Map of western australia western australia australias guide. Western australia is the largest state and spans the western third of the australian continent, although the winemaking regions are almost entirely concentrated in the southwest and great southern land divisions of the state. Wine is produced in every state, with more than 60 designated wine regions totalling approximately 160,000 hectares. South west region western australia australias guide. Western australia guide western australian regions.
Due to its size, it boasts quite the array of climate and topographical growing conditions. Ultimate winery experiences australia is a consortium of highend, awardwinning wineries offering behindthescenes wine, food and adventure experiences including barrel, private and structured tastings, food and wine matching, wine blending and cooking classes and picnics in spectacular locations. Although the state extends across the western third of the continent, its wine regions are almost entirely situated in the cooler climate of its southwestern tip. If you want to see more maps use the navigation panel on the. Head to the swan valley by boat, the only australian wine region you can cruise to from the capital city. This map was produced with the intent that it be used for display purposes at the scale of 1. In terms of quality, these wines from western australia are very much near the top. If you are planning to visit the east coast australia then a trip to hunter valley about 1.
Italy is perhaps most famous for the red wines of tuscany, known most commonly as chianti, a region that produces sangiovese wine. Wineries in western australia can be found by clicking on a region in the western australia wine regions map. The ultimate guide to australian wine expertise explore. Theyre generally made on a small scale, so head to australias wine regions and seek out small cellar doors to taste some of these unique drops or quietly pass an afternoon in one of the hip city wine bars specialising in boutique wines. On a tasting tour of the cellar doors, youll also find the perfect pairing of restaurants, as well as a growing number. As you can see from the wine regions of australia map, they are in the cooler areas of the country around the coast and to the south of the country. Use this map type to plan a road trip and to get driving directions in western australia. However, the states cooler climate southwestern wine regions such as margaret river, and the.
From worldfamous margaret river, with its coveted cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, and flagship blends of sauvignon blanc and semillon, to the great southern, which has fast gained serious clout for its pristine wines, there are so many regions and styles to explore. Australia has developed a comprehensive appellation system. Dec 08, 2019 australia has developed a comprehensive appellation system. Western australia spans the western third of the australian continent and is the largest state in the country. Swan district, perth hills, peel, geographe, blackwood valley, manjimup, pemberton and great southern. While the largest wine production region is south australia, and western australia receives similar fame. Isolated and breathtakingly beautiful, it is no surprise that western australias wine regions yield such captivating wines. The other free maps downloadable below are in pdf format which allows you to zoom in and out to focus on the whole map or a particular area using adobe reader. No trip to south australia would be complete without exploring its wine region.
Regions and local government areas western australia 2010 author. Wine folly offers an extensive collection of wine maps print and digital download. The swan district wine region, that falls under greater perth zone, is noted as one of the hottest viticultural regions in the world. Australia wine regions shown below wine regions fig. Australiaso much more than shiraz each of the 6 major regions has a unique wine focus based on their individual climate.
New south wales queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia 1 the zone south eastern australia incorporates the whole of the states of nsw, vic. This map is a product of the department of water, spatial services and was printed on 03052010. Ultimate winery experiences australia tourism australia. The swan valley established in 1829 by thomas waters is the historical centre for wine production in western australia. Each of the 6 major regions has a unique wine focus based on their individual climate. The northern and eastern twothirds of wa are too hot and either too dry or too humid to support quality viticulture. It has nine regions, and five nominated subregions for wine under the geographical indications legislation as determined by the australian wine and brandy corporation. Use rough guides maps to explore all the regions of australia. The wine map of western australia shows that almost all the western australia wine regions are located in the southwest zone of the state, with famed regions margaret river and great southern the most commercially significant. The climate of individual regions has the greatest influence on wine style, and so the key to unlocking the potential of australia s wines is understanding the geographical distinction of its vineyards. Blessed with diversity of landscape and environment, the heartlands is home to several western australia s most popular natural attractions, like wave rock and the pinnacles more info about the wheatbelt. Learn where your favorite australian wines come from and explore new regions.
So while the largest wine production region is south australia. Goulb eden adelaide sydney perth melbourne canberra hobart western australia australia. Phylloxera and grape industry board of south australia. Find out more about living, working and investing in was regions. Australia spent millions of dollars to build a brand around shiraz australia s word for syrah. There are 20 unique regions with over 350 different grape varieties ranging from light and bubbly. Western australia produces less than 5% of the countrys wine output, but in quality terms it is very much near the top winning 30. We have included some of the popular destinations to give you give you an idea of where they are located in the state.
Western australia wineries western australia wine regions. With 50 beaches and surf spots, 100 restaurants and cafes and 150 wineries and breweries, our free coloured map is an indispensable tool for touring your margaret river region. You can reach bunbury, the region s northern gateway. The marketing paved the way for australia wine production to triple since 1990. These regions are established as part of the regional development act 1993. Wa holiday guide maps of western australia free road map. The western australian wine regions, of which margaret river is the most famous, are clustered in the states cooler, coastal, south western corner. Western australia covers the western third of the continent, although the winemaking regions are almost entirely situated in the south western tip of the state. One of the worlds 34 biodiversity hotspots, australias south west is also one of the most varied holiday experiences. Western australia is the largest independent state and wine region within australia, and the second largest in the world. This map was produced with the intent that it be used. However, the states cooler climate south western wine regions such as margaret river, and the great southern are considered to be more significant due to the swan valley being noted as one of the hottest viticultural regions in the world. Two things are immediately obvious from a glance at the state map. Australian wine producing regions along the east coast.
Regional development promotes and facilitates the economic, business and social development of nine regions in western australia. From worldfamous margaret river, with its coveted cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, and flagship blends of sauvignon blanc and semillon, to the great southern, which has fast gained serious clout for its pristine. Simply click on the map below to visit each of the regions of the wa. Australian wine map, new south wales, south australia, tasmania, victoria, western australia, vineyard maps.
Western australian wine refers to wine produced in australias largest state, western australia. However australia has more than 60 designated wine regions across the country and many regions on the east coast have also developed a worldwide reputation for awardwinning wine. Perth is a scenic and sophisticated city, renowned for its abundant sunshine, relaxed lifestyle and easygoing manner. Passel estate, leeuwin estate, cullen wines, brookwood estate, lenton brae. A detailed look at the appellations top crus, broken out by town and the corresponding vineyard. Its all here worldclass wine and food, stunning walking trails and beaches, worldfamous surf breaks, whale watching, dolphin encounters, ancient caves, forests of timber giants and captivating heritage. So while the largest wine production region is south. This makes them ideal for food pairings, and the novelty is taking the winedrinking world by storm.
The wineproducing regions of western australia are defined by the australian wine and. Whether you intend to spend months driving around the bleakly beautiful interior, exploring the national parks, hanging out at beaches, or just organise a whistlestop tour of australias outstanding sights, our map of australia will point. Australia wine map digital download pdf wine folly. In south australia, youll find shiraz and fullbodied cabernet blends.
The western australian wine regions, of which margaret river is the most famous, are clustered in the states cooler, coastal, southwestern corner. Western australia, south australia, victoria, new south wales, and tasmania. Vast, diverse and captivating, australia offers extreme landscapes and fascinating wildlife alongside cosmopolitan cities and a rich indigenous culture. The vineyards of australia cover 170 000 hectares in different wine regions in new south wales, south australia, victoria, western australia, tasmania and a smaller area in queensland. Western australia is home to nine sensational wine regions, each with their own unique characteristics and qualities, including the worldrenowned margaret river and the states oldest wine growing region, the swan valley. The five most important wine states in australia are. The most well know wine producing area is margaret river.
Read about the styles and map projection used in the above map detailed road map of western australia. Readers can find more about the wine and labeling laws on our australian wine label page its vast size and huge range of climatic and geographical conditions, makes it one of the most versatile winegrowing countries in the world. Alsace, bordeaux, burgundy, champagne, languedoc, loire valley, provence and rhone valley. Western australia wines buy wine from western australia. Learn about the various western australia wine regions with wine enthusiast magazines easy to use western australia wine guide. Besides south australia, keep your eyes peeled for the two upandcoming wine regions.
May 01, 2014 the western australian wine regions, of which margaret river is the most famous, are clustered in the states cooler, coastal, southwestern corner. Wine spectators maps of key wine regions wine spectator. With over 15 wine regions in this part of australia, it is a haven for winelovers and mclaren vale is a mustvisit when in adelaide. Australia was the 7th biggest wine producing country in 2015 with around 1,200 million liters of wine produced source oiv.
The australian wine industry is one the worlds largest exporters of wine, with approximately 800 million out of the 1. Over 250 western australia wineries are integrated into our winery directory, and many wines are available direct from the winery or from wine merchants. Readers can find more about the wine and labeling laws on our australian wine label page. Some regions are close to the perth the state capital but most are located further south away from the metropolitan area. And while less than five percent of australias wine production occurs in western australia, quality vastly outpaces quantity.
And while less than five percent of australias wine production occurs in. However, the winemaking regions are almost entirely concentrated in the southwest and great southern land divisions of the state, including blackwood valley, geographe, great southern, peel, pemberton, manjimup, margaret river and swan district. While the department of water has made all reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of this data. Britons, who fell deeply in love with australian wine in the 1990s, became used to seeing on labels the catchall appellation south eastern australia which conveniently encompasses all wine regions except the relatively limited ones of western australia, including the irrigated areas. When it comes to australias best wine producing regions, western australias margaret river or south australias barossa valley may come to mind.
Find local businesses and nearby restaurants, see local traffic and road conditions. However, despite the success, australian wines have suffered some serious drawbacks in the media. In western australia, elegant, refined bordeaux blends and lean, unoaked chardonnay are the mainstay. Wines of western australia wa peak industry body official site. Western australia covers the western third of the continent, although the winemaking regions are almost entirely situated in the southwestern tip of the state. Explore western australia with our interactive map. Australia wine districts the court of master sommeliers. Wine has been made here for over 2,600 years, making it the oldest destination on the french wine regions map and it is the only region that dedicates almost all of its production to rose. The value of maphill lies in the possibility to look at the same area from several perspectives.
Western australia wine a guide to the wines of western. Australia spent millions of dollars to build a brand around shiraz australias word for syrah. Dec 18, 2019 highlighting the wine regions of australia. Blessed with diversity of landscape and environment, the heartlands is home to several western australias most popular natural attractions, like wave rock and the pinnacles more info about the wheatbelt. The most important aspect is the maritime influence from the ocean leading to a. Western australia australia south victoria new south wales tasmania sydney western australia australia northern territory. Map of western australia western australia australias. Western australia wine western australia wine regions. Margaret river wineries map busselton, dunsborough. Western australia the search for the best terroir wine. It has nine regions, and five nominated subregions for wine under the geographical indications legislation.
We build each detailed map individually with regard to the characteristics of the map area and the chosen graphic style. Mar 19, 2017 when it comes to australias best wine producing regions, western australias margaret river or south australias barossa valley may come to mind. Alsace, nestled in the foothills of the rhine valley beneath the vosges mountains, is a region steeped in germanic tradition that produces primarily dry. Swan valley, a subregion to swan district, is among the largest providers of grapes for western australian wines. The trendiest food and drink experiences tourism australia. From the pretty rieslings of mount barker to margaret rivers focused, outstanding chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon, western australia is one of the countrys most impressive regions. Regions and local government areas western australia 2010 government of western australia department of water. Plan your trip around australia with interactive travel maps from rough guides. Its vast size and huge range of climatic and geographical conditions, makes it one of the most versatile wine growing countries in the world. Maphill presents the map of western australia in a wide variety of map types and styles. The wine map of western australia shows that almost all the western australia wine regions are located in the southwest zone of the state, with famed regions margaret river and great southern the most commercially significant history however, shows that the wine region first formed was swan valley in 1829, not far outside of the state capital of perth, and is. Or visit mornington or the yarra valley just outside melbourne. Mediterranean with strong maritime influences annual rainfall. The first commercial vineyard was established in just 1967, but incredibly the region already produces over 20% of australia s premium wine.