Rich Winemaking Heritage

Founded in 1983, Cargo Road Winery is one of the oldest vineyards in the Orange region of New South Wales. Our vineyard is home to a diverse selection of grapes, including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, Zinfandel, Lagrein, Nebbiolo, Shiraz, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling. Each variety is carefully cultivated to reflect the unique terroir of our land.

Prime Location and Sustainable Practices

Located on the northern slopes of Mount Canobolas at an elevation of 860 meters, Cargo Road Winery spans 16 hectares of established vines. Winemaker James Sweetapple has dedicated years to enhancing the vineyard through sustainable practices. This includes effective weed control, meticulous pruning, and canopy management. Our commitment to holistic management has allowed us to increase the number of grape varieties and expand our vineyard to over 22,000 vines, ensuring a rich and varied wine experience for our visitors.

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We invite wine lovers and travelers to experience the beauty of Cargo Road Winery. Enjoy our scenic views, learn about our winemaking process, and taste our exceptional wines that reflect the essence of the Orange region.

Experiences to book at Cargo Road Winery

Top reviews

Dino Zocco
April 26, 2024
Follow on Facebook "My trip to Australia" Very nice place, just a few kilometers from Orange. The structure has a cafe/restaurant on the ground floor, a dining room and a terrace on the first floor. The view from the terrace, where you can also eat, is wonderful and overlooks the entire hill with the vineyards. We also tasted great wine and tried the ravioli. There is also the possibility of staying overnight.
Rodney McGrath
February 13, 2024
Beautiful winery with camping. The owner James has great communication and is very accommodating, we had a wonderful overnight stop here, arriving late and still being offered purchase of wine, and then an amazing wine tasting (and great coffee) the following morning. Highly recommended!!
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Location

Location 1064 Cargo Road, Lidster New South Wales 2800, Australia

Region

Orange, New South Wales, Australia

Spoken Languages

Services

Reduced Mobility Access
Accommodation
Pets Allowed
Parking
Bus Parking
Campervan Parking - to camp over night $50

Visiting Hours

Monday - Sunday
11:00 - 16:00

Wine types

Red Wine
White Wine
Rose Wine
Sparkling Wine
Sweet Wine

Grape varieties

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Zinfandel
Lagrein
Nebbiolo
Barberra
Shiraz
Sauvignon Banc
Riesling and Gewurztraminer.

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Reviews (6)

Peter Astles
Reviewed on October 7, 2024

Jamie and the team have a great range of superb organic wines and offer amazing camping in their vineyards. They made us feel very welcome and it feels like you have the place to yourself.

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Peta Welten
Reviewed on July 27, 2024

We stayed for 3 nights with our two dogs in a 23ft caravan. Cargo Winery is easy to find outside Orange. James and Katie were great hosts. Wine tasting is available for $20 per person. They have a large variety of wines to sample. Even if you are not staying it is worth a visit. There are various camping sites spread around the grounds. Most are on the same level at the office/tasting rooms. The site we had was called Wedding. It is in the lowers section, access is via a dirt track. If it rains it does become a bit slippery, as we found out. Thanks to James for assistance in getting us out. Dogs are welcome both at your campsite and the tasting rooms where there is a lovely balcony to taste the wines and enjoy the views. Fires are allowed in raised fire pits, you can hire one if you don’t have one. This is a great place to stay in the middle of wine country. We would not hesitate to recommend a stay here.

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kacey bignell
Reviewed on June 12, 2024

Amazing winery with lovely staff for the whole experience! We were looked after by James who clearly works so hard and is so passionate about his winery and the environment! We camped at the top of the property with stunning views, power and a toilet shower provided! Close driving to multiple wineries, you're right in the middle of them all! Wine tasting there was delicious too with some Italian influence to a couple of totally new ones to us! All very good wines!! Thanks again for an lovely weekend away!

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Dino Zocco
Reviewed on April 26, 2024

Follow on Facebook "My trip to Australia" Very nice place, just a few kilometers from Orange. The structure has a cafe/restaurant on the ground floor, a dining room and a terrace on the first floor. The view from the terrace, where you can also eat, is wonderful and overlooks the entire hill with the vineyards. We also tasted great wine and tried the ravioli. There is also the possibility of staying overnight.

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Linda Robson
Reviewed on March 31, 2024

I am somewhat reluctant to write this review because part of me wants to keep Cargo Road winery to myself. Friends came here last year and raved about it and I can see why. Where else can you camp under the stars in a vineyard with sheep to keep you company. A perfect spot to sit and do nothing or at the most, wander up for wine tasting in the afternoon overlooking the valley. Definitely one of our best Easter weekend getaways. Beyond delighted!

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cargo Road Winery

Where is Cargo Road Winery located?

Cargo Road Winery is located in Orange, Australia

What type of wines does Cargo Road Winery produce?

Cargo Road Winery produces Red Wine, White Wine, Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Sweet Wine.

What grape varieties do they plant at Cargo Road Winery?

At Cargo Road Winery, they cultivate Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Lagrein, Nebbiolo, Barberra,Shiraz, Sauvignon Banc, Riesling and Gewurztraminer..

What languages do they speak at the Cargo Road Winery?

At Cargo Road Winery they speak English.

Do they produce organic wines at Cargo Road Winery?

No, Cargo Road Winery is not an organic wine producer.