Food, Wine & Local Produce

🍷 Food, Wine & Local Produce

South Gippsland has developed a fantastic food and drink scene, combining cool-climate vineyards, craft breweries, country cafés, farm-gate producers and restaurants using fresh local ingredients. Follow the South Gippsland Drink Trail, stop at a country market or simply pull into a local café for coffee and something delicious.

  • Waratah Hills Vineyard – Fish Creek – Enjoy premium cool-climate wines, including Pinot Noir, while taking in beautiful vineyard views and enjoying local food at the cellar door.
  • The Wine Farm – Koonwarra – Visit this biodynamic vineyard for a unique wine experience focused on sustainable farming, the land and locally produced wines.
  • Drummonds Corrina Vineyard – Leongatha – Discover small-batch, minimal-intervention wines at this charming little cellar door surrounded by the South Gippsland countryside.
  • Fleet Wines – Leongatha – Visit the intimate cellar door and taste wines made by local winemakers Justin and Lisa Jenkins, with tastings currently available by appointment.
  • Dirty Three Wines – Inverloch – Sample locally produced wines, particularly Pinot Noir, and enjoy a relaxed cellar-door experience with gourmet local grazing platters.
  • Harman Wines – Inverloch – Spend a relaxed Sunday at the cellar door with wine, beer, cider, coffee, wood-fired pizzas, lawn games and live music.
  • Corner Inlet Vineyard – Foster – Discover locally produced Pinot Noir and other wines at this vineyard and cellar door overlooking the beautiful South Gippsland countryside.
  • Gurneys Cider – Foster – Taste locally produced cider and enjoy another side of the region’s growing craft drink scene.
  • Grand Ridge Brewery – Mirboo North – Visit one of South Gippsland’s best-known breweries to enjoy locally brewed craft beer in the picturesque town of Mirboo North.
  • Red Door Estate – Mirboo North – Head into the countryside just outside Mirboo North to enjoy local wines at this South Gippsland vineyard.
  • Loch Brewery & Distillery – Loch – Stop in the historic village of Loch to enjoy locally produced beer, spirits and other drinks as part of a scenic day trip through the hills.
  • Gippsland Wine Company – Loch – Discover locally produced wines in the picturesque village of Loch and combine your visit with the town’s cafés, shops and historic atmosphere.
  • Burra Brewing Co. – Korumburra – Enjoy locally brewed craft beer and food in Korumburra, making it an easy stop when exploring the surrounding South Gippsland countryside.
  • The Meeniyan Store – Meeniyan – Stop for coffee, breakfast or lunch and browse a selection of local produce and gourmet products in the heart of Meeniyan.
  • Trulli Pantry & Cellar – Meeniyan – Browse an impressive selection of premium wines, imported deli products and gourmet foods, making it an excellent place to stock up for a picnic or take something home.
  • Avonleigh Fine Dining – Meeniyan – Enjoy an intimate dining experience featuring food prepared on the premises with local, organic and free-range ingredients where possible.
  • Bread & Pickles – Meeniyan – Pick up one of the area’s well-known slow-cooked pies and other baked goods for an easy lunch or picnic.
  • Meeniyan Hotel – Enjoy traditional country-pub hospitality, Australian pub meals and a good selection of wines in one of South Gippsland’s historic hotels.
  • Paddlewheel – Koonwarra – Stock up on fresh local produce, cheese and meat at this popular Koonwarra food destination.
  • Fish Creek Cafés & Galleries – Combine coffee and food with a browse through Fish Creek’s galleries, studios, specialty stores and distinctive local shops.
  • Mystic Sands Berry Farm – Inverloch – Visit this local berry farm and enjoy seasonal produce from the fertile coastal area around Inverloch.
  • Fish Creek Mount of Olives – Discover locally produced olive products from this farm near Fish Creek and experience another part of South Gippsland’s growing farm-gate food scene.
  • Golden Creek Olives – Fish Creek – Visit this local olive producer on the Meeniyan-Promontory Road and discover locally grown and produced olive products.
  • Meeniyan Farmers Market – Browse fresh produce, local food, handmade products and regional specialties at the regular farmers market in Meeniyan.
  • Mirboo North Market – Visit the monthly market to discover locally made food, produce, crafts and products from local growers and makers.
  • Kongwak Vintage Market – Browse vintage and retro stalls while enjoying local food, coffee, seasonal fruit and vegetables, plants and live music.
  • Farm-Gate Shopping – Take a scenic drive through South Gippsland and stop at roadside stalls and farm gates selling seasonal fruit, vegetables, honey, olives, berries and other local produce.
  • South Gippsland Food & Wine Trail – Create your own food and wine road trip through Loch, Korumburra, Leongatha, Koonwarra, Meeniyan, Fish Creek, Foster and Inverloch, stopping at wineries, breweries, cafés, restaurants and farm-gate producers along the way.
  • Country Pubs – Experience classic South Gippsland hospitality at historic country pubs throughout the region, with hearty meals, local drinks and a relaxed atmosphere.
  • Fresh Local Produce – Look for locally grown vegetables, berries, olives, honey, dairy products, meat, cheese and other seasonal produce sold directly by farmers and local producers.
  • Picnic with Local Produce – Pick up bread, cheese, fruit, wine and other local specialties and enjoy your own picnic overlooking the coast, countryside or one of South Gippsland’s beautiful parks.