Cideries and Wineries of Castlemaine and Harcourt

Cideries of Castlemaine and Harcourt

Harcourt is the home of apples in Victoria and do you know what apples mean? Yes, apple juice and more importantly apple cider.

Harcourt is only 8.5km from Castlemaine or an eight minute drive away so that means you can visit a local cidery or winery while you are in Castlemaine.

Coffee Basics Das Kaffeehaus Castlemaine — *Images: West Melbourne and Beyond and www.bress.com.au.*

As you head from Castlemaine towards Harcourt you will first come across Harcourt Apples or The Little Red Shop. The Little Red Shop has a nice range of cider, apple juice, apples, deli home staples and lots of fresh local fruit and vegetables. If you don't want to head all the way to Harcourt this is the perfect spot to pick up some apple cider.

Little Red Shop Castlemaine — *Image: West Melbourne and Beyond.*

Unfortunately you cannot taste the cider here but this is still a great little store. More info here.

Henry of Harcourt: if you are looking for cider then Henry of Harcourt is your destination of choice. Only 11 minutes drive from Castlemaine you have no reason not to vist Henry of Harcourt if you love your apple cider.

Location: Henry of Harcourt

Henry of Harcourt is located at 219 Reservoir Rd, Harcourt VIC 3453.

Bress Winery: If wine is more your kind of think then a visit to Bress is in order.

Note: Cellar door is every open for tastings and wine sales from 11 am to 4 pm Saturdays & Sundays on the 4th weekend of each month in 2024. If in doubt give email them beforehand at: bress@bress.com.au

Location: Bress Winery

Bress Winery is located at 59 Franklings Road, Harcourt North VIC 3453 a 13 minute drive from Castlemaine.

Harcourt Valley Vineyards: As the oldest vineyard in the local Shire, Harcourt Valley Vineyards produces some of the region's finest wines and has earned a prestigious 5-star rating from James Halliday.

Note: Cellar door is open on Sundays from 12-4pm September through to May. If in doubt email them beforehand at: enjoywine@harcourtvalley.com.au or ring them at: +61 3-5474-2223.

Location: Harcourt Valley Winery

Harcourt Valley Winery is located at 3339 Harmony Way, Harcourt VIC 3453 a 9 minute drive from Castlemaine.

In A Nutshell

While not a mega location for wineries or cider there are enough locations to visit for the weekend traveller. Just down the road from Castlemaine if you love wine or cider you have no reason not to visit one of the local establishments.

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