Cider, Wine & Food in the Otways
Discover and celebrate the rich bounty that the Otway Ranges Harvest Trail has to offer.
Our specially designed gourmet trail tour is filled with gourmet vineyards, fresh seasonal paddock to plate produce, locally produced craft beer, berry gins and home grown ciders, designed to celebrate the grassroots local businesses in this luscious part of Victoria and provide you with an authentic tourism experience.
Our tour includes a large lunch, drinks and a complimentary bottle of local sparkling wine for the bride-to-be
We travel through the fertile soils of the rolling hills in the Otway hinterland to where regional communities meet rainforest
Places we like to visit
Pennyroyal Raspberry Farm is the oldest working berry farm in the South West of Victoria. During the peak berry season they have ‘pick your own’ raspberries, blackberries and many more! They’ve gone one step further with their berries and infused them with gin to produce their very special berry gins- Raspberry Gin, Brambleberry Gin, Boysenberry Gin, Marionberry Gin and Jostaberry Gin to name a few! In addition to this they also produce their own home grown crucible cider! Included on this tour: Gin & Cider Tastings with a platter of local foods Gosling Creek Winery is a delightful winery located on the northern slopes of the Murroon vineyard in farming country on the way to the Otway Ranges National Park, making it ideal for cooler climate grapes. Sample their delicious wines in a relaxed atmosphere at their cellar door overlooking the rolling hills and true country atmosphere. Included on this tour: Wine tastings Forrest Brewing Company promotes itself as equal parts microbrewery, eating place and mountain bike hangout. Located in the renovated general store in the country town of Forrest it neighbours the Otway Ranges rainforest and is famous for mountain biking. Enjoy local seasonal produce for lunch whilst pairing with Forrest’s very own brewing company beers. You can even peek through the window to see the brewing process happening. Nothing quite tastes like a craft beer coming straight from the tank to the tap. Enjoy local seasonal produce for our lunch whilst pairing with Forrest’s very own brewing company beers Included on this tour: A paddle of local beers and locally sourced lunch Yeowarra Hill wines are produced from fruit grown solely from the Yeowarra Hill family-owned vineyard, nestled in the Otway Ranges hinterland near Colac. From vines planted in 1988, Yeowarra Hill began handpicking its first commercial crop in 2006 after meticulous pruning led to excellent fruit in low yields. Included on this tour: A wine tasting session Otway Estate Winery and Brewery occupies a forest clearing in the northern foothills of the Otway ranges. Set amidst the backdrop of native eucalypts the estate is home to a winery and a craft brewery. The Prickly Moses brewery offers over 20 varieties of Beer and Cider. Included on this tour: A paddle of craft beers and a platter of locally produced food Forrest Guesthouse is the perfect getaway to stop, relax & soak up the fresh country air of the Otway Ranges. Enjoy the abundant nature & waterfall walks close by, or try out the local dining options. A traditional Guesthouse with long veranda’s, rambling gardens & boutique décor. Contact us for more details
- We are more than happy to arrange a personalised itinerary
- Our Local Produce tour prices include alcoholic beverages, food tastings and lunch – no need for your wallet or your car key
- We can arrange pick up & drop off
- Venues may change due to availability
- Get in touch for a customised package for your group. We can cater for groups from 4 people to 23 people
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