Yarra Valley Wineries Region Day Trip
What you’ll do
Beginners welcome! Pickup at Ladygreen cafe, 424 New Street, Brighton at 0930 - The cafe is a pleasant walk down Martin St from Gardenvale train station on the Sandringham line from the city. We grab a coffee while the group plans the days itinerary, then take off to shoot a pic in front of the colourful Brighton Bathing Boxes on the beach before heading out to explore the wineries and other attractions of the Yarra Valley region. Explore the sights along the way while we introduce ourselves and share stories. The aim is to choose as a group the 2 or 3 wineries we visit before lunch, the third winery or brewery where we eat lunch and enjoy a glass of vino or tasting paddle. Then off we go to check-in at a further 2 or 3 wineries or the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Chocolaterie, Gin distillery or Craft Brewery before heading back to Melbourne for drop-off around 6.30. Most winery tastings are free, some charge AUD$5 that is refunded with any purchase, Chandon charges $12 to taste 6 sparkling wines with a $6 discount on purchase. Lunch costs around $20 per head. Wildlife sanctuary entry costs $36. The wineries and other attractions we visit are chosen by the group from a comprehensive list of around 65 wineries in the area, with guidance from your host - Pete
What’s included
Transportation
Betsy the surf truck - VW Multivan Black Edition 7 seater
Pete’s other tours
Great Ocean Road Surf Trip
We drive from Port Melbourne, over Westgate bridge, around Geelong to Torquay, visit the famous Surf City surf shops and grab a coffee/snack, Check the surf breaks at Torquay, Bells Beach, Anglesea, Fairhaven & Lorne. Surf the best and most suitable break.
Great Ocean Road - 12 Apostles
We travel over the Westgate Bridge to Surfcity - Torquay. Drop in at Bells Beach, the home of the longest running surf contest in the world. Onto Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, The Memorial Arch, Teddy's Lookout, Lorne for Lunch, Wye River, Kennett River for a walk in the National Park to find Koalas in the wild
Great Ocean Road - Kangas & Koalas
Visit the famous Surf City surf shops and gain insider access and discounts, Check the beautiful beaches of Torquay, view the surfers at Bells Beach from my secret platform, take a walk at my secret beach where I grew up, drive on to Fairhaven & Lorne. Explore the Otway National Park and find a waterfall. Find the hidden Kangaroos and Koalas.
Mornington Peninsula & Hot Springs
First stop - take a pic in front of the colourful Brighton Bathing Boxes on the beach before heading out to explore Mount Martha, Dromana and Arthurs Seat. A short hop over to Red Hill Brewery and/or Point Leo Estate winery. Then onwards to check-in at the Blowhole, Cape Schanck LightHouse and Boardwalk on through to St Andrews brewery for lunch
Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula Day Trip
The drive between Melbourne and Geelong is used to introduce ourselves and share stories. First stop is the Geelong foreshore then Little Creatures Brewery, followed by Jack Rabbit and Scotchman's Hill wineries. Then onwards to check-in at the sights and landmarks of Queenscliffe, Point Lonsdale, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and finally Torquay - the birthplace of Rip Curl & Quiksilver surf brands.