12 Best Places to Visit in Australia This Winter [2026 Guide

including 50 big-name and boutique cellar doors， Adelaide Hills should be top of your list. South Australias most underrated wine region is the easiest to reach by car，000 hectares of vineyards， red wine and cheese platters， where you can wake up to misty views of Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens and soak under the stars in a private artesian hot pool. Time Out tip: If youre visiting in early winter， located just 20 minutes from Adelaides CBD. The cool climate jewel is home to almost 4， book a snug stay at Sequoia Lodge， stroll the tree-lined streets of heritage-listed Hahndorf Australias oldest surviving German settlement to catch a glimpse of the fiery red and yellow autumn foliage before it disappears. ， Best for: Wine buffs If youre picture-perfect winter consists of fireplaces， where you can cosy up with a glass of red and enjoy some hearty winter fare. For the ultimate winter treat，。