Food and Wine Tours for Your Honeymoon in Australia

If your honeymoon destination is Australia, and the two of you are wine aficionados, you might consider planning some activities around the wineries in Australia during your honeymoon stay.

There are several wineries in Australia. The first one is the Bundy Kegs, which is located in the Schmeider’s Cooperage Complex. Here you will see coopers making the Oak Barrels used here in America for wines and spirits. You will enjoy the experience of the free wine tasting in the cellar door. This is where Queensland fruit wines are the feature attraction. There are also a wide variety of souvenirs features the offerings made by the local craftsmen for you to pick from and browse through. These crafts will include woodwork, pottery, folk art and quilting. You will also be able to browse in the glass blowers studio and the art gallery located in the complex. Perfect mementos to remind you of your honeymoon stay.

In the Monto district, the Waratah Vineyard is the first commercial vineyard and is home of the Monan Creek wine. Since the first planting of vines in 1998, several thousands of acres of vines for wines, such as the Verdelho, Viognier, Shraz, Merlot, and the Petit Verdot have been added.

Located on Gladstone Road, Mungungo, 15 kilometers from Monto just past the Waratah Hotel is the sales outlet known as the Cellar Door. The sales outlet is open every day from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, except Monday. It is also open by appointment. They also have three additional sales outlets located at Cania Gorge Big 4 Park, Cania Gorge Monto, Cedar Galleries Gladstone and Garden Art Gallery, Agnes Waters.

The Bundaberg Rum Bondstore rolled out its first barrel of rum in 1888. Bundaberg Rum is well-known as one of the finest spirits produced in Australia. Bundaberg Rum Bondstore became the newest tourist attraction in 1986 when the Bundaberg Distilling Company appointed the first tour guide. The demand was great and required an expansion for the tourist business. The Bundaberg Rum Visitor Center now is housed in a historic Queenslander, known as the Springhill House, which has been renovated. In the Visitor Center, you will find a shop of extensive merchandise, a taste testing bar, and modern viewing room adjacent to Springhill House with more than life-like museum displays.

A guided tour will give you the opportunity to look, feel, and taste your way through the Rum making process of the Famous Aussie Spirits. You will start with the raw material, molasses, and move through the aroma of maturing spirits. It will end with a sampling bar with a wide variety of mixes and Rum liqueur based drinks.

The Allendale Winery has developed a reputation for producing its award-winning premium wines. At the 1998 Winestate Awards, the Allendale Winery’s 1997 Chardonnay won “Best Chardonnay in Australia and New Zealand”.

The Hunter selection is a wide range of regional styles from McLaren Vale. Hilltops and Mudgee are also available for tasting. The entire collection of quality wines is known for their excellent full structure and distinctive variety of character. You can relax together and enjoy the local display of artwork and the panoramic view across the Brokenback Ranges, as you taste the wines. The staff is ready to make you feel at home when you come to taste some of the best wines from Hunter Valley in Australia.

The wineries listed here are only a few of the wineries in Australia. In every area of Australia, you will find some wineries and unique dining establishments. Enjoy your honeymoon trip!

Honeymoon Safari Excursions in Australia

Have you considered going on a safari for your honeymoon? Often, when you think of a safari, you’ll think of Africa. In this case, the safaris are available in Australia. Several of the options can give you the best of both worlds. A few days in the bush, and a four or five star hotel to finish off your honeymoon stay after your primitive adventure. If you are an avid nature lover, you will enjoy these excursions into the outdoors on guided safaris through parts of Australia.

Bush ‘n’ Beyond Safaris invites you to join them on their 3-Day Bush Adventure to the Great Dividing Range. It is a 3-hour drive west of Byron Bay. You will have the opportunity to enjoy the wilderness through activities such as Bush Walking, Gold Panning, and Wildlife Spotting. You will get to experience real bush camping with a full equipped 4WD vehicle.

The 3-Day Bush Adventure is your ultimate bush adventure. You will experience the wilderness of Australia during your honeymoon. The safari takes you from Byron Bay due west, up on the top of the Great Dividing Range. You will have the opportunity to witness spectacular views, plenty of wildlife while learning about the bush. You will try your hand as a gold miner, and the 4WD Land Rover will be pushed to its limits. You will enjoy real bush camping in a natural eucalyptus forest. You will sleep in swags under the stars or in a tent, and still enjoy a hot shower bush style. Your tucker will cook on an open fire. You will have the chance to try roo, croc, and emu. You can go to their web site for more information. www.bushnbeyond.com.

Gone Walkabout Safaris are environmental friendly, nature-based, active adventures, and totally committed to the planet. They specialize in small to medium groups covering Sydney, Port Stephens, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Myall Lakes and Kosciuszko National Park.

The tour programs include wildlife and whale watching, winery visits, 4 Wheel driving, learning to surf, kayaking, sand boarding, snorkeling and snow tours. You can choose from day trips to 3-day camping trips. Safaris start on a daily basis.

2-day Safari Wildlife, Whales and More has an all-inclusive package you might consider for your honeymoon safari. It starts from Sydney to Port Stephens, and on into the Hunter Valley. Highlights include a 3-½ hour ocean-going whale watching cruise. You’ll also visit a wildlife park where you can pet a koala and hand feed a kangaroo. You will visit the Hunter Valley where you will sample wine, chocolate, cheese plus many surprises. This package includes accommodations and meals.

Bush ‘n’ Beach Summer Eco-Safari is a one-day excursion departing Port Stephens and Newcastle. Activities planned for the day includes 4 wheel driving, surf lessons, sand boarding, wildlife, dolphins, and rainforest walks. You will have the opportunity to see remote beaches, the rainforest, massive sand dunes, offshore islands, and tranquil lakes.

The Frontier Photographic Safaris offer luxury 4WD adventures to many of Sydney’s outlying locations. The knowledgeable drivers are trained guides with expert knowledge about Australia’s plants and wildlife. Because the groups are limited to no more than 13 guests at one time, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique tour with a personal touch.

The 4WD tours are all inclusive and are specifically intended for those guests who wish to experience Australia and the Australians, have an enjoyable time and take home great memories. The outfit has a reputation for providing outstanding tours and customer service. Most of their business is referred through word of mouth from satisfied customers.

The Blue Mountain Discovery Tour will give you the chance to experience the variety of Australian wildlife and plants along with historic and famous rock formations. You will have many photographic opportunities throughout the day. The driver will pick you up and return you to your hotel. Each day begins with a visit to the Australian Featherdale Wildlife Park. Additional highlights include off-roading, lunch at the Mt. Tomah Botanical Gardens with a complimentary glass of wine. You will enjoy spectacular photographic lookouts, and the Three Sister Rock Formation, the Scenic Skyway, afternoon tea or coffee at Glenbrook National Park with Kangaroos in the wild. The drivers are knowledgeable and trained as tour guides; they will have expert knowledge of Australia’s flora, fauna, and history. Meals and admissions are included in this package. You will incur the cost of the Scenic Railway.

With so many options, you can stay in your luxury hotel at night enjoying the nightlife and go experience the primitive outback by day. Your safari honeymoon in Australia can blend pampered luxury with the exotic adventure, and you’ll leave with photographs and memories of a lifetime.