Yarra Valley Wineries & Healesville Sanctuary
Cellar doors of the world's best cool-climate Pinot, paired with iconic native wildlife.
Designed for couples and small groups who want to taste serious wine without worrying about the drive home.
What you'll experience
Stop-by-stop itinerary
~3.7h driving · ~6.6h on the ground
- Stop 1 · 09:00
Melbourne CBD pickup
Hotel pickup. Driver outlines the day, books any walk-up tastings ahead, and confirms your lunch reservation.
Stop 2 · 10:00Healesville Sanctuary
65 km60 min driveA bushland zoo dedicated entirely to native Australian animals. Don't miss the Spirits of the Sky free-flight bird show at 12:00 — move to next stop after.
90 min on site$45 adult
Stop 3 · 11:50TarraWarra Estate
12 km15 min driveArchitecturally stunning cellar door with a serious art museum attached. Cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, served slowly.
50 min on site$15 tasting fee, redeemable on purchase
Stop 4 · 12:55Yering Station — long lunch
8 km12 min driveThe Yarra Valley's oldest vineyard, planted 1838. Two-course wine-paired lunch in the modern barrel-room with vineyard views to the Yarra Ranges.
95 min on site
Stop 5 · 14:35Domaine Chandon
4 km7 min driveThe Yarra outpost of Moët & Chandon. Tour the riddling room then sit on the terrace with a flight of Méthode Traditionelle sparklings.
55 min on siteTasting flights $20–$45- Stop 6 · 15:35
De Bortoli Yarra Valley
16 km20 min driveFamily-run, with a famous cheese-room. Cellar-door tastings include the cult Noble One dessert wine — pair with the cheese board for a perfect pause.
60 min on site$10 tasting fee 
Stop 7 · 16:40Four Pillars Distillery (Healesville)
15 km20 min driveFor non-wine people in the group — Australia's most-awarded gin distillery. The Negroni or G&T flight is the move at this hour.
45 min on site- Stop 8 · 17:30
Return to Melbourne
70 km75 min driveEasy drive back via the Eastern Freeway. Most guests are sleepy by Donvale.
- Stop 9 · 19:00
Melbourne CBD drop-off
10 km15 min driveDoor-to-door return. Driver helps unload any cellar-door cases.
Included
- Private vehicle for 10 hours
- Fuel, tolls, GST
- Bottled water and palate cleansers (sparkling water + crackers)
- Driver-arranged bookings at all wineries (saves the queue)
- Cellar-purchase storage in the boot
Not included
- Tasting fees (typically $10–$25 per cellar door, often waived on purchase)
- Lunch and drinks
- Healesville Sanctuary entry
What to bring
- A light jacket — cellar doors are cool
- A printed or saved list of any wineries you specifically want to add
- Cash or card for purchases
- A buyer's appetite — you will want to bring wine home
Best season
Year-round. Mar–May for vintage and autumn colours, Oct–Dec for green vineyards in flower.
FAQ — Yarra Valley
Can we customise the wineries we visit?
Yes — there are 80+ cellar doors. Tell us your style (sparkling, Pinot, Shiraz, biodynamic, big-name vs hidden gem) and we'll build a route. Domain Chandon, Yering Station, and Healesville Sanctuary are the most-requested anchors.
Is there a designated-driver discount if we don't drink?
No — pricing is per vehicle, not per person. The package is the same whether 1 or 4 of you taste.
Can we ship wine home internationally?
Most cellar doors offer international shipping for cases of 6+ bottles. Driver can recommend who to use and help carry stock back to your hotel for shipping.
Is this suitable for non-drinkers?
Yes — Healesville Sanctuary, the gallery at TarraWarra, and lunch at Yering all stand alone. We can also swap wineries for a Strawberry Farm + Yarra Valley Chocolaterie + Yarra Valley Dairy combo for a no-alcohol day.
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