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Yarra Valley Wine Experience
Highlights
- Explore Victoria's stunning Yarra Valley with daily winery tours just an hour from Melbourne.
- Savour tutored tastings at four premium wineries, enhancing your appreciation of fine Australian wines.
- Indulge in a superb winery restaurant lunch paired with exquisite local wines for a memorable experience.
- Join friendly personalised tours led by expert guides, perfect for all ages and wine enthusiasts.
Winery tours with Australian Wine Tour Company have never been so much fun or affordable.
Their daily tours take in some of Victoria’s best wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley, only one hour from Melbourne. Included are tutored tastings at four premium wineries, a superb winery restaurant lunch with wine.
Customised group tours are also available by Australian Wine Tour Company for social or corporate groups. The tours are friendly personalised tours with expert guides.
For beginners to connoisseurs, suited to all ages, this is an incredibly high standard product and exceptional value for money.
Tours depart every morning from selected pick up locations. Tours return to Melbourne approximately at 4:30 – 5:00pm.
Please contact Australian Wine Tour Company for further information on their winery tours.
Itinerary highlights
Yering Farm
The cellar door which is a converted old hay shed is situated at the top of the hill, overlooking stunning views. This charming rustic cellar door, oozing with character is a fantastic environment to enjoy superb wines made with traditional winemaking techniques. The cellar door proudly showcases antique cooper tools used by pioneer winemakers over a century ago.
Domaine Chandon
French Champagne company Moet & Chandon’s Australian production house Domain Chandon is the perfect way to finish the day with a guided tour through the winery that shows how the wine is made followed by a relaxing glass of Australia’s best bubbly and a view that will leave you in awe. Spectacular, to say the least.
Balgownie Estate
Tucked away just off the Melba Hwy, Balgownie is a real gem.
With spectacular views and a great display on the history of winemaking, this place has a lot to offer.
The cellar door staff will share some of their great wines with you before you
move into the stunning restaurant for your delicious 1 course lunch to include a glass of wine and tea or coffee.
Steels Gate Wines
Steels Gate is a boutique winery situated in a picturesque hillside setting at Dixons Creek, almost completely surrounded by National Park. Their range of wines are all estate grown and estate made offering finesse and exceptional flavour. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere which makes this the perfect place to experience delicious wines while absorbing the serenity of the Yarra Valley before your return to Melbourne.
Tour details
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Available from 18 May 2017 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Operation information
Australian Wine Tour Company
Winery tours with Australian Wine Tour Company have never been so much fun or affordable. Their daily tours take in some of Victoria’s best wineries in the stunning region of the Yarra Valley only one hour from Melbourne.
Start your tour learning the art of the swirl, sniff and slurp from your expert wine guide, then try a range of cellar door tastings. At your next winery, enjoy some more tastings and then move to lunch at the winery restaurant for a main meal with a glass of wine.
In the afternoon travel through the gorgeous scenery to a smaller boutique winery for some tastings. Return to Melbourne having had an unforgettable day out in the Yarra Valley.
Australian Wine Tour Company also specialises in private luxury customised tours for up to six people and social corporate group tours which are perfect for impressing your clients, a great day out with friends, your next office Christmas party or to reward your valued staff.
Wine Regions
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Accreditations
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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