Merry Heart CBR's highly rated winey tours to Murrumbateman offer a vast variety of tasting quality wine from boutique wineries. Enjoy a delicious lunch, and local dips or a cheese platter, along with snacks, cold soft drinks and water on the bus. During your wine tour, we may stop at some of the best lookouts in Murrumbateman, where you can soak up uninterrupted scenic views. -Visit up to 6 wineries/venues -Tasting fees -Lunch -Shared cheese platters -Complimentary water bottles, soft drinks and snacks -Air-conditioned. -Cold drinks available in an esky -Photo shoots in scenery locations -Pickup and drop off from Jolimont Tourist Centre outside Novotel Hotel (9-9:20am) and Abode Murrumbateman (9:55am). Return is around 5pm. We may go: -Murrumbateman -Lake George -Bungendore -Wallaroo Just book and hop on with this unbeatable value package! Itinerary is sample only. Minimum age: 24
Learn from the winemakers and taste some of the award-winning Rieslings and Cabernet Sauvignon. Halliday Wine Companion 2023 released August, 2022 has rated Helm Wines: “A winery which is outstanding, regularly producing wines of exemplary quality and typicity, and generally acknowledged to have a long track record of excellence in the context of its region – truly the best of the best. Among just 12.8 % of Australian wineries.
2021 James Halliday Wine Companion: Eden Road is a Red 5-Star Winery. Your tastings will include: 95 Points - 2018 The Long Road Syrah The fruit from Eden Road Estate vineyard in Murrumbateman & the Hilltops GI. 95 Points - 2018 Canberra Syrah The fruit from Eden Road Cullarin Block 71 vineyard at Lake George Escarpment (first planted in 1971 by the father of the Canberra wine industry Dr. Edgar Riek & Eden Road estate vineyard in Murrumbateman Block 94 (second planted in 1972). Eden Road vines are grown across a collection of unique properties comprising different soils and altitudes, with grape varieties best suited to these conditions, to produce wines of varietal purity, finesse and complexity. In 2017 award-winning French winemaker Celine Rousseau joined the family at Eden Road Wines; and since, Eden Road winemaking has been re-defined. It is based on world-leading traditional techniques aimed at producing wines that are a pure and sincere expression of their terroir.
Here, you will have a pizza lunch, paired with wine tastings. The Four Winds Story began with a miner and his wife who lived on the property in a slab-hut. Her name was Scheherazade, after the story telling character in The Arabian Nights. Her favourite story described a magic carpet being borne by the four winds of good fortune. She named this small farm in Murrumbateman ‘Four Winds’ in the hope it would carry their good fortunes. Four Winds planted their thirty-three acre vineyard in 1998 and 1999 with five varieties: Shiraz, Riesling, Cabernet, Merlot and Sangiovese.
Among the wines sampled will be the people-pleasing Shaw Wines Estate Sparkling Cuvee. Max Crus, January 2023: Shaw Wines Canberra Sparkling Cuvée 2021… quite sharp and bright...the ideal thing with which to celebrate the change of pace … suck it up. 9.3/10. Shaw Wines is a family-owned and operated business located in Murrumbateman NSW, the heart of the Canberra cool-climate wine region. The Shaw Family first moved to Murrumbateman over 30 years ago, and in 1998 purchased “Olleyville” the historic 700-acre fine wool producing property dating back to the mid 19th century.
Many wines to sample + friendly doggos Mollie (Husky/Kelpie cross) is usually at cellar door to greet visitors and supervise the staff. She has her own wine label so if she’s not at cellar door, she may be in the winery supervising the next vintage. Being a recuse dog herself, Mollie is proud that the two dog labelled wines support the ACT RSPCA. True to the cool climate region of NSW and Canberra, Murrumbateman Winery makes outstanding and award-winning Riesling and Shiraz. Winemaker Bobbie Makin also has a passion for alternate varieties and enjoys crafting a selection of wines including: Fume Blanc, Malbec, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo. Murrumbateman Winery is a small boutique winery producing high quality, award winning wines from locally sourced, handpicked grapes.
Worked hard to create a new look label that shows both where our wines began and where we are going. The Royal Bluebell, now in gold, reminds us of Jeir Creek Wines’ rich history. As the floral emblem for the ACT, it also continues our strong connection to Canberra. The rest is us, modern, yet classic. Tradition and history are as important to us as modernization and quality. We hope you agree that our new look brings these values together. You will continue to see some of our old labels on our older vintages until sold out.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour /w lunch lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $185 per person for this Canberra experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Departing from Northbourne outside Novotel Hotel at 9:20am. Notes:. If prefer custom pickup/drop-off, then please see website for add-on. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Great day out! Highly recommend! Met a fun group of people and went to a variety of vineyards to get a full experience. Lunch of woodfired pizzas was amazing!
Really good to hear you had a great day! (:
We booked what was advertised as a private winery tour, but as soon as we hopped on the bus it was already full of other people. We had specifically chosen a tour of the Murrumbateman wineries, but instead were taken around Lake George with no explanation or option given. We were also told there would be an esky on board with cold refreshments. Instead, the esky was full of old, sticky drinks left over from previous tours, all warm and completely unappealing. The bus itself was uncomfortable with barely working air conditioning, making the whole experience even worse. Overall, it was nothing like what we paid for and definitely not a tour I’d recommend.
Hi Clifford, the tours are 100% open to the public. We visit both Murrumbateman and Lake George wineries. Maybe you didn't know because you didn't make the booking. Group seemed to be having a blast but sounds like you're the only one who didn't enjoy anything. Hope you resolve whatever you're going through that's affecting your outlook. Best
Bishoy was interactive with his guests on the tour, very happy chappy. We had cheeses, chocolates, olives, crackers, yummy pizza and of course wine. It was great to venture to different styles of wineries 🍷 Bishoy created a atmosphere that got all people interacting with each other. Well done Bishoy.
Thank you for your kind words and glad to hear you enjoyed the day 🙂
A fabulous tour of 5 wineries, within 45 minutes of Canberra, including large and sophisticated venues, and non- public facing character-laden boutique “we-do-it-all’ operations. It’s no longer a secret that the Canberra region produces some of our finest wines and the lovely Bishoy provides the perfect showcase. Whether you’re a visitor or a local, it’s a day enjoying Canberra’s verdant countryside. Their delicious wines, and the characters involved in their production, make #MerryHeart a must do on your list of things to see in the nation’s capital.
Many thanks for your kind words Bella and really glad that you had a good time! :)
Fantastic variety!! Lovely wines and food, with great opportunities for socialising and photos. The last venue’s mulled win was particularly memorable.
Many thanks for your kind words Christian! :)
Great overall experience. The wineries were all very welcoming, the wine was abundant and good company! Lunch was in a pub, and you can choose the main beforehand. The bus is on the older side, and there was no hint on stopping at the best lookouts in Murrumbateman, as suggested by the tour description nor much of a commentary during the drive. But overall I would book it again
Thank you and please join again (:
A wonderful day out with friends getting to experience some of the wineries just outside of Canberra (a short 30 minute trip). A good selection of tastings as well from each stop.
Many thanks and please join again soon for a different itinerary! (:
It was a very refreshing and insightful tour visiting the wineries of Canberra. Bishoy was very accomodating and wonderful tour guide who was jam-packed with knowledge. Would definitely recommend!
Many thanks Jamie (:
Very relaxed experience at a variety of wineries. Places you probably would never find. Different tastes for the same grapes. Good experience.
Thank you! (:
I enjoyed the tour thanks to the winemakers and fellow passengers. However, questions sent prior to the tour were given brusque, inaccurate responses. The bus was dirty and did not have “phone chargers” as described. The driver/guide gave only minimal commentary. He did not offer “snacks, cold soft drinks and water on the bus” although some guests were given hydralyte sleeves at the end of the tour (I wasn’t). No mention was made of “Photo shoots in scenery locations” and the guide was never available nor offered to take photos for guests. On any other winery tour I have taken in other regions, the guide socialises with the group and shares their insights, during the tastings. Our guide sat in the bus. Lunch was at a brewery (on a wine tour?) and we were given ridiculously minuscule drinks vouchers (he seemed very proud that he’d made them) for no apparent reason - the brewery didn’t want them. The driver was pleasant enough during the minimal interactions but wasn’t much of a guide. I think the tour as described on the listing, would have been good value but given tour as delivered, was over priced.
Hey Catherine, would've loved for you to raise your feedback on the day to be addressed/clarified immediatley! Whilst I am appreciative of your feedback and agree re the minimal interactions and old age of the bus, I want to clarify a couple of them: 1. your questions re presence of dairy in cheese were answered accuratley and succinctly 2. phone chargers were available - please just ask 3. soft drinks & water & Hydralyte were in the esky in the bus - please grab whatever you like I'd still love to have you again and please contact reception@merryheartcbr.com.au directly to further resolve your concerns. Thank you again for joining and your honest feedback
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-Day Canberra Winery Tour /w lunch | 8–9 hours | 4.8 (36) | $185 | |
 Private Canberra Winery Tour with lunch | 5 hours | 5.0 (76) | $232 | View |
 Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour /w lunch | 5–6 hours | 4.8 (25) | $157 | View |
 Full-Day Canberra Brewery, Wineries & Distillery tour /w lunch | 9–10 hours | 4.6 (11) | $185 | View |
 Canberra Small Group Winery Tour | 7 hours | 5.0 (8) | $161 | View |
 Historic Canberra & Murrumbateman Winery Full-Day Private Tour | 10 hours | 5.0 (1) | $999 | View |
 Half-Day Canberra Winery Tour to Murrumbateman /w Banquet | 9–10 hours | — | $178 | View |