Mt Barker Grape Escape

About this tour

A six-and-a-half-hour tasting tour through Mt Barker's cool-climate wine country in Western Australia's Great Southern region. You'll visit four acclaimed wineries via scenic back roads, sampling their flagship releases at cellar doors while a local guide handles the driving. A shared platter of regional produce breaks up the afternoon, paired with morning tea. The landscape—rolling vineyards bordering national parks—shapes the crisp, mineral wines you'll taste.

Highlights

• Four award-winning Mt Barker cellar doors in one outing
• Cool-climate wines grown next to national parks
• Shared lunch featuring local produce
• Expert local guide providing regional context
• Scenic back-road drive through vineyard landscape
• Morning tea and coffee included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off available

What to expect

You'll depart your accommodation and head into Mt Barker proper, stopping at four different wineries over the afternoon. At each cellar door, you'll taste a selection of their current releases—expect crisp whites and elegant reds typical of the cooler southern zones. Between tastings, the guide shares insights into viticulture and the region's terroir. Midway through, you'll gather for a communal lunch of locally sourced meats, cheeses and produce. The pace is relaxed; there's no rushing between venues. You'll return to your hotel with a solid understanding of what makes Mt Barker distinctive.

Good to know

You must be 18 or over to participate. The tour isn't suitable for pregnant travellers. Let the operator know any dietary requirements when booking. All venues and transport are wheelchair accessible. Children must be supervised by an adult throughout.