Eight wineries to visit this Easter long weekend

Hosting Easter lunch or dinner is a huge undertaking. Between getting the house prepared, organising a menu that suits all your guests, cooking, pouring wine, and keeping everyone entertained before having to clean up, there isn't much time to actually enjoy yourself.

The best way to escape this hassle is to book a restaurant instead. But where to go? We suggest escaping the city, either with a partner or group of friends, to a local wine region, where you can dine overlooking rolling vineyards, and then while away the hours after in a cellar door.

To help you find and book a brilliant Easter out, we’ve rounded up eight wineries with restaurants and/or cellar doors in Northern Tasmania, Southern Tasmania, Mornington Peninsula, Rutherglen, McLaren Vale and the Yarra Valley. Find them all here.

Delamere Vineyards

Delamere Vineyards say: Easter at Delamere is a quietly captivating time, as vintage approaches and the vineyard shifts into autumn. There is a sense of anticipation in the air, paired with a calm, seasonal beauty across the estate. Guests are invited to explore curated tasting flights that highlight the nuance, structure and site expression of our cool-climate wines, presented in a thoughtful and unhurried way.

Alongside this, our pick-your-own-picnic pantry offers a refined selection of Tasmanian produce, perfect for enjoying in the garden. It is an immersive, relaxed experience that encourages guests to slow down, savour and connect with the vineyard during one of its most compelling periods.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
DV. Delamere is a true wine estate in the classical sense – a family-owned grower-producer, where every wine is cultivated, crafted and bottled on-site at our Pipers River vineyard. Planted exclusively to pinot noir and chardonnay on ironstone-rich soils, the vineyard is managed entirely by hand, yielding wines of precision, depth and a strong sense of place.

Our cellar door, set alongside the working winery, offers an intimate and relaxed tasting experience shaped by the rhythms of a small, hands-on team. As a family operation, there is an authenticity to each visit, with guests often engaging directly with those who grow and make the wines. With a focus on craftsmanship, seasonality and genuine hospitality, the experience is unhurried and personal, offering a true connection to place, from vine to glass.

H. Do you cater for groups?   
DV. Delamere offers a refined cellar door experience rather than a traditional restaurant, centred on thoughtfully guided tastings and relaxed, self-paced visits. Over the Easter period, we welcome small groups of family and friends, with reservations recommended to ensure a seamless experience during this highly sought-after time.

Our expansive outdoor spaces, paired with the curated pick-your-own pantry, are ideally suited to shared, informal gatherings. Guests are encouraged to settle in, graze and enjoy the surrounds at their own pace. For larger groups, bespoke arrangements can be made in advance, with each experience tailored around exceptional wine, generous space and an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. 

4238 Bridport Road, Pipers Brook, TAS 7254 | 0456 910 274 | delamerevineyards.com.au

‘The Dining Room’ Red Hill & Lindenderry Estate Cellar Door

Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill say: Lindenderry Estate anchors the Easter long weekend at Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill, with a considered mix of experiences across its 34 acres of gardens and vines. From hatted dining at The Dining Room to a seafood-focused Sunday lunch, alongside relaxed cellar door pizzas and family-friendly egg hunts, it moves easily between occasion and ease, spanning the spectrum from dressed-up to laid-back, exactly as a four-day weekend should.

Good Friday and Saturday (3–4 April): The Dining Room will be open for both lunch and dinner across Friday and Saturday, presenting seasonal dishes inspired by Mornington Peninsula produce. The Cellar Door will also be open with a wood-fired pizza menu so you can enjoy a glass of wine and settle in as the long weekend unfolds. This season, the Dining Room unveiled its on-premise kitchen garden, providing a full circle experience from vineyard to glass and produce to plate – the whole cycle within meters of each other.

Easter Sunday (5 April): This is the standout day. The Dining Room is hosting a special seafood-focused lunch highlighting fresh coastal flavours and seasonal ingredients. And, if you've got kids in tow, little guests are invited to explore the grounds for a classic Easter egg hunt across the property, with hidden surprises among the gardens and lawns.

Easter Monday (6 April): The Cellar Door is open for a relaxed final day of the long weekend. Our popular wood-fired pizza menu will be available, perfect for a casual lunch with friends and family. A lovely low-key way to wind down the long weekend with a glass of estate wine among the vines.  

H. What makes your restaurant and cellar door unique?
LLRH. Set across 34 acres of gardens and vines in the heart of Red Hill, Lancemore Lindenderry offers two distinct yet connected experiences. The Dining Room, awarded two hats and Readers' Choice by the Australian Good Food Guide four years running, presents menus shaped by season and place, showcasing Mornington Peninsula produce with creativity and precision. The wine list brings together Lindenderry Estate’s Halliday-rated wines alongside Peninsula favourites and considered international selections.

At the Cellar Door, guests are invited to explore the full estate range in a relaxed, vineyard-side setting, offering a more informal counterpoint to the dining experience. At the heart of it all is the kitchen garden, created from a shared vision between chef, general manager and gardener. What is planted, harvested and served is closely considered, with raised timber beds protecting seasonal crops and a thoughtful mix of traditional and heirloom varieties grown for the kitchen. Companion planting brings the space to life, with edible flowers adding colour to both plate and landscape, while supporting the bees essential to pollination. A true expression of seasonality, the garden continues to shape the rhythm and flavours of Lancemore Lindenderry.

H. Do you cater for groups?   
LLRH. Lindenderry has always been a place to gather, its name reflecting just that, Linden meaning “to gather” and derry “in the forest”.

Both The Dining Room and Cellar Door welcome groups, with experiences tailored to suit the occasion. For parties of more than eight, the team can arrange bespoke dining, from set menus to private dining options. The Cellar Door offers a more relaxed setting, with outdoor spaces and wood-fired pizzas well suited to casual gatherings, while families are warmly welcomed across the estate, particularly during seasonal moments such as the Easter Sunday egg hunt. Beyond dining, a range of flexible event spaces, from intimate rooms to a 120-square-metre venue with its own private deck, allows for celebrations of all styles and sizes.

142 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, VIC 3937 | 03 5989 2933 | lancemore.com.au | thediningroomredhill.com.au 

Mewstone Wines

Mewstone Wines say: Easter is a beautiful time to visit Mewstone in the Channel, with autumn light settling in and the vineyard starting to turn. We offer relaxed, seated tastings of both Mewstone and hughes & hughes wines, alongside locally sourced platters featuring Tasmanian cheeses and charcuterie. It’s an ideal spot to slow down over the long weekend, with a focus on thoughtful wine pairings and seasonal produce in a calm, coastal setting, just 35 minutes south of Hobart.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
MW. Mewstone is a small, family-run vineyard set on the edge of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel, with what we think is one of the best views in Tasmania. The cellar door sits within the vineyard, looking out across the water to Bruny Island, offering a calm, immersive setting for tasting. Alongside our estate Mewstone wines, we also pour the hughes & hughes range, which brings together fruit from across Tasmania. Tastings are intimate and hosted by the team who grow and make the wines, creating a genuine connection between vineyard, place and glass.

H. Do you cater for groups?   
MW. We focus on small, seated tastings to keep the experience relaxed and personal. Groups of between two and 10 are best suited to the space, with all visits guided by our team. Bookings are recommended, particularly over busy periods like Easter. While we can occasionally accommodate slightly larger groups at set times, our preference is to maintain an intimate environment centred around wine, conversation and a slower pace.

11 Flowerpot Jetty Road, Flowerpot, TAS 7163 | 03 6155 4416 | mewstonewines.com.au 

Morris of Rutherglen 

Morris of Rutherglen say: A visit to Morris of Rutherglen is ideal for those seeking a relaxed, yet memorable, long weekend experience. Guests can enjoy guided tastings of award-winning wines and Australian single-malt whiskies, including whiskies finished in barrels that have held Morris fortified wine. Insight-rich tours explore the historic winery, distillery and barrel-hall spaces, while cocktails, lunch and snack options encourage visitors to linger. Set among vineyards, it’s a place to slow down, connect and celebrate flavour, heritage and craftsmanship.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
MOR. Morris of Rutherglen stands apart through its rare combination of wine and whisky production on one historic site, shaped by more than 165 years of family tradition. Led by sixth-generation winemaker Madden Morris, the cellar door blends bold modern energy with deep authenticity. Tastings uniquely pair legendary fortified wines with award-winning whiskies finished in barrels that have held Morris fortified wine, creating a powerful sense of place and continuity that few Australian cellar doors can offer.

H. Do you cater for groups?   
MOR. Morris of Rutherglen caters comfortably for larger groups with guided tastings, tours and relaxed food and drink experiences. We also offer private venue hire across several distinctive spaces, including our VIP room designed by iconic architect Robin Boyd in the 1970s, the Whisky Room, the main cellar door and our expansive vineyard lawns, with venue hire packages available. Guests can enjoy meals from our locally inspired menu, and the cellar door is proudly kid-friendly, making it ideal for celebrations, corporate events and family gatherings.

154 Mia Mia Road, Browns Plains, VIC 3685  | 02 6026 7303 | morrisofrutherglen.com 

Pressing Matters

Pressing Matters say: Easter is a beautiful time to visit Pressing Matters. Early autumn in southern Tasmania brings crisp air, golden light and the kind of weather that invites a slow drive into wine country. Just 30 minutes from Hobart, our cellar door sits in the heart of the vineyard, offering a relaxed tasting experience with small plates and sweeping valley views. It is the sort of place to settle in for an afternoon after exploring Hobart or Richmond. Over Easter, that sense of escape feels especially appealing: local, scenic, and anchored by some of Tasmania’s most compelling cool-climate wines.

H. What makes your cellar door unique?
PM. Pressing Matters offers something quietly rare. A deeply site-driven experience, paired with the opportunity to explore beyond a single label. Set within our architectural-award-winning cellar door, designed to reflect our philosophy of precision, restraint, and a deep connection to the Coal River Valley landscape, the experience remains grounded in place while inviting broader discovery. While the focus is on our own single vineyard rieslings, pinot noir and chardonnay, guests can also enjoy a curated selection from across the Fogarty Hall portfolio, including Lowestoft and OSSA, alongside back vintages of Pressing Matters. It creates a broader conversation in the glass, spanning regions and styles while still anchored in Tasmania. Paired with oysters, platters, and a refined yet unfussy food offering, the experience feels both intimate and expansive at once.

H. Do you cater for groups?   
PM. A short drive into the valley, a table among the vines, and an afternoon that unfolds at its own pace. Pressing Matters leans towards a more intimate style of hospitality, but we can certainly accommodate groups with a little planning. Smaller groups are easily hosted for tastings and shared plates, while larger bookings can be arranged in advance with tailored tasting formats to keep the experience cohesive. It is particularly well-suited to long lunches, celebrations and private gatherings that favour atmosphere over scale. For those visiting Hobart over Easter, it makes for an ideal group outing.  

711 Middle Tea Tree Road, Tea Tree, TAS 7017 | 0474 380 109 | pressingmatters.com.au

Ten Minutes by Tractor 

Ten Minutes by Tractor say: Easter is one of our favourite times of year on the Peninsula, with autumn settling across the vineyards. And with vintage often in full swing, guests may see the vineyard and winery teams in action while they’re here at Ten Minutes by Tractor. In the restaurant, head chef Craig Lunn’s menu continues to evolve with the season, with dishes such as Milawa blue with Deanna figs and Kakadu plum, and desserts like lemon, chamomile and sake. Whether it’s a long lunch in the restaurant or a tasting overlooking the vineyards, it’s a lovely time of year to visit and spend a few hours with us.

H. What makes your restaurant and cellar door unique?
TMBT. Ten Minutes by Tractor is really about the connection between the vineyards, cellar door and restaurant, and how guests can experience all of that in one place. Many guests begin with a tasting at the cellar door before moving to lunch in the restaurant, or book one of our experiences, such as the 'Cheese and Wine Discovery', 'Terroir Masterclass' or a wellness experience in partnership with Alba Thermal Springs. It allows guests to spend several hours with us and experience the Peninsula in its entirety, rather than just through a single tasting or meal.

H. Do you cater for groups?   
TMBT. Yes, we regularly host groups across both the restaurant and cellar door. The restaurant has a Private Dining Room suited to celebrations and special occasions, while at the cellar door, we offer private tastings and masterclasses in our Private Tasting Room. Many groups visiting the Peninsula also choose one of our experiences that combine tastings, vineyard tours and dining, which works particularly well for groups travelling together or visiting the Peninsula over a long weekend.

1333 Mornington Flinders Road, Main Ridge, VIC 3928 | 03 5989 6455 | tenminutesbytractor.com.au

Harry's Deli & Wirra Wirra Vineyards

Wirra Wirra Vineyards say: Wirra Wirra is a must‑visit at Easter for those seeking great food, wine and a uniquely McLaren Vale experience. At Harry’s Deli, guests can savour a seasonal, contemporary Australian menu crafted from local produce, perfectly paired with Wirra Wirra’s elegant wines, all enjoyed overlooking vineyards, manicured lawns and gum trees. Our seated Cellar Door tastings offer curated flights of McLaren Vale reds and Adelaide Hills whites, ideal for couples or groups, while the garden is the perfect spot to enjoy a cheese or charcuterie board with wine by the glass and bottle.

H. What makes your restaurant and cellar door unique?
WWV. Wirra Wirra is a historic, family-owned winery established in 1894 and set among bio-dynamically farmed vineyards in the heart of McLaren Vale. Its red wines are sourced exclusively from the coastal region’s heritage varieties, while its whites come from the cool climate Adelaide Hills. Visitors can explore a world-class winery, premium tasting room and curated tasting flights with knowledgeable hosts that showcase both regions. Harry’s Deli, led by head chef Taiaha Ngawiki, offers a seasonal menu celebrating local produce. With its rich history, thoughtful winemaking and vibrant food culture, Wirra Wirra delivers an experience defined by authenticity and a strong sense of place.

H. Do you cater for groups?   
WWV. Wirra Wirra is well equipped to welcome groups of all sizes. At Harry’s Deli, groups of 10 or more can enjoy the shared 'What Harry Would Have' lunch menu, with a dedicated children’s option for younger guests, making it ideal for families. Larger groups of 20+ can work with our team to tailor their visit. The Wirra Wirra Cellar Door hosts can seat group tastings for up to 12 guests. For private events, they offer bespoke options across the historic winery spaces to create memorable group experiences.

255 Strout Road, McLaren Vale, SA 5171 | 08 8323 8414 | wirrawirra.com

Yering Station 

Yering Station say: Proudly Victoria’s first vineyard, established in 1838, our estate blends rich heritage with contemporary elegance. The perfect Easter retreat, Yering Station offers memorable and immersive wine experiences in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Enjoy our autumnal, produce‑driven menu in the architecturally stunning restaurant overlooking the Yarra Ranges, followed by a guided wine tasting in our charming c. 1859 cellar door. With expansive gardens, multiple outdoor bars and a welcoming atmosphere for families, it’s an absolutely idyllic way to spend your Easter long weekend.

H. What makes your restaurant/cellar door unique?
YS. Our estate offers complete ease and versatility, allowing guests to enjoy our cool-climate, Halliday rated wines across multiple settings. Take your pick from our signature restaurant, historic cellar door, relaxed garden bar or terrace bar designed for al fresco enjoyment. Across the estate, guests can also sip two new refreshing releases; the Grapefruit Spritz and Small Batch Gin No. 01. Both perfect for long, leisurely Yarra Valley days.

H. Do you cater for groups?   
YS. Our restaurant welcomes lunch bookings for up to 12 guests and the option of two or three-course menus, along with a children’s menu. Larger groups are welcome to coordinate directly with our team for larger bookings or private dining packages in our Devaux Room. Additionally, our cellar door offers walk in tastings for groups under 10, and private tasting experiences for groups of 10 or more with optional cheese pairings.

38 Melba Highway, Yering, VIC 3770 | 03 9730 0100 | yering.com