Itinerary
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Pass By: Busy Blue Bus Tours, 13 Chevalier St, Albany, Western Australia 6330 Australia
Our Busy Blue Bus guide will take care of the skipper duties, whilst you relax and enjoy the scenery and the sensational flavours of the region. ‘Magical and memorable’.
Stop At: Gilberts Wines, 30138 Albany Hwy, Kendenup, Western Australia 6323 Australia
Wine tasting begins at Gilbert Wines, home to the ‘lads’ and where a morning coffee might be preferred. Meet Clinton, one of the 'lads' or The Boss, matriarch Bev. The wineery dogs are friendly and welcoming.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Plantagenet Wines, Lot 45 Albany Hwy Great Southern Region, Mount Barker, Western Australia 6323 Australia
At Plantagenet wines you are guided straight to the tasting bench. Consider your tasting choices as the wine list is extensive! Choose your wine and make your purchase to accompany a scrumptious shared platter lunch of local produce.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galafrey Wines, 432 Quangellup Rd Great Southern Region, Western Australia, Mount Barker, Western Australia 6324 Australia
At Galafrey Wines and family owned winery you will taste award winning wines from "2021 Top 50 Young Guns" wine maker Kim Tyrer.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: West Cape Howe Wines, 14923 Muir Hwy Great Southern Region, Mount Barker, Western Australia 6324 Australia
At West Cape Howe Wines sample wine, olive oil or their own brand of coffee!
Duration: 30 minutes
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Albany Visitor Centre, 221 York St, Albany WA 6330, Australia
Traveler pickup is offered
09:30 AM
6 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Stroller accessible
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Penelopina30
Lovely day out with Busy Blue Bus Tours! We went on the Mt Barker Grape Escape with Susan as tour guide. We even had the bus to ourselves so it was like a private tour! We learned a lot about wine production in the area, sampled so much great wine and had a lovely morning snack and great lunch. It was great to interact with the producers who were all friendly. We felt unrushed and welcomed. Would recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-01-19
Posted By : Roserob123
Most enjoyable day out. 4 great Wineries to visit including lunch, a nice mixed platter.
Sue our tour guide was knowledgeable about the area we travelled and the places we visited.
The wine tastings were not only yummy but informative, mostly given by family members of the Winery.
The bus was comfortable and roomy.
Definitely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2023-10-23
Posted By : Jessica_H
We had a great day with Susan visiting several wineries.
The bus was very comfortable, the lunch was delicious and the wine was delicious!!
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Posted On : 2023-10-16
Posted By : annemaree59
A fantastic day! Small group. Visited 4 wineries for tastings - all quite different. A good introduction to the region. Susan our guide was very knowledgeable about the region, the wineries and the wines. Also included a lovely shared platter lunch. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-10-10
Posted By : Venture745495
My Wife, Son and his Wife had wonderful wine tasting tour in the Mt Barker region of WA. We were picked up by Phillip our driver for the day at Mt Baker’s visitor centre. The vehicle was a large people carrier and it was very clean and comfortable. There was another couple on the tour who we quiet quickly made friends with. The tour took us to four local vineyards and we had a lovely lunch platter at one of them that was included in the price. We have never done a wine tasting tour before and we learnt a lot and had a great time. I highly recommend the Busy Blue Bus wine tou, it was a marvellous day out.
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Posted On : 2023-04-26
Posted By : karenlM7871RT
Do yourself a favour and book onto this tour - you will be richer for the experience. From the moment our lovely tour guide Sue picked us up the whole day was fun. Sue is a local and very knowledgeable about the Mt Barker region which made for an interesting ride between four wineries. Forget steel and glass cellar doors with overpriced souvenirs - you won’t be going there. You will go to four family run vineyards in beautiful settings and you will taste a huge array of fabulous wines. Pace yourself - you won’t want to miss out by peaking too early and this is a big day of tasting for all of us wine lovers! Oh and take your credit card - you will probably come home with some great wine which Sue will happily put into the back of the bus so you have your hands free for more tastings. This is arguably the best wine tour we have ever been on and we highly recommend it,😀🍷🥂
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Posted On : 2022-05-07
Posted By : Peter F
This was such a relaxing way to sample wines from the Mt Barker wineries. We visited 4 wineries and the tour guide described points of interest along the way and then introduced us to the wine maker or representative at each of the wineries. We were given a good introduction to the particular wine making process used and each winery offered almost their entire range for sampling (although the guide advised us to keep our selection to a reasonable number at West Cape Howe wines where their selection is vast). One of the things I liked best was not having to worry about driving or directions. The whole day just unfolded in front of me. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2022-04-22
Posted By : DanCKelly
Great day out with Susan. Transport was clean, modern and very comfortable. The four wineries we visited ranged from small to large and were all very enjoyable and informative. Great lunch. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2022-04-20
Posted By : T7274JKtimg
My wife and I incorrectly booked our tour on the wrong date and for the date we wanted to go BBT did not do tours on that date. But after a phone call they arranged for us to do the tour on our required date, I.e they fitted us in regardless. The tour was great and very personalised. Sue was absolutely a great host, and we enjoyed all the venues visited, would do it again on one of the other tours when next in town.
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Posted On : 2022-04-07
Posted By : gavinhall77
Tour guide was really knowledgeable. Nice guy. Tour was great but 1 negative the tour itself wasn't what was stated. It said we would have a platter lunch and a winery tour. we got neither of these. Lunch was great and tasty but it was a meal not a platter and there was no winery tour either. I do understand there has been a few changes due to winerys leaving the area but I think maybe the explanation of the tour when booking needs to be changed(updated) it was still a great day though. Thoroughly enjoyed
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Posted On : 2021-05-02
