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Planning a visit to one of Australia’s wine regions? Get cosy with these Ultimate Winery Experiences, Australia overnight escapes, from luxury studios in Orange to charming cottages in the King Valley.
- Go glamping at Sirromet near Brisbane
Just 40 minutes from Brisbane, Sanctuary by Sirromet offers a tranquil escape with a touch of luxury. Nestled amongst the native paperbark and giant scribbly gum trees, the luxurious tented glamping pavilion offers elegance, comfort and style, allowing guests to escape the everyday, reconnect with nature and experience everything Sirromet has to offer. Stays include breakfast each morning.
TIP: Enjoy a mid-week stay when Sirromet is quieter, and take the time to explore the winery with a behind-the scenes tour and tutored wine tasting, followed by an onsite picnic in the beautiful surroundings.
- Kick back at Mandoon in the Swan Valley
Located onsite at Mandoon Estate, Maya Maya is a luxurious gateway to the enchanting Swan Valley near Western Australia’s capital city of Perth. Nestled within this exclusive enclave are 32 elegantly appointed rooms looking out over the historic verdelho vines planted in 1895, and the serene banks of the Swan River. Meaning ‘camp’ in local Indigenous language, Maya Maya pays homage to the ancestral legacy of the Whadjuk Noongar people.
TIP: Taste traditional bush foods and learn about local Indigenous culture from Noongar Elder, Dale Tilbrook with Mandoon’s Bush Tucker Tasting and Talk Experience.
- Pamper yourself near Printhie in Orange
A 3.5-hour drive from Sydney in Orange, Printhie Wines has partnered with local luxury accommodation Basalt to offer an exclusive dine and stay package. The stay includes two nights at the architecturally designed luxury studios, set amongst a beautiful cherry orchard, each of which is grafted into the rich basalt soils with sweeping views over the region. The studios come equipped with an exquisite freestanding concrete bath, king bed with luxurious linen, outdoor firepit and a telescope for stargazing. The stay includes a four-course degustation lunch at Printhie Dining with matching wines.
TIP: Before or after lunch at Printhie, head to nearby Swinging Bridge Wines for their ‘Explore with Swinging Bridge’ guided vineyard tour and tasting which departs daily on the hour between 11am and 3pm.
- Settle in at Seppeltsfield in the Barossa
A five-minute walk from the Seppeltsfield cellar door, The Lodge at Seppeltsfield is the perfect base for exploring this iconic winery in the Barossa Valley. Built in 1903 by Udo Seppelt, grandson of Seppeltsfield founder Joseph Seppelt, the beautifully restored homestead accommodates up to 12 guests in six king bedrooms, with four private ensuites and one shared bathroom. The Lodge is surrounded by lush gardens and features a fully equipped kitchen, cosy wood fire and a private pool. Breakfast provisions are included.
TIP: Treat yourself to a private tasting of super-premium fortified wines with the Centenary Tasting experience, followed by a long lunch at onsite restaurant FINO Seppeltsfield.
- Savour a culinary escape to Pizzini in the King Valley
Visiting Pizzini Wines in the King Valley feels like a warm embrace from an old friend, so it is a no-brainer to settle in for the night at their onsite cottages. Pizzini’s Vineyard Guesthouse is adjacent to the cellar door and offers a charming two-bedroom getaway, while Rosetta’s Garden Guesthouse is a gorgeous four-bedroom home set among delightful gardens across the road. Alternatively, guests can stay at the Pizzini family’s Mountain View Hotel as part of the Pizzini Overnight Food & Wine Escape, which includes a four-course dinner with matching wines.
TIP: Time your trip to line up with one of Katrina Pizzini’s regular cooking classes at her A tavola! cooking school, where you can learn the art of hand-made pasta and other Italian classics.
- Take a break at Audrey Wilkinson in the Hunter Valley
In the Hunter Valley near Sydney, Audrey Wilkinson offers three guest cottages – Mulberry Cottage, The Dairy and Oakdale Cottage. With 360-degree views of the Hunter Valley and the magnificent Brokenback Ranges, the cottages are surrounded by vines and within close walking distance from the Audrey Wilkinson cellar door which offers an array of experiences, from wine and chocolate pairing to picnics among the vines.
TIP: If you are travelling with friends or family, choose the Stay Among the Vines package which includes two nights in the two-bedroom Dairy cottage plus a welcome breakfast hamper and a bottle of wine.
- Cosy up at Gemtree’s CABNs in McLaren Vale
Just 45 minutes from Adelaide, Gemtree Wines offers minimalist off-grid escapes in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region. The property offers eight unique CABNs – two of which are the premium CABN X style – boasting uninterrupted vineyard views. Enjoy Gemtree’s Wine and Wander experience, which includes a guided tour of the biodynamic hut and vineyard, a tutored wine tasting and three course lunch, followed by a self-guided stroll along the Gemtree Eco trail to witness the abundance of native plants and wildlife that inhabit this protected area.
TIP: If you are feeling extra-fancy, CABN X Giles has a private wood-fired sauna and outdoor bath.
