Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade
Overview
Enjoy a relaxed and premium day exploring the Yarra Valley with everything taken care of. This wine tour combines quality tastings, a delicious winery lunch and visits to some of the region’s most loved cellar doors, making it perfect for those looking to unwind and enjoy a complete experience.
Visit 4 hand-picked wineries, including favourites such as Yering Station, Soumah, Helen & Joey Estate and Payten & Jones, with tastings showcasing a mix of acclaimed and boutique producers.
Enjoy a two-course winery lunch with shared antipasto, individual mains and a complimentary glass of wine.
Finish the day with a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice Creamery for a sweet treat.
For a fun and tailored experience, you can upgrade your tour to replace the fourth winery with a visit to Four Pillars Gin Distillery (select “CLASSIC WINE and GIN” option, available 7 days) or Watts River Brewing (select “CLASSIC WINE and BEER” option, available Thursday to Monday). Additional fees apply.
What's Included
- Love gin? Choose the Wine & Gin option to swap the 4th winery for a Four Pillars gin tasting
- Love beer? Choose Wine & Beer to swap the 4th winery for Watts River Brewing (Thursday to Monday)
- Tastings at 4 handpicked Yarra Valley wineries, from iconic estates to boutique producers
- A sweet finish at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
- 2 course winery lunch (shared antipasto, then your own main) with a glass of wine
- A small group of up to 20 guests, with a friendly local guide who is also your driver
- Hotel pickup and drop off (we meet at Arts Centre Melbourne)
- Chocolates, ice cream and gifts at the Chocolaterie (you can buy them on the day)
- Gin or beer tastings, unless you booked the Wine & Gin or Wine & Beer option
Meeting Location
100 Saint Kilda Road
Southbank VIC 3004, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Federation Square
Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
What To Expect
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Arts Centre Melbourne
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yering Station
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Soumah
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Tokar Estate
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Helen & Joey Estate Cellar Door
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Payten & Jones Wines
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Watts River Brewing
1 minute Admission Ticket Included
Four Pillars Distillery
1 minute Admission Ticket Included
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fed Square
1 minute Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Minimum age is 18 years
- If we have to cancel because of bad weather, we'll offer you another date or a full refund.
- Lunch is usually shared antipasto platters, then your own main with a glass of wine. Now and then mains are shared with sides instead. Tell us about any dietary needs when you book and we'll look after you.
- Venues can occasionally change. If anything big changes, we'll let you know well before your tour.
- Summer days in the Yarra Valley can be hot and sunny, and there can be a few flies too! Bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle, and pace yourself with the tastings.
- Some venues have stairs and uneven ground. If anyone in your group uses a wheelchair or walking aid, or finds stairs hard, message us before booking and we'll check what's possible on your date.
- Want to switch to the gin or beer option after booking? Message us and we'll check availability. Switching on the day costs extra and depends on availability.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Love gin? Choose the Wine & Gin option to swap the 4th winery for a Four Pillars gin tasting.
- Love beer? Choose Wine & Beer to swap the 4th winery for Watts River Brewing (Thursday to Monday).
- Tastings at 4 handpicked Yarra Valley wineries, from iconic estates to boutique producers.
- A sweet finish at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery.
- 2 course winery lunch (shared antipasto, then your own main) with a glass of wine.
- A small group of up to 20 guests, with a friendly local guide who is also your driver.
- Hotel pickup and drop off (we meet at Arts Centre Melbourne).
- Chocolates, ice cream and gifts at the Chocolaterie (you can buy them on the day).
- Gin or beer tastings, unless you booked the Wine & Gin or Wine & Beer option.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch - Gin/Beer Upgrade is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne: Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch – Gin/Beer Upgrade will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Love gin? Choose the Wine & Gin option to swap the 4th winery for a Four Pillars gin tasting
- Love beer? Choose Wine & Beer to swap the 4th winery for Watts River Brewing (Thursday to Monday)
- Tastings at 4 handpicked Yarra Valley wineries, from iconic estates to boutique producers
- A sweet finish at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
- 2 course winery lunch (shared antipasto, then your own main) with a glass of wine
- A small group of up to 20 guests, with a friendly local guide who is also your driver
- Hotel pickup and drop off (we meet at Arts Centre Melbourne)
- Chocolates, ice cream and gifts at the Chocolaterie (you can buy them on the day)
- Gin or beer tastings, unless you booked the Wine & Gin or Wine & Beer option
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Minimum age is 18 years
- If we have to cancel because of bad weather, we'll offer you another date or a full refund.
- Lunch is usually shared antipasto platters, then your own main with a glass of wine. Now and then mains are shared with sides instead. Tell us about any dietary needs when you book and we'll look after you.
- Venues can occasionally change. If anything big changes, we'll let you know well before your tour.
- Summer days in the Yarra Valley can be hot and sunny, and there can be a few flies too! Bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle, and pace yourself with the tastings.
- Some venues have stairs and uneven ground. If anyone in your group uses a wheelchair or walking aid, or finds stairs hard, message us before booking and we'll check what's possible on your date.
- Want to switch to the gin or beer option after booking? Message us and we'll check availability. Switching on the day costs extra and depends on availability.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
