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Melbourne’s Boutique Wine Tour Series

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Trip Overview

Discover a Different Side of Victorian Wine

The Melbourne Boutique Wine Series takes you beyond Victoria’s best-known wine destinations to discover smaller regions, independent producers and distinctive local wines that are rarely included in scheduled tours from Melbourne.

Travel through the rolling hills and river valleys of the Strathbogie and Goulburn Valley, taste your way through the cool-climate vineyards of South and West Gippsland, experience the coastal charm of the Bellarine Peninsula and Geelong, or discover the renowned Shiraz and cool-climate wines of Heathcote and the Macedon Ranges.

Each full-day tour visits three boutique wineries and includes guided wine tastings, a shared cheese and antipasto platter, and time to purchase and enjoy lunch at one of the wineries.

Join us for the region that interests you most, return throughout the year to experience them all, or choose one of our occasional Mystery Region departures and let us surprise you.

With scheduled small-group departures from Melbourne, the Melbourne Boutique Wine Series makes it easier to discover more of Victoria’s diverse and lesser-known wine regions.

Tour Information

  • Departure Location icon
    Departure Location:

    Melbourne Arts Centre and South Wharf

  • Departure Days icon
    Departure Days:

    Thursday to Sunday

  • Departure Time icon
    Departure Time:

    8.30am

  • Tour Duration icon
    Tour Duration:

    8.5 Hours

  • Group Size icon
    Group Size:

    Tours operate with a minimum of 4 guests and are limited to a maximum of 15 guests.

  • Perfect For icon
    Perfect For:

    Wine Discovery; Local Getaway; Country Exploration; Fun Seekers; Foodies

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Tour Information



Our Itinerary & How it Works

The Melbourne Boutique Wine Series was created to celebrate Victoria’s smaller wine regions and the boutique wineries that make them so special.

Rather than visiting the same destination every week, we rotate through a different region throughout each month. This allows us to showcase a wider variety of independent wineries, local producers and lesser-known destinations that are not normally available as scheduled day tours from Melbourne.

Each region offers its own distinct wines, beautiful scenery and welcoming cellar doors, with plenty of wonderful places to relax and spend the day. You can choose the region that interests you most and join us for a standalone tour, or return over different months to experience more of Victoria’s boutique wine country.

The touring region is determined by the week of the month, based on the Saturday within that week:

Week 1 – North: Strathbogie & Goulburn Valley
Week 2 – East: South & West Gippsland
Week 3 – South: Bellarine Peninsula & Geelong
Week 4 – West: Heathcote & Macedon Ranges

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Why Local Way Tours

We pride ourselves on creating transformative and unforgettable locally inspired experiences through authentic social and sustainable travel, infused with a playful touch of luxury.






Your Premium Ticket, our Standard Service.

At Local Way Tours, our Premium Ticket inclusions are designed to elevate your travel experience to the highest level.

Authentic Small Groups

Small groups, for larger social connection

Modern & Comfortable Fleet

Travel in safety, comfort and style

Window Seat Guarantee

Relax in the beauty around you

Free Wifi on board your Tour

Stay in touch along the journey

Guides who make the Journey

Charm, insight and personal connection

Wine on Every Tour

Savour the moment with those around you


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