Top Things to do in Yarra Valley
9 Walking Tours in Yarra Valley That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Yarra Valley, Australia including Yarra River Walking Tours Through Scenic Warburton, VIP Sanctuary Tour at Healesville Sanctuary Ticket, De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Experience, Behind-the-Scenes De Bortoli Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Tour Including 3-Course Lunch, Day trip to the Yarra valley Private Tour, Hiking Tour to Aqueduct and Warburton Valley Lookout, Private Aqueduct to California Redwoods Hiking Tour , 3 Hour Rainforest Walking Tour in Badger Creek, Private Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Hiking Tour from Melbourne.
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1. Yarra River Walking Tours Through Scenic Warburton
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Dr Maya Ward's unique experience of walking the Yarra River from sea to source is brought to life with readings from her popular book. Her knowledge of Wurundjeri (local Aboriginal) history and culture has been gained from over twenty years of close working relationships with Wurundjeri people, and she shares this information with permission, and with care and deep respect. She has detailed understanding of the stunning local flora and fauna and she shares her knowledge with love and enthusiasm. Maya lives in Warburton and is passionate in sharing her appreciation of this special place and of Birrarung, the Yarra River. Tour content, days and times can be adapted for special interest groups (minimum 4 people) on request - please contact us to enquire. Concession holders please select seniors price
Inclusions: Yarra River Walking Tours Through Scenic Warburton
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2. VIP Sanctuary Tour at Healesville Sanctuary Ticket
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 11 reviews
Get ready to immerse yourself in everything that’s extraordinary about Australia during the Australian Wildlife Experience at Healesville Sanctuary.
Inclusions: Exclusive range lead tour of Sanctuary - meeting kangaroos and koalas. , General admission to the Sanctuary , VIP seating at the renowned Spirits of the Sky free-flight bird show
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By traceyh708
Layout was great.... easy to get around... however a few exhibits were closed or nothing to see.... would be a great day with kids.... lots of statues and heaps of dinosaurs.... the best part of the day was the bird of prey display/show.... very enjoyable...but expected more....
3. De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Experience
Enjoy a gourmet food and wine experience at De Bortoli Winery located in the stunning Yarra Valley. Indulge in personalized gourmet food and wine tasting during a 60-minute session in the De Bortoli trophy room followed by a 3 course Italian-inspired lunch with matched wines.
Inclusions: 3-course lunch, Snacks, Wine tasting
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By tommomelbourne
During our visit to the Yarra Valley visiting wineries we dropped into this place hoping to have some lunch. Little did we know that venuse can get booked up weeks in advance so some advance planning is required. I am familiar with their wines as I do have a few in my wine rack at home. The vineyard was first planted in 1971, and has over 170 hectares of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Nebbiolo and Gamay Noir. We browsed through the store which has small goods, gifts and wines etc for sale. Next time with better planning we hope to dine here and do some wine tasting.
4. Behind-the-Scenes De Bortoli Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Tour Including 3-Course Lunch
Experience a behind-the-scenes winery tour and delicious Yarra Valley wines. Enjoy a unique food and wine experience at De Bortoli Winery located in the stunning Yarra Valley. Indulge in personalized gourmet food and wine tasting during a 60-minute session in the De Bortoli trophy room followed by a 3-course lunch.
Inclusions: 3-course lunch, Snacks, Wine tasting, Guided Winery Tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By tommomelbourne
During our visit to the Yarra Valley visiting wineries we dropped into this place hoping to have some lunch. Little did we know that venuse can get booked up weeks in advance so some advance planning is required. I am familiar with their wines as I do have a few in my wine rack at home. The vineyard was first planted in 1971, and has over 170 hectares of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Nebbiolo and Gamay Noir. We browsed through the store which has small goods, gifts and wines etc for sale. Next time with better planning we hope to dine here and do some wine tasting.
5. Day trip to the Yarra valley Private Tour
Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne takes you into a whole new world- the Yarra Valley. Full of some of the world’s best cold-weather wineries, quaint towns bursting with charm, and some of the best natural scenery in Australia, this is a place you have to experience to believe. Of course, there’s no better way to uncover the real riches of the valley than with a local expert right by your side. You may have had good wine before, but get ready to rethink what you’ve tasted before. You’ll be sampling the best offerings from some 5-star wineries, with mouth-watering local cuisine to match! If you’ve been looking for the chance to indulge yourself, it’s waiting for you right in Yarra Valley. Consider this a scenic tour, because you’ll find picture-perfect views every time you turn your head. Of course, you can’t visit one of the world’s most famous wine regions without taking plenty of time for tasting.
Inclusions: Private Tour, Local Guide, Wine tasting, Bites with the wine tasting
Exclusions: Food and beverages other than listed as inclusions
Reviewed By ziggyj2016
We booked the tour to experience Melbourne like a local would do and that's what we got. We had a fun and entertaining time with Andrew, who made us laugh all the time. Even after just two hours, we felt like we've known him for a long time. His tour made us definitely want to come back to Melbourne and not just get a glimpse like we did due to our short stopover. We'd definitely recommend Andrew if you want to have a local and passionate view of Melbourne's neighbourhoods and are not interested that much in the city's history.
6. Hiking Tour to Aqueduct and Warburton Valley Lookout
You will be transported to the hike launch point (avoiding a grueling 800m uphill hike). Your self-guided hike will traverse the lesser known hero of Warburton Trails, “O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail”. This amazing trail is cut into the mountain above Warburton. Whilst folks on the “rail trail” will be keeping an eye out for skinny lattes… you’ll be looking for wildlife in this protected natural wonderland. Hike through the towering forest abuzz with flora and fauna, great views and babbling water courses. Upon reaching the Dee Road Picnic Ground you can enjoy the stunning valley views and will be picked up there and driven the 7km back to Warburton Basecamp.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Map and Instructions, Return transportation from destination back to basecamp
Exclusions: BYO snacks and bottles water
7. Private Aqueduct to California Redwoods Hiking Tour
This amazing trail is cut into the mountain leading away from Warburton township. You will hike 7km through impressive walls of ferns on this section as well as the amazing flora and fauna that adorns the whole amazing trail. This adventure is hands down better mid-week. On Weekends you’ll share the Redwood Forest with thousands of others …although you can look at them smugly knowing that you have been an intrepid adventurer to get there. Mid-week you can often be alone and therefore it’s completely worth taking days off from work. You will then be collected from the Forest and transported back to Basecamp.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Map and Instructions, Return transport from destination back to basecamp
Exclusions: BYO Food and drink
8. 3 Hour Rainforest Walking Tour in Badger Creek
This experience offers an opportunity to connect to nature in a way that you may have not done before. The guide invites you to connect to your senses and observe the forest in detail. You will also learn about the landscape and start to see the forest in a new way. You will experience breath-taking forests that are home to the tallest flowering tree in the world and many other wonders of the natural world. The 3 hour tour will be time to slow down, connect to your senses and deepen your relationship to nature. Your facilitator will guide you through mindfulness based practices, share stories of the landscape and elucidate relationships between forests and human wellbeing. The walk is a moderate grade (mostly flat with some short climbs and steps) and 3kms in total.
Inclusions: Gratuities
Exclusions: Lunch
9. Private Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Hiking Tour from Melbourne
Take a hike in the stunning Dandenong Ranges and explore Victoria’s famous Yarra Valley. We embark on an easy to moderate 6.6km hike in the Eastern Sherbrooke Forest through towering Mountain Ash trees and wetland ferns. Keep your eyes open for lyrebirds, wombats, wallabies, and echidnas that call the forest home. Next, we head to the Californian Redwood forest to marvel at these awe-inspiring giants; some trees stand up to 100m tall! This forest is one of the best-kept secrets of the Yarra Valley region. Next up, we pull into one of Yarra Valley’s favourite wineries, Innocent Bystander, 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 distillery (that's been named the world's leading gin producer two years in a row).
Inclusions: Organic fruit & healthy snacks, Freshly brewed Coffee Supreme & organic tea, Rain ponchos & first aid, Air-conditioned vehicle, Friendly and knowledgeable tour guides, Unforgettable memories
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Harty99
It's one thing to go to an amazing place of natural beauty and Wilson's Prom NP certainly packs a punch and ticks that box with great hiking trails, beautiful vistas, green valleys, sandy and secluded beaches, and lots of wildlife. But to go there with a tour that manages to squeeze all that in one day without making you feel exhausted so you can truly appreciate your visit takes a real expert 9adn that's where Hike and Seek tick all the boxes!). Special thanks to the tour guide Michael, who could answer any queries and engaged with all participants to make us feel part of the team. It is a long day (and more so for the tour guides) as the drive to Wilson's Prom is almost 3 hours each way from Melbourne so make sure you have a book with you (you will have your own light and air condition vent in the minibus!) or download earlier some good podcasts to watch (you will travel through places with no or poor internet access so be prepared).
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