Coonawarra Highlights – Half Day Wine Tour Including Lunch

Coonawarra Highlights – Half Day Wine Tour Including Lunch

Tour :
12:30PM - 5PM | From $175 per person

Our Coonawarra Highlights Wine Tour is perfect for wine lovers who want to explore a cross-section of the region’s iconic cellar doors within a limited time frame. Travel in comfort and style along the famous “Terra Rossa” strip, where rows of vineyards stretch across vivid red soil and ancient limestone. Along the way, we’ll visit a handpicked selection of premium and boutique wineries that showcase the diversity and quality of Coonawarra’s wine scene.

You’ll enjoy sumptuous produce platters, meet the winemakers, and gain rare insights into their craft. There may also be the chance to go behind the scenes for an exclusive barrel tasting or a look inside historic cellars. At every stop, your experience will be enhanced by personal connections and stories that bring the region’s wines to life.

Throughout the tour, we’ll share the rich history of Coonawarra, from its pioneering days to its international acclaim. You’ll discover what makes this small region one of Australia’s most celebrated wine destinations, from its unique Terra Rossa soils to the timeless passion of its winemaking community.

Coonawarra Experiences - Simple Pleasures on the Limestone Coast
Group enjoying a wine tasting at a Coonawarra cellar door, seated with glasses and produce.
Three women smiling and holding glasses of wine while posing in front of large wooden wine barrels at Wynns Coonawarra Estate.
Group of six guests enjoying a wine tasting at a Coonawarra cellar door, seated around a long timber table.
A gourmet platter featuring a selection of breads, olives, and cold cuts, paired with red wine at Patrick of Coonawarra. These alt texts should give a clear and con
A gourmet platter with various snacks and condiments, accompanied by bottles of red wine at Patrick of Coonawarra.
A group of people touring a wine cellar, walking among large oak barrels at Wynns Coonawarra Estat
A wine tasting session outdoors in a vineyard, with a guide presenting a bottle to a small group seated around a table.
A group of women enjoying a wine tasting experience indoors at Bellwether Winery, with a host serving wine at their table.
Close-up of a wine tasting setup at Wynns Coonawarra Estate, with red wines, fortified wine, bottles, and tasting notes.
Two visitors standing in front of a cutaway profile of Terra Rossa soil beneath a Coonawarra vineyard.
Group of seven visitors smiling in front of Parker Coonawarra Estate cellar door building.
Group of six visitors posing in front of the historic Coonawarra railway siding, surrounded by vineyards.

Tour Inclusions

  • Enjoy wine tastings at the best cellar doors in Coonawarra
  • A sumptuous produce platter with a glass of wine at an iconic Coonawarra winery
  • Comfortable private transport driven by your experienced hosts
  • Pick up and drop off at your accommodation within the Penola/Coonawarra region
Coonawarra Experiences Half Day Itinerary

Prices and Bookings

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$175 per person
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We had a fabulous day with Kerry and appreciated her flexibility to follow our requests and her knowledge of the area. Thoroughly enjoyed lunch and the short tour through Penola.
SJ , TripAdvisor June 2021

Tour Details

Your small tour group will visit 3-4 of Coonawarra's best cellar doors, meet the winemakers, and enjoy intimate private tasting sessions with your hosts. We'll have a delicious lunch in town and take in a spot of local sightseeing along the way.

We work closely with our friends at Coonawarra's cellar doors to provide you with a unique hosted experience that you couldn't recreate on your own.

The exact locations may vary depending on the day, but we always use our extensive local knowledge and connections to create a memorable experience for you.

Coonawarra Wineries

We usually make it to 3-4 cellar doors located along Coonawarra's "Terra Rossa" strip.

You can suggest your favourite cellar doors, or we can tailor the day to suit your wine preferences. The region produces everything from crisp whites to big bold reds at iconic cellars doors or intimate family owned and operated wineries.

A small group seated at a rustic wooden table in a winery, with a host pouring wine for them during a tasting session.
A group of five people seated around a table, enjoying a wine tasting session indoors with glasses of red wine lined up in front of them.
A group of four people standing in front of a corrugated iron building with a "Coonawarra" sign, smiling on a sunny day.

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