With so many wineries to explore, we’ve hand-picked a selection of cellar doors and wineries for you to explore across the region.

Clonakilla Wines
Celebrated as one of Australia’s best wineries, Clonailla continues making waves internationally after taking out the Best First Class Red for Qantas with their 2022 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier Clonakilla in the prestigious Cellars in the Sky Competition. Drop into the cellar door of this small, family run winery and taste their award winning wines and discover their commitment to producing distinctive handcrafted local wines in limited quantities.

Mount Majura Vineyard
A leader in Canberra and Australia for the Spanish red wine variety Tempranillo, Mount Majura’s single vineyard site of red clay loam soils containing limestone also produces high quality Riesling and Shiraz along with experimental varietals such as Graciano and Mondeuse. The Mount Majura Vineyard cellar door features a seated tasting allowing an interactive yet relaxing tasting experience and guests can stay onsite in a tiny cabin or the bell tents from Cubby and Co.

Helm Wines
As one of the leading wineries in the Canberra district, Helm Wines are renowned for their award-winning Rieslings and Cabernet Sauvignons. Established by Ken and Judith Helm in 1973, Helm Wines received a red five-star rating by James Halliday making this an essential stop for all budding and experienced wine connoisseurs.

The Vintner’s Daughter
Aptly named after founder, Stephanie, who started making wine when she was nine years old at her parent’s winery and vineyard at Helm Wines, The Vintner’s Daughter has become one of Canberra’s most premium boutique wineries. With a vision that extends beyond tradition, The Vintner’s Daughter is popular for its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and the distinct terroir of the Canberra region.

Canberra Cellar Door
For those short on time, the new Canberra Cellar Door experience is the perfect first stop on your Canberra wine journey. Popping up every Saturday at the Canberra and Region Visitors Centre, Canberra Cellar Door offers a curated introduction to local wines for those who can’t make it out to the Canberra District Wine District.

For more information on Canberra’s unique wine region, visit https://visitcanberra.com.au/things-to-do/canberras-wine-region

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Expect artisanal sourdough, laminated pastries, iced brioche buns and delicately flavoured macarons from our curated selection of bakeries and patisseries scattered across the city without the hour-long queues! Get ready for a pastry coma.

UNDER
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1/30 Mawson Place, Mawson

This suburban bakery has a cult following and for good reason! Initially starting life as a humble market stall, where it became famous for its freshly baked cardamom and cinnamon buns, UNDER moved into its current premises in 2020. Specialising in drool-worthy baked goods such as hand-crafted sourdough, sweet buns, and pastries, this bakery is definitely worth a visit.

Silo Bakery + Cafe 
silobakery.com.au
36 Giles Street, Kingston

Described by the New York Times as ‘part Brooklyn, part wartime Parisian bakery’ this aesthetically pleasing bakery and cafe has long been regarded as one of Canberra’s best bakeries. Famous for its delicate pastries, artisanal breads and delicious tarts, it’s the perfect spot to savour some of their freshly baked sourdough or rye loaf, followed by a fluffy almond croissant. The cafe also serves an all-day menu and a stellar cup of coffee.

Three Mills 
threemillsbakery.com.au
Woden, Fyshwick and Belconnen

Having recently welcomed another outpost in Woden, Three Mills is fast becoming a Canberra institution for delicious artisan breads, pastries and hot baked goods. Famous for their artisan sourdough using house-milled flour, traditional long fermentation techniques and local ingredients, they also offer a delicious selection of hand-rolled pastries from flaky, buttery croissants, danishes and escargots to a variety of quiches, sausage rolls and pies.

Flute
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8 Barrier Street, Fyshwick

One peek at Flute’s Instagram feed filled with macarons, rich gateaux of every flavour, and freshly iced brioche buns, you’ll be jumping in your car to drive to their Fyshwick store. It’s a pastry lover’s dream! Need a cake for a special occasion? They also produce large flourless cakes, with gluten free options available.

Wildflour
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Kingston, Fyshwick & Weston

Matcha croissants, Biscoff buns, Pearl Milk Tea pancakes, soft cinnamon donuts and stacks of freshly baked bread are just some of the items on offer at this Canberra staple, located in Weston, Kingston and Fyshwick. Not to mention excellent Ona coffee.

Space Kitchen 
space-kitchen.com.au
3G/12 Furzer Street, Phillip

Expect a sugar rush when you visit the Willy Wonka inspired Space Kitchen which was named the Best Patisserie in Australia in 2022. This colourful and quirky eatery produces deliciously wild desserts and Instagrammable creations perfect for a sweet pick-me-up.

The Bakesmith at Pialligo
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12 Beltana Road, Pialligo

This artisan bakery and cafe located at The Commons serves up classically French sweets and pastries, baked fresh by owner and creative baker, Natalie Van den Bosch. To complement her delectable treats, guests can savour the savoury breakfast and lunch menu and a cup of freshly roasted coffee.

For more information on Canberra’s F&B offering, please visit https://visitcanberra.com.au/food-and-drink

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