• Arts Centre Melbourne Spire - Address:
  Arts Centre Melbourne Spire
  6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006

NOTES: Please gather at this central pickup location by 8:45 AM. Departure is scheduled for 9:00 AM, so plan your journey accordingly to avoid any delays.

TIP for getting here:
From Flinders Street Station, walk across the Princes Bridge towards the Arts Centre Melbourne Spire and wait near the Protagonist Cafe at the front.

• Yering Station - Typically, this is one of our winery visits.

Enjoy a tasting here with the chance to explore their beautiful estate.

Yering Station is a prestigious winery in the Yarra Valley, offering a diverse selection of high-quality wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Established in 1838, the winery boasts 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 various events throughout the year.

• Soumah - Usually, this will be our second winery. Here, 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 renowned 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.

• Tokar Estate - Please note: On rare occasions [when Soumah is unavailable or we have a second bus running], this will be our second winery. Here, enjoy guided wine tastings followed by lunch.

Here, you’ll enjoy a wine tasting of several styles including their acclaimed Tempranillo. Afterwards, we’ll sit down in their intimate restaurant overlooking their vineyards to enjoy a premium shared 2-course lunch with a glass. For starters, you’ll enjoy warm bread, shared antipasto, and olive oil. For mains, you’ll enjoy a variety of seasonal shared dishes such as lamb, chicken, or fish of exceptional quality and taste. To further enhance the experience, you’ll enjoy a glass of their estate wines of your choice!

• Helen & Joey Estate-Yarra Valley - Typically, this will be our third winery. Here, enjoy more fabulous wines and stroll 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.

• Payten & Jones Wines - Typically, this will be our fourth winery. Here, 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.

• Watts River Brewing - Visit here when you’ve selected the “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.

• Four Pillars Distillery - Visit here when you’ve selected the “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.

• Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery - 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.

• Federation Square - We’ll be dropped back in the CBD in front of Fed Square along Flinders Street near the ACMI side usually by around 5:30 PM.

• Seasonal 2-course lunch with a glass of wine at a winery - we’re the only operator that offers this!
• Exclusively an Adults-Only Tour Experience
• Amazing and fun tour guides | Clean & modern air-conditioned bus
• A gin tasting paddle at the iconic Four Pillars Gin Distillery (Mondays & Tuesdays only)
• Finish at the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery for self-indulgence
• A glass or tasting paddle of beer/cider at a local certified independent brewery (Wed to Sun only)
• Wine tastings at three premium hand-picked wineries from both renown and boutique producers

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Tastings and gifts at the Yarra Valley Chocolate and Ice-cream factory (available for purchase)
• Gin or beer tasting is available only if you selected the appropriate option at the time of booking.

Experience a leisurely and luxurious day in the Yarra Valley with all details expertly managed. This wine tour offers exceptional tastings, a delectable winery lunch, and visits to some of the region’s most cherished cellar doors, making it ideal for those seeking relaxation and a comprehensive experience.

Explore 4 carefully selected wineries, including popular choices like Yering Station, Soumah, Helen & Joey Estate, and Payten & Jones, with tastings that highlight a blend of renowned and boutique producers.

Savor a two-course winery lunch featuring shared antipasto, individual main courses, and a complimentary glass of wine.

Conclude the day with a stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice Creamery for a delightful treat.

For a personalized and enjoyable experience, consider upgrading your tour to substitute the fourth winery with a visit to Four Pillars Gin Distillery (choose the “CLASSIC WINE and GIN” option, available 7 days a week) or Watts River Brewing (choose the “CLASSIC WINE and BEER” option, available Thursday to Monday). Additional charges apply.

• 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 usually includes shared antipasto platters followed by individual mains with a glass of wine. Occasionally, mains are shared with sides instead. Please contact us regarding any dietary requirements or concerns.
• 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.
• MORE ABOUT OPTIONS: 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.
• MORE ABOUT OPTIONS: If you decide to switch on the day of the tour to either distillery or brewery, an additional fee applies and subject to availability.

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