Just 2 hours north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley is possibly Australia’s oldest wine district, best known for the renowned Hunter Valley Semillon.  With beautiful scenery and great food in addition to its world-famous wines, the Hunter Valley attracts wine-lovers from all over the world.

The Yarra Valley, 50km from Melbourne, is one of Australia’s oldest wine-growing regions and is famous for its Pinot Noir and sparkling wines.  As well as its wines, the region is known for its scenery, gourmet food and local attractions and the Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival is recognised as Victoria’s premier wine festival.

Located just 70km to the North East of Adelaide, the Barossa Valley contains some of Australia’s best known wineries, including Jacob’s Creek and Penfold’s.  With a mixture of English and German heritage, the Barossa has a distinctly European feel and a vibrant history.

The Margaret River region is Western Australia’s premier wine-growing region, best known for its award winning cabernets.  As well as its famous wine and food, the region also boasts amazing landscapes and beautiful beaches.

Mudgee’s wine making history stretches back to 1858 and the early Australian architecture, beautiful green valleys and stunning scenery make it a beautiful area to visit.  Located in the Great Dividing Range, the Mudgee wine region is famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

Just south of Adelaide in South Australia, the Fleurieu and McLaren Vale regions have been producing wine since 1850s.  Some of the state’s most famous wineries, including Hardy, Chapel Hill and Seaview, are located here and the region specialises in Shiraz and Grenache.

The Swan Valley, located a short drive from the centre of Perth, is Western Australia’s oldest wine-growing region, home to Sandalford and Houghton wineries, both famous for their white burgundies.   In addition to its wines, the region is also well known for its fine dining options and the thriving art community.

The Clare Valley, north of Adelaide, is home to a number of small boutique wineries.  The Clare Valley is most famous for its Riesling, and visitors can cycle the Riesling trail, taking in some of the Valley’s best wineries and enjoying the laid-back rural atmosphere of the area.

Coonawarra, also known as “Australia’s other red centre”, is famous for its high quality red wines, in particular its Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.  Although isolated from any major cities, sitting close to the Victorian border, the Coonawarra region attracts visitors with its famous wines and a number of tourism events throughout the year.

Located about halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne, the Limestone Coast region consists of a number of wine growing areas, including Padthaway, Mt Gambier and Wrattonbully.  The range of soils in the region has created a range of different wines, from sparkling whites to red and white table wines.