Spend a private day exploring Yarra Valley vineyards with VIP cellar-door access, a local host and optional wildlife or craft stops. This small-group tour pairs curated tastings with flexible, door-to-door transport and insider recommendations.
Spend a private day exploring Yarra Valley vineyards with VIP cellar-door access, a local host and optional wildlife or craft stops. This small-group tour pairs curated tastings with flexible, door-to-door transport and insider recommendations.
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Operated by Pete Burley · Healesville, Victoria
Morning light breaks across rolling vineyard rows; fog lifts and the vines begin to glint like green ribs. On a private day trip from Melbourne, a local host steers a spacious luxury van out through farmland toward cellar doors, switching between tasting rooms, craft breweries and the open-air paths of Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary.
easy.
8 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect light walking and short standing tastings throughout the day.
The experience runs about 8 hours with pickup from Melbourne; exact pickup locations are confirmed with your host at booking.
Tasting fees are usually separate (AUD 5–18 and sometimes refundable with purchase); lunch is not included and averages around AUD 35 per person.
Yes—the itinerary can include Healesville as an option, but entry fees (around AUD 40) are additional and should be requested when booking.
Hosts can accommodate dietary needs if informed in advance; the tour is rated easy for fitness, but please advise the host of any mobility concerns before booking.
European viticulture began here in the 19th century; volcanic and sedimentary soils combined with cool airflows shaped the valley’s reputation for cool-climate wines.
Many wineries practice sustainable viticulture and water-conscious winemaking; visitors are encouraged to recycle glass and limit single-use plastics.
Pete Burley operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




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