Does this tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in this tour. You should prepare cash or a credit card for this expense, approximately 50 USD.

Can the itinerary of this private tour be customized?

Yes, our private tours can be customized according to your and your group's needs.

How do I confirm the booking?

Booking confirmation will be provided as a tour voucher. You should print the voucher or display it on a mobile device, and it is recommended to reconfirm the booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of reservation.

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This private tour from Melbourne will take you on a 6.6km hike through the towering trees of the Dandenong Ranges before celebrating the day with a visit to the Yarra Valley’s best wineries, breweries and distilleries. Departing from Melbourne CBD, lace up the hiking boots for a gentle walk in the Eastern Sherbrooke Forest amongst giant Mountain Ash, Wetland Ferns and Californian Redwood trees. By now you should have worked up an appetite for lunch at the prestigious Innocent Bystander winery in the Yarra Valley. Sample a wine or two while you are here visiting the Matilda Bay Brewery for a cold brew and award-winning gin at Four Pillars Distillery. Encompassing two of Victoria’s greatest regions - this is one Melbourne tour you don’t want to miss out on. Gather your friends and book this private tour of the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley here.

Inclusions
* Private tour to the Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges * An easy/moderate hike with a total distance of 6.6km * 1 x Tasting at Four Pillars Gin Distillery * Visit to wineries, brewery and distillery * Friendly and knowledgable guide * Organic Fruit & Healthy Snacks * Freshly Brewed Coffee Supreme & Organic Tea * Modern VW Caravelle – 9 seater with Air Con

Exclusions
* Lunch * Additional tastings / drinks

Itinerary
We embark on a moderate 6.6km hike in the Eastern Sherbrooke Forest through towering Mountain Ash trees and wetland ferns. Next up, we pull into one of Yarra Valley’s favourite wineries, the Innocent Bystander cellar door, for lunch. There's plenty of time for wine tasting too if you choose. After lunch, we skip over the road to visit craft beer brewery Matilda Bay, before jumping back in the van to visit the lads at Payten & Jones for more good wine and great tunes. We top the day off with a visit to Four Pillars, a small craft gin distillery (that's been named the world's leading gin producer two years in a row), before hitting the road and returning to Melbourne. Tastings at Innocent Bystander and Four Pillars are included.

Highlights
* Tastings at Innocent Bystander and Four Pillars Gin Distillery * A moderate hike with a total distance of 6.6 km * Visit Innocent Bystander, Matilda Bay Brewery, Payten & Jones Winery & Four Pillars Distillery

Duration
* 1 Day (10 hours)

Transfers
* Private tours include door to door pick-up & drop off, anywhere in the CBD

What To Bring
* Comfortable trainers or hiking boots * Water bottle (1L) * Cash or credit card for lunch and additional drinks (around $50) * Warm layers just in case * Sunscreen, sunglasses & a hat

Additional Information
* Have something else in mind? Our private tours are entirely adjustable to suit you and your group’s needs

Booking Information
* Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience * Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction * Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control * For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher * We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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About Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Private Tour from Melbourne

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Overview of the Private Tour: Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne

This private tour from Melbourne takes you on a 6.6km hike through the towering trees of the Dandenong Ranges before celebrating the day with visits to the best wineries, breweries, and distilleries of the Yarra Valley. Departing from Melbourne CBD, this tour covers two of Victoria's greatest regions, accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable guide, a 9-seater air-conditioned VW Caravelle, organic fruits, healthy snacks, fresh coffee, and organic tea.

Highlights of the Private Tour: Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne

This tour features wine tasting at Innocent Bystander and Four Pillars Gin Distillery, a moderate 6.6km hike, and visits to Innocent Bystander Winery, Matilda Bay Brewery, Payten & Jones Winery, and Four Pillars Distillery.

Main Attractions or Activities of the Private Tour: Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne

The main activities begin with a moderate 6.6km hike in the East Sherbrooke Forest amidst Mountain Ash trees and damp ferns. Afterward, enjoy lunch at the Innocent Bystander cellar door with time for wine tasting. After lunch, visit the Matilda Bay craft brewery, followed by Payten & Jones Winery, and conclude the day with a visit to Four Pillars, an award-winning small-batch craft gin distillery.

How to Get to the Private Tour: Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne

This private tour includes door-to-door pickup service anywhere in Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD).

Location of the Private Tour: Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne

This tour will take you from Melbourne's Central Business District to the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley areas, located in Victoria, Australia, visiting places such as East Sherbrooke Forest, Innocent Bystander Winery, Matilda Bay Brewery, Payten & Jones Winery, and Four Pillars Distillery.

Operating Hours of the Private Tour: Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne

This is a 1-day tour, approximately 10 hours long.

Other Facilities/Amenities of the Private Tour: Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges from Melbourne

This tour includes a friendly and knowledgeable guide, organic fruits and healthy snacks, fresh Supreme coffee and organic tea, and a new 9-seater air-conditioned VW Caravelle.

Recommendations or Things to Note

Things not included in the tour are lunch and additional wine/beverage tastings beyond what is specified. You should bring comfortable sneakers or hiking boots, a water bottle (1 liter), cash or credit card for lunch and additional beverages (approximately 50 USD), warm clothing for layering, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Private tours can be customized according to your group's needs. Booking confirmation will be in the form of a tour voucher that can be printed or shown on a mobile device. It is recommended to reconfirm your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making the reservation.

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