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Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese/Fruit & Chocolate Tour

By Dancing Kangaroo Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$115 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Guided wine tastings at two premium Yarra Valley wineries with beautiful view
  • Guided cheese tastings at Coldstream Dairy (usually 3 cheeses with crackers)
  • Guided chocolate tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery Factory
  • A gin tasting flight at Four Pillars Gin Distillery (full experience option only)
  • Guided tasting of fresh fruits plus a gift of a strawberry punnet (Tues and Wed only - from 21/07)

Activity location

    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia | Important: Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45am. We aim to depart at 9:00am sharp. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Address: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 Tip: Please wait near the café called "Protagonist" where you can grab a coffee in the morning. There's also public restrooms in the Art Centre Melbourne which we recommend you use as the trip the Yarra Valley can take around 1 hour.
    • Southbank, Victoria, Australia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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All Tastings Except Gin
  • Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes8h 30m
    8h 30m
  • English

Tasting inclusions:

Dairy cheese OR Fruit farm tastings
Wine tastings at two wineries
Chocolate tastings
We'll still visit Four Pillars Gin (tastings NOT included with this option - however you can change your mind & make purchases when you visit)

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:45 am
Price details
AU$115.20 x 1 AdultAU$115.20

Total
Price is AU$115.20
Until Tue, 29 July

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off from central CBD locations
  • What's includedWhat's included Transport in modern air-conditioned bus
  • What's includedWhat's included Chocolate tastings (10-12 different chocolate creations)
  • What's includedWhat's included Cheese tastings (3 cheeses with crackers)
  • What's includedWhat's included Wine tastings at two wineries (usually 5-6 different type of wines at each winery)
  • What's includedWhat's included Paddle of 4 gins and a mixer at Four Pillars Gin Distillery or a bottle of craft beer or cider (if the FULL TASTING Experience option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included Option to switch the distillery to another winery for more wine tasting (if the Full Tasting Experience option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included Option to switch the wine tastings or gin tasting paddle out if you prefer a glass of beer instead
  • What's includedWhat's included IMPORTANT NOTE: From 21st July 2025, we will visit the Dairy for tastings only from Thursday to Monday. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we’ll instead visit a local Strawberry Farm to enjoy fresh fruit tastings and receive a complimentary punnet of strawberries to enjoy!
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Lunch (available for purchase at a winery called St Huberts at Quarters)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded Snacks

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Luggage or large bags
  • Not suitable for: Children under 4 years, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Join us for an unforgettable gourmet journey through Yarra Valley's finest flavours on our amazing tour featuring wines, cheeses/fruits, chocolates and Four Pillar gins. With up to 6 different stops, you’ll enjoy more of what Yarra Valley has to offer!

Our “Amazing Yarra Valley” tour offers a full day filled with delightful gourmet tastings with up to 6 stops in the region and departing daily from Melbourne. Guided by our fun and knowledgeable local guide, you'll enjoy tastings at a chocolate factory, a cheese producer or strawberry farm**, two premium wineries, and Four Pillars gin distillery (you can opt out if preferred to save on the ticket now and decide later there).

We also pride ourselves on providing premium and comfortable transport, playing cool tunes and engaging with our guests. Life’s too short for sour grapes - good vibes only!

We have limited spaces, so book your spot now for a truly exceptional experience!

Below is our usual itinerary (subject to change in order/schedule so please contact us if you like to make sure):

8:45am - please meet up in front of the Arts Centre Melbourne near the Protagonist Cafe

9:00am - departure to the Yarra Valley. Enjoy our friendly tour guide and commentary along the way

10:00am - start the day at Coldstream Dairy for guided tastings of 3 local cheeses with crackers as well as chutneys and jams. There's also the occasional friendly farm animals that come out to greet visitors too!

**10:00am - From 21st July 2025, only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we’ll instead visit a local Strawberry Farm to enjoy fresh fruit tastings and receive a complimentary punnet of strawberries to enjoy!

10:45am - visit Soumah [Mon to Fri] or Tokar [Sat & Sun] to smell and sip Yarra Valley wines. The views here are epic with mountains and beautiful vistas.

11:45pm - visit Quarters Restaurant at Hubert Estate for lunch. Please note the lunch will be at your own expense. After lunch you can walk around the beautiful estate or even sample further wines at Hubert Estate (at your own expense)

12:45pm - visit Greenstone [Thur to Mon] or Yering Station [Tues & Wed] to appreciate more beautiful wines. The views here are spectacular with a beautiful lake and rolling hills.

2:15pm - visit Yarra Valley Chocolate Factory for a guided tasting of 10-12 chocolates

3:15pm - visit Four Pillars Distillery for a paddle tasting of 4 gins with a mixer [full tasting experience option] - you can OPT OUT to save if you don't like gin and save.

4:15pm - depart Yarra Valley

5:15-5:30pm - return back to the CBD and drop off in front of ACMI, Federation Square

Important notes:

  • We’re happy to switch out the wine tastings and gin tasting paddle if you prefer a glass of beer instead
  • If you’ve selected the Full Experience, you can switch out the distillery for another winery called Payten & Jones (just let our guide know)
  • Lunch time is at approx. 11:45 am.

Location

Activity location

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    • Melbourne
    • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia | Important: Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45am. We aim to depart at 9:00am sharp. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Address: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 Tip: Please wait near the café called "Protagonist" where you can grab a coffee in the morning. There's also public restrooms in the Art Centre Melbourne which we recommend you use as the trip the Yarra Valley can take around 1 hour.
    • Southbank, Victoria, Australia
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia | Important: Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45am. We aim to depart at 9:00am sharp. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Address: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 Tip: Please wait near the café called "Protagonist" where you can grab a coffee in the morning. There's also public restrooms in the Art Centre Melbourne which we recommend you use as the trip the Yarra Valley can take around 1 hour.
    • Southbank, Victoria, Australia