Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region on this day trip from Melbourne. With an expert guide to act as your wine tutor, visit four of the area’s best-known wineries: Greenstone Vineyards, Balgownie Estate, Yering Farm and Soumah Yarra Valley. During your series of wine tastings and an included vineyard lunch, you’ll find out why the Yarra Valley is one of Australia's favourite wine regions, loved for its picturesque scenery. Choose from several pickup points in central Melbourne. (Itinerary subject to change without notice)

Yarra Valley Wine & Winery Tour from Melbourne - All Inclusive!

Discover the gourmet delights of the Yarra Valley on this all-inclusive food and wine grazing tour. Begin your journey with a guided wine tasting at Rochford Wines, followed by a delectable cheese platter at Coldstream Dairy. Then, savour a gin and tonic tasting paired with wood-fired pizza at Stag Lane Farm Distillery. Enjoy free time to explore the charming town of Healesville before indulging in an exclusive chocolate tasting at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. 

• Small group experience for a relaxed and intimate day out
• Expert local guide providing insights into the region’s gourmet culture
• All tasting fees are included, no hidden costs!
• Hassle-free transport with hotel pickup and onboard Wi-Fi

By visiting boutique wineries, artisan cheesemakers, and craft distillers, you’ll enjoy a more authentic and sustainable experience that highlights the region’s rich agricultural heritage. With expert commentary, tour translation available in 16 languages and hassle-free transport.

Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne

Epicurean offers the most fun & memorable way for you to spend your day in the Yarra Valley with a small group 

You will enjoy fabulous scenery with a scenic drive and just over an hour from your Melbourne City accommodation, fresh and local produce at one of the most awarded restaurants in the Yarra Valley & Premium Wine and Cheese and Wine Pairing and a guided tasting at Chandon, where you will enjoy this beautiful estate.

With over 22 years of touring excellence our guests tell us they book with Epicurean because of the extensive knowledge, good humour of our guides, fantastic choice of wineries, family owned and operated both big and boutique with outstanding unique cellar door experiences.

Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate. 

We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. 

Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests 

Call +61 418 336 005 24 hours before departure time



Ultimate Yarra Valley Chandon, Soumah & De Bortoli Cheese & Wine 

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without having to worry about transportation during the day. Explore the very best of the region and its natural beauty as you taste some of the very best food, wine, gin, beer, and local produce in the country. Please refer to the map in the image gallery to view both routes. A copy of the timetable will be sent to you via email.

Please note that some venues require bookings and have also implemented paid tastings (regardless of group size and whether you are driving yourself or with a tour operator). As a hop on hop off service you will be responsible for booking your tastings but do not worry our venue guide and helpful staff are here to give you lots of recommendations if you are not sure where to hop!


From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Yarra Valley - RED Route

From Melbourne: Hop On Hop Off Yarra Valley - GREEN Route

Gourmet winery lunch experience is included in your wine tour + a glass of wine of your choice from this Winery Wine Tasting. Across your day you'll enjoy three Winery Estate Wine Tastings, Lunch, a glass of wine and a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamy. Start to end — this will be a day trip to remember. 

Smaller tour groups, gifts you an enjoyable day. A guided tour with history of the Yarra Valley also provided. 

Return coach service from Richmond, Victoria, (10 mins out-side Melbourne City) ensures you can enjoy your wine tasting experience. 

After experiencing wine tours around the world, I'm passionate about creating memorable moments and bringing the experience to you. 

Wine Tour Yarra Valley Five Star Experience 

We are a local company comprising a small team of dedicated and experienced staff. They have a passion for connecting people with this wild and precious earth and sharing the excitement of white water rafting. The staff are enthusiastic, friendly and extremely approachable. The staff are highly qualified white water specialists, are qualified in Wilderness First Aid and Swift water rescue. 

We cater for a variety of clients ranging from youth, adult, corporate and specialised groups. The staff have worked with both commercial and school groups for over 15 years and also work in Bush Adventure Therapy programs catering the program to the needs of the group.

Yarra River Half-Day Rafting Experience

For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Yarra Valley Guided Bike Tour. A relaxed cycle through this renowned food & wine region on the Warburton Rail Trail. 

Enjoy spectacular views of the Yarra Valley Ranges as you cycle past vineyards & local market gardens with the sounds and sights of native fauna and flora. 

Stop for morning tea at a local cafe or the iconic Carriage Café. 

After the cycle enjoy a vineyard wood fired pizza lunch & glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Spend the afternoon visiting local cellar doors & produce shops.

Relax and let our guide take you on a leisurely bike adventure through this picturesque food & wine growing region. Yarra Valley.

Tour personalised to ability & preferences.

Yarra Valley Guided Bike Tour | Food & Wine Region

An indulgent private tour of the Yarra Valley with a mixture of unique local experiences and luxurious decadent tastings! A relaxed and easy day trip from Melbourne!

Yarra Valley luxe private tour with Champagne Brunch 

Hi I'm Mimi, 

I live in the Yarra Valley and as a local know all the hidden gems and beautiful scenic routes that large commercial tours often avoid. Experience local artisan cheese platters, local bakeries, Devonshire tea at the historic Train Cafe, the delightful Healesville township and also the iconic Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. It will be a fun and delicious adventure in a small group at a pace you can relax and enjoy. 

If you love local artisan food, chocolate, and scenic landscapes and rushing multiple wine tastings at a large commercial winery isn't your kind of thing, then this is the tour for you. 

My groups are small at just 4 people and each experience you'll have is unique and will leaving a lasting impression. Great for couples and small groups.

Important Note: The remaining (Hours) will be allotted for the travel time between locations and from pick up until drop off.


Yarra Valley Foodie Tour, Devonshire Tea, Cheese and Chocolate

Are you ready for some adrenaline fuelled grade 2 white-water rafting? Look no further! Tackle Melbourne’s very own Yarra river in a two-person inflatable sports raft! Raft your way over furious rapids with names such as “Bob’s rock” and “pinball rapid” and challenge yourself as you paddle down the raging rapids!

This is a fully guided rafting adventure with all safety equipment and instructions for the paddle. We will kit you out with the latest gear and raft and demonstrate how to paddle and steer the with ease! Then it’s two fantastic adrenaline-packed hours on grade 2 rapids.
 • Paddle down the beautiful Yarra river surrounded by native bushland
 • An action packed adventure down boiling grade 2 whitewater
 • Fully guided by experts and all equipment included
 • All parks fees
 • Go pro mounts on all helmets to capture the spills!

Whitewater Sports rafting on the Yarra river

Epicurean has over 22 years experience in food and wine touring so know how to create personalised, relaxed and informative food and wine day tour for you to enjoy. 

From the moment you are picked up from you hotel by your local, friendly guide you will have "time well spent" sharing stories of the region.

Your day in the the Yarra Valley has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories.

We incorporate a wonderful 2 course dining experience with a glass of wine at a local favourite winery restaurant. 

You will enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events and some wonderful sightseeing opportunities of this amazing region.

Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate. 
*Please call +61 418336005 24 hours to confirm booking*

We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests 

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