11 Dessert Tours in Australia, From Cheapest Up

1.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,667 reviews · from $93Our pick

Spend about eight hours touring the Yarra Valley from central Melbourne, with wine tastings at Soumah, St Huberts and Balgownie, ten chocolates at the Chocolaterie, and time for lunch at Hubert Estate. Guides such as Gilberto, Tom, Richard and Matt add local detail, humor and music to the comfortable small-group ride.

“Tommo was great, chocolate stop too crowded, Chandon should be a stop. Souma was beautiful and nice scenery”

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2.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with Dancing Kangaroo Tours. Small groups visit four wineries, share a two-course lunch with wine, and finish at a chocolate factory. On selected options, swap the final winery for Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer. Guides such as Sean, Stefan, Posi, and Danny add local color.

“Great tour, small company very knowledgeable owner, visited some great vineyards and bought their fantastic wines.”

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3.Amazing Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Chocolate, Farm Fresh, Gin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,566 reviews · from $93

Spend about 8.5 hours touring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with guides such as Danny, Shauny, Posi, or Stefan. Taste wines at two estates, visit a strawberry farm, sample up to 12 chocolates, and add a gin flight at Stag Lane or Four Pillars. Lunch is extra, and venues can change by date.

“Wow it was really good. Stefan made the day extra special. I would highly recommend. And would go again.”

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4.Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Whisky and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,209 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Travel from central Melbourne to the Yarra Valley with Red Carpet Wine Tours for tastings at Soumah, St Huberts, Balgownie and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Your guide may be Matt, Gilberto, Tom, Richard or another team member. Expect wine, optional gin or whisky, chocolate, scenic drives and a relaxed group atmosphere.

“Great day out, our guide Gilbert was informative and knowledgeable about the area and the vineyards, he was very accommodating and even took us to see some Kangaroos 🦘🦘 Would definitely recommend if your visiting the area and want to experience a few wineries”

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5.Swan Valley Tour from Perth: Wine, Beer and Chocolate Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · from $68Best value

Travel from Perth to the Swan Valley for tastings at several wineries, a shared cheeseboard, craft beer, chocolate, and, on the full-day option, lunch at Homestead Brewery. Guides such as Keith, Lucy, Michael, and Kim add local history and good humor. Expect a social, alcohol-focused day, not a behind-the-scenes winemaking tour.

“Great driver with heaps of knowledge. Lancaster winery was a bit of a let down. No interaction or talk about the wines. Sarcastic comments from server when asking questions. Everywhere else was amazing.”

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6.Yarra Valley Food, Wine, Chocolate & Gin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 8 hours · from $91

Spend eight hours in the Yarra Valley with Rick’s Tours Australia, visiting three wineries, a fruit farm, Rochford Wines, and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Expect guided tastings, scenic drives, a takeaway bottle for each full-paying adult, optional gin tasting, and guides such as Rick, Bernie, or Melanie.

“Mel our guide was great and very knowledgeable. The bus was very uncomfortable. No room for purchases.”

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7.Melbourne Chocolate Wonderland Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Spend three hours walking Melbourne’s lanes and arcades with a chocolate-focused local guide such as Tanya, Ivan, or Peggy. You’ll taste couverture chocolate, Australian-grown cocoa, desserts, cheese pairings, wine, and hot chocolate across five stops, with at least seven tastings. The group is capped at 12 people.

“The chocolate and pairings were lovely and unique. Tonya was a great tour guide! In addition to being knowledgeable about chocolate, she showed us parts of the city we never would have noticed on our own.”

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8.Hunter Valley: Wine, Chocolate and Lunch All Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 54 reviews · 11 hours · from $130

Travel from central Sydney to the Hunter Valley for three winery visits, a behind-the-scenes tour at Sobels Wines, lunch with a drink at 4 Pines at the Farm, chocolate tasting, and free time at Hunter Valley Gardens. Guides such as Gabriel keep the day moving, though the schedule can feel tight.

“It was a good day, your guide Gabriel was excellent. The drive was a bit long , the wineries were nice, lunch was very good.”

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9.Lake Mountain Snow Day and Waterfalls & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 50 reviews · 10 hours · from $127

Travel from Melbourne to Lake Mountain for three hours of snow play, tobogganing, and alpine walks, then visit Steavenson Falls and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Guides such as Cory and Joe lead the English-language tour, with heated transport, chocolate tastings, Wi-Fi, and USB charging included.

“Our tour guide and driver was Cory. He is funny and knowledgeable. He is engaging and very thoughtful of our wellbeing. The tour day was fun and ample time to explore the mountain. We love the chocolate factory too!! They are yummy. Hot chocolate is a must!! Highly recommended.”

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10.Barossa: Enjoy Wine, Lunch, Brewery, Chocolate & Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 9 hours - 1 day · from $112

Spend nine hours exploring the Barossa with Groovy Grape Adventures. Meet kangaroos at the Big Rocking Horse, test the Whispering Wall, taste wine at Kies and Lambert, eat gourmet pizza, sample chocolate and choose wine or beer in Tanunda. Guides such as Dave, David, Em and Jerry bring a social, easygoing feel to the day.

“The tour was very well done it showed the area’s of interest in the shortest time possible and was very informative and interesting”

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11.Epic Barossa Wine, Brewery, Chocolate, Lunch & Wildlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $106

Leave Adelaide at 8:30 a.m. for a full day through the Adelaide Hills and Barossa Valley. Your expert guide handles the driving while you taste at three wineries, eat gourmet pizza, see the Whispering Wall, meet kangaroos, and stop in Tanunda. The group is capped at 20 people, with transport, tastings, and lunch included.

“It is predominantly red wines. It is not stated on any advertising material. No food is served with the wine only a shared platter for lunch at one place. Have a good breakfast before you leave.”

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