Yarra Valley food and wine tour from Melbourne: Kangaroo sunset

Taste your way through four stops, then photograph kangaroos at dusk

A small-group tour from Melbourne into the Yarra Valley wine region, with tastings at two wineries, a dairy, and a chocolaterie, ending with a guaranteed kangaroo sighting at sunset. The guide speaks English and delivers commentary throughout. Children from age 3 are welcome. Groups stay under 12 people, and the full day runs about seven hours from pickup to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Yarra Valley food, wine, and wildlife tour

• Depart from Melbourne at 11:30AM
• Cheese tasting at Yarra Valley Dairy
• Wine tasting at Domaine Chandon
• Wine tasting at Yering Station vineyard
• Chocolate tasting at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
• Kangaroo spotting at sunset
• Return to Melbourne by 7PM

The experience

You leave Melbourne at 11:30am in an air-conditioned mini-coach with a local guide who narrates the drive into Victoria's wine country. The first stop is Yarra Valley Dairy, where you taste fresh cow and goat cheeses made on-site: each one paired with a glass of wine or coffee if you choose. From there, the coach heads to Domaine Chandon Australia, where you sample their sparkling wines on a terrace with panoramic views. Oysters and cheese platters are available from the lounge menu if you want to add lunch at your own cost.

Next is Yering Station, Victoria's first vineyard, where you sip cool-climate wines including their signature Shiraz Viognier. Then comes the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for chocolate tastings and a chance to buy locally made ice cream and other treats. The day's final moment arrives as dusk falls: you walk through bushland to spot wild kangaroos emerging in the golden light, with a money-back guarantee if none appear. The guide handles the commentary and logistics while you focus on the animals and the photos.

The coach returns you to Federation Square in Melbourne around 7pm. All wine and cheese tastings are included. Main meals and any extra drinks or purchases throughout the day are on you. The pace is relaxed, the group stays small, and the itinerary is fixed. You move through the same four stops in the same order every departure.

What’s included

• Local goat and cow cheese tastings at the dairy.
• sparkling wine and premium wine tastings at Domaine Chandon and Yering Station.
• chocolate tasting at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie.
• air-conditioned mini-coach transport with an experienced local guide.
• kangaroo spotting walk at sunset with guaranteed sightings.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 11:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Autopia Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout and delivers live commentary on the drive and at each stop, so you follow along without effort. If you're traveling with children from age 3 up, or if you prefer a relaxed pace with a small group, the fixed itinerary and fixed departure time mean you know exactly when to meet the coach and what the day will hold.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What wines do I taste at Yering Station?

Yering Station pours a selection of their cool-climate wines, with their signature Shiraz Viognier as the centerpiece. The exact lineup may vary by season, but the focus stays on what the vineyard is known for.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch is not included. You can order oysters or a cheese platter at Domaine Chandon (at your own expense), and you're welcome to bring your own food or eat at any of the stops. Wine and cheese tastings are included. Everything else you buy is separate.

What happens if I don't see kangaroos at sunset?

The tour guarantees kangaroo sightings, or your money back. You walk through bushland as the animals emerge in the golden light, and the guide leads the spotting experience.

How does the group size affect the experience?

Groups stay under 12 people, which keeps the atmosphere social but not crowded. You travel together in one air-conditioned mini-coach, and the small size means the guide can answer questions and adjust the pace if needed.