Australia’s national capital is an exciting meeting point of world-class art, awe-inspiring nature and acclaimed food and wine sourced from the surrounding wine region. The added bonus? It's just a hop, skip and a jump away from Sydney and many other NSW regions. Find day trips, road trips and much more below.
Insider’s guide to the Canberra District Wine Region
Insider’s guide to the Canberra District Wine Region
This highly regarded and flourishing Canberra District is one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions, with more than 140 vineyards and 30 cellar doors producing award-winning, elegant wines. Meet winemakers Ken Helm from Helm Wines, Sarah McDougall from Lake George Wineries and Susan Bruce from Poachers Pantry, who share what they love about the region.
Slow life down with a weekend away exploring the pastoral corners of the Canberra Wine District in Murrumbateman and Queanbeyan. Saddle up for a horse ride along pretty bushland trails, sip shiraz straight from the barrel and learn about truffle hunting before tasting these subterranean treasures.
Canberra is an easy three-hour drive from Sydney. There are also daily train and coach services, and the journey takes 3.5 to four hours. You can fly into Canberra Airport and hire a car to explore the region. There’s a huge range of accommodation in the capital from luxury hotels and serviced apartments to budget-friendly motels, caravan parks and B&Bs.
Visit the official VisitCanberra website
Visit the official VisitCanberra website
VisitCanberra has everything you need to plan your perfect getaway to the city, from accommodation and attractions to events and hidden bars.
