Red Earth Estate Vineyard

New South Wales


Around 4.5km past the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Red Earth offers 'adult time' with wine tastings and cheese platters ($12 per person) on the verandah. Specialty wines include riesling and cabernet sauvignon. If you're fully self sufficient, free on-site camping is available. For inquiries, phone ahead.


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