About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring Yarra Valley's winemaking heritage with stops at three estate wineries, each offering tastings paired with your choice of glass. A two-course lunch with wine sits at the day's centre, followed by a detour to the Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery. Small groups travel by air-conditioned coach from Richmond, just outside Melbourne, with a local guide sharing the region's viticultural history along the way.
Highlights
- Three separate estate wine tastings across the valley
- Two-course lunch paired with wine of your choice
- Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery visit
- Small group sizes for genuine conversation
- Coach pickup and return from Richmond station
- Regional history commentary from knowledgeable guide
What to expect
You'll board the coach at Swan Street Richmond Train Station at 9am sharp and travel about 45 minutes into the valley proper. The morning unfolds across two wineries, each with a proper tasting in their cellar door or vineyard rooms—expect to learn how local producers approach their craft rather than rushing through. After lunch with wine at the third estate, you'll have space to digest before visiting the chocolaterie. The drive back allows time to reflect on the day without feeling rushed. Travel time is built into the eight hours, so you're not sitting idle.
Good to know
Arrive by 8:45am at Swan Street Richmond Train Station for 9am departure. Dietary requirements accommodated with 24 hours' notice. Public transport nearby if you prefer independent travel to the meeting point. The experience suits all fitness levels—no walking beyond casual strolls between tasting rooms.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.