The stunning Otago wine region lies north of Queenstown and is centered around the towns of Bannockburn, Cromwell, Gibbston, Wanaka, and Alexandra. World-class Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay are produced in cold and often dry climates. Amisfield, Chard Farm, and Gibbston Valley are close to Queenstown and worthy of a visit. 40 minutes away lies Bannockburn and Cromwell is around 50 minutes. These two sub-regions offer many cellar doors with lunches offering local produce, like Wild Earth Wines, Carrick Winery, and Mt. Difficulty.
Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries
Events Nearby
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Chefs Table Truffle Lunch at Leeuwin Estate Winery
Saturday 27 July 2024 11:30am – 3:30pm
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Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, WA
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Leeuwin Estate Chef Hosted Dinner at 6HEAD Perth
6pm Tuesday 20 August
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Leeuwin Estate, Perth, WA
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Hobart Gin Festival
Friday 25 October 5.30pm – 8.30pm and Saturday 26 October 12.00pm – 3.00pm 4.00pm – 7.00pm
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Hobart, TAS
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Taste and Graze - Barossa Food and Wine Trail
Daily except Sundays at 10am
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Barossa Valley, SA
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Perth Gin Festival
Friday 16 August 5pm-8pm/Saturday 17 August JUMP THE Q. 12.45pm-4pm, 1pm-4pm, 5pm-8pm/Sunday 18 August 12pm-3pm
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Perth, WA
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Crafted Beer Festival
From 11am
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Gold Coast, QLD
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Grazing the Granite Belt
From 10am Saturday and Sunday
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Granite Belt Wine Region, QLD
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National Wine Centre Adelaide Wine Education Classes
Various times throughout 2023 and 2024
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Adelaide, SA
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Bicheno Food & Wine Festival
Saturday 16 November 11am-6pm
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East Coast, TAS
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Canberra Spirits Festival
Friday 29 November 5.30pm – 8.30pm / Saturday 30 November 12.00pm – 3.00pm 4.00pm – 7.00pm
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Canberra, ACT
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Coonawarra Vignerons Cup
9.30am-5pm
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Coonawarra, SA
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Sydney Restaurant Group Wine Academy, Events and Wine Shop
various - please see official website
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Sydney, NSW