South Burnett Wine - Tipperary Estate, Moffatdale

Top: Sampling the award-winning wines at Tipperary Estate's spacious cellar door
Above Left: A view of Tipperary Estate Cottage , the vineyard's charming B&amp;B
2nd Left: Relaxing with friends on the cellar door's patio
3rd Left: Tipperary wines are the perfect accompaniment to award-winning meals like this Nui Raki (Big Duck) which won the " Most Innovative " award at the 2005 PCA Regional Cuisine Culinary Cook-Offs
4th Left: Tipperary's regular special events often feature talented young local musicians
5th Left: Tipperary Estate owner Craig Gillett
Bottom: Guests help bring in the harvest at the annual Pickers Breakfast, Grape Stomp And Luncheon (held at the estate every February)

Tipperary Estate is located 15 km south-east of Murgon near the Bjelke-Petersen Dam and has striking views along the Barambah Valley. Tipperary is owned by Craig and Pauline Gillett.

It's a specialist boutique winery and its wines - which are individually crafted using a mix of Tipperary's own grapes and premium South Burnett grapes sourced from other local vineyards - have won numerous awards. The principal grape varieties grown at Tipperary are verdelho, chardonnay and shiraz.

You can visit Tipperary Estate's cellar door from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm on Fridays; and from 10:00am to 4:00pm on weekends and public holidays.

Tipperary Estate run periodic special events such as Wine Appreciation Dinners or the Estate's annual Pickers Breakfast, Grape Stomp And Luncheon (held every February). Details about these events can be found the Estate's web site and also on South Burnett Wine's Events Calendar.

You can stay overnight at the Estate's Tipperary Cottage if you wish. The Cottage overlooks the vineyards and has a Queen-size bedroom with an ensuite. Tariffs start at $110 per couple (which includes a continental breakfast) and $15 per extra person per night.

Tipperary Estate requires advance bookings for bus groups, but visitors are always welcome during opening hours and there's plenty of free parking in the grounds.