Things You'll Need:
- Rental car
- Updated map and guidebook
- Good-quality walking shoes
- Hat and sunscreen
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Step 1
Pick which area of Australia you want to visit. Australia is a huge country so unless you have many months to explore, you will have to narrow down your choices. The 4 main wine regions are Western and Southern Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. All have many different valleys and vineyards to visit.
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Step 2
Decide whether to go on an operated tour or do it yourself. There are many different tours available that can be booked online (see resources) or reserved once in the area. Most organized tours will provide transport and some include accommodation. If you choose to visit wineries on your own schedule, arrange transportation and lodging.
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Step 3
Use your time well. Tours can be any length from a few hours to several weeks. Select which one best suits your needs according to the time you have available and the region or regions that you are planning to visit. Find out what you can about the tour and winery beforehand.
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Step 4
Stay on track if you are planning to self-drive by making sure you are equipped with an accurate map and guidebook. There are mapped routes (see resources) that incorporate several different wineries along the way.
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Step 5
Combine your winery tour with a city break in one of Australia's cities or a more rugged "out back" experience to get the most from your trip.
