Tag: Wineries & Cellar Doors

Heathcote Goldfields Victoria
Victorian Goldfields

Heathcote on Show: A Winter Wine Weekend in the Goldfields

Every winter, the charming Goldfields town of Heathcote becomes a hotbed of activity for the annual Heathcote on Show wine festival. Dozens of winemakers from across the Heathcote wine regio take over more than 20 venues in the centre of town, making the main street of Heathcote a one-stop shop for some of the best wines in the country. Heathcote on Show is held on … Continue reading Heathcote on Show: A Winter Wine Weekend in the Goldfields

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High Country Victoria

A Weekend in the King Valley & High Country Victoria

Victoria’s High Country is one of the best places in Victoria for a weekend getaway from Melbourne. High Country encompasses Victoria’s northeast, including the Alpine Region and the King Valley wine region. The region boomed during Australia’s Gold Rush in the 1850s and many of the towns in the area have been beautifully preserved, especially the largest, Beechworth. With so much to see & do … Continue reading A Weekend in the King Valley & High Country Victoria

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Destination Guides, Yarra Valley

11 Of The Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

The Yarra Valley is one of the most celebrated wine regions in Australia, and is one of the best day trips from Melbourne. If you haven’t experienced Australia’s wine country before, the Yarra Valley is a great place to start! There are more than 70 wineries in the region, dozens of which have cellar doors where you can do wine tastings. The best wineries in … Continue reading 11 Of The Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

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Adelaide Hills

The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

The Adelaide Hills wine region was one of the best surprises of our first trip to South Australia, so much so that we had to go back on our second! It’s a beautiful area, with scenic landscapes, dozens of award-winning, down-to-earth wineries and several lovely villages to explore. There are more than 60 wineries in the Adelaide Hills, and many of them are household names. … Continue reading The Best Wineries in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia

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Daylesford Cider Macedon Ranges
Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, Food & Drink, Nature

A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

The elegant spa town of Daylesford & the surrounding Macedon Ranges make a perfect day trip from Melbourne. On our first day trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges, David & I had brunch at a Macedon cafe, enjoyed a very short but rewarding hike to the Camel’s Hump Lookout on Mt Macedon, enjoyed some sunshine and live music while doing a cider tasting at … Continue reading A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

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Destination Guides, Mornington Peninsula

15 Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the most beautiful and most popular wine regions in Australia. Located in southeast Victoria, the Mornington Peninsula is fringed by beaches with crystal clear water, and filled with wineries, orchards, dairies and excellent restaurants. It’s easily one of the best day trips from Melbourne. The Mornington Peninsula Wine Region There are more than 200 wineries in the region, and … Continue reading 15 Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula

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Napa Valley, San Francisco

3 Days in San Francisco: The best things to do, see & skip

3 days in San Francisco was the perfect amount of time for my first trip to the city. In 3 days, we saw the Golden Gate Bridge, explored Chinatown, took a food walking tour of the Castro & the Misison District, and took a day trip to the Napa Valley and Sonoma. It was a perfect intro to San Francisco, a city that had captured … Continue reading 3 Days in San Francisco: The best things to do, see & skip

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Domaine Chandon Yarra Valley
Australia, Food & Drink, Victoria, Yarra Valley

An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley

Autumn is one of the most beautiful time of year in Victoria. Forty-degree heat waves are a thing of the past but it is still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and made a day trip to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s top wine regions. Since David was driving, we decided to stick to two wineries. Domain … Continue reading An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley

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California, Central Coast, Destination Guides, Los Angeles, Nature, San Francisco, USA

California Road Trip: Big Sur & Pacific Coast Highway (San Francisco-Los Angeles)

The Pacific Coast Highway is one of the most legendary road trips in the world. The route hugs the California coastline and is renowned for it’s rugged coastal scenery, especially the dramatic stretch of coastline known as Big Sur. A one month trip around the USA & Canada was the perfect time to finally take a road trip in the USA. I’d never been to … Continue reading California Road Trip: Big Sur & Pacific Coast Highway (San Francisco-Los Angeles)

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Barossa Valley winery cellar at Chateau Yaldara
Barossa Valley, Food & Drink

The Best Barossa Valley Wineries to Visit

The Barossa Valley is one of the world’s premier wine regions, known for its big, bold red wines, grand chateaux and for being home to Australia’s most beloved heritage wineries. Widely considered to be the best wine region in Australia (although, the competition is fierce!), the Barossa Valley is a must-visit for food & wine lovers. There are 80 wineries to visit in the Barossa … Continue reading The Best Barossa Valley Wineries to Visit

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