Yarra Valley Wines, Four Pillars Gin, Cheese/Fruit & Choc Tour

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Melbourne, Australia

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8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join us for an unforgettable gourmet journey through Yarra Valley's finest flavours on our amazing tour featuring wines, cheeses/fruits, chocolates, and Four Pillar gins. With up to 6 different stops, you’ll enjoy more of what Yarra Valley has to offer!

Since 2015, Sean and his team have crafted unique wine tours with an emphasis on creating an upbeat group atmosphere.

Our "Amazing Yarra Valley" tour offers a full day filled with delightful tastings departing from Melbourne. Guided by our fun and knowledgeable local guide, you'll enjoy tastings at a chocolate factory, a cheese producer or strawberry farm, two premium wineries, and Four Pillars gin distillery (you can opt out if preferred). Lunch will be at the famous St Hubert Estate where you can indulge in additional cheeky wines and even whisky or gins!

We also pride ourselves on providing premium and comfortable transportation, playing cool tunes and engaging with our guests. Life’s too short for sour grapes - good vibes only.

What's Included

Guided tasting of fresh fruits plus a gift of a strawberry punnet* (Tues and Wed only)
Guided chocolate tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice-creamery Factory
A gin tasting flight at Four Pillars Gin Distillery (full experience option only or opt out to save)
Enjoy a small group of only 10 to 20 guests compared to other companies that take up to 30 guests
Switch the gin distillery to a winery for wine tastings (full experience option only)
Guided premium cheese tastings at Coldstream Dairy (Mon, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun only)
Guided wine tastings at two premium Yarra Valley wineries
Hotel pick ups or drop offs
Indulge in a lunch at St Hubert Estate that matches your vibes and wallet at the lively Quarters restaurant in Hubert Estate (wine tastings included here, lunch at your own expense)
Four Pillars Gin Paddles (you can opt out to save on ticket price)
Whisky, Gins or Wine Tastings at St Hubert Estate require an additional fee usually

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

IMPORTANT: Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45AM next to a cafe called “Protagonist” We aim to depart at 9:00AM sharp. Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded. Pick-up Address: Arts Centre Melbourne Spire 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006

End point

We usually arrive back to the drop-off point by 5:30pm latest.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Please meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne at 8:45am. We aim to depart at 9:00am sharp. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Only from Thursday to Monday, this is usually our first stop. Here you can enjoy a guided tasting of three locally made Yarra Valley cheeses served with crackers. You will also find a range of other handcrafted treats to try, including jams and sauces.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, we’ll visit an amazing local Strawberry Farm for a delicious tasting of fresh seasonal fruits. You’ll also receive a complimentary punnet of strawberries* to enjoy! Please note a complimentary punnet of strawberries is per couple or solo traveller. Available until 31 December 2025.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Soumah

    This generally our second stop. Here you'll visit the lovely and rustic cellar door for guided tastings. Soumah Estate is known for their mix of Northern Italian/Eastern French wines which are absolutely delicious.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    This is usually our third stop. We'll pop over to St Hubert's bistro restaurant called Quarters for lunch. Here you can purchase mains and drinks for lunch to suit your appetite, style and budget. You'll have ample time to explore the beautiful St Hubert's cellardoor and wine shop as well as the indigenous art gallery.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Yering Farm Wines

    This is usually our fourth stop. This is a charming rustic winery that offers classic Yarra Valley wines as well as a refreshing apple cider to finish.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

    This is usually our fifth stop. We visit here for a guided tasting of their wonderful hand-craft chocolates.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Four Pillars Distillery

    This is usually our sixth and last stop. We'll visit Four Pillars Gin Distillery which is recognised as the world’s best GIN producer. Here you can enjoy their famous gin tasting paddle which comprise of 4 different gins and tonic. Optional: since it's the last stop, we understand some people like to wind down, so you can OPT OUT of this during the booking process. Here you can hang around the rest of the guests, maybe order nibbles to your liking or explore the venue - the choice is yours.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    We'll aim to get back by 5:30PM or earlier.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
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