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"Our Yarra Valley Wine Tours are reviewed as the best fun day trip with a consistent 5-Stars rating on TripAdvisor & Google. So join us and indulge on a sensational food and drink experience departing daily from Melbourne."

Join Dancing Kangaroo on an EPIC day out with many reviewing us as the host of the best Yarra Valley wine tours. We’re rated #1 on TripAdvisor for Food & Drinks Tour from Melbourne so know you’re in good company for an awesome experience. If you’re looking for a delightful food and winery 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 upbeat experience of the Yarra Valley region highlighting fresh produces and local specialties. Indulge yourself to tastings of single-vineyard  wines, hand-made cheeses, decadent chocolates, craft beers-ciders and a main course lunch with glass of wine.

   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 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!

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Yarra Valley Main Course Lunch With Wine
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Ciders at Napoleone Brewery
Try Hand Made Cheeses At Yarra Valley Dairy
Red Grapes On Vine In The Yarra Valley
Chocolate Truffles At Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery
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Ranked #1 on TripAdvisor & Google

Thanks to our wonderful guests and their 5-star reviews, we are the #1 Ranked provider of the best Yarra Valley Wine Tours. Read our reviews.

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Enjoy delicious premium boutiques wines

Explore three boutique wineries to taste wines that captures the unique terroir of the Yarra Valley. Tasting fees are included.

Gourmet Cheeses For Tasting At Yarra Valley Dairy

Hand-made cheeses

Taste hand crafted cheeses from a local dairy producer using the freshest cow & goat milk. Tasting fees are included. This experience is available from Monday to Friday only, excludes public holidays*.

Tasting Paddle At Napoleone Brewery

Craft beers and ciders

Quench your thirst with beer & cider made local and with fruits from nearby orchards. A pot/glass of beer or cider of your choice is included.

Sweets At Yarra Valley Chocolaterie

Artisan chocolates & ice-cream

Visit the famous Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery for a tempting bounty of sweets. Complimentary tastings of chocolate buttons are available upon entrance.

Lunch time with Dancing Kangaroo Tours on our Yarra Valley Wine Tours

Main course lunch with wine

Feast on seasonal dishes with a glass of wine from some of the Yarra Valley's best winery dinning experiences. A main course and glass of wine is included.

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Awesome local guides

Our hosts are a bundle of know-how and joy. Feel the good vibes and learn from our passionate guides. We treat everyone like a good friend and that's a promise.

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Blissfully picturesque

Take a break from the city rush and enjoy the beautiful natural landscape of the Yarra Valley region. Be on the lookout for native wildlife like kangaroos and wedge-tail eagles.

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We're fun

We love to make you experience fun... By adding wines and a bit more (humour).

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We're small

We're not a big soulless tourism machine. Lets get to know each other instead.

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We know the right balance of information paired with a positive attitude is magic!

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Highlights:

The Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour

A fun filled Yarra Valley wine tour that includes tasting opportunities at boutique wineries,  a local dairy, a craft brewery and artisan chocolate factory.

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Tour schedule

Operates every day
Pick up @ 9:15AM
Depart @ 9:30AM and Return @ 5:30PM
Excludes some public holidays

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Pick-up location

St Paul's Cathedral:
Meet on the corner of Flinders Street & Swanston Street @ 9:15AM, in front of the steps of St Paul's Cathedral on the Flinders Street side

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Highlights
  • An Epic Yarra Valley wine tasting tour that’s fully inclusive (all fees paid) for your convenience and peace of mind. 
  • Enjoy a seasonal gourmet main course lunch with a glass of wine at a winery.
  • Taste a variety of wines at three premium boutique wineries.
  • Try hand-made cheeses at Yarra Valley Dairy during Monday to Friday bookings only. Update (16-Mar-2020): Unfortunately due to Covid-19 in Australia, the Dairy is not taking groups for the time being so we will arrange a cheese platter elsewhere with the wine tasting.  *Note, this dairy experience is also unavailable during public holidays and peak-period between December 23rd – January 10th. 
  • Visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery (complimentary samples available).
  • Quench your thirst with a glass of beer or cider of your choice at a local brewery!
  • Experience our fun & knowledgeable local tour guide.
  • Appreciate the convenience of a central pick-up location in Melbourne.
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Why pick us?

Our Epic tour is the number 1 rated (woohoo!) food & drink experience in Melbourne (according to TripAdvisor & Google) and therefore is a must do! We are a dynamic and upbeat group of locals who enjoy hosting winery day trips. We believe you should hop off the beaten track and explore the various indulgences of the Yarra Valley. Importantly we wanted to make this a hassle-free day trip so we've made our packages all inclusive. All you have to do is just join and let the good times begin.

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EPIC Summer Offer of $145 per adult applies to tour date bookings made from now until 31st of May 2020. During the booking process, use the Promotion Code: EPIC145

RRP $169. Book directly today and save with our current promotions.

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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 100 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. 

"Get ready for the good vibes"

9:15 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.

9:30 AM

We aim to leave on time so please be considerate to others and plan your trip in advance.

10:40 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. They whip up a nice coffee in case any body missed their morning train of caffeine goodness. We'll enjoy this visit from Monday to Friday. *Note that this experience is unavailable during the YV Dairy's peak period between December 23rd and January 10th as well as on Public Holiday dates.

Handmade Cheeses At Yarra Valley Dairy

11:20 AM

Ready to visit our first winery for wine tasting and a fun introduction to the Yarra Valley region? Of course, cheers!

View Of Vineyard From Deck At Helen & Joey Winery

12:20 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.

Wine Tasting At Helen & Joey Winery

1:00 PM

Time to gather around and feast on an awesome main course lunch featuring local and seasonal dishes with a glass of wine.

Lunch time with Dancing Kangaroo Tours on our Yarra Valley Wine Tours

2:00 PM

Come together and lets say cheers again at our third winery for more tastings.

Group Members Cheers Their Glasses At Dominique Portet Winery

3:00 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.

Chocolate Truffles On Display At Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery

3:45 PM

For all the beer & cider lovers out there, we'll visit either Napoleone Brewery or Coldstream Brewery for you to lust over your drink of choice.

Enjoying A Glass Of Red Wine And Paddle Of Beers At Meletos

4:30 PM

By now, we hope you've enjoyed your date with Yarra Valley as we depart for Melbourne.

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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.

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Detail Summary
  • 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 23th – January 10th. 
  • Enjoy a winery lunch with a seasonal gourmet main dish and a full glass of wine. Lunch is included and we can cater to most dietary requests. 

Click below to sample the menus for some of the best dining experiences in the Yarra Valley:

  1. DiVino @ Mandala Winery
  2. Soumah Winery
  3. Steels Gate Winery
  4. Tokar Winery
  • Visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery. They offer complimentary chocolate buttons upon entry and a wide array of sweet products to purchase.
  • Refresh your taste buds with a glass of beer or cider at either Coldstream Brewery or  Watts River Brewery. A glass of beer or cider is included. 
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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!"
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turnbullc5/Jun/18 - TripAdvisor
FABULOUS tour of the Yarra Valley

"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."
cathy994
cathy99422/May/18 - TripAdvisor
We had a great tour of the Yarra Valley

"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!"
Thomas Bevan
Thomas Bevan15/March/18 - Google
Wow we had an amazing time

"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!"
Gemma B
Gemma B2/April/18 - Google
Great day out with our host

"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."
Gillian Deans
Gillian Deans22/January/18 - Facebook
Absolutely sensational day!

"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."
Vanessa Moore
Vanessa Moore7/June/18 - Facebook
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