Australia’s 10 Best Wine Regions

1. Barossa Valley, SA
A short drive from Adelaide, the Barossa Valley is filled with high-profile wineries, stone cottages and incredible food. Shiraz is the area’s specialty.

2. Coonawarra, SA
A little further from Adelaide is the small region of Coonawarra, where the first wines were produced in 1896! Look for the Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz varieties.

3. Hunter Valley, NSW
The closest wine region to Sydney, the Hunter Valley has around 150 wineries to explore dating back almost 180 years! It’s become very popular with weddings and hen’s weekends.  

4. Margaret River, WA
Western Australia’s biggest wine region mixes world-class wineries with stunning coastline, national parks, art galleries and an impressive array of gastronomical offerings.

5. McLaren Vale, SA
Another South Australian gem, McLaren Vale has around 70 wineries all easily accessible between the rolling green Mount Lofty Ranges and the starkly beautiful beaches of Gulf St Vincent.

6. Riverland, SA
This region on the banks of the mighty Murray River might be less known than the Barossa Valley but it actually produces 30% of Australia’s total wine grape production!

7. Riverina, NSW
The largest wine producing area in NSW, this region also offers lots of cellar doors, gourmet food, farmer’s markets, breweries and more.

8. Rutherglen, VIC
This small wine producing region in northern Victoria is known for its fortified wines and 19th-century estates dating back to the Gold Rush days of the 1850s.

9. Tamar Valley, TAS
This incredibly beautiful cool climate wine region produces crisp Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. Try the Tamar cheese and truffles as well.

10. Yarra Valley, VIC
One of our most famous regions, the Yarra Valley is close to Melbourne and home to around 160 wineries, not to mention breweries, markets, art galleries and luxury spas. What’s not to like?