The Yarra Valley is the Victorian wine region located SE of Melbourne city. Surrounded by picturesque landscapes, the valley is a cooler climate region best-know for fruiting Pinot Noir, sparkling wine and Chardonnay.

As the rise of social media come to play, the tourism industry continues to climb, as of 2011, the Yarra Valley region received 3.1 million visitors. In the year 2013-2014, tourism activity in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges have generated $2.1 billion in total tourism output.

No wonder, as the word keeps on spreading through the growth of the Internet, apps and social media – making it easier to portray and attract international tourists to this beautiful region.

But first, let’s get the geography in out of the way before we get to the juicy and watering beverages. There are two sections to the Yarra Valley; Valley Floor and Upper Yarra. There are more than 300 wineries to explore – go crazy!

Have you heard of the floor? Well, in the Yarra, we called it the Valley floor. Valley floor township includes suburbs like Healesville, Yarra Glen and Lilydale. Here you can find more prominent and famous wineries such as Chandon, Oakridge Wines to Rochford Wines.

The Upper Yarra is on the southern side of the valley, and there you will find Seville, Hoddles Creek and Warburton suburbs. The younger sibling to the Valley floor, with it’s a cooler climate that bears fruits to the most varietals, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

But first, let’s get the geography in out of the way before we get to the juicy and watering beverages. There are two sections to the Yarra Valley; Valley Floor and Upper Yarra. There are more than 300 wineries to explore – go crazy!

Have you heard of the floor? Well, in the Yarra, we called it the Valley floor. Valley floor township includes suburbs like Healesville, Yarra Glen and Lilydale. Here you can find more prominent and famous wineries such as Chandon, Oakridge Wines to Rochford Wines.

The Upper Yarra is on the southern side of the valley, and there you will find Seville, Hoddles Creek and Warburton suburbs. The younger sibling to the Valley floor, with it’s a cooler climate that bears fruits to the most varietals, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Continue with our private winery tours Yarra Valley. We will head over for a quick 10-minute drive to check into Wild Cattle Creek for fine dining.

As part of a wine tasting tour package, we have a 2-course gourmet lunch. You will get to choose between entree or desserts, plus your main dish. That’s not all friends, and you get to do the wine tasting of their excellent selections and a glass of wine to compliment your meal.

Still Not Happy? Too Short of a Day to the Yarra Valley?

We love Seville so much that we will take you over to Payne’s Rise that’s only a short drive down the road for more wine tasting. Gorgeous views to take-in over the balcony while you sip wine or add cheese platter to make the most out of your day out with friends. Escape Melbourne to the Yarra Valley for private winery tours Melbourne.