About this tour
Tom Ward, owner of Swinging Bridge Vineyard, guides you through Orange's Single Vineyard sites across four hours. You'll learn how the region produces award-winning drops, then settle in at Hill Park Vineyard's Cellar Door for a five-course lunch matched with their celebrated wines. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what makes Orange tick for serious drinkers and cooks.
Highlights
- Private tour with vigneron and vineyard owner Tom Ward
- Visit multiple Single Vineyard sites across Orange region
- Five-course degustation lunch at Hill Park Cellar Door
- Taste rarely-available award-winning wines
- Learn winemaking practices from the source
- Air-conditioned transport between venues
What to expect
You'll be picked up and driven in comfort between Swinging Bridge's vineyard parcels, where Tom talks you through what makes each site distinct—soil, aspect, grape varieties, vintage decisions. It's conversational, not lecture-y. Around midday you'll head to Hill Park's Cellar Door, a relaxed spot where five courses arrive gradually, each paired with a wine from their range. You'll taste things not sold to the general public. Expect three to four hours on your feet across vineyards, the rest seated.
Good to know
Not suitable if pregnant. Service animals welcome. Bring sunscreen and comfortable shoes for vineyard walking. The lunch includes alcohol; arrange your own driver if needed. All fitness levels manage the terrain.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original AU & NZ Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.