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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Choc & Lunch - Gin/Beer Option
Activity Duration (8 to 12 hours)
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Experience the ultimate Yarra Valley wine tour, complete with chocolate indulgence and a delicious lunch. Choose from a gin or beer option to round out your day.
What you'll do
Spend the day in the Yarra Valley, one of Australia's premier wine regions. On this guided tour from Melbourne, you'll have the opportunity to sip local wines and sample gourmet foods at several boutique wineries. You'll also enjoy a 2-course lunch with a glass of wine at one of the wineries. To round out your day, you'll visit a local brewery for a beer or cider. And don't forget to satisfy your sweet tooth at a local chocolate and ice cream shop.
What is included?
- Experience and visit four hand-picked wineries for tastings from renown and boutique producers
- Enjoy a gourmet shared 2-course [antipasto and mains with sides] lunch with a glass of wine
- Indulge yourself at the last sweet stop by Yarra Valley Chocolate and Ice-cream Factory
- Switch the 4th winery to Four Pillars Gin Distillery for tastings [pick option CLASSIC WINE AND GIN]
- Switch the 4th winery to Watts River Brewery for tastings [pick option CLASSIC WINE AND BEER]
- Entry/Admission - Yering Station
- Entry/Admission - Soumah
- Entry/Admission - Coldstream
- Entry/Admission - Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door
- Entry/Admission - Payten & Jones Wines
- Entry/Admission - Watts River Brewing
- Entry/Admission - Four Pillars Distillery
What is not included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tastings and gifts at the Yarra Valley Chocolate and Ice-cream factory (available for purchase)
- Gimmicks. We offer real quality and great value.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- LUNCH is usually both SHARED antipasto platters and mains with a complimentary glass of wine. On some occasions, lunch may be shared antipasto but individual mains. Contact us about specific dietary requirements before booking as we may be not able to accommodate.
- The tour features may be subject to change. In the event of significant changes to your booked tour, rest assured that we will make every effort to inform you well in advance before you join the tour.
- NOTE: There are FLIES in Australia in Summer! Please don't pick this tour if you let some flies upset you.
- NOTE: It can actually be HOT/SUNNY in Summer! Please don't pick this tour if you cannot tolerate the heat and alcohol.
- NOTE: Avoid disappointment by understanding the schedule and inclusions of this tour! Contact us for more information about this tour and we'll gladfully help.
- NOTE : This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues particularly with climbing stairs. Please do not book this tour as some of our experiences unfortunately cannot accommodate.
- If you wish to switch to the brewery or distillery option, please contact us directly, as availability is subject to change and may not be reflected accurately.
- 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 20 travelers
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Itinerary
Melbourne Beer/ Distillery Brewery Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Choc & Lunch - Gin/Beer Option in Melbourne, Australia. This beer/ distillery brewery tours experience includes 10 stops over 1 day. Duration: 8 hours. Activity level: Moderate.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Arts Centre Melbourne Spire
1
Arts Centre Melbourne Spire
Stop: 15 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2
Yering Station
Stop: 50 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- On most days, this is one of our winery visits.
- We'll enjoy a tasting here with an opportunity to explore their lovely estate.
- Yering Station is a renowned winery in the Yarra Valley, offering a wide range of high-quality wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Established in 1838, the winery features a stunning estate and historic cellar door, providing visitors with a unique wine-tasting experience. In addition to wine, Yering Station also offers fine dining at their restaurant and hosts a variety of events throughout the year.
- Read moreMore about Yering Station
3
Soumah
Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- On some days [usually Mon-Wed], this will be our second winery. Here you get to enjoy guided wine tastings followed by lunch.
- Soumah is a boutique winery located in the Yarra Valley, Australia. They specialize in producing Italian and French varietals such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, and Brachetto. Their wines are known for their elegance and complexity, reflecting the unique terroir of the Yarra Valley. Soumah also offers a range of food and wine experiences, including tastings, tours, and a restaurant serving Italian-inspired cuisine.Read moreMore about Soumah
4
Tokar Estate
Stop: 90 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
5
Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door
Stop: 50 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- On most days, this will be our third winery. Here you get to enjoy more fabulous wines and walk around their beautiful lake.
- Helen & Joey Estate is a winery located in the Yarra Valley region of Australia. The winery produces a range of premium wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz, and offers wine tastings and tours of its vineyards and facilities. The estate features a restaurant, cellar door, and outdoor seating area with scenic views of the surrounding countryside.Read moreMore about Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door
6
Payten & Jones Wines
Stop: 50 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- On most days, this will be our fourth winery. Here you get to enjoy really cool eclectic wines or have the option to switch the tasting to a glass of wine or beer.
- Payten & Jones is a small winery in the Yarra Valley known for its handcrafted wines made from local grapes. Their focus is on producing high-quality wines that express the unique terroir of the region. The winery offers a range of wines, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and more. They also have a cozy cellar door where visitors can taste their wines and learn about their winemaking process.
- Read moreMore about Payten & Jones Wines
7
Watts River Brewing
Stop: 1 minute ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Visit here when you've selected "CLASSIC WINE & BEER" tour option (available Thursday-Monday). At this local brewery, you can enjoy a guided tasting of 4 core beers. Alternatively you can opt for a glass of beer instead.
- Watts River Brewing is a family-owned craft brewery in Healesville, Yarra Valley. Founded by former White Rabbit brewers, it offers a relaxed, family-friendly venue with a range of refreshing core and seasonal beers.Read moreMore about Watts River Brewing
8
Four Pillars Distillery
Stop: 1 minute ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Visit here when you've selected "CLASSIC WINE & GIN" tour option (available 7-days). At this local distillery, you can enjoy a tasting flight/paddle of 4 gins with a mixer. Alternatively you can opt for a glass of beer instead.
- Four Pillars Distillery is a renowned gin distillery located in the Yarra Valley. They offer a range of handcrafted gin varieties, including their award-winning Rare Dry Gin and Navy Strength Gin. The distillery also offers guided tours and tastings, as well as a cocktail bar and retail space. They pride themselves on using local and native ingredients in their gin-making process, and have gained a reputation for their unique and high-quality products.
- Read moreMore about Four Pillars Distillery
9
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Stop: 35 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- This is our last stop, something sweet to finish on.
- The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is a popular attraction in the Yarra Valley, known for their wide variety of handmade chocolates and delicious ice cream. Visitors can watch the chocolatiers at work, sample their products, and purchase gifts to take home. The venue also offers chocolate-making classes, high teas, and other events throughout the year.Read moreMore about Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
10
Fed Square
Stop: 1 minute ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
We'll be dropped back in the CBD in front of Fed Square along Flinders Street near the ACMI side by usually by around 5:30pm.Read moreMore about Fed Square
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