{"id":42698,"date":"2017-05-09T07:00:46","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T21:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/?p=42698"},"modified":"2018-05-14T04:59:29","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T18:59:29","slug":"aussie-wine-weekend-how-to-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lastminute.com.au\/vc\/blog\/aussie-wine-weekend-how-to-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Aussie wine weekend how-to-guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret we love a good vino or two. So it also comes as no surprise we\u2019ve covered our fair share of Australian wine regions on the blog over the years.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So here it is; our best tips for planning a getaway to wine country all in one handy spot. You\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n

Beautiful Barossa <\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you love your wine and haven\u2019t been to the beautiful Barossa Valley yet, what are you waiting for? With 150 wineries, a crazy-good cheese shop, quality restaurants and fresh country air, it\u2019s popular for a reason.<\/p>\n

Read our <\/em>top 5 things to do in the Barossa here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Heavenly Hunter<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Just a couple of hours north of Sydney, the Hunter Valley is far enough away to feel like a proper break but close enough to be achievable for a cheeky weekend escape. Brokenwood, Bistro Molines and the hunter Valley Chocolate Company are must-visits for your itinerary.<\/p>\n

Read our <\/em>guide on all things Hunter here<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n

And tick off these <\/em>9 places to eat and drink in the Hunter<\/em><\/a>. <\/em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\"\"\n

Magical Margaret River<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We wouldn\u2019t say no to a visit to WA\u2019s Margaret River region anytime of the year but the hugely popular Gourmet Escape food and wine festival, held in November, is #1 on our wish list.<\/p>\n

Check out what we got up to at <\/em>Gourmet Escape<\/em><\/a> a couple of years ago.<\/em><\/p>\n\"\"\n

Magnificent Mudgee<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If there\u2019s a region that\u2019s grown in popularity as a wine lover\u2019s paradise, it has to be Mudgee, giving the Hunter a run for its money in the NSW region.<\/p>\n

Read about our <\/em>favourite wineries<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>where to eat<\/em><\/a> or <\/em>where to stay.\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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Outstanding Orange <\/strong><\/h3>\n

We also have a soft spot for another NSW wine region, in Orange. The accommodation is fab, the wineries brag-worthy and the food scene, a little taste of heaven.<\/p>\n

Read our top 3 reasons to visit Orange<\/a>, plus our Orange foodie picks<\/a> and of course, our winery guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Terrific Tamar Valley <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tasmania more than holds its own in the wine region stakes and one of our favourites is the Tamar Valley, best explored from Launceston as your base.<\/p>\n

Get our <\/em>Tamar Valley winery and long lunch picks here<\/em><\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\"\"\n

Yummy Yarra Valley<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Not to be left out, Victoria\u2019s Yarra Vally is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne life.<\/p>\n

Discover our <\/em>top three spots for a Yarra Valley tipple<\/em><\/a>. <\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n\"\"\n