About this tour
A full-day wine tour through the Southern Highlands wine region, 90 minutes from Sydney, covering 4–5 cellar doors across wineries, breweries and distilleries. You'll taste wines from large commercial producers and small family operations, paired with a shared tasting platter, and stop at country pubs or vineyard restaurants for lunch (self-catered). The region's rolling green hills and seasonal character — from winter fireplaces to autumn vineyard colours — shift the experience throughout the year.
Highlights
- Four to five stops at wineries, breweries, and spirit distilleries in one day
- Cellar door tastings included; welcome glass of local wine on arrival
- Mix of large commercial and family-owned vineyard experiences
- Shared tasting platter with cheese included throughout the day
- Rolling hills, seasonal gardens, and local tulip festival (spring)
- Stop at country pubs, winery restaurants, or woodfired pizza venues
- Just 1.5 hours from Sydney or Canberra; 45 minutes from Wollongong
What to expect
You'll be picked up or meet the group and start with a welcome glass of local wine at the first venue. Over the next 6–7 hours, you'll visit 4–5 stops — a mix of established wineries, small family vineyards, craft breweries, and distilleries producing whisky, gin or vodka. At each stop, you'll taste and chat with staff, and you'll graze on a shared platter of cheese and accompaniments as you move through venues. Midway through, the group will pause for lunch at a country pub, winery restaurant, or woodfired pizza spot; you'll order and pay for your own meal here. The itinerary is flexible and customised, so the exact stops and order may vary. The tour wraps up in the late afternoon.
What travellers say
- Mix of large and small vineyards gives varied tasting experience
- Flexible itinerary includes breweries and distilleries, not just wine
- Scenic rolling hills and seasonal colour add to the atmosphere
- Shared platter and welcome glass take the edge off tastings
- Close to Sydney and Canberra, ideal for a day trip
- Lunch not included — self-catered stops add extra cost and planning
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers or those with heart conditions
- Peak-season crowds may limit leisurely, intimate cellar door time
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits wine and spirits enthusiasts, groups of friends, and anyone wanting a leisurely full-day tasting tour outside the city. It's not suitable if you're pregnant or have poor cardiovascular health. The pace is relaxed and all fitness levels are welcome — you'll be mostly seated or walking short distances between tastings. Lunch is self-catered, so budget separately for that. Cellar door tastings and a shared platter are included; alcohol beyond the welcome glass and tastings is at your own cost. Service animals are permitted. Public transport options exist nearby, so you don't need a car, though most visitors likely arrive by coach or private arrangement. Expect crowds and busy cellar doors during peak weekends and festival times (especially spring tulip festival and autumn).
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