About this tour
Arrive by helicopter at Kies Family Wines in South Australia's Barossa Valley for a four-hour vineyard immersion with fifth and sixth-generation family members. Land among some of the world's oldest vines, taste single-estate wines in the barrel hall, and lunch overlooking the Barossa Ranges before a scenic flight back. This isn't a standard winery tour—you're working directly with the family, accessing their barrel stocks and private spaces.
Highlights
- Helicopter arrival and departure flights over Barossa vineyards
- Barrel-hall tasting with Kies family members guiding you
- Single-vineyard, estate-grown wines paired with Barossa produce
- Lunch in the cellar-door café facing 180-degree range views
- Behind-the-scenes access to French and American oak aging rooms
What to expect
You'll start high—literally—as your helicopter approaches the valley floor and touches down at Kies Family Wines. The family will walk you through their estate, explaining vineyard management and winemaking philosophy as you move into the barrel hall. Tastings happen surrounded by oak casks, with wines paired against local meats, cheeses, and produce. Lunch stretches across the afternoon in their café; bring an appetite and budget time to sit still with the view. The final flight out captures the southern valley's scale in a way ground-level touring can't match.
Good to know
Helicopter transfers from Adelaide (or another base) are your responsibility and will add to the day's cost. The café stocks non-alcoholic drinks alongside wine. Parcels of wine you've fallen for can be shipped home direct from the cellar door rather than lugging bottles. All fitness levels work fine here; it's seated tasting and leisurely lunch, not hiking.
Frequently asked
- How long does Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience take?
- Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience runs for approximately 4 hours.
- How much does Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience cost?
- Prices start from AUD $1009 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Barossa Valley Behind the Scenes Winery and Vineyard Experience?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. The Australian Explorer earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original The Australian Explorer summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.