Winery Tours
Having problems coming up with innovative ideas for your corporate function or end of year/Christmas event?
Invite your team to spend a day in one of Victoria's spectacular winery regions. Incorporate a delicious lunch with tastings at up to four wineries in the region of your choice.
Contact Time Out Corporate Recreation or complete the booking form, and one of our consultants will call you to discuss your winery tour.
This page has information about the following topics:
What is included in the winery tour?
Winery regions
Sample itineraries
Tour cost
Terms and conditions
What is included in the winery tour?
- luxury coach transport
- pick-up and drop-off
- entertaining host
- complimentary souvenir photos and prizes
- entrance to four premier wineries of your choice (and all applicable wine tasting charges)
- Yarra Valley
A choice of more than 40 wineries set in valleys of rolling green hills with spectacular views, producing superb quality Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and sparkling wines.
View a sample itinerary - Mornington Peninsula
Pinot Noir, Chardonnays and lunch among the vines, while enjoying amazing coastal views.
View a sample itinerary - Macedon Ranges
Solve the mysteries of Hanging Rock with a tantalising white or full red! A memorable day of fine food, wine and great camaraderie.
View a sample itinerary
Yarra
Valley Sample Itinerary
Departure pick up – between 9.15am and 10am, depending on distance to the region11am – 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 (add $30pp)
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.
Mornington
Peninsula Sample Itinerary
Departure pick up – between 9.45am and 10am, depending on distance to the region11pm – 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 (add $35pp)
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 MelbournePlease note some itineraries can vary depending on your lunch option and choice of wineries. An exact itinerary can be determined after consultation with our staff.
Contact Time Out Corporate Recreation or complete the booking form, and one of our consultants will call you to discuss your winery tour.
Macedon
Ranges Sample Itinerary
Departure pick up – between 9.15am and 10.15am, depending on distance to the region11am – Mawarra – Tastings
Mawarra Winery produces a medium-bodied, spicy and berried Pinot Noir, lemony and lemon grassy Semillon and a Chardonnay that has characterised the lighter, more beverage, like nature of this region's vinous style12pm – Cleveland – Tastings
A historic property producing stylish sparkling wines and French influenced table wines. Featuring the Briena and Cleveland labels with varieties including Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Merlot, Sparkling Macedon Brut and Sparkling Macedon Rose1pm – Lunch option – BYO picnic, bistro or winery meal
2.30pm – Hanging Rock – Tastings
Enjoy the scenic views across to Mount Macedon and the forest from the hillside tasting room. Wines include the Macedon Sparkling wine, Jim Jim Sauvignon Blanc and the wonderful Heathcote Shiraz3.30pm – Mt Macedon – Tastings
Mount Macedon Winery was established in 1989 on the western slopes of Mount Macedon, just four kilometres east of Woodend. Situated at 680 metres above sea level, it is a true cool climate vineyard and one of the most elevated vineyards in Australia. It is ideally situated for the production of sparkling wine and fine, cool climate table wines, notably Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Nestled in the natural splendours of the Regional Park, the site is very attractive with panoramic vistas across the Black Forest4.30pm – Approximate departure time to return to pick up location
Please note these itineraries may vary depending on your lunch option and choice of wineries. An exact itinerary can be determined after consultation with our staff.
Contact Time Out Corporate Recreation or complete the booking form, and one of our consultants will call you to discuss your winery tour.
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. .
Please note some itineraries can vary depending on your lunch option and choice of wineries. An exact itinerary can be determined after consultation with our staff.
Contact Time Out Corporate Recreation or complete the booking form, and one of our consultants will call you to discuss your winery tour.
Tour cost
$75 per person (based on a group with 25 people)
$85 per person (based on a group with 20 people)
$95 per person (based on a group with 15 people)
Domaine Chandon add $5pp (Yarra Valley) and Red Hill Estate $8pp (Mornington Peninsula)
Lunch is at an additional cost depending upon your choice of available options
Terms and conditions
Please check our terms and conditions before booking your winery tour.
Contact Time Out Corporate Recreation and request a quote for your group.
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