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Australia Wine Regions

  • When planning and trips to Australia, a visit to the Hunter Valley should be included to experience one of Australia's premier wine growing areas.

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With Australia’s diverse range of climates and soil, wine is one of its most important products. Over 30 million cases are exported all round the world every year. Wine grapes are grown in nearly every state and territory but the major wine-growing areas are concentrated in the southern half of the country, mostly within a hundred kilometers/60 miles of the coast. Some of the most important on an Australia vacation are:

Hunter Valley with more than a hundred wineries is a two hour drive north of Sydney offering not only wineries but also gourmet food at restaurants and cafés, rustic cottages and beachside retreats.

The Yarra Valley, Victoria's oldest wine region is located 50 kilometres/30 miles east of Melbourne offering country retreats, wineries and restaurants with over fifty wineries open for tastings and sales.

South Australia is the state with the largest area of vineyards producing half the country's wine and is responsible for 70 per cent of the country's wine exports. The Barossa Valley is one of the best-known and productive wine districts in Australia, only 50 kiomtres/30 miles from Adelaide. There are some 48 wineries in the Barossa. The landscape includes thousands of hectares of maintained vineyards that contain some of the oldest Shiraz vines dating back to the 1840s.

Margaret River is a 3 hour drive from Perth, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and relaxed lifestyle with over 80 wineries scattered throughout the unique countryside. The combination of world class wines and fine, fresh produce make dining out in Margaret River a pleasure.

Be sure to include a wine tour on your visit to Australia! C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!

 

 

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Learn about the history and culture of Australia, the must-try food and drink, and what to pack in your suitcase. Read about Australia's nature and wildlife, weather and geography, along with 'Country Quickfacts' compiled by our travel experts. Our globetrotting tips, as well as our visa and health information will help ensure you're properly prepared for a safe and enjoyable trip. The only way you could possibly learn more is by embarking on your journey and discovering Australia for yourself. Start exploring...book one of our Australia vacations today!

 

Extend Your Stay

Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from  our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.

 

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Wine Regions of Australia

  • Adelaide to Darwin 4WD Self Drive

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Explore the Outback on this epic 4WD adventure. Drive through the interior of Australia from Adelaide to the top end, Darwin. Travel along the Oodnadatta Track, visit the underground town of Coober Pedy, learn about dreamtime and the indigenous culture in Ayers Rock and Kakadu National Park.
    Duration:
    16 Days
    Prices:
    On request
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Trans Continental Classic

    FIRST-CLASS | RAIL: Travel from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean on this 13 day rail journey from Sydney to Perth. Board The Indian Pacific after spending a few days exploring Sydney and travel across the country. Visit Canberra, Australia’s capital city, and explore Adelaide and Kangaroo Island along the way.
    Duration:
    13 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 3,784
    Trip Type:
    Classics (Bestsellers), Rail Travel Ideas
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  • Sydney, Mountains & Vineyards Self Drive

    FIRST-CLASS | SELF-DRIVE: Set out on this lovely self-drive escape to experience the iconic Blue Mountains, the beautiful bay of Port Stephens and the world-renowned vineyards and wineries of Australia’s famous Hunter Valley.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 999
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Active Sydney & Surrounds

    Get to the heart of Australia’s most famous city as you hike, bike, and venture to some of Sydney’s most iconic sites. Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge, hike through the Blue Mountains, enjoy a wine tasting in the Hunter Valley, and surf at Bondi Beach for an Australian vacation you’ll never forget.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,527
    Trip Type:
    Active & Adventurous, Stopovers/City Breaks, Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Highlights of New South Wales

    Discover the charm and beauty of New South Wales on this journey to Sydney and beyond. In Sydney, tour The Rocks and the Sydney Opera House, before heading into the Blue Mountains to see the Three Sisters and visiting award-winning wineries in the Hunter Valley, Australia’s oldest wine region.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,017
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • Murray River Cruise: 8 Days: From Adelaide

    A picturesque journey along Australia’s longest river takes you to some of the country’s most historic sights.
    Duration:
    8 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,597
    Trip Type:
    Cruises & Sailing
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  • Signature Victoria

    DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover the charms of Victoria on this regional vacation. Based in Melbourne, you’ll drive the Great Ocean Road before a scenic flight above, ride a hot air balloon and sample award-winning wines in the Yarra Valley, and discover the trendy laneway and arcade bars of the city.
    Duration:
    5 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 2,380
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • South Australian Wildlife and Wine

    A South Australia vacation takes the route not travelled by most trips to Australia. Less crowded but no less satisfying, enjoy the Festival State’s world renowned wines, and marvel at the natural treasure trove that is Kangaroo Island, a haven for a wide variety of Australian and Southern Ocean wildlife.
    Duration:
    7 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 1,789
    Trip Type:
    Tailor-made Travel Ideas
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  • The Complete South West Self Drive

    Like a whole other country, Western Australia enchants visitors with natural icons unlike any found in the east, delicious wine and cuisine, and a history all of its own. Explore the southwest tip of Australia in detail and at your own pace on this self-drive adventure.
    Duration:
    9 Days
    Prices From:
    US$ 929
    Trip Type:
    Self-Drives
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