Where to Find Great Local Wine and Beer Near Traralgon

Beyond Gippsland’s wild natural landscapes and open countryside, the region is also home to a small yet growing local wine and also craft beer scene. From small vineyards producing cool-climate wines to independent breweries pouring fresh batches on site, these spots near Traralgon offer a relaxed way to discover what the region creates.

Local Wine and Beer Near Traralgon

Gippsland may not always be the first place people think of for wine and craft beer, but those who spend time here quickly discover a growing local drinks scene. Small vineyards produce cool-climate wines, and a number of independent breweries are popping up in the region; from super small scale to established and well-known. If you’re staying in Traralgon or nearby, there are plenty of opportunities to taste what the region is brewing up.

So although it’s true that Gippsland is known for its wild, open landscapes and dramatic coastline, exploring this part of Australia doesn’t have to mean choosing between the outdoors and great local food and drink. The two go perfectly hand in hand.

Within an easy drive of Traralgon, cellar doors, country pubs and breweries offer relaxed places to pause and sample local wines and craft beers. Looking to explore the region through a glass as well as its landscapes? These spots are a great place to start.

Wineries near Traralgon

Glenmaggie Wines

The modern cellar door at Glenmaggie Wines will make you feel like you’ve made a stop in the Hunter Valley. A small, family-owned vineyard about 40 minutes away from Traralgon, this winery with award-winning products produces estate-grown wines like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Tastings are available at the cellar door and tasty food platters are served on the deck overlooking the idyllic vineyard.

Bellvale Wine

Bellvale Wine is a small and boutique Gippsland winery known for its estate wines including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Shiraz. The vineyard focuses on cool-climate varieties and offers cellar door tastings in a rural setting not far from Traralgon. Just make sure you book an appointment before you go!

Narkoojee Winery

One of Gippsland’s most well-known wineries, located about 20 minutes north of Traralgon, Narkoojee Winery is all about cool-climate wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. Starting out as a dairy farm in the 1940s, the winery now has a fantastic cellar door experience, offering tasting flights. There’s also a restaurant on site, serving dishes made from local produce and celebrating Gippsland.

Blue Gables

In nearby Maffra, a visit to Blue Gables Winery provides you with a relaxed country setting for tasting unique Gippsland wines. The family-run vineyard produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Shiraz, with a welcoming cellar door where visitors can sample the range while looking out across the sweeping vines.

Breweries and craft beer

Good Land Brewing Co.

In the centre of Traralgon, Good Land Brewing Co. brings Gippsland craft beer right into town. Founded by a group of local mates with a love for brewing, the venue produces small-batch beers on site and pairs them with pizzas, pretzels, wings and share plates in a lively taproom that’s become a super popular local hangout!

Bandolier Brewing

Bandolier Brewing sits a little further from Traralgon in the village of Warragul, but it makes a great stop if you’re heading back toward Melbourne after a weekend away. The small brewery pours a rotating lineup of small-batch craft beers making it an easy place to stop for a chilled drink on the drive home.

Where to stay in Traralgon

Right in the centre of town, Mantra Traralgon is a modern base for exploring the town and beyond into Gippsland. With spacious rooms and plenty of restaurants and bars just steps away, it’s an easy place to settle in after a day exploring the region.