Melbourne Private Winery Travel

A culture to appreciate, gourmet cuisine to savor, and world-class wines to taste. Experience all this in Mornington Peninsula or Yarra Valley, Australia’s premier wine region. Plus, the picturesque panoramic landscape of the valley and impressive views of the Yarra Ranges.

Make your wine tour sensational as you explore wines ranging from Chardonnay to Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo to Shiraz, and Pinot Noir to a range of sparkling wines.

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Reasons to visit the Private Winery Travel

A 90-minute drive from the CBD, you can experience Victoria’s sensational cool and temperate wines from the rustic cellar doors. Not only that the Yarra Valley is the nearest premier wine region to Melbourne, but the region also prides itself on one of the oldest winemaking traditions in Australia, dating back to 1838. That was over 170 years ago Victoria’s.

It’s exciting to know what makes Yarra Valley wines distinct. Perhaps, the secret lies in the soil type and the region’s cool climate.

Aside from wine, there’s an array of food to choose from, with ingredients sourced from local gourmet farms. The convergence of wine, food, natural scenery, and people make your Yarra Valley wine tour experience noteworthy.

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Itinerary

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Enjoy the food, wine, and company of friends as you embark on a small group journey to Yarra Valley. The tour’s cost is fair and affordable. It includes a comfortable ride, wine tastings, samples of ciders and ales, delicious lunch, and an informative driver/tour guide.

We leave Melbourne at about 7:30 to 8:30 AM and be back by around 5:30 PM.

Second stop: Napoleone

Napoleone Brewery

Then, we visit the rustic cellar door of Napoleone Brewery and Cider House in the heart of Yarra Valley. They brew some of the best beers in the region. Try their ciders and ales and enjoy the stunning views of the valley at the backdrop.

First stop: Gateway Estate

As soon as we arrive at Yarra Valley, we visit Gateway Estate. We tour their high-tech greenhouses. Learn and appreciate sustainable farming techniques. Sample their strawberry liqueurs, fresh fruits, relishes, preserves, and cheeses. We have more excellent boxes to keep the produce fresh if you want to buy some gourmet produce.

Gateway Estate winery

Third stop: Killara

Enjoy a delicious Italian-style lunch in the relaxing, calm, and beautiful ambience of Killara Estate Winery. One of the region’s award-winning cellar doors, get the chance to taste their wine creations overlooking the vineyards.

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Fourth stop: Chocolate factory

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Our next destination is the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery. Delight and satisfy your sweet tooth with their handcrafted chocolates and fudges while watching chocolatiers at work.

Fifth stop: Hanrahan

Hanrahan Vineyards

We head to the upper side of the region and visit Hanrahan Vineyards, where your tour of the magical Yarra Valley concludes. Sample their wines and sip your way around this elegant cellar door.

Please note this Yarra Valley wine tour is suitable only for people 18 years old and above.

Related Tours

Wildlife Melbourne Tours Australia offers private winery tours of Yarra Valley that provide a unique experience for wine lovers. Our private wine tour Yarra Valley takes visitors to some of the most renowned wineries in the region. With our experienced guide, you’ll be taken to some of the best wineries and vineyards around Yarra Valley and learn about their history and production process. We also make sure that your visit is as informative, educational, and fun as possible by providing you with tasting experiences of different wines from each winery. Not only will you get to taste amazing wines but at the end of your tour you can take home souvenirs like bottles or glasses from any one of those beautiful places. So come join us on a private wine tour and experience the best this beautiful region offers.