The Ballarat Region is home to many wineries and fine wines to explore. These are now joined by a growing micro-brewery and distillery industry.
Wineries and cellar door sales are a popular tourist attraction in the local area. Wine tours with wine tasting are a great way to spend a day and indulge yourself a little.
The Ballarat district is renowned for its chardonnay, pinot noir and its sparkling wines – Ballarat is home to Yellowglen Vineyards.
Just 30 minutes down the road is the Pyrenees wine region – well worth a day trip or even a longer stay. Terrific food and local wines, and a great place to explore.
Top 5 Rated* Ballarat Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries:
- Athletic Club Brewery
- Red Duck Micro-Brewery
- Cubby Haus Brewing
- Green Guide Wine Explorer
- Kilderkin Distillery
Ballarat Wineries
The Great Grape Touring Route takes you through the vineyards of Ballarat, Pyrenees and Grampians. Highlighting cool climate vintages and leads to cellar doors of 29 wineries.
A map of the journey is available from the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre.
For a full listing of Ballarat wineries, the latest regional wine news & events, local restaurant guide and much more, visit the Ballarat Wines Website.
Ballarat Wines
205 Platts Rd, Scotsburn
(03) 5341 2442
Barcaldine House
238 Dairy Flat Rd, Musk
(03) 5348 2741
Big Shed Wines
1289 Malmsbury Rd, Glenlyon
(03) 5348 7825
Captains Creek Organic Wines
160 Mays Rd, Blampied
(03) 5345 7408
Dulcinea Vineyard
RMB H974 Jubilee Rd, Sulky
(03) 5334 6440
Eastern Peake Vineyard
Clunes-Learmonth Rd, Coghills Creek
(03) 5343 4245
Ellender Estate
260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon
(03) 5348 7785
Kangaroo Hill Winery
60 Pollards La, Drummond
(03) 5423 9225
Leura Glen Estate
260 Green Gully Rd, Glenlyon
(03) 5348 7785
Mount Beckworth Wines
Clunes-Learmont Rd, Tourello
(03) 5343 4207
Mount Buninyong Winery
210 Platts Rd, Scotsburn
(03) 5341 8360
Sandy Farm Vintners
Sandy Farm Rd, Denver
(03) 5348 7610
Whitehorse Wine
4 Reidpark Rd, Mt Clear
(03) 5330 1719
Yellowglen Vineyards Winemakers
Whites Rd, Smythesdale
(03) 5342 8617
Zig Zag Wines
201 Zig Zag Rd, Drummond
(03) 5423 9390