Here are 12 famous wine regions in Australia that you should visit during your travels.
Here are 12 famous wine regions in Australia that you should visit during your travels.
5. Yarra Valley (Victoria) - cycling experience among green vineyards
The Yarra Valley is another wine region just an hour's drive west of the Melbourne CBD. The cool and humid climate is ideal for wine production, especially pinot noir, chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon. There are many day tours from the Melbourne CBD to the Yarra Valley, although a car service may be the best way to get around the area.
Another great way to experience the area is by cycling. This way, you can explore the peaceful countryside, while also stopping at numerous wineries along the way.
Very romantic cycling route.
Don't miss the De Bortoli Yarra Valley Wines stop. This is one of the big-name wineries, offering excellent cabernet sauvignons that pair perfectly with food from the on-site Italian restaurant.
6. Macedon Ranges (Victoria) - Australia's famous wine region for sparkling wine
Less than an hour from Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges is home to around 40 family wineries. Its slogan is "Naturally Cool", referring to the high altitude and cool climate of the area. This climate is perfect for sparkling wine production, along with chardonnay and pinot noir. What's interesting about this region is that most local wineries use the term "Macedon" to refer to their sparkling wines.
You can take very poetic pictures in the vineyard.
It is best to sign up for a wine tour in Australia to be picked up from the Melbourne Mall and taken to the various cellars. Hanging Rock Winery is the most prominent name, not only for its superb Macedon but also for its outdoor sculpture exhibition "Vineyard Art", which showcases artworks by local and international artists.
7. Hunter Valley (New South Wales) - Australia's oldest wine region
A three-hour drive north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine region. It has more than 150 wine cellars and is famous for its shiraz, cabernet sauvignon, and chardonnay wines. There are day tours from Newcastle and Sydney, but consider staying overnight as this great wine region offers many great places to stay.
Major wine brands such as Tyrrel's, Lindeman and Gwyn Olson all have vineyards in the Hunter Valley. For the most intimate and intimate experience, visit Boydell's Winery, which is said to own the first vineyard in New South Wales. Boydell's also produces red and white wines, but it's the rosé that's the star of the big wine party.
Hunter Valley Rose Wines.
While you're in the Hunter Valley, tour the area by horseback or enjoy the lush green landscape from a hot air balloon. The area hosts many concerts and festivals throughout the year, attracting big names like Elton John, Tim McGraw and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
8. Orange (New South Wales) - alpine wine region with a friendly atmosphere
This wine-producing region in New South Wales sits 2,000 feet above sea level, with a dormant volcano known as Mount Canobolas bordering the area. The combination of soil, climate and altitude are factors that make Orange Australia's leading wine-producing region. It is especially famous for its chardonnay.
Orange is an hour's flight west of Sydney, deep in the Australian countryside. Its scale is not large and was only formed in the 1980s, but now Orange also owns about 60 vineyards and 40 cellars. Make an appointment to visit De Salis Wines with its superb location on the Canobolas mountain with extensive wine region views. In addition, the Heifer Station Winery is well worth a visit thanks to its pet-friendly garden such as ponies, sheep, goats and alpacas.
Heifer Station Winery with its intimate atmosphere.
Cuisine in Orange is also extremely impressive with high-class restaurants like Racine, introducing diners to the typical flavors of the region with a farm-to-table style. Meanwhile, The Agrestic Grocer serves simple lunches like steak sandwiches and burrito, but has very chill live music to enjoy.
9. Tamar Valley (Tasmania) - come to learn the art of sparkling wine
The island of Tasmania is full of vineyards, but the Tamar Valley is the main wine-producing area here. It has the same cool climate as Burgundy, France - ideal for producing sparkling wines, chardonnay, riesling, sauvignon blanc, pinot grigio and gewürztraminer.
Drink with cold cuts at Jansz Tasmania.
Tamar Valley is a 30-minute drive from Launceston Airport. Josef Chromy Wines is well worth a visit while here. In addition to driving, you can also take a bike tour through their vineyards, then learn the art of sparkling wine. The next wine tasting spot should be the Jansz Tasmania Wine Room, which offers stunning lake views.
10. Margaret River (Western Australia) - where more than 20% of Australia's fine wines are produced
About a three-hour drive from Perth, Margaret River is a renowned wine region in Australia producing more than 20% of the country's fine wines. Located along the coast, the Mediterranean climate creates perfect growing conditions for wine grapes. Cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay are considered king and queen wines here.
Lakeside vineyard in Margaret River.
Margaret River is an easy area to navigate as most of the wineries are located close to each other. If you're going to visit a winery, choose Whicher Ridge Wines - where you can learn how to pair wine with the flavors of the ingredients that make up the dish (herbs, flowers and vegetables). To sample more regional specialties, join the Cellar d'Or tour, which includes visits to both chocolate and cheese factories.
Margaret River is also a top destination for surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, caving, and hiking, so there's plenty of accommodation in the area.
11. Great Southern (Western Australia) - wine tasting and whale watching experience
As you travel around the Great Southern, you'll find Denmark wineries located right along the coast. It is famous for producing chardonnay, riesling and sparkling wine, but it is also a prime spot for whale watching. Another equally popular destination is Albany, the oldest European settlement in Western Australia. You'll find sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir and shiraz in this subregion.
Wine tasting in the vineyard while watching whales will be a very memorable experience.
12. Swan Valley (Western Australia), where you can board a yacht to visit the vineyards
Swan Valley is a 30-minute drive from Perth. You will find a wide variety of wines here, the most prominent of which are sparkling wine, verdelho and petit verdot. The first vines were planted in the region in 1829, but Croatian farmers have been credited with transforming the Swan Valley from traditional farmland into vineyards suitable for wine production since the Second World War.
Make the most of your time in the Swan Valley. You can take a premium class, view artworks, relax in the spa and of course, drink fine wine. For something a little different, board a wine cruise that departs Perth and sails up the Swan River. It ends right at Sandalford Winery, where you disembark, drink and have lunch.
Wine cruises are loved by many.
Thung lũng Swan là một trong những vùng rượu vang sống động và thân thiện với các chuyến du lịch gia đình hơn trong danh sách này. Coward and Black Winery là điểm dừng chân thú vị ở Thung lũng Swan vì bạn có thể thưởng thức chocolate và rượu cùng lúc, trong khi Upper Reach Winery tổ chức các buổi hòa nhạc Twilight ngoài trời từ tháng 2 đến tháng 3.
