Things to do in Healesville, Victoria: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

Healesville Sanctuary, De Bortoli Wines and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery have created the perfect Yarra Valley self-drive day out. Experience this self-drive Yarra Valley wine and wildlife day tour as you explore what there is to offer in the Yarra Valley in your own time. Start your day at Healesville Sanctuary with a personal guide followed by a visit to the De Bortoli winery where you will indulge in a two-course lunch, taste climate wines and finish up with chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.

Inclusions: Entry to Healesville Sanctuary, Wine tasting, 2-course lunch, 10% discount voucher at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

You will be driven in a Luxury Car/van by our professional, polite and friendly drivers. All our vehicles are commercially insured and licensed to carry passengers. We choose best wineries in the area and no doubt you will love those.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Apple device with spotify to play your choice of music

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees and Winery Tastings Fee. We provide Transportation only

The Yarra Valley has an abundance of hidden treasures and this full day tour is a showcase of some our favourites! This is a relaxed and informative day tour with a professional tour guide providing interesting information throughout the day about the history of the valley and regional wine varietals. Sample a variety of locally produced specialties at four venues throughout the valley as well as taking some time to explore the village of Healesville with its cafes, distilleries and wine bars. Tour includes generous wine tastings at 4 wineries plus finish the day with a glass of wine or a bottle of craft beer! Our small group tour (max 11 guests) provides pick up and drop off at Lilydale train station or any accommodation or address in the Yarra Valley. City pickups are not available. Most of our guests staying in Melbourne choose to catch the train to Lilydale station. It takes about 1 hour (quicker than driving in traffic) and from there it is only 5 minutes to Yarra Valley!

Inclusions: Wine tastings at 4 wineries, plus finish the day with a glass of wine or bottle of craft beer!

Exclusions: Lunch is not included in this tour but we will visit Healesville village with numerous cafe's, burger joints and restaurants offering a variety of lunch options to suit any budget

Private chauffeur for the day Three course lunch at Domaine Chandon Domaine Chandon private tutored champagne tastings (4 glasses per person) (8 glasses in total for 2) with lunch Domaine Chandon guided tour, access to non public areas Tastings at 4 to 5 venues (time allowing) All tasting fees included Freshly iced esky for any purchases Return trip to Melbourne CBD Escape the busy city and rush of everyday errands to taste fine champagne and cheese along with a 3-course lunch with that special someone you have in mind.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Tastings at 4 to 5 venues , Collect, All day Travel & Return Chauffeured Luxury Car

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We are bespoke as we offer the entire vehicle to yourself and no strangers. We are flexible and this allows you to only do things you want to do. We offer Luxury VIP experiences at a marginal cost to the market. This tour is ideal if you know what you want to explore and want to arrange your own lunch but we assist in all these. Your personal local chauffeur with a spacious air conditioned minivan will pick you up from any address within Melbourne and drive to your selected destination. This allows you to spend enough time at your favourite locations without rushing. No need to mix with strangers who can potentially spoil your trip. We are at hand to offer exceptional recommendations. If you prefer Mornington Peninsula, book this tour and just let us know. You can combine this with a visit to the Chocolaterie, Brewery or Wildlife Sanctuary or simply Winery Estates.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, All Fees and Taxes

⋆ Full day tour with a private chauffeur ⋆ Artisan cheese tastings at 3 to 4 venues ⋆ Three course lunch with a glass of champagne at Domaine Chandon Winery ⋆ Behind-the-scenes tour of Domaine Chandon Winery ⋆ Private tutored champagne tasting - four glasses per person ⋆ Chilled esky for purchases ⋆ Round-trip transportation from the Melbourne CBD

Inclusions: Three course lunch with 4 glasses of Champagne per person, Cheese tasting at 3 to 4 separate venues, 4 Glasses of Champagne per person with lunch, Private Chauffeured vehicle all day

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⋆ Comfortable transportation in a chauffeured luxury car/van ⋆ Pick up and drop off anywhere in Melbourne CBD (including hotels and cruise port) ⋆ All winery tasting fees (up to 15 wines at 3 to 4 locations) ⋆ Masterclass with a winemaker ⋆ Guided tour of Domaine Chandon winery with access to non-public areas ⋆ 3 course lunch at Domaine Chandon with 4 glasses of champagne per person ⋆ Chilled ice chest for purchases ⋆ Pick up and drop off at designated meeting points ⋆ Gratuities are not required

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Taste up to 15 wines during this day’s experience., 3-course lunch at Domain Chandon with 4 glasses of champagne per person.

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Only an hour out of Melbourne, capture some of the best views in a valley surrounded by mountains and taste the regions fresh produce. There are wineries, breweries, distillery's, a dairy farm and a chocolate factory. All the recipes needed to create a fun day out! Our Yarra Valley private tours are completely flexible and tailored to suit your interests. Your host/ guide will ensure you get the best from your day in the Yarra Valley.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Wine tasting fees. Refundable upon a purchase and vary depending on your choices. , Flexible: from picnics at private view spots to fine dining. We will arrange with you a suitable lunch spot upon booking.

Guests will book this tour because their host, Chris, is a Yarra Valley local with many years of experience in the wine industry. Close relationships with boutique producers mean guests enjoy an intimate and personalised experience. Commentary on local sights and the history of the region is given throughout the tour. A good dose of wine knowledge is also offered to deepen guests understanding during their tastings. The tour is luxurious and private, meaning guests ride in pampered comfort and have full control of their day if they would like to make any changes. A stretched Mercedes Benz R500 vehicle provides full sized leather seating for all guests as well as retractable panoramic glass roof, premium sound, tinted windows and individual climate control. Chilled water and refreshments are provided for each guest.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Tasting fees, 2 glasses of wine per guest. One with cheese platter, one with lunch.

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This unforgettable experience of Wine and Gin tastings at Yarra Valley will start with a 9:00 AM departure from South Yarra Station, from where we will take you to 3 exclusively and selected wineries in the Yarra Valley. Unwind yourself at each stop to ensure that you have a very personal approach to the tasting and perceive every detail on the wine and gin-making process. During the trip, you and your loved ones will be amazed by the spectacular and green landscape of our beautiful wine region. Two of the boutique wineries charges $5 per tasting, but they are refundable if you purchase one of their exclusive wines, I would suggest doing so as these exclusive wines are not for sale in any liquor store. Then, I will take you to Innocent bystander for a Paella of your choice seafood, beef or vegetarian with the wines you prefer for about $24 per person. Lastly, we will visit 4 Pillar distillery. We will return to South Yarra station at about 4:00 PM. Looking forward to meeting you.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: $5 per wine tasting, Paella + wines about $24 per person