Melbourne's Go Get Around Tours - Victoria's winery regions and sample itineraries

WINERY REGIONS AND SAMPLE ITINERARIES

Winery regions available for fully escorted tours within one hour from Melbourne (also view regions located two or more hours from Melbourne):

Winery in Victoria The Yarra Valley
The Macedon Ranges
Mornington Peninsula
Geelong

The Yarra Valley

Our most popular tour destination encompassing magnificent views with classic wines from the wonderfully enticing Domaine Chandon, to the tasteful Fergussons, the stately Rochford Wines through to the picturesque De Bortoli. Other great names such as Balgownie Estate, Kellybrook, Yarra Burn and St Huberts are complemented by smaller family wineries such as Seville Hill, Acacia Ridge, Elmswood Estate and Bianchet. The Yarra Valley is celebrated for its superb quality Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Methode Champenoise sparkling wines. A must for all wine and fun lovers!

Enjoy our fantastic tour to the Rhythm & Vines Festival in February of each year.

Sample itinerary

Please note: some itineraries can vary depending on your lunch option (BYO picnic or takeaway, bistro/hotel or winery meal) and choice of wineries. An exact itinerary can be determined after consultation with our staff. Contact Go Get Around Tours to discuss your tour.

Meeting time and departure between 9.15am and 10am, depending on the meeting place.

11am – Domaine Chandon – tour and tastings (add $5pp)
Moët and Chandon's premier sparkling wine production house in Victoria features some of the valley's most picturesque views. Experience a guided tour of the winery and learn how the wine is made. Then relax and enjoy a glass of their finest bubbly served with a delicious gourmet food platter.
12pm – Killara Estate – tastings and 2 course lunch and a glass of wine
The Palazzo family welcomes you to Killara. What was in the past a milking shed has been transformed into a warm and spacious Cellar Door. Made without the influence of new oak, the wines are for those who enjoy the fresh “fruit driven” easy drinking style which is so popular today.
2.30pm – Elmswood Estate – tastings
This small vineyard with "million dollar" views across the Upper Yarra Valley to Mount Donna Buang and Warburton makes an ideal setting for sampling Unwooded, Chardonnays, Cabernet Merlots and barrel selected Cabernets.

3.45pm –Helen's Hill –tastings (or Coldstream Brewery)
Helen's Hill Winery features stunning views from the architecturally designed building. Tastings include: Brut non vintage, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Cabernet Merlot and Shiraz. .
4.30pm – Depart the Yarra Valley to return to Melbourne

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Winery in Victoria The Macedon Ranges

A delightful combination of history and wineries centred around majestic Mt. Macedon and featuring Cleveland, Hanging Rock, Glen Erin Grange, Cope – Williams, Mt Aitken and Goona Warra. The region is noted for its cool climate wines, especially full-flavoured reds, delicate sparkling wines, soft reds and superb Rieslings. The Bud Burst Festival in October is a highlight.

Sample itinerary

Meeting time and departure between 9.30am and 10am, depending on the meeting place.

11am – Hanging Rock Winery – tastings
Enjoy the scenic views across to Mt Macedon and the forest from the hillside tasting room. Wines include the Macedon Sparkling wine, Jim Jim Sauvignon Blanc and the wonderful Heathcote Shiraz.
12pm – Lunch Option – BYO picnic or takeaway, bistro/hotel or winery meal.
2.30pm – Mount Macedon Winery – tastings
It is ideally situated for the production of sparkling wine and fine, cool climate table wines, notably Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
3.45pm – Mawarra Estate – tastings
The friendly Mawarra Winery produces a medium-bodied, spicy and berried Pinot Noir, lemony and lemon grassy Semillon and delightful Chardonnay.
4.30pm – Depart the Macedon Ranges to return to Melbourne

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Winery in Victoria Mornington Peninsula

With magnificent ocean and bay views from Arthur's Seat and surrounds, the Mornington Peninsula offers a delightful combination of gourmet produce and wine tasting at estates such as Main Ridge, Red Hill and Dromana. The region is celebrated for its Pinot Noir, Shiraz and very attractive Chardonnay, consisting of generous fruit flavours and gentle tannin, made possible by fertile soils and temperate climate. The Carnival of Wine festival is a highlight.

Sample itinerary

Meeting time and departure between 9.30am and 10am, depending on the meeting place.

11pm – Red Hill Estate – tastings (add $8pp)
One of the best views at any winery in Australia! Featuring a great restaurant and delicious wines, including Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, Sparkling Blanc de Noir, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Cabernet Merlot.
12.15pm – Box Stallion – Lunch - 2 courses
This picturesque location complete with lake and resident swans makes a perfect destination to sample standard Mornington Peninsula varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay as well as exotics like Tempranillo, Dolcetto and Arnies. They also boast an award winning Shiraz.

2.30pm – Five Sons – tastings
The combination of a cool maritime climate, gentle north facing slopes and ideal soils has made this region a perfect partner for varieties such as chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot gris, sauvignon blanc and, on the warmer sites, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz.
3.40pm – Dromana Estate – tastings
Walk between the working open air winery and vines to reach their cosy tasting room, with an outside deck overlooking views of the lake and vineyard. It features excellent Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, as well as Italian varietals.
4.30pm – Depart Mornington Peninsula to return to Melbourne

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Geelong

Within easy reach of Melbourne are smaller boutique wineries such as Mt Anakie, Straughton Vale, Kilgour Estates and the award-winning Pettavel, renowned for their Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer and distinct Chardonnay. The Queenscliff-Sorrento ferry can add another dimension to your tour.

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Winery in Victoria Winery regions among many that are available two or more hours from Melbourne:
Rutherglen/North-east region
The centre of the great fortified wines and full-bodied reds, Rutherglen and surrounds provide a friendly warm atmosphere to sample the best Tokays and Muscats found in Victoria, as well as an excellent range of table wines. Close proximity to golfing, pokie and country club facilities, complemented by a temperate climate. Some of the winery highlights include Morris, Mt Prior, All Saints, Gehrigs and Stanton & Killeen. A delight!

Goulburn Valley District
Birthed in the gold rush of the late 1800's, the valley and surrounds offer tasting experiences from one of Australia's oldest wineries, Chateau Tahbilk, to the modern Mitchelton, with the opportunity to enjoy a scenic cruise from one to the other. Longleat and Tisdall are other well-known producers of great table wines. This area has received awards for its delicious Marsanne, Verdello, Chardonnay and Cabernet, while the Bendigo region is enjoyed for its Chardonnay.

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