Gundagai
THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED
Discover the scenery and history that make Gundagai a celebrated piece of rural Australia and a diverse up-and-coming wine region.
One of the newest wine regions in New South Wales, Gundagai is home to diverse wine styles, local produce and a handful of welcoming cellar doors where you can sample the region’s best.
Its scenic surrounds offer walking and cycling trails and heritage sites to explore, and at its heart is the iconic town of Gundagai, which has inspired dozens of poems and songs.
35°01’S
latitude
148°11’E
longitude
595HA
total vineyard area
Climate and Altitude
With both lower-lying, warmer areas and elevated, cooler vineyard sites, Gundagai is a varied region that can produce an array of different wine styles.
364MM
growing season rainfall
23.9C
mean temperature
179-1168M
altitude
The Environment
The Gundagai wine region lies between the Snowy Mountains and the warm, dry plains of the Riverina. It’s less than two hours from Canberra and four from Sydney.
Climate
Winters are quite cool, while summers are hot and can be dry. Conditions are coolest in the region’s south east, which is closest to the Snowy Mountains.
Soil
Soils are mainly red earth, although soils along the major rivers and creeks are more variable.
Top Varieties Grown
CHARDONNAY
Chardonnay wines from the Gundagai wine region are elegant and lively with melon, stone fruit and citrus flavours.
SHIRAZ
Shiraz shines here, producing a range of different styles that pair well with food. They’re known for their intense aromas and flavours.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The Gundagai wine region makes vibrant, full-flavoured, classic Cabernet wines, with the best examples able to age well for many years.
