Embark on a flavorful journey through Western Australia’s Great Southern wine region with the Mount Barker Wine Tasting Day Tour from Albany. This 6.5-hour guided experience offers a relaxed yet enriching exploration of four family-owned wineries nestled in the cool-climate hills of Mount Barker—an area celebrated for its award-winning Rieslings and boutique varietals.
Your day begins with a scenic drive from Albany through quiet backroads, arriving first at Gilbert Wines, where you can ease into the morning with a coffee or dive straight into your first tasting. At Plantagenet Wines, you’ll head to the tasting bench to select your favorite drop, which will be paired with a delicious shared platter lunch featuring fresh local produce. The journey continues to Galafrey Wines, home to renowned female winemaker Kim Tyrer, where you’ll hear the inspiring story behind the label while sampling their handcrafted wines. Finally, at West Cape Howe, enjoy a broad tasting range, plus the chance to try their own olive oil and house-roasted coffee.
With hotel pickup, a knowledgeable guide, and all tastings included, this small-group tour is perfect for wine lovers seeking authentic cellar-door experiences. It’s not just about the wine—it’s about the people, the stories, and the stunning landscapes that make Mount Barker unforgettable.
Mount Barker Wine Region
Located about 3 hours south of Perth in Western Australia, the Mount Barker wine region is one of five subregions within the Great Southern Wine Region, and it’s widely recognized for producing some of Australia’s finest cool-climate wine.
Hotel pickup and drop-off within Albany CBD
Transportation
Experienced driver/guide
Guided tastings at 4 wineries
Shared platter lunch
Morning coffee
221 York St, Albany WA 6330, Australia
Start Time 9.30am
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Meet at the Albany Visitor Centre. Meander through backroads to taste outstanding wines from wineries of the Mt Barker sub-region of the Great Southern appellation; known for its Rieslings. This region has a characteristically cool climate with slow ripening times which allows for the development of rich flavors and quality grape juice.
Wine tasting begins at Gilbert Wines, home to the ‘lads’ and where a morning coffee might be preferred. At Plantagenet wines, you are taken to the tasting bench to choose your wine and make your purchase to accompany a scrumptious shared platter lunch of local produce.
Then it’s on to Galafrey Wines, another family-owned winery and home to prominent female wine-maker Kim Tyrer. From there head to West Cape Howe where you can sample wine from their extensive range, olive oil, or their own brand of coffee.
Our Albany Tours guide will take care of the skipper duties, while you relax and enjoy the scenery and the sensational flavors of the region.
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