Private Canberra Winery Tour with Lunch: Meet the Winemakers

Three Canberra wineries, the people who make them, and lunch where the wine comes from

A private Canberra winery tour runs five hours and takes you to at least three local boutique wineries where you taste wines and meet the owners and winemakers directly at the cellar door. The tour includes all tastings, lunch at one of the vineyards, pickup and drop-off within the Canberra region, and a guide who knows the local wine scene. You choose which wineries to visit or which styles of wine you prefer, and the group stays private -- no mixing with other bookings.

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Canberra location and moves straight into the wineries themselves. You'll visit at least three, and because these are boutique operations, you're talking with the people behind the wines -- the owners and winemakers at the cellar door, not staff running through a script. That access changes what you learn: you hear why they chose the grapes they did, what the cool climate does to the fruit, what they're experimenting with this vintage. The guide is there to fill in the gaps and steer the conversation, but the winemakers are the ones pouring.

Lunch lands at one of the vineyards, casual and built around what's on offer there -- wood oven fired pizza is on the menu. You're eating where the wine is made, which is the only place that makes sense for it. Cold drinks stay in the vehicle between stops, and the whole tour holds to five hours, so you're back in time for the rest of your day.

The tour is private, meaning it's just your group. If you have wineries in mind or a preference for certain styles -- reds, cool-climate whites, natural wines -- you can steer the itinerary before you book. The guide speaks English or French, and the minimum age is 18.

What’s included

• Private transportation with pickup and drop-off in the Canberra region.
• wine tastings at three boutique wineries.
• lunch at one of the vineyards.
• a professional, English or French-speaking guide.
• cold drinks in the vehicle.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by VAN DU VIN

Is this one for you?If you speak English or French, this tour works as a private group. The guide tailors the wineries to your preferences, so you're not locked into a set itinerary -- that flexibility is what makes it possible to chase the specific wines or producers you actually want to meet.

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Top questions

Can I choose which wineries we visit on the Canberra tour?

Yes. The tour visits at least three local boutique wineries, and you can request specific ones or styles of wine you prefer when you book. The guide will tailor the stops to match your interests.

What happens at the wineries -- is it a tasting room or do we meet the winemakers?

You meet the owners and winemakers directly at the cellar door. Because these are small boutique operations, the people who make the wine are the ones pouring and talking you through it, not staff repeating the same notes to every group.

Is lunch included, and where do we eat?

Lunch is included and served at one of the wineries you visit. The menu features casual fare like wood oven fired pizza, so you're eating on-site where the wine is made.

How long is the tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs around five hours. Pickup happens from your choice of location in the Canberra region, so the start time depends on where you're staying and what works for your schedule.

What's included in the price?

All wine tastings at the three wineries, lunch, pickup and drop-off within Canberra, a professional guide, and cold drinks in the vehicle are all included. The tour is private, so you're not split across multiple groups.

Is this tour suitable if I don't know much about wine?

Yes. The guide is there to explain what you're tasting, and meeting the winemakers directly means you can ask questions in real time. The tour works for all fitness levels and is designed to be relaxing, not a crash course.