Heathcote Private Wine Tour - Good Times Tours

Heathcote Private Winery Tour

Good Times Tours offers private wine tours of the Heathcote Wine Region. Famous for it’s ancient Cambrian soils which help to produce world class Shiraz, Heathcote makes the perfect day trip or weekend away for those guests looking to explore beyond the Yarra Valley and Peninsula. With over 50 cellar doors and an easy 85 minute drive north of Melbourne there’s plenty to explore and whilst I provide a sample itinerary below, I’m more than happy to tailor a wine tour to suit all needs.

Tour Duration – 1 Day

Tour Cost – $550 total (tastings and lunch cost not included) So if your group size is 11, then transport for the day works out to be $50pp.

Pickup – Metropolitan Melbourne and Heathcote region at approx. 9am depending on location.

Dropoff – Approx. 6-8pm in Melbourne or Heathcote region.

Max. Guests – 11

Tour Runs – Weekends, Public Holidays and during the week on demand.

Enquiries – Call Jono Ingram on 0410 341 228 or email jonoingram@gmail.com. You can also message me directly on WhatsApp or DM me via Instagram @jonoingram

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Sample Itinerary 1

For groups coming from Melbourne

9:00am – Depart Melbourne or surrounds

10:30am –Tasting at Condie Estate

12:00am – Lunch at Silverspoon Estate, Heathcote Inn or Palling Bros Brewery (also in Heathcote township) or more affordable option is pizzas at Shiraz Republic.

1:30pm – Tasting at Heathcote II

3:00pm– Tasting at Tellurian Estate

4:00pm – Tasting at Vinea Marson

5:00pm – Depart for Melbourne

Quick note for Beer & Gin lovers – Palling Bros Brewery is now open in Heathcote and there is also the Toobaroc Hotel Brewery which is on the way to and from Heathcote. An amazing 1850’s bluestone built pub with great food and craft beers. For those that love Gin, Domaine Asmara is now producing it’s own small-batch gins under the name In Good Spirits Distilling and Heathcote Juniper Lounge in the main street of Heathcote is the home of the Heathcote Gin brand. There is also Envy Distilling just north of Heathcote.

Heathcote Cellar Door Map

Heathcote Lunch Options

Silverspoon Estate Menu

Shiraz Republic offer a $16 Pizza Menu, available every day from 10am – 6pm.

Palling Bros Brewery

What You’ll Experience

Wine tasting at Tellurian Winery Cellar Door — **Enjoying a wine tasting at the stunning Tellurian Cellar Door**

**Malbec vines at the Bridge vineyard in Heathcote**

**Richie Condie from Condie Estate is a fantastic host with a wealth of knowledge**

McIvor Estate - Heathcote Shiraz — **McIvor Estate**

**Burke & Wills Winery where you literally get invited into the living room.**

Central Victoria landscapes near Heathcote — **Central Victoria landscapes**

**A private wine tasting with the Leckie family at She-Oak Winery has to be one of the best cellar door experiences in Victoria.**

**Taste what the region has to offer at the Heathcote Wine Hub**

Wine tasting at Condie Estate in Heathcote

Gin tasting at Domaine Asmara in Heathcote — **In Good Spirits is a new distillery based at the Domaine Asmara Cellar Door.**

Heathcote private wine tour with group of Japanese tourists visiting Melbourne. — **Took this lovely group from Asahi Brewery out to visit Heathcote for the day.**

Envy Distilling in Heathcote. — **Vanessa and Nathan from Envy Distilling**

Why a Heathcote Wine Tour is one of Melbourne’s best day tours

High-quality Shiraz – Most of Victoria’s wine regions, especially those close to Melbourne specialise in Pinot Noir, however Shiraz is Australia’s most popular wine and Heathcote produces some of Australia’s best!
Explore a hidden gem – Whilst wine tours are very popular these days, many wine lovers will choose to visit the Yarra Valley or the Mornington Peninsula when visiting Melbourne and this is due to a number of factors (proximity, opening hours, number of wineries etc.) however I’d argue that Heathcote has the best quality wines and visitor experience.
Scenic beauty – Heathcote is located in central Victoria and is characterized by a Mediterranean climate, with hot, dry summers and cool winters. The area is known for its rugged terrain, with rolling hills and valleys covered in native eucalyptus forests.
Learning experience – Many of Heathcote’s cellar doors are family run, which means you get direct access to the winemakers and their stories of how they brought their dreams to life.
Visit the Pink Cliffs – Wander through intriguing mini gorges and cliffs of fine pink clay. The colourful phenomenon was created by early gold-mining activities: sluicing work in the 1880s revealed the ‘pink’ hills near the historic town of Heathcote.
Relaxation and enjoyment – Wine tours can be a fun and relaxing way to spend a day or weekend. They provide a chance to socialize with friends or family, taste great wines, and enjoy one of Australia’s premier wine regions.

List of Heathcote Wineries

Armstead Estate
Burke & Wills Winery
Chalmers Wines
Condie Estate
Cornella Ridge Wines
Domaine Asmara
Downing Estate
Flynns Wines
Heathcote Estate
Heathcote Winery
Heathcote II
Jasper Hill
McIvor Estate
M. Chapoutier Australia Winery
Merindoc Vintners
Munari Wines
Peregine Ridge
Idavue Estate
Red Edge Winery
Sanguine Estate
Shadowfax Wines
She-Oak Hill
Silver Spoon Estate
Teneal Creek Wines
Tellurian Wines
Tildara Estate
The Bridge Vineyard
The Shiraz Republic
Tooborac Hotel and Brewery
Vinea Marson
West Cape Howe Wines
Wild Duck Creek Estate
Wren Estate

Read Our Reviews

     Excellent  
     Based on 41 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Candy Tong 
 2024-07-03
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jono went above and beyond to ensure that my family enjoyed Mornington and Great Ocean Road. He has been very accommodating to our family needs, and the little children also absolutely adored him! I would 200% recommend booking the private tour with Jono to anyone.
  
 
       
   Kelvin Deer 
 2024-07-01
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jono (Good Time Tours) is a must if you are looking for something a bit bespoke and not your average trip out of Melbourne.  Nothing was too difficult for Jono. From the suggested itinerary, the various pickups and then throughout the day, we had a knowledgeable local who shared his experiences with our group.  Thanks Jono.... legend!
  
 
       
   Cindy Kennedy 
 2024-05-06
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Organised this wine tour to celebrate a couple of birthdays from work. Jono was very approachable, accommodating and flexible in terms of letting us choose our lunch destination. Each cellar door was very welcoming as Jono knew some of the winemakers and introduced us to them. Jono even went as far as suggesting this gorgeous spot for a great autumn pic. Overall everyone absolutely enjoyed their time and we will most likely book Jono again.
  
 
       
   Paul & Marie-Louise McElwee 
 2024-04-30
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had an excellent trip to the Yarra Valley with Jono on Anzac Day. Nothing was too much trouble, from the initial enquiry the week before and arranging a tour that catered for the reduced mobility of two of our group. He was very flexible on the day as well. I would highly recommend touring with Jono.
  
 
       
   Kate Moxhay 
 2024-03-18
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jono was an exceptional driver and host for our group's tour around the Heathcote wine region yesterday. Would highly recommend Jono to anyone looking for a reliable, friendly and fun host!
  
 
       
   Jessica Cowin 
 2024-03-09
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jono was the most amazing tour guide. He elevated our Yarra Valley wine tour experience. Great fun and well managed tour, he got us everywhere on time and took us to some great wineries. Would definitely roll with him again!
  
 
       
   Nobu Kurihara 
 2022-11-19
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jono took our Japanese group to Heathcoat wineries. Excellent private tour. Our guide Jono was incredibly knowledgable, cheerful and gave us a fantastic day! We learnt about history, culture, features and much more. He was well traveled and have flexibility, high standards, and we were very happy with Jono's tour - he had great memory and experience in Japan and all over the world, we also enjoyed chatting with him!
  
 
       
   Dale Manson 
 2022-07-10
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jono was fantastic. From prior to the booking right through to the day, Jono was accommodating and a great communicator. Jono looked after us superbly throughout our wine tour in the Macedon Ranges. If you’re looking for a reliable and quality tour, hit up Jono!
  
 
       
   Anna Bevington 
 2021-02-07
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We loved our 1 day winery tour in Heathcote. Jono had picked some great independent venues where you got to meet the owners and everything was well organised from start to finish. The bus was comfy and clean, price was very good value and Jono was a great host. Would definitely recommend!

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Jono Ingram – 0410 341 228 or @jonoingram