About this tour
Spend a day exploring the Macedon Ranges, Victoria's cool-climate wine region just an hour north of Melbourne. This ten-hour tour visits boutique family wineries, craft breweries, and gin distilleries, where you'll meet the makers behind the bottles. Learn what makes the region's terroir distinct, sample wines and local food pairings, and discover why this pocket of countryside punches above its weight. Tours run for small groups up to thirteen people, or larger for celebrations and corporate outings.
Highlights
- Meet winemakers and distillers at family-run cellar doors
- Taste award-winning cool-climate wines and craft gins
- Food pairings designed to complement regional producers
- Learn the Macedon Ranges' winemaking history and climate
- Air-conditioned coach with accredited guide throughout
- One hour from Melbourne's CBD
What to expect
You'll be collected and driven through rolling vineyard country, stopping at three to four venues depending on the itinerary. At each stop, expect a relaxed introduction to the winemaker or brewer, followed by guided tastings. Food pairings—local cheese, charcuterie, or prepared dishes—arrive alongside wines to show how flavours work together. There's time to ask questions and browse the cellar-door shop if anything catches your eye. The pace is unhurried; this isn't a race through tasting rooms. Bring cash or card for individual tasting fees (typically $10–20 per venue), which aren't included.
Good to know
Tastings cost extra per venue. Book ahead for larger groups or special events like hens' parties or corporate functions. Not suitable if pregnant or with cardiovascular concerns. Must be 18+ to drink alcohol. Service animals welcome. Bottled water and snacks provided on board.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.