Why choose this Melbourne tour ?
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Yarra Valley’s finest flavours on our amazing tasting tour, featuring wines, cheeses, chocolates, and Four Pillar gins. We focus on quality, not gimmicks – just great value and vibes!
Since 2015, Sean and his team have crafted unique Food & Drink experiences, departing daily from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley. With thousands of 5-star reviews, you can book with confidence.
Our “Happy Girls & Boys” tour offers a day filled with delightful tastings and memorable experiences. Guided by our fun and knowledgeable local guide, you’ll enjoy tastings at a chocolate factory, a dairy, two unique wineries, and Four Pillars gin distillery.
To keep this experience budget-friendly, lunch is not included. This allows you to enjoy a meal at our selected winery that suits your taste and appetite.
Join us for a day of indulgence and discovery in Yarra Valley. Book your spot now for a truly exceptional experience!
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What makes Amazing Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour a unique experience ?
Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne at 8:45am. We aim to depart at 9:00am sharp. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.
This generally our first stop.
Here you’ll visit the lovely and rustic cellar door for guided tastings. Soumah Estate is known for their mix of Northern Italian/Eastern French wines which are absolutely delicious.
This is usually our second stop.
This is a spectacular winery that offers modern and natural wines for tasting amidst a beautiful backdrop.
Please note we may alternatively visit St Huberts Estate instead for wine tastings.
We’ll pop over to St Hubert’s bistro restaurant called Quarters for lunch. Here you can purchase mains & drinks for lunch to suit your appetite, style and budget.
This is usually our fourth stop. Here visit the renown cheese producer Yarra Valley Dairy for a guided tasting of 3-4 different cheese nibbles to enjoy. They specialise in soft cheeses such as Persian Feta. Here you can also buy some local produces as well as a cheeky drink.
Please note we may visit the Coldstream Dairy as an alternative. Here you’ll get to try 3 fabulous cheeses with crackers.
This is usually our fifth stop.
We visit here for a guided tasting of their wonderful hand-craft chocolates.
This is usually our last stop.
We’ll visit Four Pillars Gin Distillery which is recognised as the world’s best GIN producer. Here you can enjoy their famous gin tasting paddle which comprise of 4 different gins and tonic.
We’ll aim to get back by 5:30PM or earlier.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be advised lunch is not included. We’ll visit a restaurant at a winery for you to order a meal (avg. cost is between $20-30AUD)
- Please be advised lunch time is approx. at 12:30PM so please eat breakfast before joining this tour.
- The tour schedule/order may be subject to change. In the event of significant changes to your booked tour, rest assured that we will make every effort to inform you well in advance before you join the tour.
- NOTE: There are FLIES in Australia in Summer! Please don’t pick this tour if you let some flies upset you.
- NOTE: It can actually be HOT/SUNNY in Summer! Please don’t pick this tour if you cannot tolerate the heat and alcohol.
- NOTE: Avoid disappointment by understanding the schedule and inclusions of this tour! Contact us for more information about this tour and we’ll gladfully help
- NOTE : This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues particularly with climbing stairs. Please do not book this tour as some of our experiences unfortunately cannot accommodate.
- NOTE: Children Aged 4 to 17 are welcome to join this tour. However they will not be served alcoholic tastings.
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
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Amazing Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese & Chocolate Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Groove with our fun tour guides and add your jams to the group bus playlist
- A gin tasting flight at Four Pillars Gin Distillery or alternatively opt for a glass of beer/cider
- Guided chocolate tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery Factory
- Option to switch gin distillery to a winery (just let us know on the day)
- Guided premium cheese tastings at Coldstream Dairy or YV Dairy
- Guided wine tastings at two premium Yarra Valley wineries
Not Included
- Hotel pick ups or drop offs
- Gimmicks. We offer real quality and great value.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Dancing Kangaroo Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Australia/Melbourne.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 262 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• IMPORTANT:
Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne at 8:45am. We aim to depart at 9:00AM sharp. Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded.
Pick-up Address: Arts Centre Melbourne
100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004
Tip: Meet in front of the “Protagonist” cafe at the front the Arts Centre
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result of this, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
• No drinking of alcohol on bus at any time.
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.