Soak up spring in Victoria's High Country with bright wines, fresh flavours and joyful gatherings.
As the snow melts and the landscape blooms, Victoria’s High Country bursts with life and flavour. From sun-kissed slopes to lush valleys and sparkling waterways, our diverse terroir awakens under the care of passionate growers, makers and producers. Taste spring’s return in every sip and bite.
Spring Sips
Sip exceptional wines with matching views at the intimate and welcoming Willem Kurt Wines cellar door in Beechworth.
Tucked away just outside of Beechworth, surrounded by lush chestnut and cherry orchards, The Stanley Pub is home to one of the High Country's finest beer gardens – perfect for a spring spritz or local ale.
For handcrafted, cool-climate wines and unbeatable Mt Buffalo views, visit Ringer Reef Winerys Porepunkah cellar door – an easy pedal from Bright along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.
For an accessible and welcoming wine tasting in a renowned wine region, pop in to the Red Feet Wines King Valley cellar door – find a spot outside, bring the dog, and soak in the spring valley views.
Find a spot in the garden and taste your way through the organic and biodynamic wine list at Pennyweight Winery, a small, traditional winery, just a short walk or ride from Beechworth.
Spend a slow, spring afternoon by the lake at Philip Lobley Wines tasting estate-grown riesling, pinot gris and pinot noir, and wood fired pizza.
Spring Deck Dining
Soak up the spring sun at Delatite Winery's architecturally designed cellar door, savouring share plates on the deck with iconic Mt Buller views.
While away a spring afternoon on Anvil Brewing Co's rooftop terrace or family-friendly beer garden, complete with outdoor bar and woodfired pizza oven.
Tucked away in the picturesque Mitta Valley, Mitta Mitta Brewing Co's leafy beer garden is perfect for a spring afternoon of local ales and relaxed dining.
Savour a leisurely alfresco lunch at Chrismont Cellar Door, Restaurant and Larder for stunning valley views, Italian hospitality and unforgettable wine and dining.
Set amongst lush, established gardens and surrounded by Jessie's Creek, Whitfield's Mountain View Hotel is an institution, serving up a modern menu with warm Italian hospitality.
Surrounded by rolling hills and with over a century of stories to share, the Bethanga Hotel is an undiscovered gem, ideal for travellers seeking an authentic country pub experience.
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