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Yarra Valley Day Tour with Farm Stop, Yering Station, Chocolate and Gin Option
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MelbourneThis is the social, easygoing version of a Yarra Valley day, with up to six stops and music on the bus. It suits friends, couples, solo travellers and groups. The route covers three wineries, among them the iconic Yering Station, with tastings included at two of the estates. A stop at a local strawberry farm adds fresh fruit and jams, there is a tasting of handcrafted chocolates, and gin at a local distillery rounds it off. Lunch is at St Hubert Estate, where food is bought on the spot. There is time to taste more wine, whisky or gin at the cellar door.
What's included
- A gin tasting paddle at a local distillery when you book the Full Tasting Experience option
- A lunch stop at St Hubert Estate, with time to eat and try more wine, gin or whisky if you like
- A sweet stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
- A farm gate stop for fresh strawberries, seasonal fruit and local jams
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- 3 Yarra Valley wineries, including iconic Yering Station, with tastings at 2 of them
Itinerary
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6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank
Meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45AM, next to the cafe called "Protagonist". Departure is at 9:00AM sharp, and latecomers or no-shows cannot be refunded. Pick-up address: 6/2 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006.
Arts Centre Melbourne Spire
Meet in front of Arts Centre Melbourne Spire at 8:45am, at the cafe stand called "Protagonist". Departure is at 9:00am sharp, so arrive early.
Yarra Farm Fresh
Usually the first stop: Yarra Farm Fresh, for a tasting of strawberries, other seasonal fruit, jams, relish and nougat. Local produce is on sale, along with the guide's favourite drink, apple juice (the designated driver's choice).
Yering Station
Usually the second stop, for wine tastings. Yering Station is the oldest winery in the Yarra Valley, known for cool climate wines, its architecture and vineyard views. On some days another winery may replace it because of availability, and the operator can confirm the itinerary for a chosen date.
St Hubert Estate, Quarters bistro
Usually the third stop. Lunch is at Quarters, the bistro at St Hubert's, where mains and drinks are paid for individually. There is time to browse the cellar door, wine shop and indigenous art gallery, and to try extra wines, whiskies or gins for a fee.
Yering Farm Wines
Usually the fourth stop, for wine tastings. Yering Farm is a rustic winery with classic Yarra Valley wines and an apple cider to finish. Another winery may replace it on some days, and the operator can confirm the itinerary for a chosen date.
Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
Usually the fifth stop: a guided tasting of handcrafted chocolates.
Stag Lane Farm Distillery
On Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the sixth and final stop: a guided gin flight with a mixer at Stag Lane, a family-run distillery making small-batch gins with locally sourced botanicals. Optional, and only with the "Full Tasting Experience" option.
Four Pillars Distillery
On Tuesday and Wednesday only, the sixth and final stop: an optional guided gin flight with a mixer at Four Pillars, one of Australia's reputable gin makers. Only with the "Full Tasting Experience" option.
ACMI
The bus aims to be back by 5:30PM or earlier.
Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne
The bus usually returns to the drop-off point by 5:30pm at the latest.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Gin paddles come with the Full Tasting Experience option. If nobody on the day has chosen it, we'll stay 15 minutes longer at the last stop and head back to Melbourne a little earlier.
- Lunch isn't included. We stop for lunch around 11:45am, so have a good breakfast before you join us.
- Venues, especially wineries, can occasionally change. Message us if you'd like to confirm the plan for your date.
- Summer days in the Yarra Valley can be hot and sunny, and there can be a few flies too! Bring a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle, and pace yourself with the tastings.
- Some venues have stairs and uneven ground. If anyone in your group uses a wheelchair or walking aid, or finds stairs hard, message us before booking and we'll check what's possible on your date.
- Kids aged 4 to 17 are welcome, but they won't be served alcohol.
- If we have to cancel because of bad weather, we'll offer you another date or a full refund.
- Yering Farm tastings usually include an apple cider. On the rare day Yering Farm is closed for a private event, we'll visit another winery, and the cider won't be part of that tasting.
- Up to 8 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop off (we meet at Arts Centre Melbourne)
- Grab whatever suits you at Quarters restaurant, St Hubert Estate
- Extra wine, gin or whisky tastings at St Hubert Estate (usually about AUD 15 per person)
- Gin paddle, unless you booked Full Tasting Experience (you can buy one on the day for up to AUD 20)
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
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