Yarra Valley Chandon Cheese & Sunset Kangaroos from Melbourne
Description
Escape the city and treat yourself to a unique Yarra Valley experience that blends indulgence, nature, and unforgettable moments—all in one perfect afternoon. Start your journey with a relaxed morning in Melbourne before heading into the heart of Victoria’s most celebrated wine region. You’ll sample award-winning sparkling wines at Yering Station and Domaine Chandon, enjoy handcrafted cheeses at a boutique dairy, and decadent chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Sunset brings a magical encounter with wild kangaroos. Walk through bushland and snap incredible photos as these iconic Aussie animals emerge in the golden glow. Whether you’re a foodie, wine lover, nature enthusiast—or simply in need of a refreshing escape—this tour has something for everyone. With guaranteed kangaroo sightings, a small-group setting (max 12 guests), and handpicked local experiences. Limited spots available. Book now and turn a simple day trip into a truly memorable one.
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Itinerary
We depart from Melbourne at approximately 11:30AM sharp.
Your first stop is the Yarra Valley Dairy, where cheese lovers will delight in a variety of fresh cow and goat cheeses made on-site at this historic dairy. Savor each bite and enjoy the option to purchase a glass of wine or a coffee to pair with your tasting.
Next, we head to the renowned Domaine Chandon Australia, where you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy their world-class sparkling wines while soaking in panoramic views. Treat yourself to oysters or a cheese platter from the lounge menu (at your own expense), and celebrate the sparkling moments with a glass in hand.
It’s time for more wine tasting at Yering Station, Victoria’s first vineyard. Sip on a selection of their cool-climate wines, including the signature Shiraz Viognier, as you explore the winery’s historic charm and stunning surroundings.
Indulge in samples delicious chocolate from the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, opportunity to purchase locally infused ice-cream and other tasty treats.
As dusk falls, we’ll embark on our Kangaroo spotting! Venture through the bushland as the wild kangaroos come out to play at sunset. We guarantee kangaroo sightings, or your money back! Take photos and marvel at these iconic Aussie creatures in their natural habitat.
After a day of wine, cheese, chocolate, and wildlife, we’ll make our way back to Melbourne, with the Yarra Valley's rolling hills fading into the rearview mirror. Sit back, relax, and reminisce about your unforgettable adventure, arriving back at Federation Square around 7pm.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(37)
Six of us had a fantastic experience! Stephen was our driver/guide for the fun-filled day. He was very knowledgeable about Melbourne and the Yarra Valley and a great conversationalist. Our first stop was at a fruit market where we enjoyed some local fruit. Next stop at the dairy we had an amazing spread of cheeses to taste! We enjoyed some wine and bites at Chandon and then moved on to Yering Station for a tasting of their excellent wines. We stopped at the Chocolaterie to taste chocolate (and buy ice cream!) I think our favorite part of the day was stopping to see kangaroos in the wild on our way back to Melbourne! It was a great Australian experience!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your group had such a fantastic day exploring Melbourne and the Yarra Valley. Stephen is truly a treasure, and we’re glad he could make your tour engaging, informative, and enjoyable. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed all the stops, from the fruit market and cheese spread to wine tastings at Chandon and Yering Station, and of course, the chocolate and ice cream! Seeing kangaroos in the wild is indeed a special highlight, and we’re delighted you got to experience that. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable adventures soon!
Fantastic experience! Kurt was wonderful - engaging, funny, and an expert on wine and the flora and fauna of the region. Great experience! Highly recommended!
Thank you for joining our Yarra Valley tour! We’re delighted Kurt’s engaging personality, humor, and expertise on wine, flora, and fauna made the day so memorable. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the experience and highly recommend it, we’d love to welcome you back for more adventures!
Only 2 wineries. First one with only one drink. Had to purchase a flight if we wanted more. Cheese was good, but no explanation or tour of making cheese. No choices for lunch, only appetizers.
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the cheese and kangaroo sunset. We appreciate your comments on the wineries, lunch, and cheese tour, your insights help us improve. We hope the Yarra Valley still gave you memorable moments and would love to welcome you again!
kurt our tour guide and driver was the best! knowledgeable and kept us smiling! we enjoyed every aspect of the tour, wine tasting, cheese tasting and chocolate tasting!! The kangaroo experience was extra special and we got great pictures and videos. Highly recommend this tour company and guide
Thank you for your glowing feedback! We’re delighted Kurt’s knowledge and cheerful spirit made your Yarra Valley tour so memorable. It’s wonderful you enjoyed the tastings and the special kangaroo encounter. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him!
Fantastic day with everything you could ask for. Food/scenery/champagne and wines. Plus see kangaroos in their living environment. Highly recommend. Steve was the best.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed every aspect of the day, from the food and scenery to the champagne, wines, and observing kangaroos in their natural habitat. We'll be sure to pass along your praise to Steve-he'll be thrilled! We truly appreciate your high recommendation and look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Great day out however we would have preferred more time in Chandon (to do a tasting) than the cheese place. Helpful guide with good local knowledge.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the day out and appreciated the guide’s local knowledge. We’ll take note of your suggestion about spending more time at Chandon for tastings, it’s helpful input for us to consider.
Excellent tour!! The best part was actually our guide Craig who customized the tour and connected our small group. We enjoyed every bit! There were so many bonuses that made the whole experience special, like plenty of kangaroo sightings, a farm experience, and a lovely forest walk.
Thank you for your glowing feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the Yarra Valley experience and all the special touches along the way. Craig will be thrilled to know his customized guiding and warm connection with the group made the day so memorable. We’re glad the kangaroo sightings, farm visit, and forest walk added even more magic to the tour!
This was the perfect trip to blend wine tasting, cheese and chocolate tasting and seeing loads of wild kangaroos. Curt did a great job as our guide. He was really informative about the areas and was entertaining. The van was comfortable. If you only do one tour from Melbourne, this is the one to choose.
Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience! We're glad you enjoyed the perfect blend of wine, cheese, and chocolate tasting, along with seeing loads of wild kangaroos. Curt sounds like an amazing guide, providing both information and entertainment. It's great to hear you found the van comfortable and that you consider this the must-do tour from Melbourne. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again for more adventures!
This was a nice day trip, where I got to taste lots of different chocolate and wine. Kiwi was a lovely tour guide, and i also got to meet other team members of Autopia who got to join the tour for the day. Overall, good vibes and very nice people!
G'day, Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the day trip and had the chance to indulge in delicious chocolate and wine. 🍫🍷 Kiwi will be delighted to hear you appreciated his guidance, and it's great that you got to meet other team members and experience the good vibes all around. We’re so happy you had such a positive experience with us, and we hope to see you on another tour soon! 🌟 Thanks, Autopia Tours
Great day, great wine 🍷 Kiwi was a great tour guide. We will be back next year to do the Hot Springs Peninsula on Mornington.
G'day! Thank you for taking your time to write a review for us! We're super happy that you've had a good time in the Yarra Valley and we hope you got to taste many incredible wines at the wineries. Kiwi is an amazing guide with lots of knowledge and we hope he was a pleasure for you as well! How wonderful that you are coming back to visit the Hot Springs next year! We can't wait to have you back on tour. Cheers, Autopia Tours
