Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wine, Cheese, Bubbles & Chocolaterie

About this tour

Spend a full day exploring the Yarra Valley's wine country on your terms. Your private guide steers you through rolling vineyard country, starting with tastings at two or three wineries of your choice, then a long lunch before the afternoon unfolds based on what appeals—more cellar doors, Healesville Sanctuary's wildlife, a distillery, or the Chocolaterie. Nine to ten hours of flexible discovery across 65+ estates, each with its own story and tasting fee structure.

Highlights

• Hand-pick two or three wineries from 65+ options
• Taste Chandon's six sparkling wines with cellar discounts
• Lunch in a working vineyard estate setting
• Optional afternoon: Healesville Sanctuary wildlife viewing
• Detour to artisan chocolaterie or craft distillery
• Air-conditioned private vehicle throughout
• Route shaped by your interests, not fixed itinerary

What to expect

You'll be collected and driven through undulating vineyard landscapes to your first tasting venue. Expect to spend 45 minutes to an hour at each winery, standing at bars or seated tastings where sommeliers talk you through their pours—most charge between AUD$5 and AUD$20. Around midday, you'll settle into a long lunch (budget roughly AUD$35 per head) at one of the estates. The afternoon pivots on your mood: keen for more wine, or would you rather see koalas and wombats at Healesville, explore gin production, or browse the Chocolaterie's display?

Good to know

Tasting fees are often refundable against purchases. Lunch costs are separate from the tour price. The day involves standing and walking through estates; not suitable if you have heart or mobility concerns, though no extreme fitness required. Public transport serves the region if you prefer independent exploration.