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