1. Take a Winery Tour with Go West
Location: Various locations
With all this mention of the beautiful rolling vineyards, it’s only fitting that the number one thing to do in the Yarra Valley is to embark on a winery tour. While self-drive is gaining in popularity, there's no doubting the benefit that being able to kick back and enjoy - without monitoring your alcohol intake - provides.
There are a number of operators in the region operating day tours from Melbourne to a handful of popular Yarra Valley wineries for guests to learn about the wine and the wine making process, taste some of the most popular varieties and dine while admiring the beautiful views of the valley.
Join a winery tour from Melbourne accompanied by guides who are knowledgeable and fun without being pretentious representing good value for money and limited group sizes to ensure additional personal attention throughout.
Join a gourmet winery tour from Melbourne accompanied by knowledgeable guides and be treated to a full day of wine tastings and sightseeing in the Yarra Valley. Bring cash with you on this culinary adventure- you'll be tempted to make a purchase or two.
Travellers can embark on winery tours which include lunch at recogniseable names in the Yarra such as Rochford Wines, a tour of De Bortoli Wines, a taste testing at Yarra Valley Chocolatier and Yering Station Winery - to name a few.
These full-day tours depart from Melbourne in the morning before venturing into the heart of the Yarra Valley to take passengers on a comprehensive culinary adventure.
A gourmet tour perfect for lovers of good food and wine as passengers will be treated to a full day of tastings mixed with sightseeing.
Other winery tours on offer include a combination winery tour and helicopter flight for the more luxurious wine region adventure.
Families take note, as kids are allowed on the tours - they just won’t be able to taste any of the wines (of course).
