YARRA VALLEY GOURMET DAY TRIP FROM MELBOURNE | WINE, GIN, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE

1. Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes : Stroll along Port Phillip Bay and capture stunning photos with Melbourne's iconic, colorful bathing boxes and city skyline.
2. Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park : Enjoy a guided wildlife experience—hand-feed native kangaroos and wallabies, and view koalas, wombats, dingoes, and reptiles in a natural bushland setting.
3. The Nobbies & Seal Rock : Walk the dramatic coastal boardwalks at Point Grant to admire rugged cliffs, blowholes, and views toward Australia's largest fur seal colony.
4. World-Famous Penguin Parade : Experience the magical moment at sunset as hundreds of wild Little Penguins emerge from the Southern Ocean and waddle back to their burrows.
5. Hassle-Free City Pick-Up : Direct, guided group transfers departing from central Melbourne CBD locations.

Please arrive outside your designated meeting point 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Pickup times run strictly on schedule.

Morning Departure Schedule :

1. 08:20 AM - Radisson Hotel on Flagstaff Gardens : 380 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000
2. 08:25 AM - Melbourne Marriott Hotel : Cnr Exhibition St & Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
3. 08:40 AM - The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins : 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
4. 08:50 AM - Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne : 328 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
5. Evening Return Drop-off: Approx. 18:30 PM back at original Melbourne CBD pickup locations.

08:00 AM – 08:50 AM | Melbourne CBD Pick-ups

Board our comfortable coach at your chosen Melbourne CBD hotel meeting point and depart for the Yarra Valley countryside.

09:00 AM | Montesanto Coffee Roasters

Start your morning with a freshly brewed artisan coffee or hot beverage at the award-winning Montesanto Coffee Roasters.

10:00 AM | Coldstream Dairy Cheese Tasting

Arrive at Coldstream Dairy for a gourmet cheese tasting. Learn about local cheese-making while sampling a platter of handcrafted cheeses.

11:15 AM | Premium Winery Experience

Enjoy a guided wine tasting at one of the Yarra Valley’s premier wineries, sampling cool-climate varietals while overlooking scenic vineyards.

12:45 PM | Healesville Town & Lunch Break

Explore the historic township of Healesville at your leisure. Browse local boutiques and pick from a variety of cafes and lunch spots (lunch at own expense).

02:15 PM | Boutique Gin Distillery Tasting & Pizza at Stag Lane Farm

Experience a guided gin tasting at a boutique craft distillery. Discover distinct botanical spirits paired with delicious pizza.

03:30 PM | Yarra Valley Scenic Drive

Relax on a picturesque drive through rolling hills, farmland, and vineyard landscapes.

04:00 PM | Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

Visit the iconic Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Sample handcrafted chocolates and browse hundreds of gourmet sweet products and gifts.

05:15 PM | Depart Yarra Valley

Begin the comfortable drive back to Melbourne.

06:30 PM | Melbourne CBD Drop-Off

Arrive back at central Melbourne CBD drop-off points.

1. Round-trip transfers from selected Melbourne CBD hotel meeting points.
2. Professional driver-guide with commentary throughout the day.
3. Guided wine tasting at a premium Yarra Valley winery.
4. Gourmet cheese platter tasting at Coldstream Dairy.
5. Craft gin tasting and pizza experience at Stag Lane Farm / boutique distillery.
6. Local coffee / hot beverage experience at Montesanto & Healesville time.
7. Handcrafted chocolate tasting at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery.

1. Public transportation or rideshare fares to/from meeting points.
2. Personal expenses (unspecified meals, souvenirs, additional beverages).
3. Main lunch in Healesville (at own expense).

Q: Is lunch included in the Signature Yarra Valley Gourmet Tour?

A: Pizza is served during our gin tasting stop at Stag Lane Farm! You will also have dedicated free time in Healesville to purchase additional cafe or restaurant lunches based on your taste and budget.

Q: Are non-alcoholic options available for guests who don't drink wine or gin?

A: Yes! Non-alcoholic options such as local fruit juices, soft drinks, or hot beverages are available at our tasting stops upon request.

Q: Where does the tour pick up in Melbourne CBD?

A: We pick up from four central Melbourne CBD hotels: Radisson Hotel on Flagstaff Gardens (08:20), Melbourne Marriott Hotel (08:25), The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins (08:40), and Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne (08:50).