• The Hotel Windsor - Arrive at the bus stop directly opposite Hotel Windsor, located at 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne, by 8:45 AM. The guide will check you in, introduce the group, and outline the day’s itinerary. Departure is scheduled for no later than 8:55 AM. To find us easily, search ‘Hotel Windsor’ in your maps app and cross the road. Parliament Station is directly below and is within the free tram zone from anywhere in the CBD.
• Yarra Valley - Approximately 60 minutes. Relax as we leave the city. The guide will start the Spotify playlist, and you can add your own songs from your phone. The drive takes you from Melbourne’s suburbs through vineyard country into the Yarra Valley.
• Yering Farm Wines - The first stop is a small, family-run boutique vineyard with a rustic cellar door. Sample 5-6 wines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz, along with their renowned Pink Lady Apple Cider. Enjoy the great views and a perfect start to the day.
• Tokar Estate - A beautiful 40-acre Italian-style winery offering some of the finest wines in the valley, including an outstanding Tempranillo. Tastings are often held outdoors on the terrace, which is arguably the best photo spot of the day.
• St Huberts Cellar Door - Option 1 - Choose 1 of 2: Your first group choice of the day - St Huberts ‘Quarters’ or Domaine Chandon.

St Huberts: Offers a full bistro menu (approximately A$25–35), an indigenous art gallery, and optional wine and whisky tastings. Domaine Chandon: Features a lighter lounge menu with world-class sparkling wine and spectacular views. The group will be split if there is a division in choice.

• Domaine Chandon - Option 2 - Choose 1 of 2: Your first group choice of the day - St Huberts ‘Quarters’ or Domaine Chandon.

Instead of Huberts for lunch, you can visit Chandon’s ‘lounge bar’ where you will have 80 minutes to enjoy lunch/drinks at your own expense. Enjoy stunning views and incredible sparkling wines. Note that the food here is smaller and slightly more expensive than at Huberts Estate. It’s a great option if you have dinner plans later. Think: Oysters and cheeseboards. No steaks or burgers.

Domaine Chandon only serves sparkling wines. No beers. No wine. Nothing else.

Please inform us before the tour if you wish to have lunch here so we can make a reservation for you.

Note: The menu in their lounge bar differs from their main restaurant. The restaurant offers a 3-hour set menu which we don’t have time for.

It’s possible to stop here for a 5-minute photo opportunity.

Most people visit for a glass to enjoy the scenery, so 70 minutes is plenty of time!

• Four Pillars Distillery - (Option 1 - Choose 1 of 3) Four Pillars: Gin paddles (4 gins with mixer, included). Payten & Jones: Intimate wine tasting of 5 wines, often poured by the owners. Watts River: 4 craft beers on a paddle at this local favorite. The group can split across all three venues.
• Payten & Jones Wines - (Option 2 - Choose 1 of 3) Four Pillars: Gin paddles (4 gins with mixer, included). Payten & Jones: Intimate wine tasting of 5 wines, often poured by the owners. Watts River: 4 craft beers on a paddle at this local favorite. The group can split across all three venues.
• Watts River Brewing - (Option 3 - Choose 1 of 3) Four Pillars: Gin paddles (4 gins with mixer, included). Payten & Jones: Intimate wine tasting of 5 wines, often poured by the owners. Watts River: 4 craft beers on a paddle at this local favorite. The group can split across all three venues.
• Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - (Option 1 - Choose 1 of 2) Chocolaterie: Private 25-minute tasting of 10–12 chocolates in a dedicated room, followed by free time to browse and purchase.
• Yarrawood Estate - (Option 2 - Choose 1 of 2) Yarrawood: Enjoy a glass of wine with panoramic vineyard views - for those who prefer to continue drinking. Drinks are at your own expense.
• The Hotel Windsor - Return to Parliament Station / Hotel Windsor between 4:50 PM and 5:15 PM, depending on traffic.

• Alcoholic beverages
• Flexible itinerary with choices throughout the day
• Transportation in 24-seat bus and 11-13 seat vans
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Tastings of 5-6 wines/offerings at each venue (except lunch venue)
• Collaborative Spotify playlist for personalized music
• Lenient timing adjustments based on group needs
• Young, charismatic driver/guide for a fun atmosphere
• Private room chocolate tasting of 10-12 chocolates
• Relaxed, social, and laid-back tour style

• Lunch
• Drinks at the lunch venue and final optional stop
• Hotel pickup - easy central Melbourne CBD pickup at Parliament Station (free tram zone)

Ranked as the top tour in both Melbourne and Australia by Tripadvisor in 2026, this experience offers a sociable, adaptable, and relaxed way to enjoy a day in the Yarra Valley. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet new people while indulging in world-class wine, gin, cider, beer, and chocolate at your own pace.

The day kicks off with a pickup from Melbourne CBD at Parliament Station, followed by a scenic 60-minute drive into the valley. The tour includes tastings at four different venues: two wineries, a gin distillery, and a private chocolate tasting. Participants can select from a variety of options at each location, and the guide will divide the group if necessary to ensure everyone enjoys their preferred experience.

Highlights of the tour feature wine and cider tastings at a charming family-owned vineyard, a comprehensive wine tasting at a breathtaking 40-acre Italian-style estate, gin paddles at Four Pillars, and an exclusive 25-minute chocolate tasting session at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Prefer beer? The tour can take you to a local craft brewery instead. Want more wine? Payten and Jones are ready to serve.

• Meeting point: Bus stop directly across from Hotel Windsor, 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne - above Parliament Station. Arrive by 8:45 AM
• What to wear: Comfortable clothes and a layer - mornings in the valley can be cool
• BYO food and drinks welcome on the bus; esky provided for bottles purchased at venues
• Every tasting option throughout the day is exactly that - an option. Your guide reads the group and adjusts
• Groups usually 10–20 people; max 22 on the main bus, 13 on the smaller van
• Not wheelchair accessible; no space for luggage, prams, or pushchairs
• Children welcome; full adult price applies on public group tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.