Daylesford Wine Tours: wine, cider, gin, vodka, port, food & sights tours!
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Daylesford Wine Tours: wine, cider, gin, vodka, port, food & sights tours!
By Daylesford Wine Tours
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-100, max of 100 per group
Duration: 2–6 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Small-group tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs
- Bottled water
- Individually packaged chips
- Entry/Admission - Daylesford Cider Company
What's not included- Surcharge for pick-up 6 miles (10 km) outside Daylesford center
- Entry to Lavandula ($5pp) not included
- Lunch included only on full day tour
- Entry/Admission - Hepburn Springs
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- You must contact us prior to booking to ensure pick up is available. (03) 5348 1823 No bookings will be honoured unless there is a confirmed pick up address. You will be picked-up at 10am or 11am (pending winemakers available on the day) from your Daylesford or Hepburn Springs accommodation. Clay Watson (WSET certified & Matrix 2/3 actor) tailors the tour for you with tastings and lunch included in the full day tour. Hang up your keys and enjoy a behind-the-scenes relaxing fun journey that'll keep you wanting more... You will be returned to your Daylesford or Hepburn springs accommodation when your tour concludes.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 55471P2- Most travellers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 55471P2
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- brittap7540 contributionsAmazing time!The team was super friendly and helpful. They went above and beyond for us, to help make the weekend as magical as possible. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Daylesford!Written 26 May 2024
- Tilly333aussie0 contributionsGreat experienceHad a great experience with Daylesford wine tours. The driver Anthony was very friendly and fun. The drink tastings were flexible to our interests and the venues were different to one another. Would recommend to friends travelling to Daylesford.Written 24 February 2024
- melissaaa20220 contributionsHighly recommendMy partner and I had so much fun on the wine tour, our tour guide Stephen was great! Would highly recommend if you are looking for a nice day out in Daylesford!Written 9 March 2022
- craigs195660 contributionsDaylesford Wine TourWife and I had a very enjoyable day. Our guide Sue did an amazing job. We were picked up/dropped off directly from our accommodation. A lot of fun on the day. Wife and I don't really drink wine. We were offered many samples and tried all of them. Highly recommend this tour. Faultless and a really great day out. Craig SpicerWritten 2 December 2021
- gempfeif0 contributionsA Great DayA really enjoyable day with different experiences and excellent local knowledge. Would highly reccomend!Written 24 November 2021
- Anitamiaskovsky0 contributionsAmazing experienceBooked this trip for my partners birthday as a surprise. Was an amazing experience with individuals who knew what they were talking about and were extremely knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!!!!Written 13 November 2021
- JazAd9080 contributionsPerfect Daylesford Wine TourThank you Clay for a really fun day! We were impressed with your great relationships with all the locals at their lovely wine spots. It would have been good to have met Maizy but maybe next time :)Written 7 February 2021
- nicla1120210 contributionsReally nice experience!My partner and I booked last minute over christmas break and they managed to find us a spot, we went in three wineries, tasted ciders, red and white wines, liquers and gins, the bus driver was friendly and nice, we even got a bag with water and popcorns to eat between the stops! Such a nice experience, planning on doing it again!Written 2 February 2021
- estellemg20210 contributionsGreat dayClay was a great host and we really loved going to wineries that we would have normally missed out on as they are boutique and family run/owned.Written 31 January 2021
- allymarieee0 contributionsBloody legendClay was an absolute legend! Such a great host and perfect tour guide. We had some amazing wines and liqueurs on a beautiful sunny arvo. Would absolutely recommend (and hopefully we’ll be back)! Thanks Clay!Written 18 November 2020
- trentmacdonald10 contributionsExcellentThoroughly enjoyed my experience with Clay and Maizy. The cider house, distillery and wineries were all very welcoming and were happy to share their knowledge with us. Clay is a great host who is up for a laugh and was very knowledgeable about the wines and the Daylesford region. My partner and I have recommended it to everyone we've spoken to!Written 16 November 2020
- crystalwelsh130 contributionsHighly recommend- loved itI am not a wine drinker, I wanted to try a tasting and broaden my range, our driver was Clay. Very knowledgeable and entertaining, easy to get along with and made sure everyone was catered for. We had 3 stops , 2 wineries and 1 liqueurs. It blew away my expectations. I would highly recommend this tour.Written 27 June 2020
- barbropaul0 contributionsA great day with great company 😊👍We had a fantastic day with Clay and his Labrador dog Maisy as hosts!! We visited 3 local wineries and 1 local cider maker as well as a distillery and it was all top notch!!! It was only my husband and I and one other couple on the bus so we got to know each other well. In the tour was a beautiful lunch with complimentary drink at the Farmers Arms hotel and the quality of the food was superb 👌😍 I have to give every part of the day a 10/10!!!Written 13 January 2020
- borism5310 contributionsA great introduction to Daylesford and surroundsWe went on a whole day group tour with Clay and Maisie, visiting wineries, a distillery and the cider brewery. Clay was an excellent host with obviously great local knowledge and links. Lunch at the Farmers Arms was a highlight, along with Passing Clouds, our last stop for the day.Written 15 November 2019
- Bennobee0 contributionsBrilliant TourClay was an amazing host and kept a lively and hilarious commentary. He took us to some gem’s to try and nothing was to much trouble. Will be coming back !!!Written 24 May 2019
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TheDors
Melbourne, Australia10 contributions
Mar 2020
We were lucky enough to have the last tour before the region went into hibernation and what an amazing day to remember! Clay and his super beautiful labrador Maizy picked us up (always early which we love -more drinking time! haha) and we ventured out to 5 very different, small suppliers we hadn't met on our other tour including some of the best pinot noir I've ever tasted (and bought!). Lunch at The Farmer's was impeccable as was the whole experience with so much laughter, fun and incredible produce. Thanks team once again we'll be back as soon as we're allowed!
Written 13 May 2020
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Thanks so much for the review! We've re-opened our doors and are loving our return and new clients so much and very happy to offer this awesome day out again. See you again soon. Clay
Written 24 June 2020
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Helena M
5 contributions
July 2021
Gorgeous day out with fantastic guide Stephen and Labrador Maizy filling us with wonderful fun, wine, food as well as very unique and tasty (I've never liked it at all but am now a convert) cider!
Stephen had great stories and relationships with each maker we met and we finished at a gin distillery which was warm and cosy and they are rated 2nd and 3rd best gins in the world. We also tried some amazing port and some herbal liqueurs which we bought a box of....YUM!
The lunch at Frango's Hotel was delicious with fun staff and a great selection. Highly recommend Daylesford Wine Tours from booking through to dropping us off at our accommodation on completion.
Stephen had great stories and relationships with each maker we met and we finished at a gin distillery which was warm and cosy and they are rated 2nd and 3rd best gins in the world. We also tried some amazing port and some herbal liqueurs which we bought a box of....YUM!
The lunch at Frango's Hotel was delicious with fun staff and a great selection. Highly recommend Daylesford Wine Tours from booking through to dropping us off at our accommodation on completion.
Written 5 July 2021
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Thank you so much for the review Helena! Stephen is a fab guide and loads of fun - so happy you enjoyed Daylesford the best way. Hope to hear from you next trip up here. Kindly, Clay.
Written 6 July 2021
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Marc
Brisbane, Australia4 contributions
Charismatic guide James picked up the guests at various Daylesford locations. James took us to a couple of wineries that would have been difficult to find without his assistance. A very humble and knowledgeable wine maker Troy shared some fantastic wines at Attwoods Wines. Dee co-owner gave a great history of Wombat Forest and the quality of wines was also exceptional.
The quality of these tour experiences are the people, James was an excellent guide. He even stopped at a unique corner store to enable guests to gain a great Victorian experience. The winemakers Troy and Dee were friendly, welcoming and very happy to share their unique stories. I highly recommend this tour.
The quality of these tour experiences are the people, James was an excellent guide. He even stopped at a unique corner store to enable guests to gain a great Victorian experience. The winemakers Troy and Dee were friendly, welcoming and very happy to share their unique stories. I highly recommend this tour.
Written 26 September 2024
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Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re really glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring some of the lesser-known wineries with James as your guide. It’s always a pleasure when guests appreciate the expertise and stories shared by passionate winemakers like Troy and Dee, who add so much character to the tour. We’re also happy to hear that the stop at the local corner store added to your Victorian experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to have the chance to host you again in the future!
Written 27 September 2024
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jasmyn30
2 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Had the best day thanks to Ange & our driver Ant!! Ange coordinated the booking, being so accommodating to our large group size & different requests. Ange suggested 3 beautiful venues, which the entire group loved - great food & wine, with lots of options! Our driver on the day, Ant, was also incredible - talking us through the sites of Daylesford on our drives between venues, suggesting bars & places to try in the town and keeping up with our many song requests!! These two truly went above & beyond for our group which made the day so special & easy for us all to enjoy. Thank you so much Ange & Ant!!
Written 26 May 2024
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Thanks Jasmyn for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are so glad you loved our venue choices and that your hens group had an amazing time. Ant is an amazing tour guide and we're thrilled that we was able to give your group such amazing recommendations...and to keep up with the song requests! Hope to see you again.
Written 19 August 2024
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Tony Smith
Melbourne, Australia3 contributions
July 2020
We had a wonderful afternoon with our tour guide, Clay. The 2 wineries and the distillery that we visited were very different to each other and well worth going to.
Clay's knowledge of the area and his great sense of humor made it a fun, memorable afternoon. Would highly recommend this tour to any traveller to the Daylesford area.
Clay's knowledge of the area and his great sense of humor made it a fun, memorable afternoon. Would highly recommend this tour to any traveller to the Daylesford area.
Written 2 July 2020
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Thank you for taking the time to give us a pat on the back! It’s been a tough year so it’s nice to show people a relaxing day without anything to worry about. Look forward to seeing you next trip. Kindly, Clay.
Written 3 July 2020
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Stephen D
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
This was a great day tour. Anthony, the driver of the tour was very knowledgable about wine and the region. I also left a bag containing my drone in the bus and Anthony ended up finding mw in town after to personally give it back.
Written 17 March 2024
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Thanks for the great review. I'm so glad Anthony was able to share his local knowledge with you across the day, and was able to help you recover your drone. We'd love to see you again in the future - plenty more cellar doors to visit!
Written 21 March 2024
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Rachael D
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Friends
Ant was our tour guide for the day and we had the best time! He was very knowledgeable about Daylesford as we were driving around and we left knowing so much more about the town. The wineries we visited were locally family ran business and hearing about their stories was awesome. We would definitely want Ant as our driver again when we return!
Written 28 September 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic time with Ant as your guide and that you left with a deeper appreciation of Daylesford. It’s always special to introduce guests to our local, family-run wineries and the unique stories behind them. We’d love to welcome you back, and Ant will be ready to guide you on another great adventure when you return.
Written 30 September 2024
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Josie W
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Couples
Just fabulous! We spent the afternoon visiting 3 wineries in Daylesford that we would have otherwise never found. Our devine host and driver Anthony was well versed in local history & wine making. The group was just fabulous and the wineries were both personable & informative. Bring on the next one!!!!
Written 19 March 2024
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Thanks for taking the time to post a wonderful review. We're so thrilled you had a great time and were able to enjoy some of our amazing cellar doors. We look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Written 21 March 2024
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Ren
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
We were a group of 8 friends and had heard about Daylesford Wine Tours from friends that had been on this tour who loved it. We were picked up on time from our accommodation and laughing and relaxed in minutes with our driver Anthony. This isn't a regular tour - all the cellar doors are boutique, amazing wines & ciders & gin, ample tasting sizes, no rushing or competing with heaps of people and we got to actually meet the makers! Highly recommend and will be back.
Written 19 May 2023
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Thanks so much for the amazing review! Yes this region is very special and we pride ourselves on the best experience possible. We look forward to having you back again soon. Kindly, Clay.
Written 9 June 2023
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Kayla J
19 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
The whole experience with Daylesford wine tours was incredible, from the booking through to the service on the tour.
We had to reschedule our dates at short notice and Clayton was more than accomodating!
Friday prior to the tour, Renee called to ensure we had arrived safely and to confirm the details of our collection and gave us a couple of locations to visit in our down time.
Anthony and his co-pilot Maisey made the day a breeze! Anthony was extremely knowledgeable and a genuinely friendly human being.
Fantastic experience !
We had to reschedule our dates at short notice and Clayton was more than accomodating!
Friday prior to the tour, Renee called to ensure we had arrived safely and to confirm the details of our collection and gave us a couple of locations to visit in our down time.
Anthony and his co-pilot Maisey made the day a breeze! Anthony was extremely knowledgeable and a genuinely friendly human being.
Fantastic experience !
Written 13 August 2022
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Thank you! We love the streamlined service and making people’s Daylesford experience top notch and easy. So happy you loved your holiday and hope to see you again next trip. Kindly, Clay.
Written 14 August 2022
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