NSW WINE REGIONS

Canberra District NSW WINE REGIONS Canberra District

Named after Australia’s nearby capital, GETTING THERE the Canberra District is a cool climate region located 30 minutes from Canberra

HUNTER and three hours southwest of Sydney. VALLEY MUDGEE This highly regarded and flourishing young

ORANGE wine region is one of Australia’s fastest-

SYDNEY growing regions, with more than 140 SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS vineyards and 30 cellar doors producing SHOALHAVEN CANBERRA COAST DISTRICT award-winning, elegant wines.

The picturesque towns of the region include Murrumbateman, BY CAR Gundaroo, Yass and Bungendore, which are perfect for food and wine Approx. 3hrs drive from Sydney to Murrumbateman lovers to explore. Visitors can discover the region by bike or car and NEAREST AIRPORT enjoy local specialties such as cured and smoked meats, apples, olives Canberra and truffles in some of the village cafes and winery restaurants. BY TRAIN Approx. 3hrs 30min from Sydney to Bungendore Meet Canberra District winemakers and learn about the region in this destination video.

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Famous for its elegant shiraz and crisp riesling, this young, diverse region punches above its weight, with an exciting mix of traditional styles and exciting blends. Meet the winemakers themselves and enjoy personalised experiences.

TALLAGANDRA HILL* This small, family-owned winery offers tastings at the cellar door on Saturday and Sunday. Its award-winning single vineyard wines include shiraz, tempranillo, vermentino, viognier, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Choose from a range of wine and food tasting experiences, including Jacko’s Pizza Van on Sundays. There are three cottages to stay in at the winery too. tallagandrahill.com.au

LAKE GEORGE WINERY* Established in 1971, Lake George Winery is the oldest winery in the Canberra District. The 150-hectare property is surrounded by the rolling hills of the Cullerin Escarpment. The cellar door is open from Thursday to Sunday and the onsite restaurant, The Westering, offers a rustic menu paired with award-winning Lake George wines. lakegeorgewinery.com.au

SHAW WINES* This beautiful, modern winery offers a private tasting room for group bookings, an open seated tasting room and a casual lounge where visitors can relax in an armchair with a glass of wine and a cheese plate enjoying the vineyard views. Open seven days a week, the winery also has an art gallery and onsite restaurant. shawwines.com.au

Note: Featured experiences are ready to work with the travel trade, unless (*) is placed next to a product. *These products generally do not provide commissions, however they can add value to a guest’s NSW experience. The guide is accurate at June 2020, please note that COVID-19 is changing the way businesses operate on a regular basis. Businesses without (*) placed next to their product include commission, however this is subject to change. NSW WINE REGIONS Tours, Activities & Attractions

CANBERRA HELICOPTERS Canberra Helicopters provide exceptional helicopter experiences to Regional NSW and specialise in tour packages to wineries in the Gourmet Canberra District wine region. Guests can enjoy wineries, golf and mountain tours all via an easy heli transfer from Canberra. Highlights canberraheli.com.au ROBYN ROWE CHOCOLATES*

Robyn Rowe Chocolates sells delicious hand-crafted treats made with Belgian Callebaut Fair Trade couverture; flavours include jasmine green tea, ginger, French vanilla and Irish Cream. robynrowechocolates.com.au

POACHERS PANTRY*

BLACKWATTLE ALPACA FARM* Poachers Pantry is one of the finest smokehouses in Australia, Located in Murrumbateman, Blackwattle Alpaca Farm is surrounded located on a working farm. Guests by wineries and offers picturesque views of the Brindabella Ranges. can explore the vineyards, visit The farm provides a unique location to learn about alpacas and their the cellar door and enjoy a meal luxury fibre. Blackwattle Alpaca Farms offers visitors tours of the farm at Smokehouse Restaurant. providing an insight into farming alpacas in Australia. poacherspantry.com.au blackwattlealpacas.com.au

Accommodation

Abode Murrumbateman abodehotels.com.au (Unrated), Murrumbateman

Tallagandra Hill Cottage UNIQUE tallagandrahill.com.au Accommodation*, Gundaroo

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