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Yarra Valley Gourmet tour from Melbourne

8 hours
Max 24 people
Melbourne, Australia

About this activity

Explore the Yarra Valley with us to enjoy the very best of the region's wine & gourmet food produce. 

Highlights

  • Explore the Yarra Valley’s top wine and food producers
  • Enjoy fruit platters, wine, cheese and chocolates
  • Tastings at renowned Balgownie Estate and Rochford Wines
  • Includes lunch & return transfers from Melbourne hotels
  • Cheese & chocolates tastings round our a great day

Full description

Explore the best the Yarra Valley has to offer on this small-group food and wine tour from Melbourne. Enjoy a guided tour of the extensive greenhouse facilities at Gateway market before tucking into some delicious fruit platters. Sniff, swirl & slurp at renowned Balgownie Estate —one of Australia’s most highly regarded wine producers—and enjoy another tasting at Rochford Wines, before relishing a one-course restaurant lunch. This tour also showcases other Yarra Valley gourmet artisans and local farmers with delicious and informative cheese and chocolate tastings.
After pickup from centrally located Melbourne hotels, head to the Yarra Valley to begin your food and wine ecotour. Start off at one of Yarra Valley’s most iconic wineries, Balgownie Estate, to taste their incredible line of cool-climate wines. Learn about the winemaking process and a bit about wine basics in their cellar. Next up is Coldstream Dairy for a sampling of regional cheeses before you head off to Rochford Wines for a lovely lunch paired with one of their wines. Your sweet tooth will relish the tour’s final stop—at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery to sample some of their delicious handmade chocolates—before heading back to your departure point.

Included / Excluded

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi on board
  • Wine tasting at Balgownie Estate Winery
  • Cheese tasting at Coldstream Dairy
  • Wine tasting & lunch at Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
  • Chocolate tasting at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
  • Any purchases you may wish to make along the way

Meeting point

Start Location

Rendezvous Hotel, Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC, Australia

Important information

Know before you book

  • Duration: 8h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation

Know before you go

  • Legal drinking age in Australia is 18 years, please carry relevant ID
  • Please arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your allocated pickup time
  • Prams, strollers & other bulky items are not permitted onboard our touring vehicles

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Accessibility

  • Infant Seats Available

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

Additional information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please note that the tour operator reserve the right to use other high quality wineries and gourmet locations in the event that the regular locations are for any reason unable to accommodate our groups for tastings.
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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