Airbnb unveils hidden wine regions to explore across Australia
Ahead of Easter, Airbnb launches Hidden Vines - the ultimate grape escape guide - as new data reveals travellers are keen to uncover lesser-known regions and revisit old favourites.
New research shows 88 percent of Aussies are open to branching out from major wine regions to uncork something new.
Airbnb has teamed up with wine expert Mike Bennie to highlight 12 unmissable regions. Paired with curated Airbnb listings, must-visit wineries and local attractions across Australia, the guide is the perfect inspiration for your next adventure.
Airbnb’s 12 Hidden Vine regions include:
Southern Highlands, New South Wales
Canberra District, New South Wales
South Gippsland, Victoria
Macedon Ranges, Victoria
Granite Belt, Queensland
Coonawarra, South Australia
Riverland, South Australia
Mount Gambier, South Australia
Great Southern Region, Western Australia
Southern Forests (Manjimup and Pemberton), Western Australia
Swan Valley, Western Australia
East Coast, Tasmania
The regions in Airbnb’s Hidden Vines guide, many within driving distance of a major city or town, have largely gone unnoticed, or may be forgotten about, making them the perfect destination for the 40 percent of Aussies eager to discover unique experiences.
Susan Wheeldon, Airbnb Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, said, "It's fantastic to see that nearly 90 percent of Aussies are keen to explore our beautiful, lesser-known wine regions providing a much-needed boost to local economies with research revealing guests, on average, are willing to spend almost $700 per person on their weekend getaway.”
Wine expert and Airbnb Hidden Vines contributor, Mike Bennie, said, “Some of the wine regions chosen have been in the spotlight and perhaps fallen off the radar, while others highlight an insider’s knowledge of exciting places that come with a sense of discovery and grassroots connection to wine producers of a boutique nature.”
More information on Airbnb’s Hidden Vines and tools to help you plan your visit can be found here.
Some of the standout Airbnb listings include:
Southern Highlands, NSW - Serendipity at Hopewood House
Canberra District, NSW - @mannaparkfarm waterfall farm via Tumut/Gundagai
South Gippsland, VIC - Tiny@Koony
Macedon Ranges, VIC - Terra Mia at Macedon
Granite Belt, QLD - Pierpoint Country Cottage
Coonawarra, SA - The Winemakers House at The Blok
Riverland, SA - Wigley Retreat
Mount Gambier, SA - Black House on Amor
Great Southern Region, WA - Lotti’s House, harbour views, short walk to town
Southern Forests, WA - The Grove at Ryans Rest
Swan Valley, WA - *Luxury rustic farmstay in the gum and plum trees*
East Coast, TAS - Holland House Bay of Fires
