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*Most Popular* Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges

★ 5.0 · 18 reviews From $781 Operated by Journey Through The Ranges · Bookable on Viator
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Just an hour from Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges trades big-name cellar doors for small wineries, local distillers and country scenery. This 10-hour outing with Journey Through The Ranges links several food and drink stops, with guides Ewan and Shu-Mei leading the way.

I like the chance to meet people who make the wine and spirits, and I like that the day can mix wineries with gin or craft beer. That variety is a welcome change if you want more than one kind of tasting.

One thing to plan for: the listed venues are a broad menu, not a promise that you will visit every one. The day’s exact selection can vary, and tastings cost an extra $10 to $20 per venue.

The useful details at a glance

<em>Most Popular</em> Winery Tour in the Macedon Ranges – The useful details at a glance’ /></p> <ul> <li><strong>A full day out:</strong> Allow about 10 hours, with an 8:30 am start and pickups listed in Melbourne, Sunbury and Woodend.</li> <li><strong>A changing venue mix:</strong> Named stops include wineries, a gin tasting room, a distillery and breweries. Past outings have visited a selection, not the full list.</li> <li><strong>Local hosts:</strong> Ewan and Shu-Mei are named guides. The tour includes an accredited CPV driver and tour guide.</li> <li><strong>Tastings cost extra:</strong> Budget $10 to $20 at each venue, on top of the $781.80 per-person tour price.</li> <li><strong>Food is part of the day:</strong> Basic snacks and bottled water are provided, and food pairings are part of the experience. A lunch stop at Cleveland Estate has been a highlight.</li> <li><strong>Private groups are welcome:</strong> Tours are offered for groups up to 13, with larger private groups available on request.</li> </ul> <h2>A day in the Macedon Ranges, not just a tasting flight</h2> <p><img width="669" height="446" decoding="async" src=