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Best wine destinations in Oceania

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Barossa Valley
Australia's premier wine country paradise
7.5
Barossa Valley has some of the oldest Shiraz vines in the world and a few date from the 1840s. German settlers planted them and gave the valley its Lutheran churches and bakeries. The warm climate yields rich red wines. Visitors can taste wines in stone cellars and eat at farm markets.
Highlights:
  • 🍽️ Dine at farm-to-table restaurants with local gourmet produce
  • 🎈 Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon ride over vineyards
  • 🍷 Tour world-class wineries and sample Barossa Shiraz
Marlborough
Wine Country Meets Stunning Coastal Sounds
8.7
Marlborough at the top of New Zealand's South Island grows more Sauvignon Blanc than anywhere else in the country. The Wairau Valley has sunny days and cool nights. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put the region on the world map in the 1980s. Visitors can cycle between cellar doors.
Highlights:
  • 🚴‍♀️ Cycle the scenic Marlborough Wine Trail through rolling hills
  • 🚤 Cruise through the stunning Marlborough Sounds by boat
  • 🍷 Savor world-class Sauvignon Blanc wines in local vineyards
McLaren Vale
Wine paradise with coastal charm
7.5
McLaren Vale lies beside the sea south of Adelaide and grows Grenache and Shiraz. Sea breezes cool the vineyards in the afternoon. Some vines are more than a century old. Visitors can taste wines at family estates and then visit beaches on Gulf St Vincent.
Highlights:
  • 🚴‍♀️ Cycle the Shiraz Trail between McLaren Vale and Willunga
  • 🍽️ Dine among the vines at award-winning regional restaurants
  • 🍷 Taste premium Shiraz wines at cellar doors and vineyards
Yarra Valley
Victoria's Premier Wine Country Paradise
7.7
Yarra Valley lies about an hour east of Melbourne and has grown vines since the 1830s. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and sparkling wines do well in its cool climate. Rolling hills rise towards the Dandenong Ranges. Visitors can taste wines in modern cellar doors and float over vineyards in hot air balloons.
Highlights:
  • 🐨 Visit Healesville Sanctuary to see native wildlife
  • 🚂 Ride the historic Puffing Billy steam train
  • 🍷 Taste exquisite wines at Yarra Valley vineyards
Victoria
Diverse Landscapes and Cultural Richness
8.3
Rutherglen in Victoria is known for sweet fortified Muscat and Topaque wines that age for decades. Gold miners settled the area in the 1850s and planted vines to serve the new towns. Old barrels stand in tin sheds at family wineries. Visitors can taste rich dessert wines in historic cellars.
Highlights:
  • 🛍️ Explore the vibrant Queen Victoria Market with local produce and crafts
  • 🚗 Drive along the spectacular Great Ocean Road to see the 12 Apostles
  • 🌺 Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens for lush landscapes and exotic plants
Adelaide
Festivals, wine and laid-back charm
7.4
Penfolds Magill Estate sits in the hills above Adelaide and grows Shiraz. The famous Grange wine was first made here by the winemaker Max Schubert in 1951. Visitors can taste wines with a view of the city and the sea. The cool Adelaide Hills lie a short drive away and offer many more cellar doors.
Highlights:
  • 🏟️ Catch a game or event at Adelaide Oval
  • 🌿 Wander through the lush Adelaide Botanic Garden
  • 🛒 Explore fresh local produce at Adelaide Central Market
Napier
Art Deco, Wine & Seaside Charm
7.4
Napier in Hawke's Bay was rebuilt in Art Deco style after an earthquake in 1931. The town is the starting point for wineries that make Syrah and Chardonnay. Vineyards stretch across warm gravel plains. Visitors can join vintage car tours and taste wines in stylish cellar doors.
Highlights:
  • 🌊 Stroll along scenic Marine Parade and beachfront
  • 🐠 Visit the National Aquarium of New Zealand
  • 🏛️ Take a guided Art Deco walking tour in Napier
Tasmania
Wilderness, Wildlife and Wild Coasts
8.7
Tasmania has a cool climate that suits sparkling wine and Pinot Noir. Vineyards in the Tamar Valley and the east coast lie near the sea. Growers use slow ripening to build fine flavours. Visitors can taste wines with local oysters and cheese in small cellar doors.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Tour the convict ruins at Port Arthur Historic Site
  • ⛰️ Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park trails
  • 🏖️ Hike to Wineglass Bay and marvel at its white sand
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