Enjoy a tipple passing through ever-changing scenery, from fern glades to grassy plains, ending in the foothills of Victoria’s high country.
Starting near the lush cool temperate rainforest of Tarra Valley, passing through the Gippsland plains and ending in the foothills of Victoria’s high country, this wine trail passes through spectacular country scenery.
Carrajung Estate is a small, boutique vineyard where you can sample the estate grown wines at the cellar door. The property has a restaurant set amongst the gardens with views of the scenic vineyard. Stay at the beautiful accommodation on the property and enjoy a visit to nearby Tarra Bulga National Park.
Located in an industrial pocket of Traralgon, Good Land Brewing Co has 12 taps of Good Land beers, alongside a selection of Gippsland’s best beers, wines, vodka, gins, whiskeys and ciders to enjoy in the tap room or beer garden. They’ve also got the perfect bar snacks – think pizza, wings and pretzels.
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, Narkoojee is a 5 Red Star Winery as rated by James Halliday. Enjoy the impressive backdrop while you sample the full range of current release wines at the cellar door, or stay for lunch at their Mediterranean-inspired restaurant.
Recharge at scenic Lake Glenmaggie, a boating, swimming and picnic hotspot, before continuing the journey to Blue Gables Vineyard. Situated high on a hill, the vineyard experiences temperature extremities that create elegant wines, best paired with their wood fired pizzas.
Ten minutes down the line is Glenmaggie Wines. If you’re lucky you’ll get to meet passionate owners Tony and Fleur. Sample their premium, award-winning wines at the beautiful cellar door restaurant and learn of their hands-on philosophy to winemaking.
Set amongst rolling pastures of the Avon River Valley, The Vines on Avon offers a superb vista for lunch overlooking the vines, with wine by the glass or bottle (no tastings). The restaurant produces an innovative menu from locally sourced ingredients making for a delicious day out.
A 100-year-old former milk factory, saddlery and grain store in Maffra has been given new lease on life and reopened as Maffco Brewery and Taphouse. The owners have their own beef farm, so the food is proudly local, and the bar serves icy cold Maffco Lager and Pale Ale alongside a strong list of Gippsland beer and wine.
Your journey ends at Mt Moornapa Wines, near Briagolong. Wine tastings are conducted in their unique underground cellar, which is the perfect temperature for wine storage and ideal for an intimate tasting experience. Feel free to linger with a glass of your chosen wine to soak up magnificent mountain views through the cellar’s huge wooden doors.
BARS & PUBS
MAFFCO BREWERY & TAPHOUSE
Local beers and paddock to plate dining in a 100-year-old dairy and grain store
TIMELESS BAR AND LOUNGE,TRARALGON
Enjoy a drink in a lively bar setting
LITTLE PRINCE, TRARALGON
Savour a wine with tapas in this bustling restaurant and bar
CROWN HOTEL, TRARALGON
Completely refurbished, mouth-watering smoked meats
THE 3844, TRARALGON
Atmospheric lounge and cocktail bar with beer garden for summer and cosy fireplace for winter
THE ROSEDALE HOTEL
A lovingly restored, beautiful old pub
THE CRITERION, SALE
Live music every Friday and Saturday night in the main bar
THE STAR HOTEL, SALE
Your family-friendly pub with an enormous local wine selection
THE YORK, SALE
Elegant interiors, live tunes and a curated menu
