Yarra Valley wine tours showcase one of Australia’s premier Melbourne wine regions. Located less than one hour drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is spoilt for its variety of stunning boutique wineries with mountain views and amazing local produce. Enjoy your visit tour includes 3 premium tasting experiences
Highlights
- Delicious chocolate samples at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-creamery
- Showcasing the very best local produce from this premier wine region
- Time to explore Healesville and stop for lunch (at guests’ own expense)
- Hand-picked Boutique Cellar Door tasting experiences
**Autopia Tours operates this tour
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Google & TripAdvisor Reviews
- Yarra Valley Tour We had a fabulous day with Maj (driver) on our Yarra Valley tour of Chocolaterie, Healesville and three vineyards. The places visited were all welcoming and had the most amazing scenery, food and wine. Also had a great mix of fun people on the bus to chat with. Thank you Wildlife Tours!Marta N Rob G9/26/2022
- Yarra Valley Wine Tour The Yarra Valley wine tour was fabulous! The destinations were beautiful and the day trip was great value for money. We certainly weren’t left hungry or thirsty that day. Peter was a FANTASTIC guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. Couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough.Brooke6/28/2019
- Yarra Valley Wine Cider etc Tour A relaxed fabulous day out. Visited plenty of places to eat drink and explore, including a delicious lunch with views of the stunningly picturesque Yarra Valley. Although we went to lots of places, we never felt rushed. Our guide Pete was funny, friendly and informative.Joolz100000011/10/2017
- Yarra Valley wine, cheese & chocolate tour Fantastic tour overall with a great selection of wineries on the itinerary. Wonderful lunch at Rochford's and a stop at Yarra Valley chocolate and ice creamery. Our driver Rob L was just wonderful and very informative. If you have a spare day on Melbourne and want a great day out sampling some delicious wines, don't go past this tour!CruiseJunky19805/28/2017
- 1 Day Mystic Mountains Snow Tour The tour was awesome. Nice driver, pretty informative, friendly staff in the bus. Enjoyed the stay the lake Mountain, saw the Waterfall at Marysville and enjoyed some free chocolate samples at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. It was awesome.Debasish D8/14/2015
Itinerary
The Yarra Valley is the closest premier wine region to Melbourne, only 40 mins’ drive from the city with central CBD departure. You will soon be sampling all the delights and hidden gems ‘The Valley’ offers.
This cool climate is perfect for producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, and a range of sparkling wines.
While there are over 170 years of wine-growing history dating back to 1838 from European settlement, the Yarra Valley’s location was longstanding as an area of abundance for the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung Aboriginal people.
The location, soil composition and cool climate enable the region to grow vines and abundant local produce from the surrounding farmlands. guide
Yarra Valley Chocolates
Our Yarra Valley Wine Tours begins with a chocolate lover’s dream! Enjoy this sweet destination with a chocolate-tasting experience overlooking picturesque orchards and spectacular Yarra Valley views. You can view the European chocolatiers at work as they handcraft over 400 different kinds of chocolate available for purchase. You have ample time here to get some local goodies that make for an excellent gift for chocolate lovers. Or grab a coffee or homemade ice cream from the café!
St. Herberts Cellar Door Winery
St Hubert’s winery was one of the first wineries in the region, founded in 1862, and helped establish it as a premium wine-producing region in the 1960s. Known for producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, St Huberts now also produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Roussanne in its portfolio of excellent climate wines. As part of the winery’s expansion, other reserve wines have been added, such as Sparkling Rose, Pinot Blanc, and Pinot Munier. Guests can visit one of the Valley’s newest contemporary cellar doors with an 8-glass premium tasting experience. Guests will be blown away by the quality of the tastings.
Relax in Healesville for Lunch
Time to sit back and relax in this beautiful township of Healesville. Free time has been added in Healesville, where guests can grab lunch and explore the gateway town to the Yarra Valley. We designed this tour so our guests can see the Yarra Valley through local eyes rather than being shuttled from winery to winery. Exploring Healesville’s local shops, galleries, cafes, and restaurants would be best. (at the guest’s own expense)
Afternoon Cellar Door Tastings
We spend the afternoon visiting two more of our favourite family-run small boutique wineries for tastings. Our schedule will be adjusted accordingly as our group size or availability changes. Some of our Yarra Valley Wine Tour favourite cellar door stops are Yering Farm Wines, Medhurst Wines, Yering Station, Killara Estate, Napoleone Cider & Orchard Bar, Rochford Wines Yarra Valley, Helen & Joey’s Wines, and more. Enjoy a glass of wine and an incredible wine selection while you relax in the calm country surroundings.
Details
Pick-up Locations & TImes
Our central meeting point for this tour will be outside the front of the Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell St opposite Space Hotel, Melbourne at 8:45am.
- 7:00 – TBA – To Be Advised
- 7:40 – Newport Bus Interchange, Mason St, Newport
- 8:15 – The Savoy Hotel, 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne
- 8:20 – Holiday Inn, 575 Flinders Ln, Melbourne
- 8:25 – Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders St cnr Market St, Melbourne
- 8:30 – The Scots’ Church, 77 Russell ST, Melbourne
- 8:35 – Pegasus Apartments Hotel, 206 A’Beckett St, Melbourne
- 8:40 – Ibis on Therry, 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne
- 8:45 – Old Melbourne Gaol, 377 Russell St, Melbourne
- 9:15 – Ringwood Station, Outside Maroondah Hwy Pedestrian Exit, Ringwood
- 9:30 – Lilydale Train Station, 11 Main St, Outside Professionals, Lillydale
- 9:45 – Yarra Valley – Gateway Estate, 667 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream
*It is strongly recommended that you arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes before departure time. Please be patient and do not panic if your bus is running a few minutes late. If your bus has not picked you up within 10 minutes of your departure time, then contact our office on 03 9393 1300
Pricing and Package Deal Discounts
1 Full Day Yarra Valley Wine and Chocolate Tour – $175 (18+ over)
If you’ve got a group and want to organise a private tour to this beautiful region feel free to get in touch with our charters team on charters@gltg.com.au. You can follow our itinerary or create your very own for your next group outing.
What you need to bring?
- Water bottle
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm and cool clothing
- Rain jacket
- Camera
- A sense of adventure
What's Included?
- All wine tastings
- A professional entertaining tour guide
- Chocolate tastings
FAQ
How do you get around Yarra Valley?
There are several ways to get around Yarra Valley, including driving, taking public transportation, cycling, or joining a guided tour. Car rentals and taxi services are also available. It ultimately depends on your preference and budget.
What is special about Yarra Valley?
Yarra Valley is known for its stunning natural scenery, world-renowned wineries, and delicious local produce. It offers a unique blend of rural charm and sophisticated offerings, including hot air balloon rides, gourmet dining, and art galleries. Yarra Valley is a must-visit destination for wine lovers and anyone seeking a relaxing and scenic getaway.
What is the best season for Yarra Valley?
The best season to visit Yarra Valley depends on your preferences. Spring (September-November) is ideal for nature walks, seeing wildflowers, and enjoying mild weather. Summer (December-February) is perfect for outdoor activities, wine tasting, and concerts. Autumn (March-May) is renowned for its colorful foliage, harvest festivals, and cooler temperatures. Winter (June-August) offers cozy indoor activities, such as wine tasting, fine dining, and relaxing in spas.
How many wineries does Yarra Valley have?
Yarra Valley is home to over 80 wineries, ranging from small boutique vineyards to large-scale commercial producers. The region is renowned for its cool-climate varietals, such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wine. Visitors can explore the vineyards, sample the wines, and learn about the winemaking process through guided tours and tastings.
10 thoughts on “1 Day Yarra Valley Wine Tours”
We had wine tours from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley with Wildlife Tours. Their winery tours provide a comprehensive wine-tasting experience, with visits to some of the best vineyards in the area. The tour guide Rob is knowledgeable and friendly, providing an informative and enjoyable experience for all passengers. On their winery tours yarra valley, we had different sample wines, enjoyed a delicious meal and took beautiful photographs of the stunning scenery.
Leon was our navigation guy. He was absolutely lovely and so helpful. He got a whole group of strangers bonding over a fun game of bocce baall. I asked him about what wines we’d be tasting at each venue and he called ahead to make sure I could try a specific variety. In addition to wine, we tried chocolates, cider and fresh local produce. Despite the rainy day, me and my friends had such a fun time. Highly recommend tasting tour for anyone with a mild to above-average interest in wine.
Yarra Valley landscape is wahou! With some mountain views and vineyards…
We could taste real Aussie wine, beer and cider in different places, which was awesome!
I had an unforgettable experience there.
I highly recommend wildlife private tours for this Melbourne winery tour
Thanks to our Tour best winery tour Yarra valley Guide (Buck), we had an absolutely enjoyable day ‘in paradise’. Such a professionally run ship so to speak, we enjoyed pretty much every aspect (just a little light on information at the Chocolate Factory). We loved the relaxation side of this day tour on the final day of our vacation prior to returning to New Zealand. Thanks so much, will use Wildlife Best private tours on future trips.
I’m very happy that I’ve chosen Wild Tours Australia. Provided excursion and all services were just excellent!
Booking of the tour is super-easy (just using the website of Wild Tours).
Craig was very professional and with a great sense of humour. He helped the excursion to go smoothly, with lots of fun and activities.
We visited 3 wineries, a brewery (to try beer and cider), a local farm and a chocolate factory. All places, apart from planned sampling activities, also have nice views of Yarra valley, so you are able to enjoy not only the food but also nature.
We also got to know each other, so this excursion is also great for meeting and talking to people from all over the world.
Definitely recommend the best testing tour!!!
Our tour guide, Peter, was fantastic! He made sure to keep us laughing. It was a day Melbourne wine tours Yarra valley out of the city! We had lots of fun & enjoyed the wine, cider, & beer tasting. And the lunch, of course! Thank you, Peter! 🙂
Fantastic tour! Our guidy Rob was friendly and full of life (even at 7:30 am!). He was knowledgeable about the area, patient and a good overall guide, to the point where a few of us decided to do some extra tastings at a winery- he let us stay and came back to pick us up afterwards… a 10/10 service!
It was nice to start at Gateway Estate for a tour, coffee and a cheese platter. The wineries were lovely, and I really enjoyed going to Napoleone Brewery and cider house as something a little different. The chocolate shop was also nice however we could have spent a little less time there.
Overall lovely Yarra valley winery tours from Melbourne, would definitely recommend 🙂
The best wine tours Melbourne ever! Delicious wines and foods, good people, beautiful views… Everything was perfect! It’s really nice to attend the tour with someone who is special☆ Thank you so much for making my trip wonderful, Wildlife Yarra valley winery tours!
Had an amazing time on the Yarra Valley wine tasting tours. Started at a cider house then hit the wineries. Brilliant quality. Had a really knowledgeable guide, the included food was amazing.
Seriously amazing wineries, good day out with friends on winery tour Yarra valley.
yummmmm ! love the chocolate factory.