12 Apostles & Food Artisans Trail | Private Tour
Overview
About
- Discover the flavours of Western Victoria on a private gourmet journey where boutique wineries, artisan producers and spectacular coastal scenery come together in one unforgettable day.
- Begin with a guided tasting of cool-climate wines and a locally sourced grazing board overlooking the vineyards at Keayang Maar. Throughout the day, indulge in award-winning spirits, handcrafted ice cream, organic dairy, artisan cheeses and handmade chocolates, meeting passionate local producers along the way.
- Beyond the gourmet experiences, explore the dramatic Shipwreck Coast with visits to Gibson Steps, the breathtaking Loch Ard Gorge and the world-famous Twelve Apostles. Along the journey, travel through Victoria's rich farming country, historic townships and the stunning landscapes of Port Campbell National Park.
- Travel in comfort aboard a premium Mercedes-Benz vehicle with complimentary bottled water, an onboard fridge to keep your purchases chilled.
At a Glance
- Ages: Ages 0-120
- Type: Mobile ticket
- Duration: 11–12 hours
- Live Guide: English
What you'll do
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By:
Melbourne VIC, Australia
Begin your journey in Melbourne as we head west through Victoria's fertile farming regions towards the gourmet township of Timboon.
Pass By:
Geelong, Geelong, City of Greater Geelong, Victoria
Pass through Victoria's second-largest city before continuing into the rich volcanic plains of south-west Victoria.
Pass By:
Colac, Colac, Victoria
Travel through the regional centre of Colac, surrounded by productive farmland that supplies many of the region's artisan producers.
Stop At:
Keayang Maar Vineyard, 182 Maguires Rd, Dixie VIC 3265, Australia
Ease into the morning with a tasting at Keayang Maar Vineyard, where cool-climate wines are produced on ancient volcanic soils.
Wine Tasting & Grazing Board Included
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Timboon Rail Trestle Bridge, Nr. Curdies River, Timboon, Victoria Australia
Stretch your legs with a short walk across the historic Timboon Rail Trestle Bridge overlooking the Curdies River.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Timboon Railway Shed Distillery, 4 Bailey St, Timboon, Victoria 3268 Australia
Sample award-winning whisky at the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery, a local favourite with rustic charm.
Spirit Tasting Included
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At:
Timboon Fine Ice Cream, 1A Barrett St, Timboon VIC 3268, Australia
Treat yourself to hand-crafted scoops at Timboon Fine Ice Creamery, made from the freshest local ingredients.
Ice Cream Included
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At:
Schulz Organic Creamery & Cafe, 23 Ford and Fells Rd, Timboon VIC 3268, Australia
Relax at Schulz Organic Creamery & Café, where you'll enjoy a seasonal dairy tasting box showcasing their organic products, accompanied by a barista-made coffee.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At:
Apostle Whey Cheese, 9 Gallum Rd Cooriemungle, Port Campbell, Victoria 3268 Australia
Discover artisan cheeses handcrafted on the family farm. Enjoy a tasting of locally produced cheeses, showcasing the quality and flavour of the region.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
G.O.R.G.E. Chocolates, 1432 Princetown Rd, Cooriemungle VIC 3268, Australia
Indulge your sweet tooth with handcrafted chocolates made on the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy complimentary samples while browsing their delicious range.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By:
Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Enter Port Campbell National Park, home to some of Australia's most spectacular coastal scenery, where towering limestone cliffs and sea stacks have been shaped by the Southern Ocean over millions of years.
Stop At:
Loch Ard Gorge, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Victoria 3269 Australia
Discover one of Australia's most famous shipwreck sites, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and turquoise waters.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
Gibsons Steps, Great Ocean Road Port Campbell National Park, Port Campbell, Victoria 3269 Australia
Descend the famous Gibson Steps for a unique perspective beneath the towering limestone cliffs.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At:
The Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road Booringa Road, Port Campbell National Park, Princetown, Victoria 3269 Australia
End the day at the world-famous Twelve Apostles, glowing golden in the late afternoon light—a breathtaking finale to your foodie journey.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Complimentary bottled water throughout the day
- Tastings across six venues, featuring wine, spirits, ice cream, organic dairy, cheese and chocolates
- Private tour exclusively for your group
- Experienced local guide
- Premium Mercedes-Benz V-Class with air conditioning and an onboard fridge to keep your purchases chilled
- Live commentary and local insights
- All parking fees, tolls and National Park entry fees
- Door-to-door service (Melbourne CBD & inner suburbs)
- Entry/Admission - Terang
- Entry/Admission - Timboon Railway Shed Distillery
- Entry/Admission - Timboon
- Entry/Admission - Apostle Whey Cheese
- Entry/Admission - Princetown
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Melbourne Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for 12 Apostles & Food Artisans Trail | Private Tour in Melbourne, Australia. This half-day tours experience includes 10 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
Here is the starting point
Keayang Maar Vineyard
Ease into the morning with a tasting at Keayang Maar Vineyard, where cool-climate wines are produced on ancient volcanic soils. Wine Tasting & Grazing Board Included
Timboon Rail Trestle Bridge
Stretch your legs with a short walk across the historic Timboon Rail Trestle Bridge overlooking the Curdies River.
Timboon Railway Shed Distillery
Sample award-winning whisky at the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery, a local favourite with rustic charm. Spirit Tasting Included
Timboon Fine Ice Cream
Treat yourself to hand-crafted scoops at Timboon Fine Ice Creamery, made from the freshest local ingredients. Ice Cream Included
Schulz Organic Creamery & Cafe
Relax at Schulz Organic Creamery & Café, where you'll enjoy a seasonal dairy tasting box showcasing their organic products, accompanied by a barista-made coffee.
Apostle Whey Cheese
Discover artisan cheeses handcrafted on the family farm. Enjoy a tasting of locally produced cheeses, showcasing the quality and flavour of the region.
G.O.R.G.E. Chocolates
Indulge your sweet tooth with handcrafted chocolates made on the Great Ocean Road. Enjoy complimentary samples while browsing their delicious range.
Loch Ard Gorge
Discover one of Australia's most famous shipwreck sites, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and turquoise waters.
Gibsons Steps
Descend the famous Gibson Steps for a unique perspective beneath the towering limestone cliffs.
The Twelve Apostles
End the day at the world-famous Twelve Apostles, glowing golden in the late afternoon light—a breathtaking finale to your foodie journey.
This concludes the tour.
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