Your June long weekend guide to Murrumbateman and the Yass Valley
June Long Weekend Escape to the Country in the Yass Valley
There is something especially beautiful about the Yass Valley in winter.
The vines settle into their slower season, fireplaces begin glowing again and the region becomes the perfect place to escape the city for a relaxed country weekend of wine, artisan food, chocolate and cosy moments shared with family and friends.
Just a short drive from Canberra, the June Long Weekend from 6–8 June is the ideal opportunity to slow down and explore the villages, cellar doors and makers of the Canberra wine region.
Here is our guide to a delicious winter weekend in Murrumbateman and the Yass Valley.
Warm up with artisan chocolate in Murrumbateman
A visit to our beautiful chocolate studio is the perfect winter indulgence.
Our rural chocolate studio will be open across the June Long Weekend, with artisan chocolate, gifts and seasonal treats available in-store, alongside our hands-on chocolate workshops and tasting experiences.
There is something wonderfully comforting about making chocolate in winter. Our workshops invite guests to create their own chocolate bars while enjoying the atmosphere of our working chocolate studio.
Bookings for workshops are available online and spaces are limited and are available here
Start your morning at Little Sutton Bakehouse
No country weekend escape is complete without excellent coffee and pastries.
Located in nearby Sutton, Little Sutton Bakehouse has become a favourite stop for locals and visitors alike, known for its beautiful sourdough, pastries and relaxed country atmosphere. Open daily from 7am–4:30pm, it is the perfect place to begin your drive into the wine region.
Visit Little Sutton and book a table
Fireside wine, pizza and mulled wine at Four Winds Vineyard
Winter and mulled wine are a perfect pairing.
At Four Winds Vineyard, you can settle in beside the vines with wood-fired pizza, award-winning cool climate wines and their much-loved seasonal mulled wine. Their cellar door is open daily, with extended weekend trading over the long weekend.
The atmosphere at Four Winds is particularly beautiful in winter, whether you are gathering around a table with friends or enjoying a relaxed afternoon tasting by the fire.
Visit the Four Winds Vineyard website to make a booking
Enjoy a long lunch at Poachers Pantry - Restaurant and Cellar Door
For those seeking a slower afternoon, Poachers Pantry offers one of the region’s most loved long lunch experiences.
Set amongst rolling countryside on Nanima Road, visitors can enjoy seasonal dining, estate wines and beautiful rural views. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:30am–5pm, it is an ideal stop for a leisurely winter afternoon.
Visit the Poachers Pantry Website to make a booking.
Explore the Canberra wine region
The June Long Weekend is also the perfect opportunity to explore some of Australia’s most respected cool climate wineries.
Visit Clonakilla Wines for an intimate tasting experience and exceptional Shiraz Viognier. You can enjoy their range if wines with a side of our chocolate, made with Clonakilla Muscat, by the fire at the cellar door for a delicious treat.
Treat the family to an outing that everyone will enjoy
A visit to The Vintners Daughter winery is made even more special when combined with an animal feeding tour, where you can go behind the scenes with owner Steph to learn all about the important role their farmyard animals play in the biodiversity and winery land management. Then, settle in for a wine tasting overlooking the vines.
Visit The Vintner's Daughter and make a booking
Take the road to Yass and discover Merchant Campbell
A destination in itself and a great reason to visit Yass, is Merchant Campbell.
Known for unique homewares, furniture, garden pieces and thoughtful styling inspiration, Merchant Campbell is one of the Yass Valley’s most loved destination stores and a wonderful addition to a winter weekend itinerary.
Check out Merchant Campbell here
A winter weekend worth slowing down for
The June Long Weekend is the perfect excuse to leave the city behind for a few days and reconnect with simple pleasures: artisan chocolate, mulled wine, country bakeries, vineyard lunches and the beauty of the Australian countryside in winter.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Yass Valley this long weekend.