Southern Highlands Full Day Wine Tour Sydney Pick Up

About this tour

Spend nine hours exploring the Southern Highlands wine region south of Sydney, visiting four or five producers across wineries, breweries and distilleries. Your guide takes you through rolling green hills to taste from established operations and smaller family ventures, with a welcome glass and shared tasting platter included. The region's character shifts with the seasons—from fireside winter tastings to autumn's vineyard colours—making this a flexible day trip that works year-round, just 90 minutes from the city.

Highlights

• Four to five stops: wineries, breweries, distilleries and country pubs
• Welcome glass of local wine and cellar door tasting fees covered
• Rolling hills, seasonal gardens, spotting local animals
• Shared tasting platter with cheese
• Winter fireplaces, spring tulip festivals, autumn vine colours
• Lunch at country pub, winery restaurant or woodfired pizza venue

What to expect

Your day starts with a pickup from Sydney or Canberra. A guide drives you through pastoral countryside to each venue, where you'll taste across different producers—expect variety in scale and style, from serious cellars to neighbourhood distilleries making gin or whisky. Each stop includes tasting fees and a shared grazing platter. Between visits you'll see the region's character, which changes noticeably by season: winter brings fireplaces, spring erupts with gardens, summer showcases full vineyards, autumn turns the landscape orange and red. You'll stop for lunch at a pub, winery kitchen or pizza spot (not included in the tour price), giving you a taste of local hospitality away from tourist circuits.

Good to know

Lunch costs extra—budget accordingly for your chosen venue. The tour suits most fitness levels but isn't advised for those with cardiovascular concerns or during pregnancy. Service animals welcome. Public transport exists nearby if you prefer not to drive back to Sydney or Canberra.