Here’s How To Spend The Ultimate Winter Weekend In Canberra
By Sammy Preston
With custom itineraries and more than 30 cellar doors to explore, Van Du Vin tours are perfect to take some time to wine down.
“There’s a lot to love about the nation’s capital during the cooler months. Firstly, you can really feel the season, with temps hovering around 12 degrees during the day and dropping to a frosty sub-zero at night. To the west of the city, the Brindabella Ranges twinkle with snow, making for some extra spectacular sunsets at cocktail hour.
Compared to Sydney, Canberra is quiet too—its wide, regal boulevards and motorways feel empty and serene compared to the chaos of Paramatta Road. But don’t mistake the lack of traffic for sleepiness. On Friday and Saturday nights, Canberra’s restaurant scene is heaving, proving this pint-sized city is a foodie’s paradise. The ultra-close Canberra District vineyards are pouring some of the country’s most sought-after Riesling and Shiraz, paired with award-winning cellar door experiences. Then, there are markets, galleries, truffle farms, slick hotels, and plenty of clear country air and spectacular natural scenery to soak up.”