VICTORIA– YARRA VALLEY

With a rich history stretching back to the first settlers, the Yarra Valley is not only one of Australia's oldest wine producing regions, but also one of the most diverse, containing large commercial enterprises and small boutique producers. Less than an hour's drive east of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is home to over 40 wineries and is best known for its success with pinot noir, fine chardonnays and also cabernet sauvignon and shiraz varietals.
The Yarra Valley offers a unique food and wine experience, with many wineries specializing in the foods of the region at the cellar door and adjacent restaurants. Visit a 100-year-old working dairy and sample hand-made farm cheeses. Visit the Produce Store at Yering Station, showcasing produce from the Yarra Valley region and taste at the cellar door of local wineries. .

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Yarra Valley Coach Tour




Length of Tour: 8 hours

Cost:
AUD $98.00 Per Person.

Pickup Point: 9.00am - 10.00am
5 convenient locations for passengers to board the bus
9:00am - Out-front The George Hotel, corner Fitzroy St & Grey St, St Kilda.
9:20am - Out-front 7-11 convenience store, corner Flinders St & Spencer St, City.
9:30am - Out-front St Paul’s Cathedral, corner Flinders St & Swanston St, City.
9:35am - Out-front Old Melbourne Gaol (jail), top end Russell St, City.
9:40am - Out-front Melbourne Transit Centre, 58 Franklin St, City.
9:50am - Roundabout @ corner Queensberry St & Howard St, North Melbourne.

Passengers must be at pick up locations 10 minutes prior to departure.

Drop Off: 4.30pm - 5.00pm

10.00am
Depart pick up point for Yarra Valley
Just under an hour's trip in our deluxe buses.

11.00am
Yering Station Vineyards Yering Station is one of Australia's most spectacular winery set-ups. We'll start the day by showing you how to swirl, sniff & slurp and then you’ll be ready to taste some of Yering Station’s award winning benchmark classic Australian wines.



12.00pm
Rochford Wines Rochford's have long been the benchmark for style and class in the Yarra Valley and the wines also live up to this reputation. The first 1/2 hour will be spent at the tasting table, a great opportunity to make a wine selection for lunch! Then it's into the Restaurant for a superb lunch while taking in magnificent vineyard views. Lunch includes main meal, a glass of Rochford wine & tea or coffee.

1.40pm
St. Hubert's Vineyards St. Hubert's is the ideal place to delve briefly into the fascinating history of the Yarra Valley from the 1830's to today as it has played a significant role in Victorian winemaking. The wines here speak for themselves, the quality is exceptional. But we'll let you be the judge of that.

2.15pm
Domaine Chandon French Champagne company Moet & Chandon's Australian production house Domaine Chandon is the perfect way to finish the day with a guided tour through the winery that shows how the wine is made followed by a relaxing glass of Australia's best bubbly with light tasting platters and a view that will leave you in awe. Spectacular to say the least.

3.30pm
Leave Yarra Valley for Melbourne

4.30pm - 5.00pm
Yarra Valley Day Tour

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