Food & Drink
Our wine tour is a social, down to earth and laid back trip that offers great wines, gin,cider and more..and we have a laugh doing it!
We'll pick you up in the morning and focus on everyone getting to know each other. We get everyone to add to a Spotify playlist so we have some tunes and spend the first hour just chatting!
Every tour is different. Everything we do on my trip is discussed by the group in the morning. We will give you options to choose from including many different wineries, Distilleries, a cheese place,a chocolate factory, Cideries, restaurants and breweries.
However if you just want to come along and put your trust in us, we will visit 4 or 5 unique venues, all with a point of difference.
Generally we do 2 wineries,a restaurant,a distillery and either,a chocolate place or a champagne place.
We don't include lunch in the price, so we go to a restaurant (Quarters) where you can order/pay what you want to eat/drink.
We use a 24 seater bus, but only fill 10-18 seats
What could be a more memorable way to enjoy a meal in Melbourne than a gourmet dinner cruise along the Yarra River? Watch the city light up during this 3-hour cruise and enjoy Melbourne's noted fine dining in the comfort of a floating restaurant. Sip wine, beer and spirits while you admire the changing vistas of the city skyline and pass by waterfront parks and attractions.
Experience the picturesque Yarra Valley with our eccentric guides on an all-inclusive carefree day trip hosted by the wonderful Dancing Kangaroo Tours.
Visit three premium hand-picked wineries highlighting a mix of acclaimed and boutique producers. Enjoy a delightful seasonal two-course premium lunch with a glass of wine at a beautiful winery. Discover a local craft brewery and savour a refreshing paddle of beers or ciders (Wed to Sun bookings only). On some days we'll visit the iconic Four Pillars Distillery to enjoy a gin tasting paddle (Mon & Tues bookings only). We end the day at a renowned Chocolate & Ice-Cream Factory, self-indulging in sweet treats.
This comprehensive day trip covers all expenses, including tastings, lunch, and transportation from Melbourne. Relax, savour the moments, and let us take care of everything.
Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region on this day trip from Melbourne. With an expert guide to act as your wine tutor, visit four of the area’s best-known wineries: Greenstone Vineyards, Balgownie Estate, Yering Farm and Soumah Yarra Valley. During your series of wine tastings and an included vineyard lunch, you’ll find out why the Yarra Valley is one of Australia's favourite wine regions, loved for its picturesque scenery. Choose from several pickup points in central Melbourne. (Itinerary subject to change without notice)
Enjoy a small-group full-day tour that combines native wildlife with wine tasting in Victoria’s internationally acclaimed Yarra Valley wine region. Set out from Melbourne for a visit to Healesville Sanctuary, founded in order to preserve and protect endangered animal species, and spend the morning observing koalas, kangaroos, emus and other iconic native animals.
Early afternoon, travel across to Yering Station Vineyard for a delicious a la carte main course lunch and wine tasting before finishing the day with cheese and wine at the De Bortoli Winery.
WE HAVE 1000'S OF FIVE STAR REVIEWS!
After years of providing private group tours for friends, family and businesses, we realised how much we love to please people and try and go the extra mile to see a bigger smile at the end of the day.
So we built out our new Yarra Valley Public Tour that has the necessary itinerary but also has flexibility to split up the group depending on their preferences on wine, gin, cheese and chocolate.
Most days you will find yourself being driven by the owner. If he is having a rare day off, you will be in the capable hands of one of his few trusted tour guides that also share his ethos of 'Going the extra mile to see a smile'
Embark on an unforgettable tour from Melbourne to the picturesque Yarra Valley, where a day of delectable delights awaits you.
Our first stop takes us to Balgownie Estate, nestled amidst stunning vineyards, where you'll taste an array of premium wines.
Next, we'll journey to Coldstream Dairy where you will sample a range of artisanal cheeses.
Continuing on, we'll visit renowned Four Pillars distillery. Here, you'll enjoy a gin tasting flight, while learning about the distillation process.
Our journey then leads us to the iconic Rochford Wines, known for award winning wines and panoramic views. Take delight in sampling their wines before settling in for a delicious winery lunch.
Finally we'll make a stop at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, a haven for chocolate lovers, where you'll be treated to a guided chocolate tasing.
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, treating yourself, or simply seeking to explore the region, our Yarra Valley tour promises an unforgettable experience.
Experience the most immersive and relaxed-pace tour of Phillip Island from Melbourne, on our all-inclusive full day tour, where you will indulge in a gourmet winery feast (dinner/lunch); savour the local wines in a guided wine tasting; marvel at the untapped scenic beauty of Millowl (Phillip Island); relax & explore in the main township, in its shops and its beaches; see native Australian wildlife in abundance; and finish by watching 1000's of Little Penguins waddle up the beach at Sunset.
All of this whilst being escorted by our fun and friendly local guide, who will provide you with an authentic local insight and curated information as to what makes Phillip Island a truly special place.
Relax in comfort on board our luxury midi-coach, with our window seat guarantee, allowing you perfect viewing of the unfolding spectacular scenery that awaits you.
Located an hour from Melbourne and known internationally as a quality producer of chardonnay, pinot noir and sparkling wines, the Yarra Valley enjoys the highest profile of any Victorian wine region. With this small group tour, take the scenic route from Melbourne that travels through bushland, vineyards and farmland. The 5 cellar doors that are visited are a mix of small, medium and large producers who provide a great overview of what the Valley does best.
Epicurean offers the most fun & memorable way for you to spend your day in the Yarra Valley with a small group of 6 guests, the smallest group wine tour in the Yarra Valley!
You will enjoy fabulous scenery with a scenic drive and just over an hour from your Melbourne City accommodation, fresh and local produce at one of the most awarded restaurants in the Yarra Valley & Premium Wine and Cheese and Wine Pairing.
With over 22 years of touring excellence our guests tell us they book with Epicurean because of the extensive knowledge, good humour of our guides, fantastic choice of wineries, family owned and operated both big and boutique with outstanding unique cellar door experiences.
Minimum 4 guests for tour to operate.
We reserve the right to book the itinerary based on availability and for the best guest experience for the date booked. Depending on individual booking numbers groups sizes may be at 8 guests
Call +61 418 336 005 24 hours before departure time
Think you’re a foodie? Do your travel plans lead to your best gourmand adventures? Are you torn by delicious culinary choices? If your answers are ‘yes’, then why not kick off with the ‘Bucket List’ foodie hot spots of Melbourne.
When time is of the essence, our ‘Bucket List Tour' will ‘wow’ your senses - while tasting and strolling your way through Melbourne’s exploding culinary epicentre.
The Bucket List Tour includes 5 delicious 'tastings' with cultural and historical anecdotes. Taste your way around Melbourne from Modern Chinese, Peruvian, Spanish, Asian Fusion, Contemporary Australian and more. (Restaurant venue's may change, subject to availability)
Melbourne is a mecca for food with an eating culture bordering on the obsessive. But many of these best places are hidden from first sight in laneways and behind doors. This 3 hour small group walking tour lets you experience the best examples of what Melbourne offers. This tour offers the best aspects of Melbourne with the insight of your local guide that you cannot get from a guide book. Drink coffee, eat dumplings, sneak in a sweet treat and finish it off with a drink in a laneway bar the locals love – all included in your ticket price. See all the treasures of Melbourne and often it is said “wow – you wouldn’t even know this was here!” Do this on your first day in Melbourne and you’ll discover a whole lot more places to return to later in your stay!
ICEBAR MELBOURNE; Australia’s only ice bar, keeping things a fun and frosty -10°C here in Melbourne all year round.
Departs Melbourne at 12pm! (11am in May, June and July)
This afternoon tour of the Yarra Valley allows you to experience the best of the Yarra Valley without taking the whole day!
Sip, Sample, and Slurp your way around the valley, and then join us on a wild Kangaroo safari in the Valley! Cheese, Chocolate and Wine tastings are included in the price plus city pickup and return.
Perfect for those who like a late start and have the morning free to shop or brunch in the city!
Tour departs daily and includes:
- Visit to Domaine Chandon with time to purchase lunch and sparkling wine
- Cheese tastings at Yarra Valley Dairy
- Wine tastings at Yering Station Winery
- Chocolate tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
- finish the day with our wild Kangaroo safari!
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Yarra Valley's finest flavours on our ultimate tasting tour of wines, gins and beers!
Explore two hand-picked premium wineries, where you'll indulge in exquisite cool-climate wine tastings. At the lively Quarters restaurant in Hubert Estate, choose from a wide selection of delicious mains suited to your style and budget (lunch at own expense).
But the adventure doesn't stop there! Dive into a paddle of premium gins at the renowned Four Pillars Distillery, followed by a sampling of craft beers at one of our fantastic local breweries like Matilda Bay, Coldstream, or Watts River.
Throughout the tour, our fun tour guide will provide you with cool insights and tips, as well as accommodate to requests such as photos and music preferences.
Convenience is key, with central CBD pickup and drop-off ensuring a hassle-free experience. Don't miss out on this incredible journey through Victoria's culinary delights—book your spot now!
