Spend a private day with a local guide through cool‑climate vineyards and boutique cellar doors in the NSW Southern Highlands. Tailored to your tastes, these small-group tours pair regional wines with local food and quiet picnic spots away from the crowds.
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A cool breeze pushes through rows of gnarled vines as you leave Bowral behind; paddocks roll up into wooded ridgelines and a confident local guide named Peter steers a private vehicle toward boutique cellar doors. The day moves at your pace — a slow tasting at a family-run vineyard, a sunny picnic spot off a quiet country lane, a cafe stop chosen for its house-made sourdough.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks at cellar doors and light standing during tastings.
Wildlife
History
The Highlands grew as 19th‑century pastoral settlements; cool‑climate grape growing and artisan food producers expanded here in the late 20th century.
Conservation
Many producers in the region practice small‑scale, sustainable viticulture; visitors are encouraged to limit waste, respect private properties and follow farm biosecurity rules.
Reserve your spot on the Personalised wine tour experience in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book boutique cellars in advance
Many small producers limit daily visitors; reserve tastings and lunch spots before your tour to avoid disappointment.
Pace your tastings
Alternate wine samples with water and a light snack to stay comfortable through a six‑hour day.
Dress for variable weather
Layered clothing and a light rain jacket prepare you for cool mornings and sudden showers at higher elevation.
Share dietary needs early
Tell your guide about food restrictions when booking so local lunch or picnic options can be arranged.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good for short vineyard paths, gravel driveways and cellar‑door floors.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings and reduce single‑use waste.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Open picnic areas and vineyard rows offer little shade in summer.
summer
Light rain jacket
Spring showers are common at the Highlands’ higher elevations, so a packable jacket is handy.
spring