Dairy for cheese-and-wine pairing, or stop by the Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for something sweet. Those preferring beer can visit either Yarra Valley Brewery or DiVino Restaurant respectively.
Yarra Valley is not only renowned for its wine and cuisine; it’s also an incredible place to witness some of Australia’s native wildlife! On a Wildlife and Wine Tour at Healesville Sanctuary you may spot kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, echidnas and platypus living their natural lives!
Enjoy a Gourmet Lunch
Discover the Yarra Valley where fine wines and gourmet cuisine come together. Visit Victorian winemaking’s birthplace vineyards and pay your respects to this legendary grape variety. Enjoy lunches at winery restaurants where fresh local produce is perfectly paired with regional wines; pay a visit to well-known labels’ cellar doors as well as boutique drops gaining wider recognition; then indulge in wine tasting tours of winery cellar doors that specialize in unique regional vintages.
Yarra Valley lies an hour outside Melbourne and makes for an enjoyable day trip, offering tastings with winery dining or extended stays at luxury accommodation such as cottages, vineyard retreats or five-star luxury hotels.
One popular option from Melbourne is a full-day Yarra Valley Wine and Champagne Tasting Tour that begins with Domaine Chandon for a tour and tutored champagne tastings, before dining at award-winning Stables restaurant for its Chef’s Table menu that changes nightly, wine pairings and award-winning Stables restaurant dining experiences. De Bortoli Estate also offers wine tasting opportunities as well as gourmet two-course lunch service – perfect for wine enthusiasts who like variety!
Plan your own Yarra Valley Winery & Gourmet Food Tour with Lunch for an amazing farm gate visits, iconic wineries, delectable cheeses and chocolates, gourmet lunch at Rochford Wines where you can select one of four main meals. Additionally, stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for an exclusive sampling of handcrafted delights!
Yarra Valley offers the ideal setting to unwind and indulge, offering natural valleys tucked into bucolic settings and peaceful natural settings that provide ample opportunity for restful strolls or winery lunches with friends. Take in its beautiful landscapes as you stroll past rows of vines backed by towering mountains; for nature enthusiasts there’s Healesville Sanctuary to see native Australian animals like koalas, lyrebirds and Tasmanian devils; or take to the skies on an unforgettable sunrise hot-air balloon ride over this region!
Explore the Yarra Valley’s Local Cuisines
Yarra Valley has gained global renown as one of Australia’s premier cool climate wine regions thanks to its world-renowned Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. Visit cellar doors or vineyard restaurants for an immersive wine-tasting experience complemented by seasonal fresh local produce like freshwater fish, artisan dairy products, organic fruit & veggies or delicious pastas! Art lovers will appreciate local as well as international artists’ depictions of landscapes at TarraWarra Museum of Art or small artist studios dotted throughout Yarra Valley.
The Yarra Valley is less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, making it the perfect day trip or weekend retreat for wine and food enthusiasts. Visit cellar doors across the valley or opt for a wine tour for an immersive experience of its unique varieties.
As part of your tour, you will visit Healesville, Coldstream and Yarra Glen and sample their celebrated wines – such as Nebbiolo, Gamay, Arneis Sangiovese and Savagnin. Our knowledgeable guides will also introduce you to fine wines!
Winery restaurants make the ideal dining destinations for wine lovers, and Yarra Valley is no different. Restaurants here range from five-star fine dining to casual pub grub; many top establishments can even be found tucked into converted stables and chalets within wineries themselves! Chefs here specialize in creating dishes to match with each of their wines perfectly!
Yarra Valley provides visitors with an abundance of delicious culinary offerings, from mouth-watering cheese and charcuterie platters to mouthwatering gourmet local produce that you can take home and picnic on. Plus, don’t forget the incredible breads, pastries, artisan-made chocolates that await!
Dandenong offers numerous markets and supermarkets to satisfy any food desire, such as the iconic Yarra Valley Market and Dandenong Food & Wine Centre – two places sure to help satisfy them all!
Get a Taste of the Yarra Valley
As one of Australia’s oldest and most celebrated wine regions, the Yarra Valley offers high-end wines and gourmet food in abundance. Situated just an hour outside Melbourne, it makes an excellent day trip destination – be it experienced wine taster or just starting out, there’s something here for everyone – no matter if it be wine connoisseur or novice alike.
On your trip, be sure to visit local winemakers’ cellar doors and sample an array of wines at their cellar doors – many are family-owned wineries whose wines will no doubt delight. Additionally, the Yarra Valley is well known for dairy farming; you can indulge your cheese cravings at the Yarra Valley Dairy!
For an upscale experience, book your tour with a private chauffeured vehicle. This will allow you to experience wine tasting in comfort and style while saving yourself the stress of organizing transportation in remote regions.
Visit Yarra Valley’s boutique wineries for an intimate experience that may be hard to come by at larger wineries. With picturesque vineyards and welcoming cellar doors, these smaller wineries make your visit all the more special. In addition to these wineries, enjoy gourmet meals at Balgownie Estate or explore TarraWarra Museum of Art in Healesville – your trip won’t be complete without these delights!
An unforgettable food and wine tour through Yarra Valley can give you a real taste of this picturesque Australian region. Wine lovers or not, visiting will leave with unforgettable memories from their visit; its cool climate allows vineyards to thrive which produce top-quality white and red wines; this vibrant region makes an excellent day trip. With all this beauty surrounding them and so much to see and do here – no wonder it is such a beloved spot for wine enthusiasts.