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Yarra Valley Full Day Gourmet Tour

Yarra Valley vineyard with wine tasting setup, Melbourne gourmet tour.
Yarra Valley vineyard with wine tasting setup on gourmet tour.
Winery in Yarra Valley with vineyards and tasting area, part of the Yarra Valley Gourmet Tour.
Winery in Yarra Valley with vineyards and tasting area, part of the Yarra Valley Gourmet Tour.

Explore Yarra Valley on a guided day tour which includes food tasting, wine tasting, and lunch at iconic wineries, farms, and more. A perfect getaway to the Melbourne countryside.

Highlights

  • Visit Balgownie Estate, one of the famous family wineries of Yarra Valley, and discover the fine varieties of wine and cheese that they offer.

  • Head to Coldstream Dairy to sample some of the freshest cheese in the valley.

  • Indulge in a scrumptious lunch at the Rochford Winery, offering a choice of four meal options and a glass of Rochford’s premium wine.

  • Watch chocolatiers at work when visiting the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and taste an unlimited variety of premium chocolates prepared in-house.

  • Discover the intricacies of gin production while indulging in a delightful tasting paddle of G&Ts.

  • Pick up is available from selected Melbourne city centre hotels. Please select from the list at time of check out.

Inclusions

  • All transfers and commentary during the tour

  • Expert guide

  • All entry fees and taxes

  • Gourmet food and wine tastings

  • Free Wi-Fi onboard

  • Tastings at Balgownie Estate Wines

  • Cheese tasting at Coldstream Dairy

  • Lunch at Rochford Winery:

    • 4 meal options

    • 1 glass of wine & tea/coffee

  • Handcrafted chocolate tasting at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie

  • Gin and Tonic tasting paddle at Four Pillars Gin

Exclusions

  • Any purchases that you make on your own other than what’s mentioned in the inclusions

  • Personal souvenirs purchased at the gift shops

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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James was a great guide with a lot of knowledge of what else to do in Melbourne A great sense of humour too Made for a very enjoyable tour Would highly recommend to other friends that visit Melbourne

Fresh Farm Produce, Amazing Wine, and Some Great Cheese To Go With That

Yarra Valley is mostly known for its wineries, but that’s just one of its highlights. This day tour lets you halt at some of the valley’s most impressive wineries, in addition to getting a taste of the region’s other local produce.

The day tour begins with an exclusive farm gate visit at Gateway Market for an incomparable fruit sampling experience. Expect nothing but the freshest produce from the valley in their stores. Learn what’s in for the season, aside from biting into plenty of locally grown fruits and other gourmet products. This is your chance to get your hands on some quality products that the valley offers, all under a single roof.

The tour then takes you to one of the area’s major highlights, Balgownie Estate Wines where you can sample and relish their wide range of premium wines. You’ll head to Coldstream Dairy next, where the cheese is simply melt-in-the-mouth good and your tastebuds will certainly be put to work overtime!

Lunch, Wine-Tasting, Chocolaterie Visit, and More To Follow On Your Yarra Valley Tour

Your lunch will be served at the phenomenal Rochford Winery where you can choose from four different meal options, along with a glass of wine and tea/coffee. Take some time to check out the gift shop or ascend the spiral staircase to capture the picturesque views from the famous Rochford lookout tower.

Before making your way back to Melbourne, you’ll make a stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie where you can indulge in exclusive chocolate tasting, watch stunning displays of thousands of gourmet chocolates and European chocolatiers working their magic.

Return to your original location with a horde of memories and the happy realization that you have enjoyed the absolute best wine and food that Yarra Valley can possibly offer.

Important Information

  • Please keep in mind that the operator reserves the right to use other high-end wineries & gourmet locations in the event that the usual locations are, for some reason, unable to accommodate tour groups for tastings.

  • The day tour approximately spans 9-10 hours.

  • Dress according to the weather. The tour is going to be a mix of both indoors and outdoors.

  • Carry sunscreen, snacks & bottled drinking water.

Tour Timings:

Departure

Daily: 8am to 9am

Return

Daily: 5pm

Closed On

25 Dec (Christmas Day) & 1 Jan (New-Years Day)

Pick-up Location:

You can select your pick-up/drop-off location at the time of check-out.

How to Redeem Your Ticket

Your tickets will be emailed to you shortly. Please display the ticket to your tour guide along with a valid photo ID during pick-up.

Pick-up/Drop-off

You will be picked up/dropped off at the hotel/location selected during check-out.

Validity

This tour is valid for the date selected at the time of booking.

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