About this tour
This eight-hour small-group tour from Melbourne takes you into the Yarra Valley's Californian Redwoods, where you'll walk beneath ancient giants, then choose your own adventure: either a winery lunch with tastings and valley views, or tractor-led fruit picking at Rayners Orchard followed by farm-style food. You'll start with downtime in Warburton village and finish with a scenic breather before heading back to the city.
Highlights
- Walk beneath towering Californian Redwoods with dappled forest light
- Browse Warburton village shops and riverside scenery
- Pick seasonal fruit by tractor at Rayners Orchard
- Taste wines at a Yarra Valley estate with panoramic views
- Farm-style or winery lunch included
- Local guide leads intimate group throughout
- Complimentary barista coffee from Melbourne departure point
What to expect
After collecting you from Melbourne CBD with a quality coffee, you'll head into the hills. Warburton gives you an hour or so to stretch and explore—cafés, local shops, the river. Then the Redwoods: a quieter walk among these conifers, light slanting through the canopy. The afternoon splits: winery folk get a seated tasting with lunch overlooking vineyards; orchard visitors climb onto a tractor, pick what's ripe, graze on seasonal fruit, then sit down to home-cooked meals. Either way, you'll loop back for a final lookout before the drive home.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes for forest walking and orchard ground. You choose your activity (winery or orchard) when booking. Prams and service animals welcome. Suitable for all fitness levels. Excludes additional food, drink, and activities beyond what's listed.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.