the Childers Wine Trail: A Quick Guide to Childers’ Wineries

Did you know Queensland has more than one wine region?

While Stanthorpe tends to steal the spotlight, there’s a much lesser-known wine trail tucked away near the small town of Childers — and it might just surprise you.

Childers is a town full of unexpected highlights, and the Childers wineries are among its most surprising. Located just inland from Bundaberg in Queensland’s Burnett Region, this small township of fewer than 2,000 people is best known for its heritage-listed main street and historic charm.

A stroll down Churchill Street feels like stepping back in time, with wide leafy avenues and beautifully preserved buildings. But venture beyond the town centre and the scenery quickly shifts to red dirt, farmland, and wide open skies. Alongside sugar cane — the region’s most famous crop — grapes thrive here too.

And where there are grapes, there is wine.

Childers and its surrounds are home to a small but passionate group of wineries, each offering something a little different. If you’re looking for unique things to do in Childers, or planning a Queensland road trip with an appetite for the unexpected, following the Childers Wine Trail makes for an easy and enjoyable day out.

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The Childers Wineries of The Childers Wine Trail

Hill of Promise Winery and Cellar Door

Hill of Promise Winery is one of the best Childers wineries to visit!

Nestled just off the Bruce Highway near Childers, Hill of Promise Winery & Cellar Door remains a highly recommended stop on the Childers Wine Trail. It’s a family-run boutique winery offering a genuine grape-to-glass experience, with wines made on-site using traditional methods. Tastings here are friendly and relaxed, with locals and travellers often enjoying a glass on the wide verandah overlooking vines and garden scenery.

Free individual tastings are typically offered at the cellar door, and you can sample a range of whites, reds, fortifieds, and sparkling styles before purchasing.

Useful Information

• Address: 8 Mango Hill Drive, Childers QLD 4660
• Hours of Operation: Generally daily 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (check with the winery before visiting, as hours can vary).
• Cost: Tastings are generally free for individuals; bottles available for purchase.

Vintner’s Secret Vineyard

Vintner’s Secret Vineyard is a delightful cellar door stop on the Childers Wine Trail.

Vintner’s Secret Vineyard continues to operate in its peaceful countryside setting just outside Childers. The winery grows and produces its own grapes, offering a broad range of wines including Verdelho, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, blended styles, ports, and sparkling wines. Tastings are served from the cellar door, while their garden setting makes for a lovely place to relax with a glass.

Many visitors also enjoy light bites or a coffee at the adjacent café while taking in views over the vines.

Useful Information

• Address: 135 N Isis Rd, North Isis QLD 4660
• Hours of Operation: Typically Wednesday – Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (closed Monday & Tuesday) — always call ahead to confirm before visiting.
• Cost: Free cellar door tastings; bottles available for purchase.

Brierley Wines

Brierley Wines remains a unique and intriguing stop on the Childers Wine Trail.

Brierley Wines continues to operate as a small, traditional winery in the Childers region, with a focus on distinctive, old-world style wines crafted in a more rustic style. It’s a favourite among visitors looking for something a little different from commercial wines — often richer, fruitier, and reflective of traditional winemaking techniques.

While Brierley doesn’t always publish set tasting hours online, it is active locally, and many travellers report tasting availability at the cellar door — just call ahead to ensure they’re open on the day you plan to visit.

Useful Information

• Address: 574 Rainbows Rd, South Isis QLD 4660
• Hours of Operation: Vary; contact ahead to confirm tasting availability.
• Cost: Cellar door tastings and bottle purchases (prices vary).

Ohana Cider House & Tropical Winery

Although Ohana Cider House & Tropical Winery is no longer based in Childers itself, its current cellar door in Bundaberg East is still a good addition to a broader Queensland wine and cider trail, especially if you’re continuing north after visiting Childers. Ohana specialises in fruit-based wines and craft ciders, including tropical fruit wines, sparkling styles, and its cheeky signature ciders.

This makes it an interesting alternative if you enjoy fruit ciders or want to explore a different style of beverage beyond traditional wines.

Useful Information

• Address: 5 Alexandra St, Bundaberg East QLD 4670
• Hours of Operation: Usually open mid-week and weekends; check current details before visiting.
• Cost: Ciders and fruit wines generally start around standard cellar door pricing; call ahead for tasting options.

Accommodation in Childers

Had too much wine at the Childers wineries and need a place to sleep for the night? Or looking to make a weekend holiday out of your time in Childers? Here are our favorite picks for where to stay in Childers!

Free Camping

Childers offers free camping directly in the center of town for self-contained campervans and caravans. You can stay for up to 24 hours and toilets are available in the nearby park.

For all other travelers, free camping is available in nearby Apple Creek for 20 hours. Public toilets are available here as well.

Hotel Accommodation

Childers Oasis Motel

Located just off the Bruce Highway, but far enough away to diminish the noise is Childers Oasis Motel. This centrally located hotel has everything you need for an enjoyable stay in Childers. Cozy beds, a refreshing pool, a guest kitchen, Childers Oasis Motel is the perfect place to spend a weekend exploring the Childers wineries and other things to do in Childers.

Are you ready to start discovering the Childers wineries? To avoid disappointment, we recommend calling the Childers wineries in advance to ensure their cellar doors will be open!

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