Vineyards · WINE COUNTRY DAY TRIPS IN AUSTRALIA
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 wine country day trips in Australia justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
See Hunter Valley vineyards, gardens, golf courses, and the Broken Back Range on a 10-minute helicopter flight from Cessnock.
“All of it the whole experience was great Would absolutely recommend to anyone who is looking for a fantastic experience”
Cycle from Arthurs Seat to Merricks Beach through Mornington Peninsula wineries, orchards, breweries, and scenic rail trails.
“My partner and I had a wonderful time on the Mornington Peninsula cycling wine tour and couldn’t recommend it highly enough.”
Review of a private Mornington Peninsula wine tour from Melbourne, with boutique tastings, lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“On our recent cruise around Australia and New Zealand, we made a call to the Port of Melbourne. Contacted Michael at Grape Explorations to see if he would be available for my wife and I to join a tour on the day we were in port.”
Paddle the Swan River from Mandoon Estate on a relaxed guided kayak tour with local stories, birdlife, Woodbridge Park, and optional tastings.
“Such a lovely relaxing way to learn some facts about Perth and the Swan River. The tour guides are great and really make you feel comfortable. Wine tasting was relaxed and informative. Would highly recommend!”
Cycle the Warburton Rail Trail, taste Yarra Valley wine and cheese, and enjoy wood-fired pizza on this relaxed six-hour small-group tour.
“Had a lovely day out with Libby who was very informative & helpful, we are keen cyclists & would have preferred a little more cycling, but overall our day out was really nice & the sun came out too.”
Explore Adelaide Hills wineries, villages, views, and local tastes on a flexible private tour with pickup, snacks, and return transport.
“Really enjoyed the tour Howard’s for lunch plus tasting was great BUT if you’re a Pinot Noir Fan WOW go to Ashton Hills off the scale!! All the wines were great even the whites and I’m not a white drinker!!! Thanks Mary”
Explore Hahndorf and McLaren Vale on an 8-hour wine tour from Adelaide, with tastings, lunch, chocolate, winery choices, and hotel pickup.
“Seeing the historic German village of Hahndorf, sampling wines at boutique wineries, and experiencing the Cube makes for a perfect McLaren Vale outing. Thank you to our guide Parry for spending this memorable day taking us to these sites!”
Review of a private McLaren Vale wine tour from Adelaide, with a BMW sedan, flexible winery stops, local host, pickup, and value advice.
“Really enjoyable afternoon with the driver/guide John. Visited great wineries and tasted wonderful shiraz, grenache and a number of wines made from less known Italian grape types. Terrific tour!”
Polish three Australian opals in a private Mudgee workshop, learn from Sonja, and take home your finished stones or set them in jewelry.
“Sonja was an amazing host who was very insightful and motivating. We had a great experience and enjoyed every second. We highly recommend doing this once in a lifetime experience and would recommend this to anyone visiting mudgee”
Review of a private Barossa Valley wine tour from Adelaide with luxury transport, flexible winery stops, guide John, pricing, and practical tips.
“John is such a delightful host with a deep knowledge of Australian history and wine. We really enjoyed the day with him exploring the Barossa Valley. He tailored the stops to our needs and really made it seamless. Highly recommend.”
Cycle the Bellarine Rail Trail from Queenscliff to vineyards, farm stalls and coastal views on a flexible six-hour food and wine tour.
“Fantastic day out on the bike. Very well looked after with great bikes, awesome safe trails and wineries to visit along the way. Allison was a fantastic host and very accommodating with transfers to ensure the best possible experience. The day was tailored to suit our riding experience and fitness. Thank you very much for a great day out!!!”
Explore Ferguson Valley wineries and breweries on a flexible half-day tour with tastings, lunch, scenic views, and hotel pickup.
“Absolutely The BEST wine tour I have been on. Tania so much fun and so knowledgeable of the wineries thoroughly enjoyed the tour from start to finish.”
Explore Langhorne Creek from Adelaide with four winery visits, lunch at Lake Breeze, hotel pickup, tastings, and scenic Adelaide Hills views.
“had a great time Danny was knowledgeable we learnt a lot about Adelaide and all the wine regions food and wine tours only way to go next time we are Adelaide food and wine tours are a go”
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