Discount Yarra Valley Gourmet Wine, Lunch & Gin Tasting

Yarra Valley Gourmet Wine, Lunch & Gin Tasting

Yarra Valley Gourmet Wine, Lunch & Gin Tasting

Spend the day exploring wine country in the Yarra Valley with wine tastings, a gourmet vineyard lunch & Four Pillars Gin tasting.

Melbourne, Australia

Duration
8 hrs 30 min

Start & End Time
10:00 am to 6:30 pm

Max Group Size
11

Pick-Up & Drop-Off
Included

Meals
Included

Start & End Location
Melbourne

What's Included

Get up to $25 cash back per person when you book with us
A small-group trip to Victoria's premier wine region, the Yarra Valley
Tastings at 2 different wineries, including Yering Station & Coombe Yarra Valley
A delicious 2-course lunch at Coombe Yarra Valley, accompanied by a glass of their Polo Series wine
Gin tasting at the Four Pillars Distillery in Healesville
Transport in a comfortable 12-seater mini-bus
Convenient return transfers from selected Melbourne accommodation

What's excluded

Additional wine purchases

What to Expect

The Yarra Valley is Victoria's oldest wine region, dating back to 1838, and has garnered a global reputation for its chardonnay and pinot noir. It's also known for its local breweries, artisan cider producers, and the best gin from Four Pillars Distillery. This is the perfect day out to explore this incredible area.

Depart Melbourne in your small group at 10:00 am, driving east to the Yarra Valley. Even though the region has a rich history of viticulture and winemaking that goes back 150 years, it has only been in the past 15 years that it has once again come to the forefront as a significant wine and tourism destination.

The first vineyard, Yering Station, is the oldest in the Yarra Valley, established in 1938 by the pioneering Ryrie brothers. The large and welcoming cellar door is housed in the original winery building, and the staff will take you on a personalised wine journey, matching your tastes and preferences to the perfect drop.

Next, it's off to Coombe Yarra Valley. This unique property was once the home of world-famous opera singer Dame Nellie Melba and offers you a sophisticated wining and dining experience. The winery is surrounded by seven acres of exquisite established gardens designed by William Guilfoyle.

Enjoy a gourmet 2-course lunch with a glass of Coombe Polo Series wine. Then, explore the rest of their range with a wine tasting and cheese platter – a match made in heaven.

The final stop for the day is Four Pillars Distillery in Healesville for a gin tasting. This craft distiller was named the worlds leading gin producer by the IWSC in London in 2019 and 2020. They produce an array of gins, including the Rare Dry, Olive Leaf, and Bloody Shiraz, which uses Yarra Valley grapes.

After gin, it's time for the journey back to Melbourne, where you'll arrive at around 6:30 pm.

Where we Visit:

Yering Station
Coombe Yarra Valley
Four Pillars Distillery

Frequently Asked Questions

Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Rain jacket
Warm clothes
Camera (spare battery and memory card )
Phone charger and cable
Comfortable walking shoes

Policies

Terms & Conditions:

Route and stops might vary due to unforeseen circumstances
Tours may change or be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
The Operator does not take responsibility for any injuries sustained whilst on the tour and all activities are done at your own risk
Passengers must be waiting outside the front of your selected pick-up location 5 minutes prior to your pick up time. The pick up time might vary due to traffic conditions and seatbelts MUST be worn while travelling in the vehicle
The minimum age for wine and gin tastings is 18 years

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip will incur a cancellation fee of 25% tour price (if booked via agent extra cancellation fees might apply)
Cancellations within 7 days result in loss of full fee
Date or tour changes are permitted up to 7 days prior to the current tour booked, subject to availability
Failing to attend the tour, or arriving late at the pickup point will result in loss of all money paid

Covid-19 Special Conditions and Rules

The following rules, refund and cancellation policies are for all new bookings from the 1st September 2020 until further notice.
Cancellation is allowed up to 24 hours before departure. A full refund will be provided on all direct bookings on the website. (if booking via an agent, please check with them regards their cancellation policy)
Date or tour changes are permitted up to 24 hours prior to the current departure date, subject to availability
If customers have any symptoms for Covid-19 they will not be allowed to board the bus. They will need to reschedule or cancel the tour and get a full refund
Passengers need to follow social distance and remain in their seat allocated by the driver
Passengers need to keep the same seat for the complete trip
Passengers need to use hand sanitiser before getting onto the bus
Face mask to be worn (as per local government regulations)
All passengers need to be fully vaccinated, and provide proof before boarding the bus
Passengers will be required to provide details of all travellers at the time of booking (Name, Email, Phone)
Around And About might have to cancel the tour on short notice if the driver is ill
All other terms and conditions, rules and policies remain as is.

Payment and refund policy

Prices may change without notice
Full payment is required when booking online or via a booking agent
Cancellations up to 21 days prior to departure will incur a cancellation fee of 10% tour price (if booked via agent extra cancellation fees might apply)
Cancellations between 21 days and 7 days prior to departure will incur a cancellation fee of 25% tour price (if booked via agent extra cancellation fees might apply)
Cancellations within 7 days result in loss of full fee
Date or tour changes are permitted up to 7 days prior to the current departure date, subject to availability
Failing to attend the tour, or arriving late at the pickup point will result in loss of all money paid
All prices are in Australian Dollars including GST

Terms and Conditions

Route and stops might vary due to unforeseen circumstances
Tours may change or be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances
The Operator does not take responsibility for any injuries sustained whilst on the tour
All activities are done at your own risk
The Operator does not take responsibility for the loss or damage of any personal property
The Operator highly recommends all passengers to have travel insurance coverage

Pickup and Bus Rules

Passengers must be waiting outside the front of the selected pickup location 5 minutes prior to pick up time
Pick up time might vary due to traffic conditions
If your bus has not arrived with 10 mins of pickup time please contact us
Seat belts must be worn while travelling in the vehicle
All passengers, including children, need to have a seat. (Baby seats available on request)
No standing or moving seats while the vehicle is travelling
No smoking on the bus
No drinking of alcohol on the bus
Passengers are welcome to eat and drink on the bus. (No Alcohol)
All rubbish to be placed in the rubbish bin
Remember to bring your own water bottle
Free wifi while travelling back to Melbourne (end of tour). This is subject to a signal