Touring the Riverina Cellar Doors with Children

Playground

Preschool and young primary school children will enjoy the playground at De Bortoli Wines. Set in the beautiful garden along the entrance to the cellar door, there is also plenty of room to play on the grass, shelter, and seating. The playground is not directly next to the cellar door but is a good place for a young family wanting to let the kids have some time to play pre or post a tasting. Note: sometimes the garden space is hired out for private functions but this is usually more on weekends for weddings and birthdays.

Activities

Calabria Wines has lawn games such as bocce, bean bag toss cornhole & giant jenga which the whole family can enjoy.

Berton Vineyards has a little colouring table and chair set, perfect for smaller kids to do whilst you do a tasting.

Facilities for Parents of Infants

Outdoor Areas

If you have older primary aged children who are happy to have a little space to throw a ball, play tag, do cartwheels, etc then our picks would be Yarran Wines, Calabria Family Wines and De Bortoli Wines. All have large grass areas next to their cellar doors that have shade and seating. The areas are not visible if you are inside doing a tasting though so it’s best to use their spaces afterward to enjoy a glass of wine and the food on offer* while the kids burn off some energy. *food options should be prebooked to avoid disappointment.

Kid-Friendly Food Options

De Bortoli Wines does have a range of snacks and non-alcoholic beverages available such as chips, chocolate bars, and soft drinks if you’re looking for a little treat.

None of our cellar doors have a restaurant or cafe but many of them do offer gourmet cheese and antipasto boards featuring local produce. Specific ingredients may change to feature seasonal products so best to confirm on booking what is included if you think it is something your child may also enjoy.

Have specific dietary needs for your family or friends? Please call ahead to discuss to avoid disappointment.

Suggested Activities & Itineraries

We’ve come up with a few itineraries that families may enjoy during their trip to our wine region.

When your kids have energy to burn

Bike Ride or Scoot around City Park and Community Gardens, located just outside the CBD
Enjoy City Park’s facilities, During the warmer months, there is a splash park operating. There are also two playground areas for different ages, or perhaps just hang out by the canal waterway and feed the ducks.
Visit the skate park on Olympic Avenue
Love riding? Take the bike path all the way out to Lake Wyangan (just under 10km each way from the CBD) just watch out for catheads puncturing your tyres.
Take in the view at the top of Scenic Hill before bushwalking down to see the Hermit’s Cave

When your kids love nature and animals

Visit the Cocoparra National Park, located just 25km out of town
Visit Altina Wildlife Park and take the horse-drawn carriage tour around the park at feeding time.
Visit the Murrumbidgee River, head out to Darlington Point and sit on the banks and maybe throw a line in, or kayak down stream.
Lake Wyangan has some fenced in animals in the main picnic area from deer to peacocks.

When your kids love food

Pizza, pasta, gelato, and other delicious Italian dishes and treats await you at one of our local cafes and restaurants. Lunch or Dinner, kids are always welcome, and you will see many local families out catching up with one another also so pays to book in at all of our eateries to avoid disappointment
Bertoldo’s Bakery is always a winner with young families looking for choice. From hot pastries through to their fresh salad bar, the wide range of food and baked treats is hard to resist
Take a tour of Catania Fruit Salad Farm. The farm produces a variety of fruits and nuts which are sampled on tour. Enjoy jams, mustards, prunes, pickles and traditional Sicilian preservative free wine in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere

When your kids love being creative

Go on a self-guided tour down Banna Lane and marvel at the nine large-scale murals throughout the laneway, produced each year as part of the Banna Lane Festival.
Join a Mums & Bubs Art Club class with Succa Mum. Catered to pre-kindy children and their carers, getting hands-on with a fun, creative project. It is a safe space to explore creativity together.
Griffith City Library, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, and the Griffith Regional Theatre usually have kid-friendly activities to enjoy, especially during the school holidays.

When the whole family likes to party!

These are some great family-friendly events

SEPTEMBER: SpringFest Launch Party with the annual Citrus Sculptures on display, young children and adults alike enjoy viewing over 70 larger than life sculptures.