Cellar Door

Family & Dog Friendly | Live Music Every Weekend | Bookings Essential.

Awarded as Dark Horse Winery of the year by Halliday Wine Companion 2027, 5 star rating #25 on Australian Travellers’ Top 100 list 2025 and voted Best Small Cellar Door 2022 by Gourmet Traveller Wine, we pride ourselves on giving our visitors a truly indulgent taste experience that’s best enjoyed in the company of great friends and family. Come and taste our unique cool climate wines whilst experiencing all there is to do at our Granite Belt location.

The vineyard will be open every day including public holidays.

Normal Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Friday – Saturday 10am to late
Sunday – 10:00am to sunset
School holidays – open 7 days per week for lunch and dinner 

 

Please be aware we are closed for private events on the following days/times:

Thursday, 17 September 2026

Friday, 2nd October 2026

Thursday, 22nd October 2026

Thursday, 29th October 2026

Closed for a festive season break: Wednesday 23rd December-Friday, 25th December. Reopening from 10am on Saturday 26th December.

WINE TASTING

Complimentary wine tastings 7 days a week.

We offer unforgettable wine tasting experiences for all of our visitors. We take pride in curating a seasonal wine list that harmonises with nature’s changing traits.

If you’re looking for something more, try our Philosophy of Wine sessions, an extraordinary geological journey through Balancing Heart Vineyard with our winemaker Mike Hayes® with a detailed vineyard walk showcasing 250 million years of soil history. Then be taken through a philosophical taste evaluation of our wines in our dedicated luxury back cellar room setup.

The Rabbit Hole

WHISKY & CIGAR BAR

Venture down the Rabbit Hole into our hidden Whisky & Cigar Bar. The Rabbit Hole Whisky Bar is the Granite Belt’s best kept secret. Hidden behind an old barn door, here you can indulge in our collection of 25, 23, 18, and 15 year old whiskies from various corners of the globe, as well as a curated array of premium Gins, Tequilas & Cigars.

Open for the Season on Friday’s from 4pm and Saturday’s from 1pm until October 3rd 2026 and other times of year by private booking only.

ROWBOAT HIRE

Picture this: Sunshine, a bottle of your favourite Balancing Heart wine, serene waters, & a cheese platter with good company.

Our trusty rowboat is now available to hire out at our cellar door. Whether you’re planning a romantic date, a friendly gathering, or seeking a peaceful experience, our rowboat is the ideal experience.

Upcoming Events

Philosophy of Wine

Embark on an extraordinary geological adventure through Balancing Heart Vineyard with our winemaker, Mike Hayes. Explore the intricate history of our soils spanning 250 million years during a guided vineyard walk. Then, experience a philosophical wine tasting in our exclusive luxury back cellar room.

Saturday’s 1:30pm  |  75-90 minutes duration | $35 per person

Reservations are essential. Experience is limited to 20 people maximum.

Live Music Every Weekend

Join us at our Cellar Door every weekend, where live music fills the air 4pm-7:00pm every Friday and 12:00pm to 7:00pm every Saturday. Our talented artists harmonise beautifully with the scenic vineyard views, creating the perfect atmosphere to unwind and enjoy your weekend.

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Ready for your country escape? Only 3 hours from Brisbane, we are open every day for the school holidays for both lunch and dinner - bookings are essential*.

https://bookings.obeeapp.com/balancingheartvineyard

*Same day dinner bookings before 2pm.
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