Vineyards

than 50 vineyards and over 400ha of vineyards making Geelong the largest and most important wine centre in South East Australia. Grovedale and Waurn Ponds were vast and vibrant vineyards that spanned out as far as Bellbrae and are still standing today after 150 years.
 * In the 1860’s Geelong boasted more

Darriwill Farms Garden is next to the original winery building that was built in 1863.

The Moorabool Valley was a proven wine producing area because of the Swiss settlers who started growing grapes in the area and producing the most excellent wines in the 1860’s.

Source: George. J & Wilton.D (2010), __Produce to Platter__, Smudge Publishing, Australia ||= ||
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