8 Cheese Tastings in Melbourne to Build a Day Around

1.Yarra Valley Grazing Tour Wine, Cheese, Gin, Pizza from Melbourne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 821 reviews · from $135Our pick

Set out from Melbourne at 8am for a nine-hour food and drink tour through the Yarra Valley. Taste cool-climate wine at Rochford, farm cheese at Coldstream Dairy, local gin with wood-fired pizza, coffee in Healesville, and chocolate at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Mel, Alex, Chris and Michael keep the day friendly and informative.

“Excellent itinerary! Lunch was beautiful. Jon was a great tour guide and our last stop at the Chocolate Factory was a perfect way to end our day! Would definitely do this tour again next time we are in Melbourne!”

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2.Yarra Valley Full Day Grazing Tour: Gin, Wine, Pizza, Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 455 reviews · 8 hours · from $133

Spend eight hours touring the Yarra Valley with Go West Tours, stopping at Rochford Wines, Coldstream Dairy, Stag Lane Distillery, Healesville, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Rob, Jools, Laney, and Chris are known for warm, lively hosting, while every tasting and pizza lunch is included.

“Great day in the yarra valley. Our tour guide Graeme was so friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Was a fantastic day out with amazing food and wine.”

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3.Ultimate Yarra Valley Chandon, Soumah & De Bortoli Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · from $204

Spend about seven hours touring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with guides such as Nicci and Bill. Visit Chandon and De Bortoli, taste wine with artisan cheese, enjoy a two-course winery lunch, and travel in a small group of up to eight.

“A wonderful day my driver Bill was fantastic we had three winery stops first was Chandon second was a small boutique winery this was also lunch stop beautiful food paired with your wine and then my favourite stop De Bortlie wines and cheese tasting all in all a very beautiful day”

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4.Whisky Distillery Tour with Whisky Tasting & Cheese Platter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $63Best value

At Chief’s Son Distillery in Somerville, an owner-distiller leads you from malt to maturation, with four single malts, new make spirit, cask-strength whisky, local cheese, and a 100ml bottle to take home.

“Passionate host. Great tasting of thier product range and the showings of thier making processes. Extensive knowledge about products and family history which was very entertaining. Unfortunately it was very expensive particularly as Viator was paid in US$ somehow. Why??? Thx.”

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5.Private Yarra River Cruise w/ Cheese & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 16 reviews · 1h 30m

Take a private electric boat from Docklands for 90 minutes along Melbourne’s Yarra River. Your skipper guides you past Crown, Southbank, low bridges, and Flinders Street Station while you enjoy a cheese platter and your choice of sparkling, white, or red wine.

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6.Yarra Valley Foodie Tour, Devonshire Tea, Cheese and Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $142

Join Mimi, a Yarra Valley local, for a four-hour food tour from Lilydale to Mooroolbark. Taste 12 Belgian chocolates, artisan cheeses, fresh scones, Bahn Mi and more, with scenic stops in Yarra Glen, Healesville and Seville. Groups are limited to four people.

“Great way to experience the Yarra Valley, taking in Yarra Glen, Seville and Healesville. The drive was beautiful taking us off the main highway through some great spots. I really loved Healesville, such a beautiful town, great boutique stores anRead more”

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7.Luxury Private 90min Wine and Cheese Yarra River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Share a private 90-minute electric-boat cruise with up to five companions, departing Docklands and passing Crown Casino, Southbank, low bridges, and Flinders Street Station. Your skipper, such as Bradley, Alexis, or Matt, handles the route and commentary while you enjoy Australian wine, local cheeses, and snacks.

“We booked this package through Red Balloon and everything went smoothly. this included our own skipper and champagne & cheese and this was ample for our party of six. We did have the convenience of adding our own ChristmaRead more”

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8.Private Tour: Yarra Valley Wine, Cheese, Gin & Chocolatrie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours

Travel from Melbourne in a private vehicle with your own group, host, and choice of Yarra Valley stops. Visit two or three wineries before lunch, then add more wine, Chandon, gin, whiskey, chocolate, or Healesville Sanctuary. Harrison, Gus, and Ronnie are named hosts connected with the experience.

“What a fabulous day! Harrison was an excellent guide, the stops were great and the food and wine were fantastic. Highly recommended.”

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