TripAdvisor's #1 food and drink experience in Melbourne - our Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tours!
Join Dancing Kangaroo on an epic day out with many reviewing us as the host of the best Yarra Valley wine tours. If you’re looking for a delightful food and wine tour that takes you to the door steps of Victoria’s favourite getaway destination, then you’re in for a real treat. We’ll passionately host for you a progressive and light-hearted tour of the Yarra Valley region highlighting fresh produces and local specialties. Treat yourself to tasting opportunities of premium boutique wines, hand-made cheeses, decadent chocolates and craft beers and ciders.
Importantly, our tour style will delight you with the gelling of great vibes, interesting local insights, hand-picked venues and an entertaining host to make the day even more exciting. The aim is to make this an unforgettable experience for you so we’re bringing out all the best dance moves to impress. Our Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tours from Melbourne are proudly for adults only too. Feel at ease as we unwind you with multiple tastings of the best that Yarra Valley can provide. Treat yourself on our epic tour or bring some friends and make it a celebration – you deserve it!
What makes our wine tour a
#1 on TripAdvisor & Google
Thanks to our wonderful guests and their 5-star reviews, we are rated the #1 Yarra Valley Wine Tour operator.
Enjoy boutique premium wines
Explore three boutique wineries to taste wines that captures the unique terroir of the Yarra Valley.
Hand-made cheeses
Taste hand-made cheeses from a local dairy producer using the freshest cow & goat milk.
Craft beers and ciders
Quench your thirst with beer & cider made local and with fruits from nearby orchards.
Artisan sweets
Visit the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for a tempting bounty of sweets.
Epic lunch
At either a winery or brewery you'll enjoy an epic spread of gourmet/wood-fired pizzas with side salads and coffee/tea to finish.
Awesome local tour guides
Our hosts are bundle of know-how and joy. Feel the good vibes and learn from our passionate guides.
Picturesque countryside and hills
Take a break from the city rush and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape of the Yarra Valley region.
The Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tours
A fun filled tour of the Yarra Valley that includes tasting opportunities at boutique wineries, a local dairy, a craft brewery and artisan chocolate factory.
Depart @ 9:45AM and Return @ 5:45AM
Meet on the corner of Flinders Street & Swanston Street @ 9:35AM, in front of the steps of St Paul's Cathedral on the Flinders Street side
- fun & knowledgeable local tour guide
- central pick-up location (saves time!)
- taste wines at three boutique premium wineries
- try hand-made cheeses at Yarra Valley Dairy
- visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery
- visit either Coldstream or Napoleone Brewery
- enjoy an epic spread of gourmet/wood-fired pizzas for lunch accompanied with salads and coffee/tea to finish
$129.00 (use promotion code: WINTER18)
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Tour features
- Visit 3 hand-selected boutique wineries to taste truly regional wines such as estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sparkling. Wine tasting fees included.
- Visit a local dairy producer of the finest premium feta and fresh-style cheeses to enjoy a tasting of 4-5 styles . Cheese tasting fees included. Note, this dairy experience is unavailable during public holidays and peak-period between December 25th – January 8th.
- Enjoy an Epic! spread of gourmet/wood-fired pizzas accompanied by fresh salads and finished off with coffee/tea at a local brewery or winery. Lunch is included.
- Visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery. They offer complimentary chocolate buttons upon entry and a wide array of sweet products to purchase.
- Visit either Coldstream Brewery (Monday & Tuesday only) or Napoleone Brewery (Wednesday – Friday only). Enjoy craft beers and/or ciders at own discretion.
Important notes
- This is an adult’s only tour (18+). Sounds exciting already.
- Group sizes may range from a minimum of 6 to a maximum of 18 guests only
- Please meet in front of St Paul’s Cathedral on the Flinders Street side at 9:35AM. We aim to leave on time at 9:45AM.
- It’s very important to eat a generous breakfast before attempting this EPIC experience. We’ll be having a late afternoon lunch at approx. 1:45 PM.
- Low aroma snacks (like chips & nuts) welcome on bus.
- Bring a bottle of water to keep yourself hydrated.
- Wear appropriate clothes because Melbourne’s weather is famous too
Our Dancing Kangaroo style
Like all good things, we have meticulously crafted our public winery bus tours using the best local experiences and recommendations from our wonderful guests. We also know the most memorable Yarra Valley day trip start off with a passionate host who can dance and sing along to the rhythm of ‘la dolce vita’- the sweet life. So feel rest assured, you can count on us to also rave out some sleek Yarra Valley insights whilst keeping the content zesty and exciting.
We believe it’s all about the good vibes, good food & drinks and good company at the end of the day. So are you ready to join us on an epic day out in the Yarra Valley?
Sample itinerary
Unlike many other large tour operators who are fixated on doing the same itinerary, we believe that all great wine tasting tours should mix it up for fun! When there’s roughly 80 cellar doors and a bunch of craft breweries & distilleries as well as local producers, why wouldn’t you want be a Dancing Kangaroo and check them out.
An unforgettable epic date with Dancing Kangaroo
9:35 AM
Please meet in front of St Paul's Cathedral (located on corner of Flinders Street & Swanston Street). Wait near the near the steps area on the Flinders Street side.
9:45 AM
We aim to leave on time so please be considerate to others and plan your trip in advance.
11:00 AM
Ready to visit our first winery for wine tasting and a fun introduction to the Yarra Valley region? Of course, cheers!
12:00 PM
Lets be honest, wine tours are fun when it keeps flowing. So off to our second winery for another session. You'll definitely be dancing like a Kangaroo by now.
1:00 PM
It's that time of the day when the cows & goats are singing. Time for the most delicious cheese tasting experience at the famous Yarra Valley Dairy.
1:45 PM
Time to gather for an Epics spread of gourmet/wood-fired pizzas @ Coldstream Brewery (Monday & Tuesday) or Divino @ Mandala Winery (Wednesday to Friday) with accompanying side salads and coffee/tea to finish.
2:30 PM
Come together and lets say cheers again at our third winery for more tastings.
3:30 PM
For those with the sweetest smile and others with the sweetest appetite, we're sure that the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery will delight and possible overwhelm you.
4:15 PM
For all the beer & cider lovers out there, we'll visit the scenic Napoleone Brewery (Wednesday to Friday) for you to lust over your drink of choice.
4:45 PM
By now, we hope you've enjoyed your date with Yarra Valley as we depart for Melbourne.
5:45 PM
Arrive back at Melbourne and be dropped off on the side of Federation Square. Thank you for doing the Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour with us! Make sure to give us a high-5 on TripAdvisor or Google.
Why experience the Yarra Valley?
We hope you’ve enjoyed the most liveable city so far, now it’s time to explore Melbourne’s top getaway destination. A quick search on Google will reveal that Yarra Valley wine tasting tours are a must-do experience. Another search on our Instagram and you’ll be infatuated with the nostalgic idea of a wonderful day out in the beautiful countryside of Victoria.
The Yarra Valley will fulfil your wanderlust with its scenic rolling hills and impressive amphitheatre of forested mountains. More so importantly, it is like nature’s kitchen and appeals to anyone with a persistent appetite and appreciation for locally-made goodies. Quite frankly, it’s going to be the best food and wine tour you’ll ever try!
Our Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tours departing from Melbourne is designed to excite, entertain and delight you. Whether you’re looking for an upbeat full one day tour with friends or just want to spoil yourself with wine talk, let us take care of the driving and hosting so you can truly immerse yourself in the good times that await.
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"This was one of the best days of our trip! Sean is extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about wine which really gets the day going. The vineyards he chose for us were spectacular, with fantastic wine and views of the valley. I would highly recommend for anyone, no previous wine knowledge necessary!"
"Our family loved this tour!! Sean was a marvelous host, tour guide and ambassador for the Yarra Valley. He is knowledgeable about the area and he truly loves his job. The wineries were all good and we bought wine, cheese and chocolates. The location for our lunch was delicious. We would definitely go with Sean and Dancing Kangaroo again on a wine tour when we visit Melbourne."
"Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, Johnson, gave everyone attention, guidance and confidence. The tour was a full day thing with lunch included and wasn't lacking in food, drink or bathroom breaks. Just a terrific time had by all!"
"Four girls over from NZ and wow we had an amazing time.. the day was filled with humour from our guide and so much wine in a relaxed and beautiful place. The scenery and lunch were perfection. Cannot recommend this tour enough, you certainly get your money's worth!"
"Great day out with our host Johnson who had so much knowledge of the area and was so full of life. Some yummy wines tasted along with cheese, chocolate, beer & cider and ice cream with the most amazing lunch in between. Thank you so much Dancing Kangaroo Tours, would highly recommend your services to fellow travelers."
"Absolutely sensational day! Thanks so much! Sean you are amazing. You created a connection with all of us instantly. Your knowledge of the history and the wineries as well as the local area is brilliant. I will definitely be recommending you to my friends! If I am ever back in Melbourne with a day to spare I would love to do this again."