| TRIP DETAILS FOR WEBSITE – GREAT SOUTHERN | |
|---|---|
| Trip Name | Great Southern |
| Host | Great Southern Wine Producers Association |
| Date | Monday 12 April – Wednesday 14 April |
| Capacity | Minimum 5, maximum 15 |
The Great Southern wine region of Western Australia is widely celebrated as producing some of Australia’s finest cool climate wines.
Shaped by rugged coastal landscapes, pristine natural environments, ancient soils and ambitious, premium-focused producers, the region is recognised for beautifully balanced wines with intense
fruit and elegant acidity. Amongst these are some of Australia’s finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Riesling.
We are inviting a select number of MW’s , MW students and special trade guests to explore the Great Southern region immediately before the Adelaide 2027 symposium in a comprehensive and
immersive industry-led program of activities.
Located approximately 4-5 hours southeast of Perth, the Great Southern varies from unspoilt coastline and idyllic seaside towns, to sprawling agricultural lands and national parks harbouring some of the world’s rarest species of flora and fauna.
Those after a tipple or two will be pleased to hear that the Great Southern is the largest wine producing region by area in Australia. Take a detour through the Great Southern Treasures region, famed for its amazing national parks, breathtaking mountain ranges, stunning flora and award-winning wineries.
Accommodation 2 nights, transport during visit, activities & meals as per itinerary
Facebook: Great Southern Wine region
Instagram: Great_Southern_WIne
Website: Greatsouthernwine.org.au
All guests are required to make their own travel arrangements to/from the trip start and end meeting point in the Perth CBD. Please notify the trip host if you have any dietary or access requirements.
| DAY 1 | |
|---|---|
| TIME | ACTIVITY |
| Afternoon or previous day | Arrive Perth (flights booked by delegates) |
| 3:50pm | Depart Perth (Terminal 2) on Rex Airlines to Albany (flights booked by delegates) |
| 5:00pm | Arrive Albany |
| After arrival | Pick-up from Albany Airport & check-in to Hilton Garden Inn, Albany |
| 6:30pm–8:30pm | Casual welcome dinner at Due South, Albany |
| DAY 2 | |
|---|---|
| 8:30am–9:30am | Meet in hotel lobby — Trip introduction + breakfast |
| 9:30am–10:30am | Travel from Albany to Denmark |
| 10:30am–12:00pm | Overview of Great Southern terroir (soils & climate) + Great Southern Sub-Regional Masterclass at Singlefile Wines — 15 wines across 5 sub-regions |
| 12:30pm–1:30pm | Lunch at Singlefile Wines |
| 2:00pm–3:15pm | Vineyard tour and tasting at Forest Hill Vineyard, Denmark |
| 3:15pm–4:45pm | Visit to Greens Pool and walk to Elephant Rocks, Denmark |
| 5:00pm–8:30pm | “Great Whites” Tasting & Dinner at Pepper & Salt, Denmark — Great Southern Riesling & Chardonnay (6 x 2023 vintage wines, 6 winemakers); Welcome to Country; Dinner with winemakers including museum vintages |
| 8:30pm–9:15pm | Travel back to hotel in Albany |
| DAY 3 | |
|---|---|
| 7:30am–9:00am | Check out of hotel; Breakfast at Emu Point Café, Albany |
| 9:00am–10:30am | Travel from Albany to Frankland River |
| 10:30am–1:30pm | Vineyard tour, tasting & lunch at Swinney, Frankland River |
| 1:30pm–4:00pm | Benchmark Shiraz Tasting at Frankland Estate — Blind tasting of Shiraz from Great Southern + national and international comparisons |
| 4:30pm–6:00pm | Check-in to chalet accommodation (Alkoomi Chalets & Frankland River Retreat) |
| 6:00pm onward | Relaxed BBQ dinner at Alkoomi, Frankland River — Overview and tasting |
| DAY 4 | |
|---|---|
| 7:30am–9:15am | Transit by bus back to Albany Airport |
| 10:15am–11:25am | Depart Albany on Rex Airlines to Perth |
| 12:20pm (Virgin) / 1:35pm (Qantas) | Connect onward to Adelaide |
