Tours & Activities in Yarra Valley

Take a day trip from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley, Victoria's oldest wine region, to savor the flavors of the area. Stop at five venues to sample wine, gin, and chocolate.

Small group max 10 guest This tour is an indulgent and fun grazing tour - rather than a big lunch we eat & drink our way around the valley grazing at each stop! Start with a premium cheese tasting at Yarra Valley Dairy (plus grab a glass of wine or coffee to go with your cheese!). Wine tastings at historic Yering Station winery. Sample a wide range of cool climate classics. Champagne brunch at Chandon! Each guest receives a paddle of sparkling wine plus charcuterie or other h’ordeuvres. Wine tastings plus ploughman's platters at Yering Farm wines (is that too much cheese for the day??). Finish with a visit to Healesville town where you’ll have free time to visit one of the many venues including Four Pillars distillery, Innocent Bystander winery, Matilda Bay brewery or the whisky bar! Our small group tour provides pick up and drop off at any accommodation or address in the Yarra Valley. From Melbourne catch a train to Lilydale station - it’s easy we’ll send instructions!

Taste all the Yarra Valley has to offer on this laid-back day trip from Melbourne. Shape the itinerary to your preferences and enjoy tastings of wine, cider, gin, chocolate, and cheese.

For a fun adventure close to Melbourne look no further than our Yarra Valley Guided Bike Tour. A relaxed cycle through this renowned food & wine region on the Warburton Rail Trail. Enjoy spectacular views of the Yarra Valley Ranges as you cycle past vineyards & local market gardens with the sounds and sights of native fauna and flora. Stop for morning tea at a local cafe or the iconic Carriage Café. After the cycle enjoy a vineyard wood fired pizza lunch & glass of wine, beer or soft drink. Spend the afternoon visiting local cellar doors & produce shops. Relax and let our guide take you on a leisurely bike adventure through this picturesque food & wine growing region. Yarra Valley. Tour personalised to ability & preferences.

Get picked up from central Melbourne and ride the Puffing Billy steam train. Enjoy a walk around Emerald Lake, visit the Healesville Sanctuary, and sample chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.

We are a local company comprising a small team of dedicated and experienced staff. They have a passion for connecting people with this wild and precious earth and sharing the excitement of white water rafting. The staff are enthusiastic, friendly and extremely approachable. The staff are highly qualified white water specialists, are qualified in Wilderness First Aid and Swift water rescue. We cater for a variety of clients ranging from youth, adult, corporate and specialised groups. The staff have worked with both commercial and school groups for over 15 years and also work in Bush Adventure Therapy programs catering the program to the needs of the group.

Experience Yarra Valley on a tour from Melbourne. Enjoy wine tastings from three hand-picked wineries, a two-course lunch with a glass at a winery, beer tastings, and a chocolate factory visit.

An indulgent private tour of the Yarra Valley with a mixture of unique local experiences and luxurious decadent tastings! A relaxed and easy day trip from Melbourne!

Visit some of Victoria’s top wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Enjoy tutored tastings with your guide at 4 premium wineries and lunch at a winery restaurant.

Epicurean has over 22 years experience in food and wine touring so know how to create personalised, relaxed and informative food and wine day tour for you to enjoy. From the moment you are picked up from you hotel by your local, friendly guide you will have "time well spent" sharing stories of the region. Your day in the the Yarra Valley has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful 2 course dining experience with a glass of wine at a local favourite winery restaurant. You will enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events and some wonderful sightseeing opportunities of this amazing region. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate. *Please call +61 418336005 24 hours to confirm booking* We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests

Embark on a day trip from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley. Indulge in exquisite tastings of wines, cheeses, chocolates, and gins amidst stunning scenery and good vibes.

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without having to worry about transportation during the day. Explore the very best of the region and its natural beauty as you taste some of the very best food, wine, gin, beer, and local produce in the country. Please refer to the map in the image gallery to view both routes. A copy of the timetable will be sent to you via email. Please note that some venues require bookings and have also implemented paid tastings (regardless of group size and whether you are driving yourself or with a tour operator). As a hop on hop off service you will be responsible for booking your tastings but do not worry our venue guide and helpful staff are here to give you lots of recommendations if you are not sure where to hop!

Explore the stunning Yarra Valley as you visit several well-known estates to taste premium wines and enjoy a delicious, gourmet lunch. Savor a chocolate tasting and take home two bottles of wine.

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule and then sit back and relax without having to worry about transportation during the day. Explore the very best of the region and its natural beauty as you taste some of the very best food, wine, gin, beer, and local produce in the country. Please refer to the map in the image gallery to view both routes. A copy of the timetable will be sent to you via email. Please note that some venues require bookings and have also implemented paid tastings (regardless of group size and whether you are driving yourself or with a tour operator). As a hop on hop off service you will be responsible for booking your tastings but do not worry our venue guide and helpful staff are here to give you lots of recommendations if you are not sure where to hop!

Experience the best of the Yarra Valley on this half-day tour from Melbourne. Visit Chandon, enjoy chocolate, cheese, and wine tastings, and go on a safari to see wild kangaroos.

Embark on an unforgettable tour from Melbourne to the picturesque Yarra Valley, where a day of delectable delights awaits you. Our first stop takes us to Balgownie Estate, nestled amidst stunning vineyards, where you'll taste an array of premium wines. Next, we'll journey to Coldstream Dairy where you will sample a range of artisanal cheeses. Continuing on, we'll visit renowned Four Pillars distillery. Here, you'll enjoy a gin tasting flight, while learning about the distillation process. Our journey then leads us to the iconic Rochford Wines, known for award winning wines and panoramic views. Take delight in sampling their wines before settling in for a delicious winery lunch. Finally we'll make a stop at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, a haven for chocolate lovers, where you'll be treated to a guided chocolate tasing. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, treating yourself, or simply seeking to explore the region, our Yarra Valley tour promises an unforgettable experience.

Journey with the locals to the Yarra Valley where you’ll savor the essence of the Yarra Valley in a relaxing afternoon escape.

Epicurean offers the most fun & memorable way for you to spend your day in the Yarra Valley with a small group of 6 guests, the smallest group wine tour in the Yarra Valley! You will enjoy fabulous scenery with a scenic drive and just over an hour from your Melbourne City accommodation, fresh and local produce at one of the most awarded restaurants in the Yarra Valley & Premium Wine and Cheese and Wine Pairing. With over 22 years of touring excellence our guests tell us they book with Epicurean because of the extensive knowledge, good humour of our guides, fantastic choice of wineries, family owned and operated both big and boutique with outstanding unique cellar door experiences. Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate. We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests Call +61 418 336 005 24 hours before departure time

Enjoy a trip out of the busy city of Melbourne and experience a steam train ride through the Dandenong Ranges. Spot wildlife and breathe fresh air while admiring Yarra Valleyʼs natural wonders.

Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region on this day trip from Melbourne. With an expert guide to act as your wine tutor, visit four of the area’s best-known wineries: Greenstone Vineyards, Balgownie Estate, Yering Farm and Soumah Yarra Valley. During your series of wine tastings and an included vineyard lunch, you’ll find out why the Yarra Valley is one of Australia's favourite wine regions, loved for its picturesque scenery. Choose from several pickup points in central Melbourne. (Itinerary subject to change without notice)

Discover the Yarra Valley's renowned wineries and gourmet delights on a full-day tour from Melbourne. Savor fine wines and top-quality local products including cheese and chocolates.

Explore the famous Yarra Valley region to enjoy some of the amazing local produce, whilst you take in the beautiful scenery. Sip on cider, nibble at gourmet chocolate and taste a wide selection of wines.

Experience the best of the Yarra Valley with award-winning food, wine, and local produce. Over 300 5 STAR TripAdvisor & Over 100 5 STAR Google Reviews!

Are you ready for some adrenaline fuelled grade 2 white-water rafting? Look no further! Tackle Melbourne’s very own Yarra river in a two-person inflatable sports raft! Raft your way over furious rapids with names such as “Bob’s rock” and “pinball rapid” and challenge yourself as you paddle down the raging rapids! This is a fully guided rafting adventure with all safety equipment and instructions for the paddle. We will kit you out with the latest gear and raft and demonstrate how to paddle and steer the with ease! Then it’s two fantastic adrenaline-packed hours on grade 2 rapids. • Paddle down the beautiful Yarra river surrounded by native bushland • An action packed adventure down boiling grade 2 whitewater • Fully guided by experts and all equipment included • All parks fees • Go pro mounts on all helmets to capture the spills!

Explore a bushland haven for native wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary in the stunning Yarra Valley wine region.

Enjoy the convenience of a hop-on-hop-off bus service in Victoria's Yarra Valley wine region. Visit the wineries of most interest to you, and benefit from transportation between each.

Experience the oldest Puffing Billy Steam Train in Australia. Indulge in a tour of the cherry orchard and taste delicious cherries while picking. Travel to the world of chocolate and taste chocolate.

Soar to new heights and witness breathtaking landscapes from a unique perspective with this hot air balloon flight experience. Enjoy sweeping views over Yarra Valley and an included buffet breakfast.

Explore one of Australia's most famous wine regions by air with this helicopter ride from Essendon Fields. Soar over the Yarra Valley to the Balgownie Estate for a 2-course lunch and a wine tasting.

Located an hour from Melbourne and known internationally as a quality producer of chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines is the beautiful Yarra Valley. The small group tour visits 5 contrasting vineyards with lunch at Yering Station.