Australian Open 2027: Yarra Valley Chandon, Lunch & Four Pillars Gin

AO 2027 Day Trip: Yarra Valley Grand Slam

                                                                                     Experience the city like a true fan

Between the day sessions and the night sessions of Melbourne's summer Grand Slam, there's a relaxed and fun way to spend the day. This small-group journey into the Yarra Valley pairs Chandon sparkling on the terrace, a long estate lunch and guided tasting at Soumah, and a gin flight at Four Pillars, with live scores all day and a return to Melbourne Park in time for the night session.

Swap Rod Laver Arena for the vines and you still won't miss a point.

This full-day Yarra Valley tour is built for tennis fans in Melbourne for January's Grand Slam. You drink sparkling, rose, pinot noir and gin, a long lunch, live scores all day, and a drop-off at Melbourne Park or City Hotels in time for the night session.

Pick your winner, win the bubbles
We collect you from central city pickup points at 9:15am. Before the coach pulls out, you'll pick the winner of one of the day's big matches. Get it right and you're in the draw for a bottle of Chandon Garden Spritz, drawn on the ride home.

Live scores, all day
Day-session scores update all day, from the first serve to the last ball. You won't miss a break point, even with a glass in your hand.

Chandon: where Aussie sparkling began
First stop is the label that put Australian sparkling on the map. Learn how méthode traditionnelle turns grapes into gold, then raise a glass on the terrace overlooking the vines.

Soumah: long lunch and some hearty reds. A guided wine tasting and a long lunch to go with it: estate-grown shiraz and sangiovese, with food from what's growing right outside the window. This is where the predictions get louder.

Four Pillars Gin: the final set
We finish in Healesville with a tasting paddle of bold Australian botanicals. Every bottle comes with a story, and it's a fun way to end the day.

5:30pm: your choice of drop-off
Back to central city locations, or straight to Melbourne Park for the night session. Fed, fizzed and ready for dinner in the City or your next big game 

The day at a glance:

1. 9:15am: Central city pickup. Meet your fellow fans and pick the day match winners
2. Chandon Australia Cellar door visit and a glass of sparkling on the terrace.
3. Soumah, Guided wine tasting and seasonal winery lunch.
4. Four Pillars Gin, Gin tasting paddle.
5. On the coach. Live day-session scores, then the Chandon Garden Spritz prize draw.
6. 5:30pm: Drop-off. City hotels or Melbourne Park.

• Guests must be 18+ to consume alcohol. Photo ID may be requested.
• January can be hot in the Yarra Valley. Bring a hat and suncreen. water on board 
• Drop-off at Melbourne Park or Melbourne City is at approximately 5:30pm. Outside alcohol isn't allowed into the venue, so leave any purchases with your driver for hotel drop off at concierge
• Dietary requirements can be catered for with notice at booking.

Experience the city like a true fan.