The best way to learn about wine is to get up close and personal. You can try wine from the other side of the world at home, but nothing beats going right to the source. Get right into the vineyard where the wine is grown and talk to the winemaker.

But when you are travelling overseas, or even interstate, you need to plan your wine tours to avoid wasting time or missing out on the real gems.

Suppose you only have a couple of days to visit a famous wine region such as the Barossa Valley. Where are the best cellar doors? which are the best places to stay? How do you make best use of your precious time?

Using a local service to look after the practical details will free you up to concentrate on the task at hand - finding and tasting the superb local wines.

We have relationships with our preferred operators in all the best wine regions. The services provided range from chauffeur driven-day tours to extended tours including a range of attractions and activities.

Other Travel Options.

Maybe you’d like to combine a wine tour or a gourmet tour with cooking lessons. Step outside the square and book yourself a themed holiday such as cycling or walking. It’s up to you simply let us know what you want -we can do the rest.

South Australia — Mclaren Vale, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley and Adelaide Hills

Victoria - Yarra Valley, Rutherglen/Murray and Mornington Peninsula

New South Wales - Hunter Valley

Western Australia - Margaret River

4 Suggestoins to experience our best wine regions

Cheers to life

1. Explore grapes galore in the Yarra Valley

Just behind Melbourne’s fringes is the Yarra Valley - a place of pristine beauty, crisp clean water and friendly ambience. Clustered behind its rolling hills are 55 wineries, ranging from small family-owned vineyards to the famous Chateau Yering and Domain Chandon. Dine in gourmet restaurants and taste pinot noir, chardonnay and sparkling in a world reminiscent of French and Italian wine growing regions.

Fine wines

2. Cellar hop in the Barossa

Sip wines from more than 60 cellar doors, including Yalumba, Wolf Blass and Peter Lehmann in Australia’s wine capital. In the Barossa you’ll get to meet the people behind the labels and talk to them about their craft. You can also match your favourite wine with locally made cheese on a food and wine trail, tour historic wineries, take a tutored tasting or learn cellar secrets in a wine masterclass. Of course, nothing beats a long lunch under the gum trees with a bottle of one of the region’s flagship wines, Barossa Shiraz or Eden Valley Riesling.

Live life - away from the rush

3. Discover cool-climate wines in the Coal River

Enjoy pinot noirs, cabernets and medal-winning chardonnays in the scenic Coal River Valley, just a 10 minute drive from Hobart. Sample superb cool-climate wines at the cellar doors and taste fresh Tasmanian produce in vineyard restaurants. Soak up the water views and stop off at the historic village of Richmond before completing your idyllic day trip.

Experience Swan Valley

4. Wine down in the Swan Valley

Indulge in divine local produce and award-winning wines in Western Australia’s oldest wine region, just a boat ride from Perth. Take in the vines, waterfalls and lush bushland on a cruise up the Swan River. Then hop off for cellar door tastings, a visit to one of the microbreweries and a vineyard or picnic lunch. The Swan Valley is also great for horse riding, cycling, golf, wildlife watching and heritage walks. Check out the antique shops, pubs and galleries in the historic village of Guildford before you head home.

FEATURE LOCATION - MARGARET RIVER WA

Discover the gourmet delights and gorgeous scenery of Australia’s sunny south-west corner.

Margaret River, WA

Margaret River: a food and nature lover’s paradise

Get your postcard pens ready. You’ll want to tell everyone about your trip to Margaret River. Fringed by tall forests and crashing surf, this is a place where great wine, fine food and breathtaking scenery meld into one.

Lying a three-and-a-half hour drive south from Perth, the Margaret River region produces less than 1 percent of Australia’s wine, but more than 15 per cent of its premium wine. Evans & Tate, Fermoy Estate, Flinders Bay Wines and Flying Fish Cove are just some of the world-class wineries amongst the more than 60 here for you to explore. Make sure you try the cabernet for which the area is renowned.

When you are done indulging your senses at the cellar door, head to one of the many gourmet restaurants among the vines. The combination of award-winning chefs and fresh, flavoursome produce means you’ll always find something delicious on your plate. You can also sample the boutique beers, exquisite cheeses, jam, condiments, olives, freshwater crayfish and chocolate, fudge and ice-cream fresh from the producers.

Margaret River also has a thriving arts scene, so browse the many art and craft galleries for a souvenir when you’re ready to digest.

Don’t forget this foodie haven is also a natural paradise of underground caves, pristine white beaches, towering karri forests, bush tracks and walking trails. Join the locals on the world-class waves of Surfers Point or canoe or kayak along the Margaret River. There’s also abseiling, rock climbing, whale watching and great river and ocean fishing to fuel your spirit of adventure.

In fact, with so much to see, do, eat and drink in Margaret River, you won’t have time to write your postcards till you leave.