Seppelt Great Western Underground Cellar Tour
Highlights
- Explore the heritage-listed labyrinth of underground cellars at Seppelt, revealing over 150 years of winemaking history.
- Wander through expansive, rustic tunnels that stretch for three kilometres, immersing yourself in a unique historical journey.
- Marvel at the intricate craftsmanship of the Drives, showcasing the remarkable work of early gold rush miners.
- Join thousands of visitors each year in Great Western, experiencing a captivating guided tour of this iconic winery.
From the moment you pass through the iron gate into the magnificent, Nation Trust classified ‘Drives’ you’ll feel yourself take a journey back in time. The expansive, rustic tunnels stretch further than the eye can see, enticing you to wander further and explore their rich history.
Thousands of tourists per year, from all over the world visit the Seppelt Winery to explore the Drives and marvel at the incredible history during the historical guided tours to witness for themselves the spectacular three kilometres network of underground cellars.
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Seppelt Great Western Underground Cellar Tour
Seppelt is famous for their heritage listed labyrinth of underground cellars, known as ‘The Drives’, which wind for three kilometers beneath the historic Great Western home.
With excavation beginning in 1868 by out-of-work miners from the early gold rush era, and continuing for over 60 years, The Drives are the largest underground cellars in the Southern Hemisphere.
Guided tours provide a fascinating glimpse into Victorian wine pioneering history.
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Upgrade Your Tasting
Book an Underground Cellar Tour and enjoy a complimentary tasting upgrade.
Every tour of their Underground Cellars includes a sparkling tasting, but for a limited time, you can upgrade to the Foundation Range tasting at no extra cost.
Simply add on a Luxury Tasting when booking, and enter code TASTE at checkout.
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