Courabyra Wines
Highlights
- Savour award-winning cool climate wines at Courabyra Wines, nestled in the stunning Snowy Mountains.
- Indulge in a seasonal menu crafted from regional produce, enhancing your dining experience at the Cellar Door.
- Explore exclusive vineyard tours or enjoy a picnic among the vines for a memorable day out.
- Delight in family-friendly facilities, including a children's playground, ensuring fun for all ages.
Courabyra Wines is a family-owned and operated Cellar Door and Vineyard nestled in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, residing in the Snowy Valleys region producing some of the finest cold-climate wines.
Courabyra Wines has been recognised as one of Australia’s top Cellar Door establishments, providing guests with a premium dining experience. A seasonal lunch and dinner menu, made with regional produce is available at the Cellar Door with indoor and outdoor seating options available, but bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Weddings, group functions and special events are offered by prior arrangement.
The award-winning wines are the result of dedicated vineyard management practices and selecting parcels of the finest quality, handpicked grapes sourced from the Courabyra Vineyard. A selection of wines are available for tasting and purchase at the cellar door or via the website. Visitors can book in for exclusive experiences, including a private vineyard tour, helicopter tour, or the new picnic experience, where guests can choose a picnic package to enjoy among the vines.
The venue also has a children’s playground to keep the kids entertained.
Cathy and Brian Gairn arrived from Melbourne in 1983, planted the first vines in 1992, and have never looked back. Cathy is the vigneron and business manager, whilst Brian is the go-to man, often entertaining guests and telling stories of a time gone by.
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Accreditations
- New South Wales Business Chamber
- Restaurant and Catering Australia
- Sustainable Winegrowing Australia Membership
Features
Activities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- Wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height).
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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