Indulge in a picnic basket pack, complete with rug, and enjoy drinking some of their sparkling wine on the banks of the Canungra Creek. The O’Reilly family’s famous guesthouse, up high in the hinterland rainforest not far from Brisbane, is surrounded by walking paths and is home to hundreds of species of birds and wildlife. It’s a charming weekend escape to add to your wine tasting experience. 852 Lamington National Park Rd, Canungra, oreillys.com.au

Sirromet is a state of the art winery which attracts thousands of visitors every week. It has everything. Incredible wine tasting options, coffee and delicious cakes at the cellar door, a fine dining restaurant, a playground for the kids and even live music on the weekends. 850 Mount Cotton Road, Mount Cotton, sirromet.com

With one of the prettiest winery views of rolling hills and lavender flowers, this winery is a dream destination for photographers as well as wine buffs. The only thing better than the stylish tasting room is taking your picnic and a bottle of your favourite drop outside to enjoy amongst the vines. 168 FM. Bells Road, Mount Alford, kooroomba.com.au

Close to Brisbane, passionate winemaker Thomas Honnef’s winery has stunning views of the vineyards and lake and is a delightful place to experience a full range of wines from Viognier to Shiraz and sparkling Chardonnay. A pretty venue for weddings, it also has the added bonus of an onsite brewery run by Hannah Honnef, the owner’s daughter. There are cottages for rent if you want to make a weekend of it. 2557 Mt. Mee Road, Ocean View, oceanviewestates.com.au

Located in the township of Kingaroy, this cellar door offers visitors a chance to taste over 50 wines and liqueurs from many different vineyards across the emerging South Burnett wine region. There’s a cafe on site too, showcasing some of the region’s produce and delectable deli treats. Shop 4/36 Alford St, Kingaroy, tastesouthburnett.com.au

A wonderful selection of dry wines (whites, rose and reds) can be tasted at the cellar door of The Tobin Family. Open only on weekdays, weekends by appointment. Adrian is a knowledgeable winemaker with true passion for his product which is evident as he explains each wine during the tasting session. This cellar door offers a great opportunity to learn about wine from a wonderful teacher. 34 Ricca Road, Ballandean, tobinwines.com.au

80 years of organic sustainable in the granite belt close to NSW border, southwest of Brisbane, and four generations of Puglisi family tradition, inform this gorgeous vineyard. At the cellar door, you’ll find friendly staff and good wine at reasonable prices. 354 Sundown Rd, Ballandean, ballandeanestate.com