About this tour
Venture 90 minutes south from Sydney into the Southern Highlands wine country for a nine-hour tasting tour across three boutique wineries. The region's cool climate produces distinctive, slow-ripening wines that locals are eager to explain. Between tastings, you'll graze on local cheese and produce, then sit down for a one-course meal paired with wine at a well-regarded restaurant. Choose a private vehicle for your group or join others to share costs.
Highlights
- Three winery visits in Bowral and Mittagong wine district
- Cool-climate wines with slow ripening and elegant character
- Cheese and local produce platters at the vineyard
- One-course meal with wine at a restaurant
- Door-to-door pickup from your Sydney address
- Passionate winemakers explain their craft
What to expect
You'll be collected from your Sydney location and driven to the first vineyard, where staff will walk you through their current release. You'll taste several wines, ask questions, and learn why the cooler climate shapes the flavour profile. After the second winery, a cheese and produce platter appears—eat and drink at your own pace. The third stop offers more tastings, then you'll head to lunch at a local restaurant with one course and a glass of wine included. Expect around six hours at wineries and an hour for the meal. The pace is relaxed and social.
Good to know
Air-conditioned vehicle throughout. Wheelchair accessible venues and transport available. Prams and strollers welcome for infants. Service animals permitted. No special fitness required. Book private charter for group exclusivity, or join a scheduled tour to reduce per-person cost.
Frequently asked
- How long does Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour take?
- Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour runs for approximately 9 hours.
- How much does Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $379 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Wine Tours Sydney - Southern Highlands Day Escape, Full Day Wine Tasting Tour?
- 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.