Make the most of your time in Coonawarra this Easter break, with an array of activities and events happening at Coonawarra’s wineries across the long weekend.
Our famed Coonawarra Strip is lined with over 20 Cellar Doors with many boutique and family-owned operations. While some are taking a break on Good Friday, it’s business as usual from Saturday right through the Easter long weekend.
As far as we are concerned, Good Friday is just as good a day as any to go wine tasting.
With over a half dozen Coonawarra wineries opening their cellar doors, you’ll have a good array of options to fill your itinerary (and your glass)!
Check out the Good Friday Cellar Door Guide:
Want to know who is pouring what wines, where you can grab a bite to eat or which cellar doors welcome dogs? You can refine your search here
Walk, ride or hit your stride along The Coonawarra Rail Trail, or weave your way through the vines and enjoy the Coonawarra Wineries Walking Trail.
You can also download our Coonawarra Wine Region Map to help you navigate your way along the Coonawarra Strip.
EXPERIENCE COONAWARRA THIS EASTER
Make the most of your time in Coonawarra this Easter break.
If you’re travelling to our region, be it for a day trip or an extended stay, don’t miss this selection of cellar door experiences and special offerings being featured exclusively on the Easter long weekend.
GOOD TUNES = GOOD FRIDAY
Make Good Friday a Great Friday at Leconfield Coonawarra with food, wine and tunes.
Chill out with the family or gather your friends for an afternoon on the lawns. Kick back to DJ tracks and enjoy delicious food by “Into the Mooring” food truck.
FRIDAY 3 APRIL
TIME | 11am- 4pm
📍Leconfield Coonawarra
Book ahead to reserve your table!
PIZZA & TUNES
Chill out with the family or gather your friends for an afternoon at Raidis Estate. Kick back to live music and enjoy delicious woodfire pizzas with an assortment of wine, beer & cider. 🐰EASTER EGG HUNT ON SUNDAY🥚
FRIDAY 3 APRIL | SATURDAY 4 APRIL | SUNDAY 5 APRIL
TIME | 12noon – 5pm
📍RAIDIS ESTATE
Book ahead to reserve your table!
A WEEKEND WITH WYNNS + THE FOOD DUDE
Relax this Easter Long weekend with a bottle of Wynns Coonawarra Estate wine and feast on from ‘the Food Dude’ – serving up mouth watering Sri Lankan inspired fare.
Make an afternoon of it beneath the shady trees on the lawn in front of the iconic triple-gabled winery overlooking the stunning Wynns vineyards.
ALL WEEKEND | FRIDAY 3 APRIL – MONDAY 6 APRIL
TIME | 11:30am – 3pm
COST | FREE ENTRY. Food and Wine various prices
📍WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE
EASTER FUN DAY @ RYMILL COONAWARRA
Hop on in to Rymill Coonawarra Easter Saturday to enjoy a family friendly day out featuring live music from Leah Briggs, food by “Into the Mooring Food Truck” (burgers, schnitzels, hot chips and yiros), and family activities galore!
Easter hunts, face painting, balloons and prizes, there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained, while the adults kick back and relax with a glass (or two..or three) of Rymill’s finest drops.
SATURDAY 4 APRIL | 10am – 4pm
📍RYMILL COONAWARRA
TURK-BEY SATURDAY
Grab a bite to eat at Katnook Coonawarra on Easter Saturday with tasty Turkish delights on offer.
Sink your teeth into some authentic Turkish Pide with a variety of topping options, whilst sipping back on Katnook’s range of wines. Book your tasting in advance: https://www.katnookestate.com.au/Cellar-Door/Book
SATURDAY 4 APRIL | 11AM – 5PM
📍KATNOOK ESTATE
WINERY POP UP!
Billy Brand Wines have announced that they are hosting a pop-up tasting at their winery this Easter Long Weekend!
Head out to the Billy Brand Winery to discover something new and sample some of their fabulous Coonawarra wines!
SATURDAY 4 APRIL | SUNDAY 5 APRIL
TIME | 10noon – 5pm
MONDAY 6 APRIL (by Appointment only)
61 Glenroy- Bool Lagoon Rd, Glenroy
*Follow the banners flying along the roadside find the way!
LONG LUNCH AT OTTELIA
A celebration of the wine & food of the Limestone Coast. Walk in and taste the growing portfolio of Ottelia wines. Enjoy their mouthwatering menu which showcases the abundance of produce found within the region and the fresh ingredients grown in the fodder garden.
SATURDAY 4 APRIL | SUNDAY 5 APRIL | MONDAY 6 APRIL
TIME | 11am – 3pm
SET MENU OPTIONS
$60pp – A series of snacks and small dishes followed by wood fired pizzas to share.
$85pp – The ultimate long lunch at Ottelia, also known as our Chef’s Menu.
A kids menu is available for kids aged 10 and under at $30 per child.
📍OTTELIA RESTAURANT
BOOKINGS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
PARKER PIES + SEASONAL SALADS
Enjoy a bite to eat at Parker Estate with their popular pie menu and seasonal salad selections.
Made with Estate Cabernet (Beef pie) and Chardonnay (Chicken pie) these pastry treats are rapidly becoming a staple for both locals and visitors alike.
Treat yourself and take the opportunity to sample Parker Estate’s exquisite wines, locally crafted beer, and award-winning Gin.
There’s something for everyone.
DAILY | 11:30am – 2pm
PARKER ESTATE
PASTA WITH A VIEW
Tuck into a serve of authentic Italian pasta whilst enjoying fabulous vista views from Hollick Estate’s upstairs restaurant. Offering a warm and inviting atmosphere, you’ll be hard-pressed to find pasta (or a view) this good anywhere in the Limestone Coast – from silky fettuccine to delicate gnocchi. (GF, Veg & Vegan available!)
11am – 4pm | SATURDAY 4 – SUNDAY 5 APRIL
📍HOLLICK ESTATES
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED
LIGHT BITES AT BRAND’S
Looking for a light bite to eat? Enjoy a selection of seasonal dishes, at the stunning Brand’s Laira cellar door overlooking the vineyards and sprawling lawns. Choose from Soup of the Day, Ploughman’s Platter, Pastry of the day or a tasting plate – perfectly paired with your favourite drop of wine.
DAILY (EXCEPT GOOD FRIDAY)
COST | from $10. View the sample menu here
CALL (08) 87363260 TO ORDER IN ADVANCE
📍BRAND’S LAIRA COONAWARRA
CHOCOLATE + WINE PAIRING – PATRICK OF COONAWARRA
Take yourself on a self-guided tasting of Patrick of Coonawarra wines, matched perfectly with Red Cacao Chocolate. The wines are chosen to complement the flavours and textures of nut, berry and toffee-infused milk and dark chocolates.
TASTING AVAILABLE DAILY
COST | $25pp
📍PATRICK OF COONAWARRA
MAGGIE’S EASTER EGG HUNT 🐇🐰🥚
Hop on into Bellwether on Easter Sunday and keep the festivities going with an Egg Hunt for the kids. Families are invited to swing into the winery for a tasting, while the kids explore the produce garden and winery grounds in the quest to find the hidden eggs.
SUNDAY 5 APRIL | 12noon
📍BELLWETHER WINERY
GIDDY UP FOR THE EASTER CUP
📍PENOLA RACECOURSE
WINE’DOWN WITH A BARREL BATH
Soak in the regions newest wine inspired experience with a difference – wine barrel baths at Penola Coonawarra Caravan Park. Surrounded by the peaceful charm of Penola and the rich wine heritage of Coonawarra, this unique experience is the perfect way to slow down and savour the moment.
Wine Barrel Bath sessions are available daily | Duration 45min session
COST | $85 per couple.
📍PENOLA COONAWARRA CARAVAN PARK
