Mention the Barossa Valley and the word "wine" springs instantly to mind. Mention "fine Australian wine" and the Barossa Valley will be mentioned by connoisseurs around the world. The Barossa region of South Australia is synonymous with wine, and for good reason. However, there is more to the Barossa than just vineyards. It is a [...]

The Barossa Valley is known to wine lovers around the world as the home of many of Australia’s finest wineries. Tanunda, South Australia is known to Australians as the heart of the Barossa. From any vantage point in this beautiful town, you can see vineyards stretching to the horizon. No fewer than 8 wineries surround [...]

Located in the East of the Wattle Range Council area and touted as the land of the red wines, Penola is located in the heart of one of South Australia’s most productive wine growing areas. Penola is equally famous for its rich history and culture and has many popular places of tourist interest. Penola is [...]

When the residents of Sydney feel the urge to get away for a relaxing weekend, one of the first places they think of is the Hunter Valley. What better getaway could there be? Australia’s oldest wine growing region is practically at their doorstep. The two hour drive from Sydney to Lovedale, Hunter Valley, NSW is [...]

  McLaren Vale is a country area located 40 km from the capital of South Australia, Adelaide. It is one of the continent’s most famous wine regions and, from the 76 cellars, come some of the world’s finest wines. Visitors will be impressed by the passion and energy of the local community. McLaren Vale has [...]

The Fleurieu Peninsula is in South Australia, located to the south of the state capital, Adelaide. It is named after the French explorer Charles Pierre Claret de Fleurieu. The area is attractive and picturesque. There is surfing at Waitpinga and Browns Beach, attractive and historic towns such as Victor Harbor and Willunga, and the wine [...]

There is a region deep in the wine country of southern Australia known as Clare Valley. It nestles amidst gentle green hills in this beautiful area of the nation. This is the birthplace and nurturing centre of the world renowned Australian Riesling Wine. This wine accounts for nearly 3% of the crush for the whole [...]

In Victoria, Australia, visitors will discover the luscious Yarra Valley. Melbourne may be close, with city life and urban sprawl, but the valley maintains its rolling farmland, mountain borders, orchards and vineyards. Commerce still ticks on, just not the way it does in a big city. Artists can show you just how inspirational the area [...]

Hunter Valley is one of the world’s most acclaimed wine-producing regions. It is located in the Australian state of New South Wales. The valley is an extremely popular tourist destination and there are excellent accommodation facilities, plus lots to do and see. It is just an hour and a half drive from Sydney.  Making it [...]

Australia’s most famous wine producing area, the Barossa Valley, is also an ideal place for a short holiday or a weekend break for those who enjoy great wine, great food and the great outdoors! Situated in southern Australia, Barossa Valley, which is also often simply called the Barossa, is just 60km (37.5 miles) north east [...]

If you’re looking for a great place to take the whole family, consider Margaret River for your next vacation. You could easily spend weeks taking advantage of everything the area has to offer. Best of all, there’s something for everyone, young and old. The town itself is only 280 kilometers south of Perth, so it’s [...]