Yarra Valley Wines, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour from Melbourne
- Experience a fun and adventurous tasting tour of the Yarra Valley with up to 6 unique stops!
- Enjoy a guided chocolate tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery Factory (included in price)
- Enjoy a guided cheese tastings at Coldstream Dairy (included in price)
- Enjoy a guided wine tastings at two premium Yarra Valley wineries (included in price)
- Enjoy a gin tasting flight at the award-winning Four Pillars Gin Distillery or opt for a bottle of beer or cider here instead (included in price)
- Option to switch the gin distillery to another winery. Please let the tour guide know on the day if you like to switch.
- Groove with our knowlegable and young tour guides
- Modern, air-conned and clean transportation
Options
All Tastings Included (Wines, Cheese, Chocolate, Gin)
Inclusions
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location
Guided chocolate tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery Factory
Guided cheese tastings at Coldstream Dairy
Guided wine tastings at two premium Yarra Valley wineries
A gin tasting flight at the award-winning Four Pillars Gin Distillery
Option to switch the gin distillery to another winery if preferred
Exclusions
Hotel pick up and drop off
Other personal expenses
Lunch (you can indulge in a lunch that matches your vibes and wallet at the lively Quarters restaurant in Hubert Estate)
Snacks (you can buy snacks at the venues you visit to enhance your tastings)
Additional Info
Participants must be aged 4+ to participate in this activity
Children aged 4-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
The legal drinking age in Australia is age 18. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
There is no room to store luggage and/or large bags on this tour. Please leave them at your accommodations or vehicles
This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women
This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
The activity is able to accommodate for allergies, gluten intolerance, vegetarian diets or other dietary needs
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
Outside food and drinks are not allowed
Please dress accordingly depending on the day's weather conditions
This tour could be canceled due to extreme weather or unforeseen events. If canceled, you may book a different date or ask for a refund
The legal drinking age in Australia is age 18. Please bring a valid ID for proof of age
This activity is not wheelchair-accessible
Sweaters or jackets
Cash
Water bottle
Camera
What's included in Yarra Valley Wines, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour from Melbourne
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- [Departure] 08:45, meet up at ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE SPIRE: 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006. Please meet in front of the Art Centre Melbourne. You can wait near the café called Protagonist.
Please note departure time is strictly 9:00AM..Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 30 min(s), Guided tour, Coldstream Dairy, Enjoy tastings of 3-4 cheeses with crackers and jams - included in the tour price.
Please note we may alternatively visit YV Dairy
- [Attraction/experience] 10:45, 45 min(s), Guided tour, Soumah of Yarra Valley, Visit Soumah Winery for tastings of 5 wines - included in price of tour.
On some occasions we may instead visit Tokar Winery for wine tastings.
- [Dining] 11:30, 1 hour(s), Lunch, Quarters, Quarters is the bistro restaurant Hubert estate. Here you can choose you lunch to suit your preference (lunch is not included in price)
- [Attraction/experience] 13:00, 45 min(s), Guided tour, Greenstone Vineyards, Visit Greenstone Winery [Thursday to Mondays] or Yering Station [Tuesday & Wednesday] to enjoy tastings of 5 wines - included in price of tour.
- [Attraction/experience] 14:15, 45 min(s), Guided tour, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, Indulge in a variety of chocolate tastings (usually 10 chocolates bites to try) - covered in the tour price.
- [Attraction/experience] 15:15, 45 min(s), Guided tour, Four Pillars Gin Distillery, Savour a gin tasting paddle at the renowned Four Pillars Distillery. This experience is optional—feel free to skip it to reduce the cost or decide on the day
- [Return] 17:15 - 17:45, at ACMI, We usually return back to Melbourne in front of ACMI (Federation Square) by 5:30PM
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Join us for an unforgettable journey through Yarra Valley's finest flavours on our ultimate tasting tour featuring wines, cheeses, chocolates and Four Pillars gins.
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Our "Happy Girls & Boys" tour offers a day filled with delightful tastings and memorable experiences. Guided by our fun and knowledgeable local guide, you'll enjoy tastings at a chocolate factory, a dairy, two unique wineries, and a gin distillery. Gin not your thing? You can opt out and decide later!
Join us for a day of indulgence and discovery in Yarra Valley. Book your spot now for a truly exceptional experience!
- Please arrive at the meeting point: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire by 8:45am and wait near the Protagonist Cafe
- Please ensure you eat a hearty breakfast before joining this tour. Lunch time is approx. at 11:45AM. Light snacks welcome on bus.
- Lunch is not provided, so we'll visit a beautiful winery with a bistro restaurant where you can make your own purchases
- Seat(s) must be booked for children. Children price is only available for guests aged 17 and under
- Alcoholic tastings (e.g. wine) is for adults only aged 18+
Route
How to get there
From Flinders Street railway station, walk across the Princes Bridge towards the Arts Centre Melbourne. There is a café at the front called Protagonist where you can wait for the bus
Meet
Venues
- Yarra Valley Chocolaterie Amp Ice Creamery
