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An Unforgettable Half-Day Coonawarra Wine Adventure
Savour the very best of the famous terra rossa strip with this premium, half-day tasting experience. Hosted by local experts Simon or Kerry, you will journey through a curated selection of historic and family-run cellar doors, uncovering the secrets behind our world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. 🍷
Perfect for travellers seeking an authentic taste of the region in just a few hours, this intimate tour blends rich history with exceptional flavours. Relax as we share the stories of the pioneers who built this iconic wine region, all while enjoying a delicious local produce platter along the way. ✨
What You Will Experience
- Expert Local Hosting: Guided by Simon or Kerry, sharing insider knowledge and regional stories.
- Curated Wine Tastings: Enjoy premium tastings at four of Coonawarra’s finest cellar doors.
- Gourmet Produce Platter: Indulge in a delicious platter paired with a glass of wine at Patrick of Coonawarra. 🧀
- Historic Railway Siding: Step back in time with a photo stop at the landmark Coonawarra Railway Siding.
- Stress-Free Transfers: Complimentary pick-up and return from your Penola or Coonawarra accommodation.
What is Included
- Personalised hosting by Simon or Kerry
- Return transfers from Penola and Coonawarra accommodation
- Tastings at four premium Coonawarra cellar doors
- Gourmet produce platter with a glass of wine at Patrick of Coonawarra
- A visit to the historic Coonawarra Railway Siding
What is Not Included
- Additional wine purchases and drinks
- Pick-up from Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Robe or Beachport (available for an additional charge)
Your Curated Itinerary
Patrick of Coonawarra
Meet the passionate family team for a full tasting of the Patrick range, then settle in for a gourmet produce platter paired perfectly with a glass of estate wine.
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Explore the historic Gables, built in 1896 by pioneer John Riddoch. Discover how he launched Coonawarra onto the world stage, taste their legendary wines, and peer into the original historic cellar.
Coonawarra Railway Siding
A brief, picturesque stop to capture photos and learn about the 19th-century railway that connected this remote wine paradise to the world.
Katnook Coonawarra
Taste exceptional wines inside John Riddoch’s beautifully restored limestone building, set on one of the region’s oldest vineyard sites dating back to 1867.
Raidis Estate
Enjoy a relaxed, friendly tasting with the Raidis family on the lawn or cosy couches. Sample their rare and delicious Pinot Gris, and if you are lucky, Chris Raidis might treat you to a traditional Greek coffee!
Please note: Patrick of Coonawarra is our signature lunch stop and remains on every itinerary. Other winery stops may be tailored on request, subject to cellar door availability.
Good to Know
- Small group experience limited to a maximum of 10 guests for a personalised feel.
- Tours operate with a minimum of 2 guests. Single bookings are confirmed once a second guest joins.
- Please advise of any dietary requirements upon booking.
- We recommend wearing comfortable flat shoes. Bring a hat for summer or a warm layer for the cooler months. ☀️
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Itinerary
The itinerary is subject to cellar door availability. Patrick of Coonawarra is our lunch stop and stays in every itinerary.
Pick-up
Pick-up and return from Penola and Coonawarra accommodation is included. Pick-up from Naracoorte, Mount Gambier, Robe or Beachport is available for an additional charge.
Fees
A public holiday surcharge may apply.
On the Day
Alcohol is not permitted in our vehicles.
Please dress for the season: a hat in the warmer months and a warm layer in the cooler months.
Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Provided for You
We provide water, umbrellas, and iPhone and Android chargers.
Please keep these details in mind when booking your Coonawarra Highlights tour. We look forward to hosting you.
For our full booking terms and conditions, including cancellations, please refer to our website.
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The meal at Mayura Station was exceptional, and Simon’s winery tour was great. Everything was well organised, informative, and filled with great chats. Raidis Estate was a definite standout. We also loved touring Yallum Park, an extraordinary step back in time and a real highlight of the weekend.
We can’t say enough good things about Coonawarra Experiences. Every detail was fantastic, making for a really memorable Coonawarra getaway. Highly recommended.
Kerry was friendly, professional, and made the experience both enjoyable and memorable. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
He went above and beyond even taking and sharing photos, which really added to the experience. His knowledge of both the wineries we visited and the Coonawarra region was excellent — informative without ever feeling overdone.
The tastings were generous and well-paced, and the platter lunch was absolutely divine.
We’ve done many wine tours over the years, and this rates as one of the very best we’ve ever experienced.
Very highly recommended.
He went above and beyond, taking and sharing photos, which really added to the experience. His knowledge of both the wineries we visited and the Coonawarra region was excellent and informative.
The tastings were really generous and the platter lunch was absolutely divine.
We’ve done a lot of wine tours over the years, and this rates as one of the very best we’ve ever experienced. Very highly recommended.
Our party of 6 had an awesome day. We were expertly looked after by Kerry who shared a great deal of her local knowledge and some fun facts.
The wineries chosen for us gave us a great appreciation of the wine varieties being grown in the region. Yes there is more than red.
I highly recommend a day with Kerry and the wineries you will visit with her. Just remember you don’t have to like every wine you taste To enjoy a great day
We are not wine drinkers but thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Lunch was very good. The mixture of cheeses, meats and condiments was perfect. Plus we got to enjoy wine.
Accommodation very clean and easy to spend time in, while close to main street cafe's and Pubs.
Simon and Kerry excellent hosts
Thanks
Chris and Deb
The apartment was perfect in every way, so close to town, bright, neat, impeccably clean, and so well appointed.
They had thought of everything, right down to the details! Separate cups for tea and coffee, cheese boards and knives, and several different types of wine glasses, and even the solar activated night light and underfloor heating in the bathroom.
The bed was by far one of the best we have slept in away from home!
We had a wonderful and cosy 2 night stay, and the wine and chocolates that welcomed us was a beautiful touch.
Thank you Simon and Kerry.
Helen and Peter
The apartment was perfect in every way, so close to town, bright, neat, impeccably clean, and so well appointed.
They had thought of everything, right down to the details! Separate cups for tea and coffee, cheese boards and knives, and several different types of wine glasses, and even the solar activated night light and underfloor heating in the bathroom.
The bed was by far one of the best we have slept in away from home!
We had a wonderful and cosy 2 night stay, and the wine and chocolates that welcomed us was a beautiful touch.
Thank you Simon and Kerry.
Helen and Peter
We loved our stay with Simon and Kerry and the wine tour we did was fun, informative and well worth doing. All the communication I had with Simon before we arrived was prompt and professional with all my questions answered. We were met on arrival with a bottle of wine and lovely cuvée chocolate and it is those little extras that made the whole experience so good. Very comfortable bed with quality bedding. A very well appointed bathroom, again high quality towels and toiletries. In the lounge/kitchenette was a microwave, decent size fridge and a good selection of crockery, cutlery etc. very happy to see a variety of good wine glasses and an Espresso machine! Really good value, accomodation exceeded expectations
Normally we take ourselves around cellar doors but so glad we decided to take the tour with Coonawara Experiences. We had such a good time. It was very personal and lots of fun. The lunch platter was lovely and meeting the people running the tastings was what really made it. Kerry and Simon are very obviously passionate about the Coonawara and the local produce. Book a tour with them, you won’t regret it.
Enjoyed our day with Simon who was a knowledgeable and interesting host.
Spotted the Brown snake before we did and saved us. :-)
Had a lovely trip out into a few wineries that we wanted to visit and Simon accommodated our requests
We were made to feel like locals and very welcomed! Massive thanks to the team for such a great day :)
If you haven’t done a Coonawarra Experiences experience, then you must put it on your bucket list .
Topped off with an excellent lunch at Ottelia .
We had the best day tasting wines with 2 other couples who we had the best time with, Kerry was a wealth of information during the day and Simon was fantastic to chat with on the phone and organised our day perfectly
Well done guys ????













































