Yarra Valley Half-Day Winery Tour from Melbourne with 3 Premium Wine Tastings
by Local Way Tours
Choose from 4 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$250Overview
This half-day bus tour lasts about five hours and includes visits to three notable wineries in the Yarra Valley. Pickup and dropoff are provided in central Melbourne. The trip begins with a scenic drive through the Melba and Maroondah Highways, passing landmarks such as Coldstream township, TarraWarra Museum of Art, and Healesville Sanctuary, while crossing views of the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges National Parks. The first stop is Helen & Joey Estate in Gruyere's Coldstream region, where participants spend around 45 minutes tasting bold cool-climate wines like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay amid vineyard views. Next is Payten & Jones, a boutique winery in Healesville focused on small-batch, natural winemaking; this stop also lasts about 45 minutes and offers a selection of reds and whites. Guests have the option to visit Four Pillars Gin Distillery instead of Payten & Jones for a gin tasting, which is not included in the price. The final winery stop is Soumah, known for European-style wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Nebbiolo. After another 45-minute tasting session, the tour returns to Melbourne via the scenic Melba Highway, passing the Black Spur Drive, Healesville township, and Coldstream wine district, with dropoff at the Melbourne Arts Centre or city hotels if requested. The tour includes a local guide, wine tastings, comfortable transport with WiFi and charging ports, and a small group size limited to 15 guests, as well as complimentary barista coffee at departure.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Yarra Valley Scenic Drive
Travel through Australia's leading cool-climate wine region about an hour from Melbourne. The route follows Melba and Maroondah Highways, passing Coldstream township, TarraWarra Museum of Art, and Healesville Sanctuary, with views over the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges National Parks.
Helen & Joey Estate
Located on rolling hills in Gruyere's Coldstream area, Helen & Joey Estate features panoramic vineyard views. Guests spend 45 minutes tasting bold, cool-climate wines including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a modern setting near TarraWarra Estate.
45 min
Payten & Jones Winery
This boutique winery in Healesville focuses on natural, small-batch winemaking with minimal intervention. The tasting room offers bold reds and lively whites over a 45-minute session. There is an optional alternative visit to Four Pillars Gin Distillery at this stop.
45 min
Four Pillars Gin Distillery (Optional)
Four Pillars is an award-winning distillery in Healesville known for premium gin made with local botanicals. Visitors can sample gin in a contemporary Australian environment. This stop replaces Payten & Jones for those choosing the gin tasting option at their own cost.
45 min
Soumah Winery
Soumah offers 45 minutes of wine tasting featuring European varietals like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Nebbiolo. The winery is set among vineyards with views of the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges, showcasing cool-climate winemaking influences from Northern Italy.
45 min
Return to Melbourne
The tour concludes with a one-hour drive back along Melba Highway, passing Black Spur Drive, Healesville township, and Coldstream wine district. Dropoff is at the Melbourne Arts Centre or city hotels on request.
60 min
Meeting point
MELBOURNE ARTS CENTRE 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne This Melbourne Landmark is centrally located, easy to find, and provides plenty of entertainment and amenities for your convenience prior to our tour. Spot the Giant Spire atop the Arts Centre and Protagonist Cafe at the Front.
End point
The tour finishes at Federation Square, right in the heart of Melbourne. From here, you’ll have easy access to major train lines and public transport, plus plenty of nearby pubs, restaurants and eateries if you’d like to keep enjoying the city after the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yarra Valley Half-Day Winery Tour from Melbourne with 3 Premium Wine Tastings
by Local Way Tours
Choose from 4 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$250Overview
This half-day bus tour lasts about five hours and includes visits to three notable wineries in the Yarra Valley. Pickup and dropoff are provided in central Melbourne. The trip begins with a scenic drive through the Melba and Maroondah Highways, passing landmarks such as Coldstream township, TarraWarra Museum of Art, and Healesville Sanctuary, while crossing views of the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges National Parks. The first stop is Helen & Joey Estate in Gruyere's Coldstream region, where participants spend around 45 minutes tasting bold cool-climate wines like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay amid vineyard views. Next is Payten & Jones, a boutique winery in Healesville focused on small-batch, natural winemaking; this stop also lasts about 45 minutes and offers a selection of reds and whites. Guests have the option to visit Four Pillars Gin Distillery instead of Payten & Jones for a gin tasting, which is not included in the price. The final winery stop is Soumah, known for European-style wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Nebbiolo. After another 45-minute tasting session, the tour returns to Melbourne via the scenic Melba Highway, passing the Black Spur Drive, Healesville township, and Coldstream wine district, with dropoff at the Melbourne Arts Centre or city hotels if requested. The tour includes a local guide, wine tastings, comfortable transport with WiFi and charging ports, and a small group size limited to 15 guests, as well as complimentary barista coffee at departure.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Yarra Valley Scenic Drive
Travel through Australia's leading cool-climate wine region about an hour from Melbourne. The route follows Melba and Maroondah Highways, passing Coldstream township, TarraWarra Museum of Art, and Healesville Sanctuary, with views over the Dandenong and Yarra Ranges National Parks.
Helen & Joey Estate
Located on rolling hills in Gruyere's Coldstream area, Helen & Joey Estate features panoramic vineyard views. Guests spend 45 minutes tasting bold, cool-climate wines including Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in a modern setting near TarraWarra Estate.
45 min
Payten & Jones Winery
This boutique winery in Healesville focuses on natural, small-batch winemaking with minimal intervention. The tasting room offers bold reds and lively whites over a 45-minute session. There is an optional alternative visit to Four Pillars Gin Distillery at this stop.
45 min
Four Pillars Gin Distillery (Optional)
Four Pillars is an award-winning distillery in Healesville known for premium gin made with local botanicals. Visitors can sample gin in a contemporary Australian environment. This stop replaces Payten & Jones for those choosing the gin tasting option at their own cost.
45 min
Soumah Winery
Soumah offers 45 minutes of wine tasting featuring European varietals like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Nebbiolo. The winery is set among vineyards with views of the Yarra and Dandenong Ranges, showcasing cool-climate winemaking influences from Northern Italy.
45 min
Return to Melbourne
The tour concludes with a one-hour drive back along Melba Highway, passing Black Spur Drive, Healesville township, and Coldstream wine district. Dropoff is at the Melbourne Arts Centre or city hotels on request.
60 min
Meeting point
MELBOURNE ARTS CENTRE 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne This Melbourne Landmark is centrally located, easy to find, and provides plenty of entertainment and amenities for your convenience prior to our tour. Spot the Giant Spire atop the Arts Centre and Protagonist Cafe at the Front.
End point
The tour finishes at Federation Square, right in the heart of Melbourne. From here, you’ll have easy access to major train lines and public transport, plus plenty of nearby pubs, restaurants and eateries if you’d like to keep enjoying the city after the tour.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.