Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the cellar door, sip rare wines you won’t find anywhere else, and meet the passionate people who craft some of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wines. At Budburst, you don’t just taste wine…you wander. You wonder. You get a little lost and you discover something rare and unforgettable.
Over two festival days, more than 20 winemakers across 15+ Budburst venues will open their doors to offer wine tastings, varied food and entertainment offerings, while sharing their stories. From established icons to hidden gems, Budburst is all about connection – between the makers, the wines, and you.
Festival hours run from 10am to 5pm each day, with tastings, curated food menus and the chance to chat directly with the winemakers at every stop.
WINERY OFFERINGS
With so many wineries to choose from there is a wide range of food, music and art offerings to serve as perfect enhancements to your discovery of the Ranges. From local vendors, to winery and estate-grown produce – discover quality bites and musical delights, getting lost in a magical weekend in the vines.
TICKETS
Festival passes start from $39 and weekend passes only $52! Tickets include:
● A keepsake Plumm crystal Macedon Ranges wine glass
● A festival passport with all the details you need to truly discover Budburst
● Wine tastings across participating wineries
Designated drivers and children under 18 are invited to join the festival for free.
For more information about the festival and to book, visit budburst.com, your one-stop shop for planning your weekend.
TRANSPORT OPTIONS
Leave the driving to someone else and jump on one of the hop-on/hop-off Budburst Weekend bus routes. On Saturday, Budburst buses will take ticket holders directly to cellar doors around the Macedon Ranges, allowing you to visit up to five Budburst venues, with six-plus wineries on each loop. On Sunday, a limited bus service will operate. Tickets are $105 for a combined bus ticket and weekend festival pass. Alternatively, Budburst has partnered with Kimco to offer a more tailored option for the budding explorer. If you prefer to plan your own adventure, a number of suggested self-drive itineraries are available on the festival website.
