Private Coonawarra tasting drives: small‑group wine tours from Coonawarra Discovery

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Private Coonawarra tasting drives: small‑group wine tours from Coonawarra Discovery

Tailored half‑ or full‑day tours from Coonawarra that shuttle small groups between hand‑picked wineries, ideal for those after focused Cabernet Sauvignon tastings.

Private Coonawarra tasting drives: small‑group wine tours from Coonawarra Discovery.

Duration
4.5 hours and 7 hours
Location
Mount Gambier
Operator
Coonawarra Discovery
Category
Bus Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Coonawarra Discovery runs personalised wine‑tour drives that spotlight the Coonawarra wine region—renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon—delivering a relaxed, small‑group tasting experience in comfortable new‑model sedans with accredited drivers.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Multiple Coonawarra wineries
THE VINES

Multiple Coonawarra wineries

Visit a sequence of hand‑picked Coonawarra wineries celebrated for Cabernet Sauvignon; itineraries can follow a crafted “Best of Coonawarra” route or be tailored to your tastes.

Private, personalised tasting days
THE SERVICE

Private, personalised tasting days

Tours are private and personalised, run by an operator with 17 years’ experience to ensure a relaxed, tailored visit focused on guest enjoyment.

Comfortable cars and optional dining
THE COMFORT

Comfortable cars and optional dining

Accredited passenger drivers transport guests in comfortable new‑model sedans, and meals can be added—platters, lunches or picnics are available to enhance the tasting day.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The pace is deliberately unhurried: over a half or full day you’re ferried between select Coonawarra producers for focused tastings, with the option to pause for a platter, picnic or lunch as the group prefers—everything arranged to a personalised brief.

Multiple Coonawarra wineries

THE VINES

Multiple Coonawarra wineries

Visit a sequence of hand‑picked Coonawarra wineries celebrated for Cabernet Sauvignon; itineraries can follow a crafted “Best of Coonawarra” route or be tailored to your tastes.

Private, personalised tasting days

THE SERVICE

Private, personalised tasting days

Tours are private and personalised, run by an operator with 17 years’ experience to ensure a relaxed, tailored visit focused on guest enjoyment.

Comfortable cars and optional dining

THE COMFORT

Comfortable cars and optional dining

Accredited passenger drivers transport guests in comfortable new‑model sedans, and meals can be added—platters, lunches or picnics are available to enhance the tasting day.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who these tours suit—and who they don’t

1
Couples and pairsIdeal: small, private bookings that want a tailored tasting day and personalised attention from the driver‑guides.
2
Small groups of friendsWell matched for groups up to the sedan limit (maximum four guests per vehicle) who prefer a private, flexible tasting itinerary.
3
Larger parties planning a half‑dayPossible for the half‑day offering—note the half‑day tour specifies a maximum of seven persons; plan accordingly with the operator.
4
Tasting‑focused visitorsDesigned for guests who want a wine‑centric experience rather than driver commentary—the operator notes drivers will not provide unsolicited opinions and tours are configured for guest enjoyment.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Bring anything you need for comfort during tastings; eating options can be arranged through the tour—the operator offers optional platters, lunches or picnics to enhance the experience.

Meals & dietary needs

If you require food, advise the operator in advance—meals and platters are available as an add‑on to the tour.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long are the tours?

Tours are offered as half‑day (approximately 4.5 hours) or full‑day (approximately 7 hours) options.

Where do tours begin?

Meeting location is in Coonawarra, South Australia.

What size groups do you accept?

Private sedan tours have a maximum of four guests per vehicle; the half‑day tour notes a maximum of seven persons for that offering.

Can I add food to the tour?

Yes—optional platters, lunches or picnics are available to add to your tasting day.

Who runs the tours and what vehicles are used?

The operator is Coonawarra Discovery; accredited passenger drivers transport guests in comfortable new‑model sedans between hand‑picked wineries.

Are the tours personalised?

Yes—tours are private and personalised, with the option to follow a crafted “Best of Coonawarra” route or tailor the itinerary to guests’ tastes.

How experienced is the operator?

Coonawarra Discovery has around 17 years’ experience running personalised wine tours in the region.