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Escape Melbourne for an evening of generous tastings, local makers and a two-course dinner in the Yarra Valley. This private tour visits Healesville, offers a choice of wine or spirits tastings, and finishes at Meletos with vineyard views.
Escape Melbourne for an evening of generous tastings, local makers and a two-course dinner in the Yarra Valley. This private tour visits Healesville, offers a choice of wine or spirits tastings, and finishes at Meletos with vineyard views.
You leave Melbourne as daylight thins and the city’s edges blur into open paddocks; by the time the car eases onto winding country roads the valley has already begun to claim the light. Vine rows line low ridges, their silhouettes leaning into dusk, and Healesville’s small-town storefronts glow like waypoints before a longer evening of tasting.
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Operated by The Yarra Valley Touring Co · Healesville, Victoria
You leave Melbourne as daylight thins and the city’s edges blur into open paddocks; by the time the car eases onto winding country roads the valley has already begun to claim the light. Vine rows line low ridges, their silhouettes leaning into dusk, and Healesville’s small-town storefronts glow like waypoints before a longer evening of tasting.
This circuit traces a human history written in soil and water: cool, alluvial terraces deposited by ancient rivers create the Yarra’s deep, fertile pockets that favor chardonnay and pinot noir. The area sits on Wurundjeri country—local Indigenous custodians whose connection to the river predates the region’s colonial viticulture. In recent decades the valley has built a culture of small producers and craft distillers; tasting rooms double as community hubs where makers share stories as readily as pours.
Practically, expect three to four stops: a focused wine tasting at a central cellar hub, a second bespoke tasting (wine, whisky, gin or beer depending on your choice), then dinner at Meletos with vineyard views and a two-course menu. The private transfer removes logistics from the equation—so you can sip deliberately—but pacing matters: allow time between tastings for palate reset and water. Dress smart-casual layered for evening chill; lights dim earlier in winter. Bring a camera, any dietary notes at booking, and a small bag for purchases.
The experience is a short, concentrated intro to the valley’s flavors and people—ideal for an evening escape from Melbourne when you want local producers, good food, and the comfort of private transport.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly seated and short walks around cellar doors
Yes — private transportation from Melbourne and return is included in the booking price.
Yes — the itinerary allows you to select wine, whisky, gin or beer tastings for the second stop when you book.
Yes — specify dietary needs during booking so the restaurant can prepare appropriate two-course options from the a la carte menu.
Typical return is approximately 9:30–10:00pm, depending on traffic and the pacing of tastings and dinner.
The Yarra Valley sits on Wurundjeri Country; European viticulture established in the 19th century transformed low-lying river terraces into some of Australia’s earliest cool-climate vineyards.
Many producers prioritize sustainable viticulture and water management; visitors can support low-impact tasting rooms and follow winery biosecurity rules to protect vines.
The Yarra Valley Touring Co operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You leave Melbourne as daylight thins and the city’s edges blur into open paddocks; by the time the car eases onto winding country roads the valley has already begun to claim the light. Vine rows line low ridges, their silhouettes leaning into dusk, and Healesville’s small-town storefronts glow like waypoints before a longer evening of tasting.
You leave Melbourne as daylight thins and the city’s edges blur into open paddocks; by the time the car eases onto winding country roads the valley has already begun to claim the light. Vine rows line low ridges, their silhouettes leaning into dusk, and Healesville’s small-town storefronts glow like waypoints before a longer evening of tasting.
This circuit traces a human history written in soil and water: cool, alluvial terraces deposited by ancient rivers create the Yarra’s deep, fertile pockets that favor chardonnay and pinot noir. The area sits on Wurundjeri country—local Indigenous custodians whose connection to the river predates the region’s colonial viticulture. In recent decades the valley has built a culture of small producers and craft distillers; tasting rooms double as community hubs where makers share stories as readily as pours.
Practically, expect three to four stops: a focused wine tasting at a central cellar hub, a second bespoke tasting (wine, whisky, gin or beer depending on your choice), then dinner at Meletos with vineyard views and a two-course menu. The private transfer removes logistics from the equation—so you can sip deliberately—but pacing matters: allow time between tastings for palate reset and water. Dress smart-casual layered for evening chill; lights dim earlier in winter. Bring a camera, any dietary notes at booking, and a small bag for purchases.
The experience is a short, concentrated intro to the valley’s flavors and people—ideal for an evening escape from Melbourne when you want local producers, good food, and the comfort of private transport.