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Explore Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne CBD - Lunch, Chocolate & Gin or Beer Option
Join Dancing Kangaroo Tours for a relaxed full-day escape through the picturesque Yarra Valley, where you’ll taste premium wines at four hand-picked cellar doors including Yering Station, Soumah, Helen & Joey and Payten & Jones - boutique and acclaimed producers that showcase the region’s best; enjoy a delightful two-course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine at a charming winery, then finish with sweet treats at the famous Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-Cream Factory. For a small extra fee you can spice up your afternoon on most days by swapping the fourth winery for tastings at Four Pillars Gin Distillery (select the “CLASSIC WINE and GIN” option - available seven days a week) or, Thursday to Monday, at Watts River Brewery (select the “CLASSIC WINE and BEER” option), all bookable through Varoom in the Melbourne Central Business District so you can easily pair this Yarra Valley experience with your stays and plans in Melbourne.
About this activity in Melbourne Central Business District
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Taste wines at four hand-picked Yarra Valley wineries, featuring acclaimed and boutique producers such as Yering Station and Soumah, plus other standout cellar doors.
- Savour a seasonal two-course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine at a charming vineyard - shared antipasto to start, then individual mains or shared mains with sides.
- Finish with indulgent treats at the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-Cream Factory for a sweet end to your day in the region.
- Choose to swap the fourth winery for Four Pillars Gin Distillery or Watts River Brewery (available on select days) for gin or beer tastings when you select the appropriate upgrade.
Important Information
- This small-group Yarra Valley tour keeps numbers low (typically 10–20 guests) for a more personal experience; full pickup is not included and exact logistics are provided after booking.
- The tour operates from Melbourne and explores the valley’s wine region - please check any dietary needs with the operator in advance to accommodate your lunch.
- Minimum age is 18; the tour may not be suitable for those with certain mobility, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns - contact the operator for questions about accessibility.
- Options and daily stops can change; if you want the gin or brewery swap for the fourth stop, contact the operator directly as availability can vary.
Meeting Point
Meet at the Varoom meeting point in Melbourne CBD; exact address and departure time will be sent after booking so you can travel into the city centre and join the tour to the Yarra Valley.
Includes
- Indulge yourself with a final sweet stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolate and Ice-Cream Factory - the last taste on this Yarra Valley tasting route.
- Visit four hand-picked Yarra Valley wineries for guided tastings from renowned and boutique producers - curated to showcase the region’s best.
- Choose a classic wine and gin experience by swapping the fourth winery for Four Pillars gin distillery for curated gin tastings (option available).
- Choose a wine and beer pairing by swapping the fourth winery for Watts River Brewery for craft beer tastings (option available).
- Enjoy a small-group experience with only 10–20 guests - more intimate than larger tours that take up to 30 people.
- Savour a seasonal 2-course lunch in the Yarra Valley with a glass of wine - typically shared antipasto platters followed by individual mains.
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included - plan your arrival from Melbourne or nearby transport hubs accordingly.
- Tastings and souvenirs at the Yarra Valley Chocolate and Ice-Cream Factory are not included but available for purchase on-site.
- No gimmicks - the tour focuses on real quality and great value rather than tourist trinkets.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby; you can reach meeting points from Melbourne by train or coach connections to the region.
- Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy - please consider your health before booking.
- Suitable for most fitness levels, but the tour is not recommended if you have significant mobility issues or difficulty with stairs.
- Minimum age is 18 years - this is an adult-oriented tasting experience in the Yarra Valley region.
- Subject to favourable weather; if we cancel due to poor weather you’ll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
- Lunch usually includes shared antipasto platters followed by individual mains with a glass of wine; occasionally mains may be shared with sides - contact us about dietary requirements.
- Tour features may change; if significant changes affect your booking we’ll make every effort to notify you well in advance.
- Note about seasonal conditions in Australia: there can be flies in summer and it can get hot and sunny - avoid this tour if those factors will upset you or you cannot tolerate heat and alcohol.
- Avoid disappointment by understanding the schedule and inclusions; contact us for clarification and we’ll gladly help.
- If you want to switch the fourth stop to the brewery or distillery, contact us directly - availability can change and may not be reflected immediately.
Customer Reviews
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Fantastic lunch! Loved this quick trip from Melbourne with only one hour. This lunch was farm to table cuisine and it was exquisite. Possi was such a great guy and truly loved doing this.
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Stephan our tour guide is 1000/10! Very informative, friendly and lively. This tour is a must try when you're in Melbourne!
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Such a great tour. Love the wine selections and the ambiance of the wineries we've visited. Fun and interactive tasting class in Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Don't be scared of Gin tasting in Four Pillars, they taste really great! and last but not the least, we love our tour guide Stefan, he was the best!
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You’ll join a small-group day tour that visits four hand-picked Yarra Valley wineries for tastings of acclaimed and boutique producers, enjoy a seasonal two-course lunch with a complimentary glass of wine at a charming winery, and finish with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-Cream Factory for a sweet treat.
Yes - for a small additional fee per person you can switch the fourth stop to Four Pillars Gin Distillery by selecting the CLASSIC WINE and GIN option, or to Watts River Brewery by selecting the CLASSIC WINE and BEER option (availability varies by day).
Lunch is a seasonal two-course meal typically featuring shared antipasto platters followed by individual mains with sides and a glass of wine; you should contact the tour operator in advance to discuss any dietary requirements or concerns.
The tour features premium hosts such as Yering Station, Soumah, Helen & Joey, Payten & Jones and other selected boutique and acclaimed Yarra Valley producers, ensuring a varied and high-quality wine tasting experience.
The tour is Group-Friendly and intentionally limited to 10–20 guests to provide a more intimate experience, making it well suited to couples, small groups and those booking Events - note that the minimum age is 18 for tastings.
The tour is suitable for general fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, mobility issues that affect stair climbing, or for pregnant travelers. The experience is weather-dependent and, if canceled due to poor conditions, you’ll be offered an alternative date or refund.
