Melbourne: Yarra Valley Half-Day Wine Tour + Wine Tastings
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Visit 3 handpicked wineries (iconic & boutique) for wine tastings (usually 5-6 wines per winery)
- All tasting fees included in the price
- Convenient, comfortable transport to and from a central Melbourne location
- Relaxed midday start — skip the early morning rush
- Friendly, personable hosts to enhance your experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch (however you will have the option to purchase a cheese/charcuterie board at one of the winery)
- Visit 3 handpicked wineries (iconic & boutique) for wine tastings (usually 5-6 wines per winery)
- All tasting fees included in the price
- Convenient, comfortable transport to and from a central Melbourne location
- Relaxed midday start — skip the early morning rush
- Friendly, personable hosts to enhance your experience
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch (however you will have the option to purchase a cheese/charcuterie board at one of the winery)
Start your morning your way — with coffee, breakfast, or a stroll — then join us at midday for a relaxed half-day wine adventure. Meet at the Arts Centre Melbourne Spire (near Protagonist Café) at 11:45am for a 12:00pm departure.
Sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy your guide’s cheerful commentary as we journey to the Yarra Valley. Around 1pm, we’ll arrive at the first winery to soak up the scenery and taste the region’s signature varietals like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
To keep things fresh, our winery lineup changes, adding a fun element of surprise. At the second stop, enjoy more tastings with the option to pair them with a cheese or charcuterie board (subject to availability). Finally, we’ll visit a third handpicked winery designed to leave a lasting impression.
We’ll return to Melbourne by 5pm, dropping you at Federation Square (ACMI). It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon of wine, laughter, and unforgettable views.
Below is our current itinerary (however we like to keep things exciting and will be rotating through a list of amazing wineries to explore):
Half-Day Yarra Valley Wine Tour Itinerary (subject to change, reach out to us if you like confirm):
11:45am – Meet Point Meet near the Protagonist Café, in front of the Arts Centre Melbourne Spire.
12:00pm – Departure We depart promptly — settle into your comfortable seat and enjoy cheerful commentary from your friendly tour guide as we journey to the Yarra Valley.
1:00pm – First Winery Visit such as Yering Station Take in the valley’s stunning scenery and begin your tastings with signature varietals such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
2:15pm – Second Winery Visit such as Soumah Estate / Yileena Park / Helen & Joey Continue your tasting journey. Here, you’ll have the option to enjoy a cheese or charcuterie board (subject to availability) to pair with your wines.
3:30pm – Third Winery Visit such as Yering Farm A handpicked winery chosen to leave a lasting impression and round out your afternoon of wine discovery.
4:15-30pm – Return Journey Relax on the drive back to Melbourne, reflecting on the day’s highlights.
5:15-30pm – Arrive at Federation Square (ACMI) Drop-off at a convenient central city location, with plenty of time to head to dinner or enjoy your evening plans.
- Relaxed midday start — skip the early morning rush
- Visit 3 handpicked wineries (iconic & boutique) for wine tastings
- Convenient, comfortable transport to and from a central Melbourne location
- Friendly, personable hosts to enhance your experience
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 18 years
- Wheelchair users
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Passport or ID card
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- For everyone’s comfort, we kindly ask that no food or hot drinks (like coffee) are consumed on the bus.
- Please note that it can get hot in summer, and wine tastings can add to that, so make sure you’re comfortable with the conditions.
- Summer in Australia means sunshine — and yes, a few friendly flies! If that’s not your thing, this may not be the right tour for you.
- The itinerary and timings may vary slightly, but we’ll always keep you informed.
- This tour runs with a maximum of 20 guests, keeping the experience personal and relaxed.
- To avoid any surprises, we encourage you to check the schedule and inclusions before booking. If you have any questions, we’re always happy to help!
