News Unpretentious Luxury at Carrajung Estate

Chef Pat Haney learned how to cook by watching his grandmother prepare hearty meals from ingredients sourced locally in San Diego. You’ll be thanking Pat’s granny when you sample his deliciously decadent menu. With a focus on local ingredients and ethical sourcing practices, Pat will leave you entranced with such delights as twice-baked duck leg and bay bug risotto. The menu is always fresh and exciting, changing with whatever is in season.

And the perk of being located at a winery? Every effort has gone into pairing the meals with the fine wines produced from the estate.

Overlooking those vine-laden slopes, you can be excused for being a little distracted from your meal by those seductive restaurant views.

The onsite cottages provide serene views of the vineyard and rolling hills synonymous with the classic Gippsland landscape.

There's a theme of unpretentious luxury, in the thoughtful design and stylish furnishings. There is the Scandi elegance of The Nest (perfect for lovers) or the rural escape of The Lodge (ideal for a group of friends or family). You can melt into the outdoor bath as you admire the sun setting on the vineyard, or fall asleep in front of a cosy fire.

The grounds are yours to explore, with romantic spots for star gazing, scenic vineyard strolls and a gorgeous gaggle of farm animals who call the estate home – expect to meet chickens, alpacas, goats and pigs. You can even picnic on the grounds or among the vines.