About this tour
Venture beyond Melbourne into the Yarra Valley for an afternoon of wine, cheese, and chocolate paired with a guaranteed sunset encounter with wild kangaroos. This seven-hour excursion takes you to Yering Station and Domaine Chandon for sparkling tastings, a local dairy for artisanal cheese sampling, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for handmade confections. As daylight fades, walk through bushland to photograph kangaroos in their natural habitat. Small groups (max 12) travel in air-conditioned comfort with a knowledgeable local guide.
Highlights
- Award-winning sparkling wine tastings at two cellar doors
- Handcrafted goat and cow cheeses from boutique dairy
- Premium chocolate tasting at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
- Guaranteed wild kangaroo sightings at sunset
- Golden-hour photography of iconic Australian fauna
- Intimate group setting with local driver commentary
What to expect
You'll depart Melbourne in the morning, arriving at your first winery in time for a leisurely tasting of estate sparkling wines. The next stop introduces you to artisanal cheesemaking, with samples of fresh and aged varieties. A chocolate tasting follows, featuring small-batch confections. Throughout the day, your guide shares regional insights as you travel between venues in a comfortable mini-coach. As the sun approaches the horizon, you'll walk a gentle path through bushland where wild kangaroos regularly emerge to graze. With golden light and calm animals, photography opportunities are excellent. The entire pace is unhurried—expect conversation, tasting notes, and plenty of time to absorb each stop.
Good to know
Main meals aren't included, so eat beforehand or bring snacks. Additional purchases (wine, cheese, chocolate) are your own expense. Wear smart casual and comfortable walking shoes for the sunset kangaroo walk. All fitness levels welcome. The route involves minimal walking. Service animals permitted.
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.