In September, Australian vineyards come alive with budburst, marking the grapevines' awakening after winter. Tender buds emerge, signalling the start of the grape growing season and the promise of an exceptional harvest ahead. Vineyard teams carefully tend to these delicate buds, protecting them from frost and pests while nurturing their growth.

Why not witness this magical moment firsthand and celebrate the arrival of Spring with one of our Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia picnic packages? Here are five of our top picnic experiences:

Yalumba Estate Picnic, Barossa Valley, SA
Join a Wine Ambassador for a private Best of Barossa tasting featuring Distinguished Sites wines. Choose a wine for lunch and enjoy a local produce picnic in Yalumba's beautiful grounds. Your picnic pack includes cheeses, cured meats, fresh and dried fruit, sourdough, and quince paste. Take home a Riedel wine glass and a bottle of Yalumba wine.

Sirromet: Picnic in the Paddock, Mt Cotton, QLD
Enjoy a premium tasting of Sirromet’s award-winning wines, followed by a picnic with locally sourced meats, cheeses, sweets, and wine. Relax and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Sirromet estate.

Audrey Wilkinson: Picnic Among the Vines, Hunter Valley, NSW
After a self-guided tour of the onsite museum and a premium tasting masterclass, select a scenic spot within the 270-acre property. Enjoy your picnic hamper, which includes etched glassware to take home, as you immerse yourself among the vines.

Jacob's Creek Picnic Perfect, Barossa Valley, SA
Relax with a picnic rug, local SA produce, a bottle of Jacob’s Creek wine, and a set of Jacob’s Creek glassware. Enjoy a vineyard tour and wine-tasting flight before your picnic, complete with stunning views.

Printhie Picnic, Orange, NSW
Lounge among the vineyards and vintage apple orchards with Printhie wine in hand. Use your Printhie map to explore the estate and find your perfect picnic spot. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch prepared by the Printhie Dining kitchen. This experience also includes a guided tasting of selected Printhie wines.

Experience the beauty of budburst and the joy of a vineyard picnic with these unforgettable winery experiences.