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Sky to Vine: Shaw Wines FLY + DINE — scenic flight, vintage tastings and a wood‑fired three‑course at Olleyville (From $550)
A roughly three‑hour experience that pairs a coastal‑plain aerial circuit over Ginninderra Falls and the Murrumbidgee River with seated wine tastings at Shaw Wines and a rustic 3‑course lunch.
Sky to Vine: Shaw Wines FLY + DINE — scenic flight, vintage tastings and a wood‑fired three‑course at Olleyville (From $550).
From takeoff at Canberra Airport to the landing back on the tarmac, this three‑hour FLY + DINE pairs a compact scenic flight with tasting and table — sweeping above the city, over Ginninderra Falls and the winding Murrumbidgee River before touching down in Murrumbateman at Shaw Wines for a seated tasting and a wood‑fire directed three‑course degustation at Olleyville Restaurant.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Scenic flight over city, Ginninderra Falls and the Murrumbidgee
The experience opens with a short scenic flight that traces the city, continues above Ginninderra Falls and follows the meanders of the Murrumbidgee River en route to the winery, putting the region’s waterways and topography on full display from the air.
Vintage and premium wine & chocolate options
At Shaw Wines guests choose between a Vintage Wine Flight — tasting wines from the current vintage up to 15 years — or a Premium Wine and Chocolate tasting, served seated at the winery.
Rustic 3‑course degustation at Olleyville
The culinary finish is a three‑course degustation at Olleyville Restaurant, where the menu is directed by the restaurant’s central wood fire and is designed to complement the Shaw Wines tasting.
What the day feels like
What the three‑hour experience feels like
This compact outing compresses aerial perspective and terroir into a single arc: a scenic lift from Canberra Airport, a short tour of river and falls from the air, then a grounded tasting and a rustic three‑course meal before a return flight that closes the loop — a tidy three‑hour itinerary that moves from sky to vine to table.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full experience runs for approximately three hours and is available Friday through Sunday for lunch.
The outing includes the scenic flight, a seated wine tasting, a three‑course meal, one glass of wine or soft drink, and the return flight to the airport.
The departure and return operate through Canberra Airport; participants should arrive at the airport as instructed by the operator for boarding and check‑in.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the FLY + DINE experience take?
The full experience is approximately three hours in duration.
Which days is the experience available?
The experience is available Friday through Sunday for lunch.
What is included in the price?
Included are the scenic flight, a seated wine tasting, a three‑course meal, one glass of wine or a soft drink, and a return flight to the airport.
What are the wine tasting options?
Guests can choose a Vintage Wine Flight sampling wines from the current vintage up to 15 years, or a Premium Wine and Chocolate tasting.
Where does the meal take place and what is its style?
The meal is a rustic three‑course degustation served at Olleyville Restaurant, with a menu directed by the restaurant’s central wood fire.
Does the trip include return transport to Canberra Airport?
Yes — the itinerary includes the return flight to Canberra Airport as part of the experience.