REVIEW · MELBOURNE WINE TOURS
*Most Popular* Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges
Ten hours in the Macedon Ranges, no car needed. This tour strings together cool-climate wine country with a fun detour into gin and craft beer, all with an air-conditioned coach and guided stops about what makes the region different—about an hour from Melbourne.
I really like the small-group feel this operator offers, with private tours available for groups up to 13, plus a tour team led by Ewan and Shu-Mei that keeps the day running smoothly. I also like the mix of tasting styles—wineries alongside Big Tree Distillery, Lost Watering Hole Brewery, and Holgate Brewhouse—so you’re not stuck in the same lane all day.
One thing to plan for: tastings are not included, and they can add up fast since venues typically charge $10–20 each.
In This Review
- Key highlights at a glance
- Macedon Ranges in one long day from Melbourne
- Price and tastings: what $781.80 covers (and what it doesn’t)
- Getting on board: the 8:30am start and pickup points
- Stop-by-stop: wineries, gin, and breweries across the Macedon Ranges
- Paramoor Winery
- Hanging Rock Winery
- Big Tree Distillery Tasting Room (gin break)
- Lyons Will Estate
- Double Oaks Estate & Cellar Door (Lancefield)
- Cleveland Estate (great place to pause for lunch)
- Lost Watering Hole Lancefield Brewery
- Parkside Winery and Farm
- Hesket Estate Macedon Ranges Winery & Accommodation
- Gindu
- Holgate Brewhouse
- Federation Square drop-off
- What makes this tour feel different: the cool-climate focus
- Food, pacing, and comfort on a 10-hour day
- Who this suits best (and who might want a different style)
- The bottom line: should you book Journey Through The Ranges?
- FAQ
- What’s the total tour duration?
- Where does the tour start, and when?
- What’s included in the tour price?
- Are tastings included?
- How old do you need to be to consume alcohol?
- Can private tours be arranged for groups?
- Is this tour weather-dependent?
- Are service animals allowed?
Key highlights at a glance
