These 5 destination distilleries are more than worth the trip

Jul 17, 2026 – 5.00amAustralia’s distillers don’t just want you to find them on the bottle-shop shelf. Across the country, still sheds and barrel rooms have flung open their doors, offering fascinating tours, guided masterclasses and premium experiences (including a once-in-a-lifetime fishing trip) that are reason enough to pack a bag. And once the tasting paddle runs dry, some of the nation’s best regional accommodations provide the perfect excuse to linger longer.Callington Mill Distillery, TasmaniaSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Maxim DonniProduction editor, Life & LeisureMaxim Donni is the production editor of Life & Leisure at the Financial Review, based in Melbourne. He writes about dining, hospitality and culture, and was previously editor of Time Out and Concrete Playground.Fetching latest articles