Canberra Vineyards, Wineries and Breweries

(Canberra, Australian Capital Territory - ACT, Australia)

The Canberra area has a number of extremely historic vineyards, wineries and major breweries, close to the city and throughout the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Many of the best wines originate from the Murrumbateman village, where they are popular throughout Australia. The nearby Ballandean Bungendore, Lyneham, Tuggeranong and Wallaroo regions are other important areas, producing some superb wines from numerous vineyards.

Wine tasting and basic wine appreciation courses are often available. Many of Canberra's wineries also provide simple lunches and alfresco snacks, where you can enjoy the sunny weather and picturesque surrounding vineyards. Some of the wineries close to Canberra occasionally contain impressive restaurants serving sumptuous gourmet buffets, accompanied by a selection of their own wines, including Cabernet Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Viognier and fortifed wines.


Winemaking in Canberra and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) began in the mid-19th century, when the earliest vineyards were planted, although many of the largest and most successful were planted in the 1970s. It was not until fairly recently, in the 1980s, that Australian wine began to be widely appreciated and highly regarded around the world, with award-winning wines produced from local vineyards.

Guided and self-guided tours are amongst the most popular ways to travel around the more noteworthy wineries. Most of the vineyards nearby Canberra have truly spectacular views of the countryside, scenic picnic areas, barbecue facilities and several even provide bed and breakfast accommodation. It is worth bearing in mind that some are closed to the general public from Monday to Tuesday.

Affleck Vineyard

Address: 154 Millynn Road, Bungendore, New South Wales (NSW), 2621, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6236 9276
Open hours: daily - 09:00 to 17:00

Brindabella Hills Vineyard and Winery

Address: 156 Woodgrove Close, Hall, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2618, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6230 2583
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Capital Wines

Address: 42 Cork Street, Gundaroo, New South Wales (NSW), 2620, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6236 8555
Open hours: Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00

Clonkilla Wines

Address: 3 Crisps Lane, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 5877
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00

Dionysus Winery

Address: 1 Patemans Lane, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 0208
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Eden Road Wines

Address: 3182 Barton Highway, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6226 8800
Open hours: Wednesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00

Four Winds Vineyard

Address: 9 Patemans Lane, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)432 060 903
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Gallagher Wines

Address: 2770 Dog Trap Road, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 0555
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Helm Wines

Address: 19 Butts Road, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 5953
Open hours: Thursday to Monday - 10:00 to 17:00

Jeir Creek Wines

Address: 122 Bluebell Lane, Gooda Creek Road, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 5999
Open hours: Thursday to Monday - 10:00 to 17:00

Lake George Winery

Address: Federal Highway, Lake George, Collector, New South Wales (NSW), 2581, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 4848 0182
Open hours: Wednesday to Sunday - 09:00 to 16:30

Lambert Vineyards

Address: 810 Norton Road, Wamboin, New South Wales (NSW), 2620, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6238 3866
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00

Lark Hill Winery

Address: 521 Bungendore Road, Bungendore, New South Wales (NSW), 2621, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6238 1393
Open hours: Wednesday to Monday - 10:00 to 17:00

Lerida Estate

Address: Federal Highway, Lake George, New South Wales (NSW), 2581, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6295 6640
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00

Little Bridge Wines

Address: 106 Brooks Road, Bywong, New South Wales (NSW), 2621, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6236 9620
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 16:00 or by appointment

Murrumbateman Winery

Address: Barton Highway, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 5584
Open hours: Friday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Mount Majura Vineyard

Address: RMB 314 Majura Road, Majura, Australian Capital Territory (ACT), 2609, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6262 3070
Open hours: Thursday to Monday - 10:00 to 17:00

Mundoonen Vineyard and Winery

Address: 1457 Yass River Road, Yass, New South Wales (NSW), 2609, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 1353
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 11:00 to 17:00

Pankhurst Wines

Address: Woodgrove Close, Hall, New South Wales (NSW), 2618, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6230 2592
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Poachers Pantry and Wily Trout Vineyard

Address: 431 Nanima Road, Hall, New South Wales (NSW), 2618, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6230 2487
Open hours: daily - 10:00 to 17:00

Shaw Vineyard Estate

Address: 34 Isabel Drive, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 5827
Open hours: Wednesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Surveyor's Hill Winery

Address: 215 Brooklands Road, Wallaroo, Hall, New South Wales (NSW), 2618, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6230 2046
Open hours: Saturday and Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Tallagandra Hill

Address: 1692 Murrumbateman Road, Gundaroo, New South Wales (NSW), 2620, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6236 8694
Open hours: Saturday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00

Wimbaliri Wines

Address: 3180 Barton Highway, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 5921
Open hours: by appointment

Yarrh Wines

Address: 440 Greenwood Road, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 1474
Open hours: Thursday to Monday - 11:00 to 17:00

Yass Valley Wines

Address: 5 Crisps Lane, Murrumbateman, New South Wales (NSW), 2582, Australia
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Tel: +61 (0)2 6227 5592
Open hours: Wednesday to Sunday - 10:00 to 17:00