Melbourne: Yarra Valley Hop-On Hop-Off Wine Tour & Tastings

Skip the Rental Car: Yarra Valley Wine Stops on Your Own Time

You board from Central Melbourne and hop on and off the bus at your chosen Yarra Valley stops (wineries, gin distilleries, breweries) on an hourly loop. Tastings are your responsibility to book and pay for, but staff recommend venues and you keep a storage box for purchases. No rental car, no fixed itinerary, just you and the region's wine and produce.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Yarra Valley with hop-on bus

• Depart from Central Melbourne
• Use hop-on hop-off bus service
• Visit stops on timetable hourly
• Explore Yarra Valley wine region
• Taste local food, wine, gin, beer
• Book tastings at venues as needed

The experience

What if you could taste your way through Yarra Valley without planning the whole day in advance or worrying about who's driving? The hop-on hop-off service from Melbourne lets you step off the bus whenever a vineyard, gin distillery, or brewery catches your eye, then catch the next loop an hour later. You're not locked into a guide's schedule or a fixed itinerary. You pick the stops, you decide how long to stay, and the bus comes around every hour to collect you when you're ready to move on.

The bus runs two routes (check the timetable map before you book) and departs from Central Melbourne, so there's no early pickup or long drive to the wine region. Once you're in Yarra Valley, you control the pace. Some venues do ask for advance bookings and charge for tastings, but the staff on board know the region well and can point you toward places that suit what you're after, whether that's a casual cellar door, a gin tasting, or somewhere with food. You'll get bottled water on the bus and a storage box to stash whatever you buy, which matters more than it sounds when you're hopping between three or four stops.

The hourly loop rhythm means you're never stranded. Miss a tasting you wanted? The bus circles back. Spend longer at a place than expected? The next departure is sixty minutes away. It's a different pace from a guided tour (more flexible, less narrated), and it works best if you're the kind of traveler who likes to linger over a glass without a group waiting or a schedule pushing you toward the next stop. Bring comfortable shoes and a rough idea of which venues interest you, but don't overthink it. The timetable arrives by email after you book.

What’s included

• Your day includes hop-on hop-off bus transport around Yarra Valley on an hourly loop, bottled water, on-board commentary, and a storage box for purchases.
• Tastings at wineries, distilleries, and breweries are your responsibility to book and pay for, though staff provide recommendations.
• Departure is from Central Melbourne.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDeparts at 10:10

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 75 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13 · max 6 per booking

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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hop It

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to explore Yarra Valley wine region without renting a car or committing to a fixed group itinerary. The hourly loop gives you the freedom to linger at venues you love and skip the ones that don't appeal, which is what makes a self-paced day possible.

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Top questions

How often does the hop-on hop-off bus run?

The bus loops around every hour to each stop on the timetable.

Do I need to book tastings in advance?

Some venues require bookings and charge for tastings. Staff on the bus can recommend places and help you decide, but you arrange and pay for tastings yourself.

Where does the bus depart from?

Central Melbourne. A timetable with both routes is sent to you by email after booking.

What's included in the ticket?

Bottled water, on-board commentary, and a storage box to keep purchases you make at the stops.

Can I stay at one stop for longer than an hour?

Yes. The bus returns every hour, so you can spend as long as you like at a venue and catch the next loop when you're ready.

Are there two different routes?

Yes. Refer to the map in the image gallery to see both routes and choose which stops suit you.

Is this suitable for people with limited mobility?

The service is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the bus.