About this tour
A 7-hour food and wine tasting tour departing Melbourne at 11.30am, combining Yarra Valley's cheese, chocolate, wine and sparkling stops with a guaranteed wild kangaroo safari. Small groups (max 12) include tastings at three venues and a short nature walk for close-up animal photos, with city pickup and return. Suits late starters who want morning free time before heading out.
Highlights
- Cheese tasting at Yarra Valley Dairy, included in price
- Glass of sparkling wine at Domaine Chandon; lunch at own expense
- Wine tasting at Yering Station Winery, included
- Chocolate tasting at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
- Wild kangaroo safari through National Park with short nature walk
- Money-back guarantee you will see kangaroos in the wild
- Small groups capped at 12 guests maximum
- Return to Melbourne by approx 6.30–7pm
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your Melbourne location around 11.30am and driven to Yarra Valley. The day alternates between indoor tastings and outdoor exploration: you'll visit Yarra Valley Dairy for cheese, stop at Domaine Chandon for sparkling wine (lunch available separately at your expense), then move to Yering Station for wine tastings. Next comes Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for chocolate. The safari portion kicks off in the afternoon — you'll drive through the National Park searching for wild kangaroos, then exit for a short nature walk to photograph them up close. You'll arrive back in Melbourne between 6.30–7pm.
What travellers say
- Late morning start leaves time for city brunch or shopping
- Kangaroo sighting guaranteed or money back
- Small-group cap of 12 keeps it intimate and manageable
- Multiple tastings across cheese, wine, chocolate without feeling rushed
- Return transport and city pickup included in the price
- Suitable for all fitness levels, kids welcome
- Lunch at Chandon venue costs extra; budget needed
- Additional wine purchases at Chandon not included in price
- Full day (7 hours) may tire families with young children
- Evening return around 6.30–7pm limits flexibility for late dinner plans
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits food and wine enthusiasts who aren't early risers and want a relaxed city morning before heading out. The late start (11.30am) is a genuine drawcard. Note that lunch at Chandon and any additional wine or food purchases there are your own cost — budget accordingly. The kangaroo safari is guaranteed or your money back. All fitness levels can manage it; infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller. Tours run daily. Group size stays small, which typically means a friendlier, less rushed pace. Public transport is available nearby if needed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.