Yarra Valley Half-Day Winery Tour from Melbourne with Small Group
Description
This tour is perfect for those looking to experience the best of the Yarra Valley, without dedicating an entire day to do it. As part of our small-group tour (yes small, we have a maximum of 15 guests on board) you will taste 16+ different wines; have plenty of photo-ops in-front of sprawling vineyards; and share it all with your fellow fun-loving travellers on board. Start your day with a complimentary barista coffee at our central departure location From there, we make our way into the Valley, where the vineyards start to sprawl out in front of us. Arriving at our first venue, this is where the real fun begins. We have designed this tour to give you a curated taste of three uniquely different Yarra Valley wineries - from premium estates, to boutique cellar doors, and one that looks like its straight out of Italy itself. And of course we includes a guided tasting at each stop! Our tour concludes with a journey back to Melbourne, dropping you off in the heart of the city.
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Experience Australia's premier cool-climate wine country, home to world-renowned vintages and prestigious cellar doors just one hour from Melbourne. Journey through Melba Highway and Maroondah Highway scenic routes, passing iconic landmarks including Coldstream township, TarraWarra Museum of Art, and Healesville Sanctuary, with panoramic views across the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Ranges National Park.
Perched on rolling hills in Gruyere's scenic Coldstream region, Helen & Joey Estate offers breathtaking panoramic vineyard views. This award-winning estate produces bold, expressive cool-climate wines—from vibrant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to adventurous varietals showcasing innovative winemaking. Located near renowned TarraWarra Estate, this premier cellar door provides guided tastings with passionate staff in an elegant, relaxed atmosphere perfect for wine enthusiasts and Instagram-worthy moments.
This acclaimed boutique winery in Healesville celebrates creative, small-batch winemaking with natural, minimal-intervention techniques. Located in the Yarra Valley's premier wine district, Payten & Jones crafts unique flavors showcasing the region's distinctive cool-climate terroir. The welcoming tasting room offers bold reds and vibrant whites perfect for exploring modern Australian winemaking. Optional Upgrade: Cross to world-famous Four Pillars Gin Distillery for premium gin tasting (at own expense).
Discover Soumah's dedication to European varietals and refined cool-climate expressions in this picturesque Yarra Valley setting. Known for award-winning wines inspired by Northern Italy's traditions, Soumah offers tastings of renowned Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and distinctive Nebbiolo. Surrounded by scenic vineyards with stunning Yarra Ranges and Dandenong Ranges views, this serene location provides the perfect finale showcasing why the Yarra Valley is Australia's premier cool-climate wine region.
Conclude your memorable Yarra Valley afternoon with comfortable return through scenic Melba Highway to Melbourne's vibrant cityscape. Travel past famous Black Spur Drive turnoff (Victoria's iconic scenic drive), Healesville township, and Coldstream wine district as you descend from the Yarra Ranges. Dropoff back at the Melbourne Arts Centre, or to Melbourne city-centre hotels upon request.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(245)
Russell did a great job taking our group to three different wineries and telling us about each one, as well as providing good information about the Yarra Valley. Each winery had its unique story and types of wine. Lunch at the third winery was delicious. I enjoyed the small group (6 of us total), and I would recommend this tour.
Brilliant half day tour and our guide Russell was very entertaining and looked after us all for the day. We travelled as a couple and the group size was 6 in total and it was lovely to experience it in a small group as we all got on so well and had a great day. Sampled 16 wines in total and highly recommend this trip to any wine fan
This was such a fun afternoon out! Since we were here in winter, there was only a group of 5 of us. The 3 wineries we visited were all completely different so it was nice seeing the range of wineries. Our driver Nate was so much fun. If you’re considering it, definitely book!
The guides were so attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys wine and a fun time.
Great experience, was made even more memorable with the crew we had. Nathan was a great host/driver. Knew how to have fun but also be stern too and keep everyone in line after a few drinks 😂. Highly recommend the tour!
A lovely day out and our guide Sue was amazing. It was great that the second winery was also opposite the gin place so that we could squeeze in a tasting there too.
Thank you! We had a fantastic day and really appreciated Russell’s (Crowe) friendly and knowledgeable guidance. It was a great experience from start to finish, and we’ll happily recommend it to others.
We had such a fun and memorable wine tour. The experience was engaging from start to finish, with plenty of great local anecdotes and thoughtful knowledge shared along the way. The wines were excellent, and I especially loved hearing about the different philosophies behind each winery, from their winemaking techniques and creative inspirations to the distinctive flavours each wine was designed to embody. It was a wonderful way to discover the region, learn more about the craft, and enjoy some truly beautiful local wines.
Nathan was our driver and guide, he was outstanding. Humorous, good-natured and very knowledgeable.
Loved this tour. We had the best time - all great wineries! Our host - Mike - was superb and made our day! 🥳
