UWEA Member Meeting

Orange, NSW

5-7 August 2026

Join us in Orange this August for the UWEA Member Meeting 2026 - an opportunity to learn, connect as a collective, strengthen your tourism strategy, and be inspired by what’s possible when we work together.

Set against the backdrop of one of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wine regions, this year’s meeting will bring members together for an immersive program designed to spark ideas, share insights, and drive commercial outcomes for your winery.

Enjoy expert speakers, practical workshops and regional experiences. Plus importantly, it’s a chance to spend valuable time with like-minded peers - sharing challenges, opportunities and ideas in an open, collaborative environment that defines our collective.

Member Meeting Overview

Orange

Orange is located in regional NSW, around 260km north west of Sydney.

Travel Options

Drive from Sydney - 3.5 - 4 hours
Drive from Canberra -
Fly directly to and from Sydney, with connections with other major cities.
- Arrival: we recommend the 4.15pm Rex or 4.25pm Qantas flights on Wednesday 5th August.
- Departure: we recommend the 5.25pm Rex or 5.45pm Qantas flights on Friday 7th August.
- There are some direct flights from Melbourne and Brisbane, but only on select days, with limited options.

Accommodation

Please arrange your own accommodation in the centre of Orange. We suggest the following properties for ease with coach transfers:

Itinerary Outline

Wednesday evening welcome dinner in Orange
Thursday at Printhie Wines; Member Meeting followed by winery experience and dinner
Friday at Swinging Bridge; Member Workshops, followed by winery experience and lunch

Wednesday 5th August 2026

Day 1: arrive in orange

Join us for a casual welcome dinner at one of Orange's best pubs!

Bring a bottle of wine to share, and

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Dress code: business casual

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Thursday 6th August 2026

PRINTHIE WINES

Printhie wines will be our host, combining our UWEA Member's Meeting, with an opportunity to experience their outstanding cellar door, followed by dinner in their restaurant.

Meeting place:

Josef Chromy Wines, 370 Relbia Rd, Relbia.

Please arrive into Launceston and make your own way to Josef Chromy, ready for the first session of our UWEA Member Meeting beginning at midday.

Located just 11 minute drive from the Launceston Airport or 15 minutes from the centre of town, we recommend catching a taxi or Uber so you can take advantage of the coach transport at the conclusion of the day.

Key details:

Arrive by 12.00pm
Working lunch available from 12.00pm
Meeting commences at 12.30pm
Meeting concludes at 4.30pm
Grounds tour from 4.45pm
UWEA Member Dinner from 6pm

Meeting session one agenda includes presentations from:

Sarah Myers, UWEA Executive Officer
Karen Fitzgerald, Tourism Australia (Signature Experiences of Australia)
Kirsten Galliott, Head of Content, Travel & Business at Medium Rare Content Agency (including publisher of Qantas Magazine and Travel Insider)

Additional info:

Dress: Business casual. Flat shoes and a warm jacket recommended for winery walk.
Transport: We recommend arriving to Josef Chromy in a taxi or Uber. UWEA we will provide a return coach back into the Launceston CBD at the conclusion of the evening (approx. 9.30pm).

Friday 22nd August 2025

Day 3: Moorilla at Mona

We depart Swansea for Hobart, where Moorilla at Mona will host us for the day.

For the early risers, coffee / food is available from Alimento from 7am.

Our coach will again provide transport for all attendees and luggage. It's a 140km drive to Moorilla, which again should take around two hours. We will stop for a toilet and refreshment break at Orford, approximately halfway there.

8:30am: Coach departs from Waterloo Hotel / Alimento. Please arrive at 8.15am to allow time to load luggage and board.

9:30am: 20-min refreshment stop at Orford.

11.00am: Arrive at Moorilla. Over the next few hours, the team will treat us to an immersive experience, including a tour, tasting, and lunch, all delivered in true Mona style!

1.30pm: UWEA 2025 Member's Meeting concludes. You can access subsidised Museum access to free-range through the galleries and exhibits at your leisure.

Additional information:

Dress: Business casual. Please ensure you bring warm jackets, beanies and comfortable shoes for the winery experience.
Departures: the coach will remain at Moorilla during our famil and store your luggage. The coach will transport guests from Moorilla to the Hobart CBD, and depart at 3pm. For those going directly to the airport, taxis are available from Moorilla.

Tuesday 19th August 2025

pre-famil at house of arras

We’re pleased to share that House of Arras is eager to host you. Will Doggett has kindly arranged for Ed Carr to welcome the group, and there’s a chance their special 30th release wine—due for release in September—will be available for tasting.

House of Arras is located about 45 km northeast of Launceston, approximately a 45-minute to 1-hour drive.

To help us plan accordingly, we’d appreciate your feedback on the following options in the RSVP form.

1. Tuesday Afternoon Visit - August 19: Depart Launceston around 1pm, spend 2-3 hours at House of Arras, and return to Launceston by early evening.

2. Wednesday Morning Visit - August 20: Depart Launceston hotel at 8:00 AM, spend 2 hours at House of Arras, then head directly to Josef Chromy for lunch, the meeting, and dinner.

3. Unable to Attend: You’ll be arriving in Launceston on Wednesday morning in time for the official start of the meeting at Josef Chromy, and cannot attend either visit option.

Please let us know your preference in the RSVP form so we can coordinate logistics and determine whether transportation needs to be arranged.

RSVP AND PRICING

RSVP

Please click HERE to RSVP.
We appreciate your prompt response, and request RSVPs to please be finalised by Friday June 13.

PRICING

We’re pleased to offer you a heavily subsidised rate to attend all components of the 2025 UWEA Member Meeting, thanks to the generous support of our Tasmanian members, and event funding secured through Business Events Tasmania and Tourism Australia. This support enables us to deliver a high-quality event, provide valuable opportunities to experience another wine region, and offer exceptional value to our members - all with the goal of encouraging maximum participation from across our national collective.

Price per attendee is $225, and includes: