Cheaper Car Rentals Winery Tour of Victoria
Tantalise your tastebuds and take a tour across Victoria’s Wine Regions With cheaper car rentals.
Victoria is one of the leading Wine growers in Australia. With more than 800 wineries and 600 cellar doors across five outstanding wine regions, it’s almost impossible to visit them all. That’s why Cheaper Car Rentals has selected the best three regions of wine cellars in Victoria which guarantees to deliver the perfect grape style to suit anyone’s palate.
The first stop takes us to the infamous Yarra Valley Wine region, approximately 240km Drive east of Melbourne CBD. Yarra Valley is Victoria’s first wine-growing district stretching back 180 years in producing wine and today Yarra Valley is recognised as one of the world’s leading cold climate wine-growing regions, with internationally known names such as Domaine Chandon, St Huberts, De Bortoli, Yering Station, Oakridgeand & Coldstream Hills. Why not match the superb estate wines with a meal at any of the winery restaurants in the region that boast multiple hatted chefs, whilst taking in the most exquisite views? If you’re travelling with a large group Cheaper Car recommends Hiring our Nissan Elgrand which is able to accommodate 8 passengers and plentiful comfort for your journey
Our next Stop on the Cheaper Car Rentals Wine tour will take your breath away. The Pinot Coast is a wine route that stretches across 750km of the Southern Ocean of Victoria. The trail consists of three distinct regions – Geelong/Bellarine, Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland – all of which produce outstanding maritime pinot noir. With more than 145 cellar doors and some of Australia’s most acclaimed fine dining restaurants with locally sourced seafood, there are plenty of spent days exploring vast beaches, checking out the cosy villages and popping into the cellar door, and tasting acclaimed pinot noir, handcrafted cheeses, freshly picked berries, and more. Day One Mornington Peninsula first stop Yabby Lake vineyard and sample the peninsula’s acclaimed cool-climate pinot noir. The next stop is lunch at the critically acclaimed two-hatted restaurant Paringa Estate where you will enjoy the most delectable meal whilst pairing with delicious wines on offer. Day Two say goodbye to Mornington and head towards Gippsland to experience Western Port Bay & Phillip Island. The first stop is Purple Hens Wines and sample award-winning wines. For Lunch look no further than Phillip Island Winery Set on the south coast of Phillip Island The grounds are stunning yet simple, offering expansive garden views and glimpses of the turquoise water of Bass Strait. the Pinot Coast is extra special when you’re traveling with your loved ones for this trip Cheaper Car recommends Hiring the 4-wheel drive Mitsubishi 7-Seater Outlander.
Our last stop on the Cheaper Car rentals Wine Tour takes you to the King Valley, Victoria’s High Country where you think you have been transported to the picturesque hills of northern Italy. King Vally offers Mediterranean-inspired wines such as Pinot grigio, Arneis, Verduzzo, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and Barbera and in most recent years it’s become the birthplace of Australian prosecco. At King Valley, you can visit Australia’s biggest exporters in wine such as Dal Zotto, Brown Brothers, Chrismont, Pizzini and Sam Miranda. In 2011, all five joined forces to create an exciting new food and wine trail, especially for lovers of the sparkling Italian white. Drive the trail in your rental car as you enjoy intimate tastings with the makers, appreciating rustic Italian cuisine and conversations about the meaning of life over a game of bocce, are all stops along King Valley Prosecco Road.
It’s no doubt that Victorians have so much to offer when it comes to wine. No matter what or where you choose to explore rest assured Cheaper Car Rentals Car can offer you affordable car hire options which can suite all your travel needs.