Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Chocolate Stop, and Gin or Beer Option
by Dancing Kangaroo Tours
Choose from 3 available options
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✓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$358Overview
The tour starts by gathering guests at the Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45 AM before departing promptly at 9:00 AM. Travelers board a bus for an 8.5-hour trip through the Yarra Valley, visiting four selected wineries for tastings. The first stop is usually Yering Station, where visitors spend about 50 minutes tasting wines like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and can explore the estate grounds. Next, the group moves to Soumah for a longer visit of around 90 minutes. Here, guests enjoy guided tastings of varietals such as Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo, followed by a two-course lunch featuring shared antipasto and individual main dishes, served with a glass of wine. On rare occasions or when a second bus operates, this stop may be replaced by another winery offering a similar lunch and tastings. The third winery is commonly Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door, where guests have about 50 minutes for tastings and a walk around the lake on the property. The fourth stop is usually Payten & Jones Wines, also for 50 minutes, offering eclectic wines. Alternatively, guests can choose to replace this stop with a visit to Four Pillars Gin Distillery, available daily, featuring a tasting flight of four gins with a mixer, or Watts River Brewing, available Thursday through Monday, for a tasting of four beers or a glass of beer. The final stop is the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, where visitors spend around 35 minutes sampling chocolates and ice cream and can watch chocolatiers at work. The tour concludes back in Melbourne’s CBD at Federation Square near ACMI, typically by 5:30 PM. The group size ranges from 10 to 20 guests. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, and purchases at the chocolate factory are extra. The tour operates subject to weather conditions and has a minimum age of 18 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arts Centre Melbourne Spire
Meet at the Arts Centre Melbourne Spire, 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, by 8:45AM. Departure is at 9:00AM, so plan your trip to arrive on time. From Flinders Street Station, walk over Princes Bridge towards the Spire and wait near the Protagonist Cafe.
15 min
Yering Station
On most days, this is a winery visit with a tasting and chance to explore the estate. Yering Station, established in 1838, produces wines such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The historic cellar door and estate provide a unique wine tasting setting. The winery also has a restaurant and hosts events throughout the year.
50 min
Soumah
Usually the second winery visited, offering guided tastings followed by lunch. Soumah is a boutique Yarra Valley winery specializing in Italian and French varietals like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, and Brachetto. Their wines reflect the region’s terroir. Food and wine experiences include tastings, tours, and an Italian-inspired restaurant.
90 min
Alternative Winery with Lunch
Occasionally, when Soumah is unavailable or a second bus operates, this second winery stop includes guided tastings featuring several styles including Tempranillo. Lunch is a shared two-course meal with a glass of estate wine. Starters include warm bread, antipasto, and olive oil. Mains offer seasonal shared dishes such as lamb, chicken, or fish.
90 min
Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door
Typically the third winery, offering tastings of premium wines like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz. Visitors can tour vineyards and facilities, enjoy the cellar door, restaurant, and outdoor seating with views of the surrounding countryside and lake.
50 min
Payten & Jones Wines
Usually the fourth winery, featuring eclectic wines with an option to substitute the tasting for a glass of wine or beer. Payten & Jones is a small Yarra Valley winery producing handcrafted wines from local grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz. The cellar door offers tastings and insight into their winemaking.
50 min
Watts River Brewing
For those selecting the CLASSIC WINE & BEER tour (Thursday-Monday), this stop is at Watts River Brewing, a family-owned craft brewery in Healesville. Guests can taste 4 core beers or choose a glass of beer instead. The venue is relaxed and family-friendly with seasonal beer varieties.
1 min
Four Pillars Distillery
For the CLASSIC WINE & GIN tour (available daily), this stop is at Four Pillars Distillery in the Yarra Valley. Visitors can taste a flight of 4 gins with a mixer or opt for a glass of beer. The distillery offers tours, tastings, a cocktail bar, and uses local ingredients in their gin production.
1 min
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
This is the final stop, offering something sweet to finish the tour. The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is known for handmade chocolates and ice cream. Visitors can watch chocolatiers at work, sample products, and purchase gifts. The venue also hosts chocolate-making classes, high teas, and events throughout the year.
35 min
Fed Square
Return to the CBD, dropped off in front of Federation Square along Flinders Street near the ACMI side, usually around 5:30PM.
1 min
Meeting point
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"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Lunch, Chocolate Stop, and Gin or Beer Option
by Dancing Kangaroo Tours
Choose from 3 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$358Overview
The tour starts by gathering guests at the Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45 AM before departing promptly at 9:00 AM. Travelers board a bus for an 8.5-hour trip through the Yarra Valley, visiting four selected wineries for tastings. The first stop is usually Yering Station, where visitors spend about 50 minutes tasting wines like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and can explore the estate grounds. Next, the group moves to Soumah for a longer visit of around 90 minutes. Here, guests enjoy guided tastings of varietals such as Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo, followed by a two-course lunch featuring shared antipasto and individual main dishes, served with a glass of wine. On rare occasions or when a second bus operates, this stop may be replaced by another winery offering a similar lunch and tastings. The third winery is commonly Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door, where guests have about 50 minutes for tastings and a walk around the lake on the property. The fourth stop is usually Payten & Jones Wines, also for 50 minutes, offering eclectic wines. Alternatively, guests can choose to replace this stop with a visit to Four Pillars Gin Distillery, available daily, featuring a tasting flight of four gins with a mixer, or Watts River Brewing, available Thursday through Monday, for a tasting of four beers or a glass of beer. The final stop is the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, where visitors spend around 35 minutes sampling chocolates and ice cream and can watch chocolatiers at work. The tour concludes back in Melbourne’s CBD at Federation Square near ACMI, typically by 5:30 PM. The group size ranges from 10 to 20 guests. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, and purchases at the chocolate factory are extra. The tour operates subject to weather conditions and has a minimum age of 18 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Arts Centre Melbourne Spire
Meet at the Arts Centre Melbourne Spire, 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, by 8:45AM. Departure is at 9:00AM, so plan your trip to arrive on time. From Flinders Street Station, walk over Princes Bridge towards the Spire and wait near the Protagonist Cafe.
15 min
Yering Station
On most days, this is a winery visit with a tasting and chance to explore the estate. Yering Station, established in 1838, produces wines such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The historic cellar door and estate provide a unique wine tasting setting. The winery also has a restaurant and hosts events throughout the year.
50 min
Soumah
Usually the second winery visited, offering guided tastings followed by lunch. Soumah is a boutique Yarra Valley winery specializing in Italian and French varietals like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Nebbiolo, and Brachetto. Their wines reflect the region’s terroir. Food and wine experiences include tastings, tours, and an Italian-inspired restaurant.
90 min
Alternative Winery with Lunch
Occasionally, when Soumah is unavailable or a second bus operates, this second winery stop includes guided tastings featuring several styles including Tempranillo. Lunch is a shared two-course meal with a glass of estate wine. Starters include warm bread, antipasto, and olive oil. Mains offer seasonal shared dishes such as lamb, chicken, or fish.
90 min
Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door
Typically the third winery, offering tastings of premium wines like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz. Visitors can tour vineyards and facilities, enjoy the cellar door, restaurant, and outdoor seating with views of the surrounding countryside and lake.
50 min
Payten & Jones Wines
Usually the fourth winery, featuring eclectic wines with an option to substitute the tasting for a glass of wine or beer. Payten & Jones is a small Yarra Valley winery producing handcrafted wines from local grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz. The cellar door offers tastings and insight into their winemaking.
50 min
Watts River Brewing
For those selecting the CLASSIC WINE & BEER tour (Thursday-Monday), this stop is at Watts River Brewing, a family-owned craft brewery in Healesville. Guests can taste 4 core beers or choose a glass of beer instead. The venue is relaxed and family-friendly with seasonal beer varieties.
1 min
Four Pillars Distillery
For the CLASSIC WINE & GIN tour (available daily), this stop is at Four Pillars Distillery in the Yarra Valley. Visitors can taste a flight of 4 gins with a mixer or opt for a glass of beer. The distillery offers tours, tastings, a cocktail bar, and uses local ingredients in their gin production.
1 min
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
This is the final stop, offering something sweet to finish the tour. The Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery is known for handmade chocolates and ice cream. Visitors can watch chocolatiers at work, sample products, and purchase gifts. The venue also hosts chocolate-making classes, high teas, and events throughout the year.
35 min
Fed Square
Return to the CBD, dropped off in front of Federation Square along Flinders Street near the ACMI side, usually around 5:30PM.
1 min
Meeting point
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"
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.