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Delete the apps and meet someone the old-fashioned way.

Genuine human connection in Melbourne’s wine country

Swipe. Swipe. Swipe.

Modern dating is disconnected, transactional, and exhausting.

But people aren’t two-dimensional characters on a screen – and an algorithm can’t determine real chemistry.

We’ve got just the antidote. A day out in Melbourne’s gorgeous wine country with an intentionally selected group of interesting, smart and fun people to connect with – all there for the right reasons.

What it’s not:

What it is:

A curated social experience in the Yarra Valley wine region, for interesting people who want real, human connection.

The Day at a glance

Designed for flow, natural conversation and real connection.

9:30am

Meet at our central Melbourne pick up point and we’ll welcome you onboard, getting a few conversation starters going as we set off to Victoria’s gorgeous Yarra Valley.

At our first stop, enjoy a guided wine tasting with light-touch hosting to help conversations start naturally. No forced rounds, no awkward games.

We’ll arrive at our second stop to indulge in a long winery lunch – expect tastings, plenty of time to chat, and a chance to get to know people better.

At our third and final winery, you can enjoy a drink, take in the views, and continue conversations with the people you’ve clicked with.

Winding up with a bus ride back into Melbourne, it’s the perfect time to swap details if you want to stay in touch. What could happen next?

The Day at a glance

Designed for flow, natural conversation and real connection.

9:30am

Meet at our central Melbourne pick up point and we’ll welcome you onboard, getting a few conversation starters going as we set off to Victoria’s gorgeous Yarra Valley.

At our first stop, enjoy a guided wine tasting with light-touch hosting to help conversations start naturally. No forced rounds, no awkward games.

We’ll arrive at our second stop to indulge in a long winery lunch – expect tastings, plenty of time to chat, and a chance to get to know people better.

At our third and final winery, you can enjoy a drink, take in the views, and continue conversations with the people you’ve clicked with.

Winding up with a bus ride back into Melbourne, it’s the perfect time to swap details if you want to stay in touch. What could happen next?

Our not-so-secret admirers

We’ve put the spring in a few peoples’ steps.

FAQs

Curious how it all works? Here are the most common questions we get.

There are no timed rotations, no whistles, no awkward icebreaker games.

This is a hosted, curated social wine tour designed to feel natural, relaxed and fun.

Connection unfolds organically across the day — with gentle hosting to help conversations flow.

No. Hosting helps the group flow, but you choose how you engage

No problem. Non alcoholic options are available at venues and the experience is connection led, not alcohol led.

We use your registration details and interest questions to curate a balanced group.

We aim to:

  • Keep gender ratios aligned
  • Group similar age ranges together
  • Balance energy types and intentions
  • Protect the overall vibe

We don’t just sell tickets,  we curate the bus.

We curate across age groups including 25 to 34, 35 to 44, 45 to 54, and 55+. Where possible, we aim to keep groups aligned so it feels natural and comfortable.

Each event clearly states the intended age range before booking.

We are currently running heterosexual tours.

If there is strong demand for LGBTQ+ or same-sex curated tours, we are very open to creating dedicated experiences in future.

You’re welcome to register interest for future curated formats.

We travel with licensed and insured transport providers, and venues operate under RSA regulations. Respect and safety come first.

Swap swiping for something real.

If you’re ready to find true connection with someone beyond the phone screens, join our waitlist and be the first to hear when Expressions of Interest open for our pilot tour group.

Feeling nervous? We’ve got just the thing.

Whether it’s your first time or you’ve done this before, it’s completely normal to feel a few nerves before meeting new people.


Our Connection Guide is a simple library of thoughtful conversation prompts, designed to support organic connection and empower you to show up as your most relaxed, confident and authentic self.


Nothing cheesy, we promise.

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