Experience a hot air balloon flight over the world famous Yarra Valley. Enjoy a champagne breakfast after the flight and explore the landscape from above.
Sample the Yarra Valley’s award-winning wines, or book a tour to learn more about local artisan producers. Hear the kookaburras at the Healesville Sanctuary and meet native wildlife, including kangaroos and koalas.
How to get to Yarra Valley from Melbourne Airport
A short drive from the thriving metropolis of Melbourne, Yarra Valley’s lush forests, cascading vineyards and charming townships are home to regional flavours at restaurants, wineries, breweries and distilleries. Discover quaint villages with vibrant art scenes and let the serenity of the landscape transport you to another world.
The best time to visit Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges is during the end of spring or early summer when temperatures are cooler and it’s less busy. Take a break from the driving and relax at Piaf Day Spa, a rainforest sanctuary that offers a series of treatments that can be tailored to your needs or get in touch with Four Pillars Distillery for a gin tasting adventure.
The Yarra Valley is just 50km east of Melbourne Airport, making it an easy drive in under an hour. If you’re planning to use public transit, check the latest times at information desks at Melbourne Airport or on Public Transit Victoria.
Bus
The bus service that operates between Yarra Valley and Melbourne Airport is operated by SkyBus. The trip to the city centre takes around 1 hour 20 minutes and costs $16 AUD one way. Once at the city centre you can connect to local transit using your Myki card.
Explore the oldest wine region in Victoria with a visit to Yarra Valley. Sip a glass or two at renowned wineries like TarraWarra Estate and De Bortoli, many of which offer tours of their facilities. Enjoy the countryside scenery as you ride on Puffing Billy, a historic steam train that stops at Healesville and other villages.
See the highlights of Melbourne on a day tour from Yarra Valley. Shape your itinerary to include wine tastings, gin distillery visits, and other top attractions. Get to know the city better on a 1.5-hour ghost tour that explores eerie laneways and historic buildings. Or, unwind with a treatment at the Piaf Day Spa, which features rainforest ferns in every treatment room.
Taxi
Located an hour east of Melbourne, Yarra Valley is a top class wine region offering pristine cool-climate wines, boutique distilleries and breweries. Visit the quaint villages to taste regional flavours and see stunning waterfalls and lush forests.
Getting around Yarra Valley is a breeze with chauffeur cars on hand to get you where you want to go. Enjoy 24/7 door to door private car service with a Yarra Valley chauffeur from Melbourne Airport at reasonable fixed rates. Choose from luxury sedans (executive or European Executive), SUVs or people movers to suit your group size.
Skip onsite queues and wait times with transfers from Melbourne Airport to Yarra Valley that are available to book online. Klook’s seamless interface enables you to curate your transfer experience and unlock point-to-point transport with just one tap. You can also customize your ride and even add on extras like child seats for young travellers. MG Chauffeur offers a Meet and Greet service at arrivals to assist you with your bags and escort you to your waiting beautiful limousine car.
Transfers with Hughes
For those on a short layover, there are plenty of ways to make the most of your time at Melbourne Airport. From plane watching to shopping for local crafts and tourist tat, the city has something for everyone.
For added convenience, book a private shuttle to take you from the airport to your hotel or destination. Your driver will meet you at the terminal and assist with luggage, making it easy to get to your final stop.
Yarra Valley Airport Transfers is the ideal choice for families, providing baby and child seats to ensure safety and comfort. Our professional chauffeurs also offer door-to-door service and reasonable fixed rates. Choose from luxury sedans (executive or European Executive), SUVs or people movers to suit your transport requirements. You can also upgrade to a limo car at an additional cost for that special event or night out on the town. Our airport transfers are fully licensed and insured to ensure you travel in complete peace of mind.yarra valley to melbourne airport
