Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2,074 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade worth booking?
Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade is a 8.5-hour experience in Melbourne, Australia, from $127 per person. It scores 97 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Peak Performance”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2,074 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 97 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2,074)
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- From
- $127 per person
Enjoy a relaxed and premium day exploring the Yarra Valley with everything taken care of. This wine tour combines quality tastings, a delicious winery lunch and visits to some of the region’s most loved cellar doors, making it perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy a complete experience. Visit 4 hand-picked wineries, including favourites such as Yering Station, Soumah, Helen & Joey Estate and Payten & Jones, with tastings showcasing a mix of acclaimed and boutique producers. Enjoy a two-course winery lunch with shared antipasto, individual mains and a complimentary glass of wine. Finish the day with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice Creamery for a sweet treat. For a fun and tailored experience, you can upgrade your tour to replace the fourth winery with a visit to Four Pillars Gin Distillery (select “CLASSIC WINE and GIN” option, available 7 days) or Watts River Brewing (select “CLASSIC WINE and BEER” option, available Thursday to Monday). Additional fees apply.
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a relaxed and premium day exploring the Yarra Valley with everything taken care of. This wine tour combines quality tastings, a delicious winery lunch and visits to some of the region’s most loved cellar doors, making it perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy a complete experience. Visit 4 hand-picked wineries, including favourites such as Yering Station, Soumah, Helen & Joey Estate and Payten & Jones, with tastings showcasing a mix of acclaimed and boutique producers. Enjoy a two-course winery lunch with shared antipasto, individual mains and a complimentary glass of wine. Finish the day with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice Creamery for a sweet treat. For a fun and tailored experience, you can upgrade your tour to replace the fourth winery with a visit to Four Pillars Gin Distillery (select “CLASSIC WINE and GIN” option, available 7 days) or Watts River Brewing (select “CLASSIC WINE and BEER” option, available Thursday to Monday). Additional fees apply.
What's included
Included
- Indulge yourself at the last sweet stop by Yarra Valley Chocolate and Ice-cream Factory
- Like gin? Upgrade 4th winery to Four Pillars Gin Distillery for tastings [pick CLASSIC WINE AND GIN]
- Like beer? Upgrade 4th winery to Watts River Brewery for tastings [pick CLASSIC WINE AND BEER]
- Experience and visit four hand-picked wineries for tastings from renown and boutique producers
- Small group tour with up to 20 guests for a fun, social day out
- Enjoy a seasonal 2-course lunch with a glass of wine [shared antipasto and individual mains]
Not included
- 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.
What you'll see and do
Address: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 NOTES: Please meet at this central pickup location at 8:45AM. We am to depart at 9:00AM so please plan your trip accordingly to avoid delays. TIP to 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 there.
15 minutes here
Yering Station
On most days, this is one of our winery visits. We'll enjoy a tasting here with an opportunity to explore their lovely estate. Yering Station is a renowned winery in the Yarra Valley, offering a wide range of high-quality wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Established in 1838, the winery features 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 a variety of events throughout the year.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Soumah
On most days, this will be our second winery. Here you get to 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 known 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.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Please note: On rare occasions [when Soumah is unavailable or we have a second bus running], this will be our second winery. Here you get to 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 amazing quality and taste. And to further to enhance the experience you'll enjoy a glass of their estate wines of your choice!
90 minutes here · Admission included
Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door
On most days, this will be our third winery. Here you get to enjoy more fabulous wines and walk 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.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Payten & Jones Wines
On most days, this will be our fourth winery. Here you get to 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.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Watts River Brewing
Visit here when you've selected "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.
1 minutes here · Admission included
Four Pillars Distillery
Visit here when you've selected "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.
1 minutes here · Admission included
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.
35 minutes here
Fed Square
We'll be dropped back in the CBD in front of Fed Square along Flinders Street near the ACMI side by usually by around 5:30pm.
1 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Melbourne
IMPORTANT: Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45AM. We aim to depart at 9:00AM sharp. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Address: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 TIP: There's a cafe at the front called "Protagonist"
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Classic Wine Tour
The Wine Lover's Choice: Enjoy a wine lover’s experience with 4 hand-picked winery tastings, gourmet lunch and finale at the chocolate factory
Classic Wine & Beer Tour
Classic Wine Tour + Beers: Swap out the last winery (4th stop) to Watts River brewery and enjoy a refreshing beer tasting or a glass!
Classic Wine & Gin Tour
Classic Wine Tour + Gins: Swap out the last winery (4th stop) to Four Pillars distillery and enjoy a cheeky gin tasting flight with a mixer
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Dancing Kangaroo Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 2,071 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
2,071 verified traveler reviews for Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun filled day
Wonderful, friendly engaging tour guide! Love love all the wineries we visited and our lunch was tasty. Can’t wait to come back again with more friends. Thank you for an amazing day!
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic
Excellent experience, well plan for all locations.
via Tripadvisor
Recommended <3
Absolutely enjoyable! Recommend, great bonding experience!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome tour and charming valley
The valley and the vineyard tour was awesome. The tour quite was quite entertaining. The wine was one the best I have tested till date from the Yara valley
via Viator
Very good
👍🏻 We have visited 4 vineyard plus the chocolatier. Andy the tour guide knows very well the places we visited and friends with the vineyard staffs. We enjoyed this day tour so much. The lunch was tasty and everyone enjoyed it.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $127 to $209
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 726
- Verdict
- Peak Performance
Who runs this experience
Operated by Dancing Kangaroo Tours, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 93.0 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Melbourne.
How much does Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade cost?
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Prices start at $127 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Melbourne usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade take?
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Plan for about 8.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Melbourne is not rushed.
Is Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 97 out of 100, which we label "Peak Performance". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2,074 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Melbourne, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade?
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Around 726 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Melbourne can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Melbourne and add a light layer if any part of the 8.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Melbourne within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Melbourne?
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On Outty we rank every Melbourne experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include From Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Cider & Chocolate tour, Yarra Valley Wine Tour from Melbourne - Choc, Gin & Good Times, Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Melbourne?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade?
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Included: Indulge yourself at the last sweet stop by Yarra Valley Chocolate and Ice-cream Factory; Like gin? Upgrade 4th winery to Four Pillars Gin Distillery for tastings [pick CLASSIC WIN; Like beer? Upgrade 4th winery to Watts River Brewery for tastings [pick CLASSIC WINE AND B; Experience and visit four hand-picked wineries for tastings from renown and boutique produ; and Small group tour with up to 20 guests for a fun, social day out. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Tastings and gifts at the Yarra Valley Chocolate and Ice-cream factory (available for purc; and Gin or beer tasting is available only if you selected the appropriate option at the time o. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade?
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IMPORTANT: Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45AM. We aim to depart at 9:00AM sharp. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Address: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire 6/2 St Kilda Rd. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers; and NOTE: This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues particularly with climbing. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade?
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Across 2,074 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
What booking options are available for Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Classic Wine Tour, Classic Wine & Beer Tour, Classic Wine & Gin Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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