Vinetrekker
Vinetrekker
Four contrasting wineries, a balloon flight option, and a leisurely pace — the Yarra Valley without rushing.
Operating since
2004
Languages
English
The Narrative
Vinetrekker runs fully inclusive small-group day tours to the Yarra Valley from Melbourne, visiting 4 of the area's most successful and contrasting wineries — a deliberate itinerary that gives guests genuine range across the valley's producers rather than repeating the same style across every stop. Tours run from 8:30am to 6:00pm with pick-up and drop-off included. The standard Yarra Valley day tour prices start from $340 per person. For guests wanting to make the day exceptional, Vinetrekker offers a 'Wine, Food and Fly' tour at $995 per person (based on 4 or more) — combining a hot air balloon flight over the Yarra Valley at sunrise with a full day of winery visits and lunch. The Balloon and Wine Day Tour is similarly priced at $910 per adult on weekdays, covering the balloon flight and a curated winery itinerary. Regular day tour wineries include Medhurst, Coldstream Hills and lunch at Yering Station — one of the Yarra Valley's most iconic dining addresses with a glass of estate wine. Wine and cheese at De Bortoli Winery features on selected itineraries, rounding out a day that spans the valley's heritage estates and its newer generation of producers. Vinetrekker's focus on small groups and a leisurely pace makes them well suited to wine enthusiasts who want to go deeper than a tasting-room sprint — expect more time at each estate, more conversation with wine staff and and guides whose wine knowledge goes beyond reading the back label. Ready to book? Send Vinetrekker an enquiry and they'll be in touch within 24 hours.
From AUD $340
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Frequently asked
- What wineries does the standard Vinetrekker day tour visit?
- The standard day tour visits 4 contrasting Yarra Valley wineries — typically including Medhurst, Coldstream Hills, and De Bortoli, with lunch at Yering Station. The selection is designed to span the valley's range of styles rather than concentrating on one type of producer.
- How does the Wine, Food and Fly balloon tour work?
- The 'Wine, Food and Fly' tour combines a late morning helicopter flight from Melbourne to Yering Station Vineyard. Enjoy a glass of Yarrabank sparkling on arrival, a private tour of fermentation & barrel halls, wine tasting, 3-course a la carte lunch with a glass of wine per course and coffee. Priced currently from $995 per person (4 or more guests) or $1,265 per person for 3 guests — it's a genuinely full day from balloon to cellar door.
- How small are Vinetrekker's small groups?
- Vinetrekker keeps groups small by design to allow more time at each winery, more interaction with guides and winemakers, and a more relaxed pace overall. Minimum group size for public tours is 2 people. Contact them for specific capacity details on your preferred tour date.