5 wineries to visit this winter on the Mid North Coast

The Mid North Coast has so much to offer — from its incredible natural environment, to live music events and foodie hubs. Oh, and we’ve also got the climate for wine.

In fact, we have vineyards dotted all over the region.

Here’s our pick of five wineries to visit this winter, from the Hastings River to the Coffs Coast – because these crisp, sunny days are perfectly spent amongst the vines.

Like all good wineries, these venues offer cellar door tastings and vineyard tours, and are ideal wedding locations. But they also all offer something unique, like an iconic maze, a historic homestead, or an art gallery.

🍷 Cassegrain, Port Macquarie

After establishing vineyards throughout France, the Cassegrain family settled in the Hastings River region in 1952. They planted the first vines in Port Macquarie in 1981. Now one of the most well-known vineyards on the Mid North Coast, Cassegrain offers a cellar door and restaurant to visitors. The venue is known to exhibit art and can be hired for weddings, parties and corporate events.

📍 10 Winery Dr, Port Macquarie
Cellar Door – 7 days, 10am to 5pm
Restaurant – Wed to Sun, 10am to 4pm

🦮 Pets on leashes are allowed in most areas of the estate, with pet-waiting areas offered.

🍷 Bago, Herons Creek

A 30-minute drive from Port Macquarie, Bago is known for its award-winning maze made up of 2000 metres of pathways. Like any good winery, Bago offers tasting boards, cheese and meat platters, as well as coffees and cakes for early risers.

The venue also has the tractor shed for private function bookings of up to 45 people.

📍197 Lambs Rd, Herons Creek
Open every day 9am to 5pm, except Christmas day.

🎟️ For tickets to experience the maze, click here.
🚫 Bago is not pet-friendly.

🍷 Douglas Vale, Port Macquarie

This homestead and vineyard is run entirely by volunteers. Douglas Vale offers tours of the historic homestead – both guided and unguided– a cellar door wine tasting, and often hosts community events.

Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic or enjoy a cheese platter. The venue can also be hired for private events with flexible arrangements.

📍235 Oxley Hwy, Port Macquarie
Open Wed, Sat and Sun from 10am to 3pm.

🍷 Long Point, Lake Cathie

Long point vineyard and art gallery showcases local artists in bi-monthly exhibitions and is known to host outdoor music events.

The venue has a cellar door with cheese platters on offer and visitors can enjoy a BBQ and games for adults and kids. Long Point is available to hire for weddings and other private events.

📍235 Cnr of Cooinda Pl and Long Point Dr, Lake Cathie
Cellar door is open Tues to Sun from 10am to 5pm.

🍷 Raleigh Winery, Raleigh

As the name suggests, Raleigh Winery and House offers wine tastings and accommodation, as well as a restaurant and bar on site. Take a vineyard tour, book a private function, and keep an eye out for upcoming events.

For those feeling extra fancy, you can arrive at the venue by helicopter.

📍36 Queen St, Raleigh
Tastings and restaurant open Thurs to Sun from 10am to 5pm.

✍🏻To get in touch email us at [email protected]
📸 Thumbnail: (L) Bago maze (R) Long Point vineyard.