Local Attractions

Wineries in the area!

Kangderaar Vineyard

Kangderaar Vineyard is a small vineyard and winery situated within Kooyoora State Park. Established in 1980 it specialises in chardonnay wines although, in most years, there are small quantities of a very dry riesling and traminer blend. There is also a cabernet sauvignon and merlot blend. They are open daily from 10.00 a.m.

Blanche Barkly Wines

Blanche Barkly produce shiraz and cabernet. They are open weekends but can be visited on weekdays by prior appointment. The Blanche Barkly gold nugget (49.5 kg) was found in this vicinity in 1857 during the Kingower goldrush. http://www.blanchebarkly.com.au

Berry 's Bridge Vineyard

Berrys Bridge Wines has a very limited production of three super premium Australian wines: * shiraz * cabernet sauvignon * merlot (some years only). Vines were first planted in 1990. The 6.5 hectare vineyard and winery is in the northern foothills of the Pyrenees Ranges. Cellar door open. 10.30 – 4.30 Weekends & Public Holidays (not Christmas Day or Good Friday) http://www.berrysbridge.com.au

Passing Clouds Winery

Passing Clouds Winery was established in 1974. It specialises in fine red wines, including cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and pinot noir. Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, grenache and sparkling ondine are also available. Weekends, 12 - 5 pm, Weekdays by appointment. http://www.passingclouds.com.au

Water Wheel Vineyards

Water Wheel Vineyard specialises in sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. It is signposted off Lyndhurst St and is open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. weekdays, 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays from midday to 5.00 p.m. http://www.waterwheelwine.com

A bit further away!

Lake Marmal Vineyards
129 Terrapee Cemetary RD
Lake Marmal, VIC 3525
(03) 5492 9201 (between Charlton and Boort)

New Mediteranian Winery
Lot 2 Mcmillans RD
Boort, VIC 3537
(03) 5455 2274