Rayner's Orchard & Warburton Valley Tour
A fun and relaxed family adventure in the beautiful Upper Yarra. Kids love the Rayner’s Orchard tractor tour, tasting fruit straight from the trees and meeting friendly farm animals.
Enjoy a peaceful stop in Warburton where children can safely splash in the river, explore nature trails or relax under tall mountain ash trees.
Finish with a hearty lunch at a local favourite historic pub.
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 - Half or Full Day options
- Pick up from your Melbourne or Yarra Valley accommodation at a time that suits you.
- Travel through scenic terrain of farmlands, vineyards and forests with time for morning tea surrounded by native bushland on the Warburton Trail
- Hop on a tractor tour to pick fresh fruit at Rayner's Orchard
- Relax as we drive along the Warburton Highway, with breathtaking views of Mount Toolebewong and Mount Donna Buang.
- Time to visit boutique winery, where all grapes are handpicked from old vines, specialising in small batch wines
- Enjoy a hearty lunch in one of the region's historic country pubs. Savour a delicious meal, “on tap” craft beers and local Yarra Valley wines
- Wander through the town of Warburton with time to visit The Waterwheel, Silva Speciality Coffee Roastery, The Warburton Bakery & Pie Shop, local retailers featuring gorgeous handcrafts and a produce store with gourmet jams, jellies, chutneys & relishes
- Stay caffeinated and sample a coffee tasting flight at Silva Coffee Roasters
- Alternatively, if you prefer to immerse yourself in nature after lunch, we can take a short walk along the riverside at Warburton, criss-crossing the Yarra River taking in views of Mt Little Joe and Mt Victoria / or visit the Redwood Forest – you might be lucky and see the Grey Headed Flying Fox roost in the canopy during summer, together with a variety of local birdlife.
- For those with a sweet tooth - we can visit Cookie Grove for local hand made artisan ice cream.
- 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
- Morning tea / coffee and cake and local historic cafe
- Adult entrance fee to Rayner's Orchard
- Sample local, hand-made ice cream
- 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