Melbourne Food & Wine Experiences
Luxury food and wine can elevate a vacation from good to amazing. Melbourne, Australia is filled with a rich food and wine scene with something for everyone, from trendy pubs to sprawling vineyards. Blue World Journeys can connect you to exclusive food and wine excursions, no matter where your tastes lie.
Yarra Valley
Located just an hour’s drive northeast of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s most prestigious wine regions. You’ll be able to tour its many wineries, both historic and new, as you enjoy Yarra Valley’s natural beauty. The Valley boasts several world-class restaurants, an excellent selection of cooler-climate wines, like Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and historic attractions, like the Puffing Billy steam train, so you’ll never have a dull moment.
Heathcote
This exceptional wine region is located an hour’s drive outside of Melbourne. Heathcote’s bold red wines are ones you won’t want to miss. Its top-notch wineries work closely with local farms to ensure your wine and food tastings perfectly complement one another. Heathcote’s vibrant history of a gold rush past and proximity to unique natural features, like the Pink Cliffs viewing rock, will give you a beautiful backdrop as you sip the region’s renowned Shiraz.
Geelong
Sitting an hour’s drive outside of Melbourne, Geelong is an acclaimed wine region known especially for its cooler-climate wines. As you explore Geelong, you’ll also be able to indulge in the region’s waterfront features and beaches. Geelong’s several customizable tours will bring you directly to all the best artisan produce, hands-on agri-tours, and immersive cellar door experiences. You’ll feel connected to the region’s local culture as you tour the local farmers’ markets, wineries, and historical attractions.
Bellarine Peninsula
Known for its relaxed pace of life and majestic coastal views, Bellarine Peninsula lies southwest of Melbourne. Its several dedicated tours will guide you through its renowned food and cooler-climate wine scene, so you’ll be able to visit all of its best wineries, distilleries, and breweries. Its diverse landscape and areas of wildlife conversation allow you to enjoy the breathtaking nature as you savor the unique tastes of the region.
Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula features year-long attractions, with swimming and surf beaches in the summer, and cozy art exhibitions in the winter. Traveling less than an hour’s drive southeast of Melbourne will treat you to must-try food and drink, such as the region’s cool-climate wines, locally-grown produce, and delicious seafood. Not sure where to begin? Mornington Peninsula’s Beer, Cider, and Spirits Trail will lead you to the Peninsula’s premium breweries, cideries, and distilleries, so you can sample all the region has to offer.
Queen Victoria Market
This bustling, open-air market is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Queen Victoria Market is conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne and offers a unique, vibrant experience to all who visit. With food trucks, handmade arts and crafts, and specialty retail shops, Queen Victoria Market has it all. Joining one of the guided walking tours will teach you about the local history and culture, as well as lead you to all the best food samples, including cheeses, gelatos, and fresh seafood.
Macedon Ranges
Northwest of Melbourne, Macedon Ranges is home to stunning nature, incredible art, and a vibrant food scene. This region of historical villages is framed by beautiful forests, private gardens, and natural attractions, such as Hanging Rock. Macedon Ranges’ high altitude gives its cool-climate wines a unique flavor that you can sample as you tour its several boutique wineries. When you join their in-depth tours and exciting cellar door experiences, you’ll get to connect with local winemakers and learn about the culture on a deeper level.
Lygon Street
Lygon Street is hailed as Melbourne’s “Little Italy,” as well as the birthplace of Melbourne’s world-class café culture. Its historical sites and fine Italian restaurants will teach you about the rich history as you dine at the mouthwatering array of pizzas, pastas, gelaterias, and coffee shops. With an independent theater, historical buildings, and authentic dishes, visiting Lygon Street will give you a lively cultural experience you’ll never forget.
Fitzroy
Experience Melbourne’s up-and-coming cultural scene by visiting the popular Fitzroy district. One of Melbourne’s trendiest neighborhoods, Fitzroy boasts numerous diverse dining options, featuring Modern Australian, Asian fusion, Mexican, Italian, and Greek restaurants. Whether you choose a self-guided tour or a formal one, you’ll be able to taste a wide range of food as you meander Fitzroy’s historical and artsy streets.
