Historic Homes & Gardens of the Yarra ValleyTour
A relaxing journey through the Yarra Valley’s most beautiful gardens and historic estates. Wander the elegant home and gardens of Dame Nellie Melba at Coombe Estate, then continue to Alowyn Gardens or the seasonal Blue Lotus Water Garden (Dec–Apr).
Upgrade your experience with Devonshire tea and sparkling wine or a delicious two-course winery lunch.
Perfect for garden lovers, history enthusiasts and slow-travel seekers.
Pick up from your Melbourne accommodation or as a special offer, guests staying at accommodation within the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges will receive a $120.00 discount per tour. Simply apply the promo code "local120" at checkout and experience even more of what this incredible region has to offer.
Example Itinerary
- Pick up from y our Melbourne or Yarra Valley accommodation at a time that suits you.
- Visit Coombe Estate, established in 1909 and the home of Dame Nellie Melba. We can take a guided tour and explore the stunning gardens or discover Coombe Cottage which remains in its original condition.
- Enjoy tastings of a range of Coombe Wines and Melba Gin within the cellar door
- Choose either Devonshire Tea or Lunch (Weds to Sunday) located in the glass walled restaurant within the restored motor house with its original clock tower.
- Either a short drive to Alowyn Gardens, a stunning, award-winning landscaped garden offering distinct styles that change with the seasons / or if you are visiting between December – April we can drive through the mountains to the Blue Lotus Water Garden where you can see one of the world’s most extensive collections of lotus flower varieties
- For those with a sweet tooth - we will stop at the Yarra Valley Choclaterie & Ice Creamery - delicious !
- At the end of the day, we will drive to a bushland location to hopefully see a mob of wild kangaroos
- Return to Accommodation
Tour Gallery
Inclusions:
- Organisation / Bookings / Liaison with venues and alternatives sourced if required
- Specialist local knowledge, Guiding Services
- Private Transportation in luxury vehicle
- Garden Tour & Devonshire Tea at Coombe Estate (Weds to Sunday) / or Cheese Tasting at Yarra Valley Dairy (daily)
- Wine tasting at Coombe Estate
- Entrance to Alowyn Gardens
- Yarra Valley Choclaterie
- Bottled Water
- A plug in, 12-volt Waeco fridge is onboard to keep your drinks & produce chilled
Extras:
- Personal expenses, souvenirs
- Alcohol additional to Tastings
- You choose lunch options - local cafes & bakeries, historic country pubs, wineries offering delicious platters or a degustation experience with 2-5 course a la carte menu
- Produce to take home