Austin's Wines
ProHighlights
- Converted shearing shed cellar door with vineyard views for 120 standing guests
- Private South Deck for smaller groups and lawn seating for up to 120
- No venue hire fee for groups over 60 who book drinks and food packages
About Austin's Wines
Austin's Wines is a family-run winery at 870 Steiglitz Road in Sutherlands Creek, in the Moorabool Valley west of Geelong. The vineyard grows its grapes in limestone soils, and the business is now in the hands of the second generation of the family. The cellar door is housed in a converted shearing shed looking out across the vines. Indoors there is room for about 120 people standing or 80 seated, and outdoor seating on the lawn takes up to 120. A private South Deck suits a smaller group of around 40 standing. For larger gatherings the lawn can host a relaxed afternoon in the sun or a sunset event, and lawn games and space for families make it easy to include partners and children. Exclusive use of the cellar door is offered Monday to Friday, and on weekends from 5:30pm once public trading has finished. Groups over 60 who book a drinks package plus a cheese or catering package are not charged for hiring the space. Drinks packages pour the winery's own wines with mid-strength beer and spritz cocktails, running from two to four hours. Cheese grazing stations are available, and other catering comes from a preferred supplier list, or your own caterer or food trucks can be discussed. Live music is allowed with the events team's approval, and AV beyond a music playlist can be hired. A 20% deposit of the minimum spend secures the date.
Inclusions & amenities
Venue type
Budget
Food & drinks
Features
Pricing
Hire of the space is free for groups above 60 guests that take a drinks package plus cheese or catering. A 20% deposit of the minimum spend confirms the booking, and a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
Food
Dietary requirements are handled on request before the event.
Beverages
Any remaining bar tab is settled on the night, and a mobile silver bar can be added for outdoor events with a minimum spend.
Availability
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Austin's Wines hold?
The shearing shed fits about 120 standing or 80 seated, with outdoor seating for up to 120. The private South Deck takes around 40 standing.
Is there a venue hire fee?
Not for functions of more than 60 guests that include a drinks package and either the cheese or a catering package. Smaller events are quoted on enquiry.
What do the drinks packages cost?
The Party Package is $45 per person for two hours, $60 for three and $70 for four. The Premium Package is $60, $75 or $85 per person for the same times.
Can we bring our own caterer?
The winery works from a preferred supplier list, but your own choice of caterer, including food trucks, can be discussed with the events team.
When can we hire the cellar door exclusively?
Exclusive use is available Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays after 5:30pm.
Where we are
Suitable occasions
Kate Gittings
a week ago
Absolute perfection. I chose Austin's for my 50th, an afternoon affair for about 70 people, and I could not fault this divine venue or the team. Candice, the Events Manager, is second to none: helpful, full of wonderful…
Peta-Leanne Heywood
a month ago
Amazing wine! Amazing location! We love their cellar door, you can go for a special day out or just pop in on Sunday arvo for wine while the kids run around and kick a footy. They have a great range of delicious wines to…
Peter Johnson
4 months ago
My wife and I came down from Ballarat to have lunch at Austin‘s in the Moorabool wine valley/region. We enjoyed pizzas and cannelloni supplied by Pizzera Adamo, Geelong and a few Austin wines. The ambience was lovely, th…
Tracie C
4 years ago
A lovely Saturday afternoon spent here at Austin’s. Great service, beautiful wines to try and the person I was with got to experience great company. The gardens are pretty and it’s a really nice place to sit and contemp…
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