Yarra Valley Wine Tour

An Exclusive Private Wine Tour

As one of Australia’s leading wine making regions, just a short drive from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is an ideal destination for a day trip.

With a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra Ranges as well as renowned restaurants throughout the area, wine and food lovers alike will revel in everything the Yarra Valley has to offer.

During your private Yarra Valley wine tour, delight in an exclusive behind the scenes barrel room tasting with carefully matched Yarra Valley produce at the renowned Dominique Portet vineyard. The Portet family has been making wine for 10 generations. Now, affable Frenchman Dominique Portet – a household name in Victorian wine circles – and son Ben, are continuing the tradition at this charming winery in the heart of the Yarra Valley.

Indulge in Yarra Valley Cuisine

Enjoy lunch at one of the region’s picturesque vineyard restaurants, either TarraWarra Estate or Oakridge Wines followed by more time exploring the region meeting local characters and sampling wine from boutique wineries such as Yarra Yering, Coldstream Hills, Pimpernel and Yering Farm. Avoiding the crowds of the larger wineries, the tour will be tailored to suit your tastes.

Get to Know Australia’s Famous Wildlife

Whilst in the area, you may also choose to visit Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary. Regarded as one of Australia’s leading wildlife reserves, Healesville Sanctuary has over 200 species of Australian birds and animals in pristine ‘Aussie’ bush land.

Inclusions and Highlights

  • Wine tasting at a host of local boutique wineries – tailored to your preference and carefully selected as the benchmark for Yarra Valley wines.
  • Exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ barrel room tasting with one of the region’s most recognised wine makers with matched Yarra Valley produce plate
  • 2-course lunch made of the finest Yarra Valley produce at either TarraWarra or Oakridge restaurants with a beverage (beer, wine or soft-drink)
  • Optional visit to the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary – one of Australia’s most highly regarded wildlife sanctuaries

Tour Duration

8 Hours (approximately)

Departure time

At guest’s convenience (09.00 from Melbourne recommended)

All tours are private and inclusive of luxury vehicle/professional local guide/complimentary water/pick up and return to any requested Melbourne address

Enhance your Experience

Luxury/Romance:

  • Private tasting in the Trophy Room at De Bortoli with matched cheeses
  • Upgrade lunch to a 4-course chefs selection menu with matched wine

Family/Active:

  • Exclusive tractor tour and orchard tasting with farmer Len at Rayner’s stone fruit orchard
  • Behind the scenes tour at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie

Other:

  • Up close encounters with the wildlife at Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Wade with a platypus experience at Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary