Laid back Yarra Valley 8.5-Hour Wine Tour with Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer and Chocolate Tastings
by Teepee Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$258Overview
This 8.5-hour tour departs from a central location in Melbourne and travels by air-conditioned bus to the Yarra Valley, carrying groups of about 10 to 22 people. The drive to the first venue takes approximately 55 minutes. The tour visits two wineries, one of which also produces Pink Lady Apple Cider. At each winery, guests taste 5 to 6 wines or beverages, including cider at the boutique vineyard. Lunch is not included and takes place at either Quarters restaurant at St Huberts Estate or the lounge bar at Domain Chandon. Both venues offer menus to order and pay for on site, with lunch lasting around 80 minutes. After lunch, the group chooses between a gin distillery tasting, a local brewery beer tasting, or an additional winery tasting. The gin tasting includes four gins served with mixers and an explanation of the production process. The brewery tasting offers four beers on a paddle and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The final stop is a chocolate factory where guests taste 10 to 12 chocolates and may purchase chocolates or ice cream. Those who prefer not to participate in the chocolate tasting can visit a nearby winery for drinks at their own expense. The tour includes a local guide and driver, and sometimes features live acoustic guitar entertainment by the driver. The bus seats 24, with an additional 13-seat van added for larger groups. All tastings of wine, cider, gin, and beer are included in the tour price. Lunch and any additional drinks or purchases are at the guest’s expense. The tour maintains a laid-back atmosphere with opportunities for socializing throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
First Venue and Scenic Drive
The tour begins with a 55-minute drive to the first venue. After about 45 minutes on the road, the scenery starts to become more notable. The itinerary is designed to offer choices at several venues, with tastings at four places and a lunch stop without tastings.
50 min
Boutique Vineyard with Wine and Cider Tastings
This small, family-run vineyard offers tastings of 5 to 6 wines plus a Pink Lady Apple Cider. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Second Winery with Varied Wine Selection
Guests sample 5 wines at this laid-back winery known for its wide range of styles, including medium-bodied reds, Pinot Grigio, sweet dessert wines, sparkling wines, unfiltered Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and fortified wines. The stop lasts about 40 minutes and includes views of the surrounding area.
40 min
Lunch at Quarters Restaurant, St Huberts Estate
Lunch takes place at Quarters on St Huberts Estate winery. The menu is accessed via QR code or wait staff and must be paid for on site. Options include pizza, burgers, steaks, ribs, vegan dishes, gluten-free options, and salads, with prices generally between $10 and $40. The venue also features a cellar door for wine and whiskey tastings and an Indigenous art museum curated by First Nations artists. After lunch, guests may explore the venue or visit Domain Chandon.
80 min
Alternative Lunch at Domain Chandon Lounge Bar
As an alternative to St Huberts Estate, guests can choose to have lunch at Domain Chandon’s lounge bar, with about 80 minutes allotted. The food here is smaller in portion and more expensive. Many guests use this time to relax with drinks and enjoy the scenery. The operator arranges the booking based on guest preference on the day.
70 min
Gin Distillery Tasting
At this stop, guests taste four different gins served with tonic or soda while learning about the distillery’s production methods in a modern facility. Non-gin drinkers can choose other drinks. There is an option to cross the street for a private wine tasting at Payton and Jones winery or visit a nearby brewery instead.
30 min
Local Brewery with Beer Tastings
Instead of the gin distillery, guests may visit a small local craft brewery known for its informal, garage-style atmosphere. The tasting includes four beers on a paddle. This venue is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
30 min
Additional Winery Wine Tasting
Guests who prefer to focus on wine may visit a winery instead of the gin distillery. This stop is considered to offer some of the best wines of the day.
30 min
Chocolate Tasting and Ice Cream
At this scenic location, guests have a private tasting of 10 to 12 chocolates over about 25 minutes. There is also an option to purchase chocolates and ice cream at the factory.
30 min
Optional Winery Visit Instead of Chocolate Tasting
For those not interested in chocolate, the tour offers an optional visit to a nearby winery. This stop involves purchasing drinks at your own cost and is a scenic way to conclude the day. Many guests consider this winery’s offerings to be the best wines of the tour.
30 min
Meeting point
There will be a large White Mitsubishi Rosa Bus with License plate BS07ED at 74 SPRING STREET, EAST MELBOURNE. This is at Parliament Station, across. the road from Hotel Windsor.
End point
Easiest way to not get lost is put in 'HOTEL WINDSOR' into your maps app. Meet at the bus stop directly across from Hotel Windsor, 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne - above Parliament Station. Arrive by 8:45 AM. You'll be looking for a large White Mitsubishi Rosa Bus with License plate BS07ED.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Laid back Yarra Valley 8.5-Hour Wine Tour with Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer and Chocolate Tastings
by Teepee Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$258Overview
This 8.5-hour tour departs from a central location in Melbourne and travels by air-conditioned bus to the Yarra Valley, carrying groups of about 10 to 22 people. The drive to the first venue takes approximately 55 minutes. The tour visits two wineries, one of which also produces Pink Lady Apple Cider. At each winery, guests taste 5 to 6 wines or beverages, including cider at the boutique vineyard. Lunch is not included and takes place at either Quarters restaurant at St Huberts Estate or the lounge bar at Domain Chandon. Both venues offer menus to order and pay for on site, with lunch lasting around 80 minutes. After lunch, the group chooses between a gin distillery tasting, a local brewery beer tasting, or an additional winery tasting. The gin tasting includes four gins served with mixers and an explanation of the production process. The brewery tasting offers four beers on a paddle and is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The final stop is a chocolate factory where guests taste 10 to 12 chocolates and may purchase chocolates or ice cream. Those who prefer not to participate in the chocolate tasting can visit a nearby winery for drinks at their own expense. The tour includes a local guide and driver, and sometimes features live acoustic guitar entertainment by the driver. The bus seats 24, with an additional 13-seat van added for larger groups. All tastings of wine, cider, gin, and beer are included in the tour price. Lunch and any additional drinks or purchases are at the guest’s expense. The tour maintains a laid-back atmosphere with opportunities for socializing throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
First Venue and Scenic Drive
The tour begins with a 55-minute drive to the first venue. After about 45 minutes on the road, the scenery starts to become more notable. The itinerary is designed to offer choices at several venues, with tastings at four places and a lunch stop without tastings.
50 min
Boutique Vineyard with Wine and Cider Tastings
This small, family-run vineyard offers tastings of 5 to 6 wines plus a Pink Lady Apple Cider. The visit lasts about 40 minutes.
40 min
Second Winery with Varied Wine Selection
Guests sample 5 wines at this laid-back winery known for its wide range of styles, including medium-bodied reds, Pinot Grigio, sweet dessert wines, sparkling wines, unfiltered Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, and fortified wines. The stop lasts about 40 minutes and includes views of the surrounding area.
40 min
Lunch at Quarters Restaurant, St Huberts Estate
Lunch takes place at Quarters on St Huberts Estate winery. The menu is accessed via QR code or wait staff and must be paid for on site. Options include pizza, burgers, steaks, ribs, vegan dishes, gluten-free options, and salads, with prices generally between $10 and $40. The venue also features a cellar door for wine and whiskey tastings and an Indigenous art museum curated by First Nations artists. After lunch, guests may explore the venue or visit Domain Chandon.
80 min
Alternative Lunch at Domain Chandon Lounge Bar
As an alternative to St Huberts Estate, guests can choose to have lunch at Domain Chandon’s lounge bar, with about 80 minutes allotted. The food here is smaller in portion and more expensive. Many guests use this time to relax with drinks and enjoy the scenery. The operator arranges the booking based on guest preference on the day.
70 min
Gin Distillery Tasting
At this stop, guests taste four different gins served with tonic or soda while learning about the distillery’s production methods in a modern facility. Non-gin drinkers can choose other drinks. There is an option to cross the street for a private wine tasting at Payton and Jones winery or visit a nearby brewery instead.
30 min
Local Brewery with Beer Tastings
Instead of the gin distillery, guests may visit a small local craft brewery known for its informal, garage-style atmosphere. The tasting includes four beers on a paddle. This venue is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
30 min
Additional Winery Wine Tasting
Guests who prefer to focus on wine may visit a winery instead of the gin distillery. This stop is considered to offer some of the best wines of the day.
30 min
Chocolate Tasting and Ice Cream
At this scenic location, guests have a private tasting of 10 to 12 chocolates over about 25 minutes. There is also an option to purchase chocolates and ice cream at the factory.
30 min
Optional Winery Visit Instead of Chocolate Tasting
For those not interested in chocolate, the tour offers an optional visit to a nearby winery. This stop involves purchasing drinks at your own cost and is a scenic way to conclude the day. Many guests consider this winery’s offerings to be the best wines of the tour.
30 min
Meeting point
There will be a large White Mitsubishi Rosa Bus with License plate BS07ED at 74 SPRING STREET, EAST MELBOURNE. This is at Parliament Station, across. the road from Hotel Windsor.
End point
Easiest way to not get lost is put in 'HOTEL WINDSOR' into your maps app. Meet at the bus stop directly across from Hotel Windsor, 74 Spring Street, East Melbourne - above Parliament Station. Arrive by 8:45 AM. You'll be looking for a large White Mitsubishi Rosa Bus with License plate BS07ED.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.