Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend.
Taking place Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the cellar door, sip rare wines you won’t find anywhere else, and meet the passionate people who craft some of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wines. At Budburst, you don’t just taste wine. You wander. You wonder. You get a little lost and you discover something rare and unforgettable.
Over two festival days, more than 20 winemakers across 15 plus Budburst venues will open their doors, to offer wine tastings, varied food and entertainment offerings, while sharing their stories. From established icons to hidden gems, Budburst is all about connection – between the makers, the wines, and you.
Budburst is a must for wine enthusiasts, culture seekers and weekend wanderers Victoria wide and beyond to get lost in the wine, the produce and the magic of Macedon Ranges. Festival hours run from 10am to 5pm each day, with tastings, curated food menus, and the chance to chat directly with the winemakers at every stop.
Participating wineries
Attwoods Wines (at Mount Monument)
Cleveland Estate (at Mount Monument
Cold Acre (at Hanging Rock)
Double Oaks Estate
Granite Hills
Hanging Rock Winery
Hesket Estate
Hunter-Gatherer Winery
Kyneton Ridge
Lane’s End (at Wilimee)
Lord Malmsbury Vineyard (at Paramoor)
Lyons Will Estate
Midhill Vineyard
Mount Monument Winery
Mount Towrong
North Wines (at Hunter Gatherer)
Paramoor
Parkside Winery and Farm
Passing Clouds (at Paramoor)
Red Poppy Estate
Wilimee
Tickets
Festival passes start from $39 and weekend passes only $52! Tickets include:
● A keepsake Plumm crystal Macedon Ranges wine glass
● A festival passport with all the details you need to truly discover Budburst
● Wine tastings across participating wineries
Designated drivers and children under 18 are invited to join the festival for free.
For more information about the festival and to book visit our website at budburst.com, your one-stop shop for planning your weekend.
Transport
Leave the driving to someone else and jump on one of the hop-on/hop-off Budburst Weekend bus routes.
On Saturday, Budburst buses will take ticket holders directly to cellar doors around the Macedon Ranges, allowing you to visit up to five Budburst venues, with 6 plus wineries on each loop. On Sunday, we will also be offering a limited bus service. Tickets are $105 for a combined bus ticket and weekend festival pass. Alternatively, organisers have partnered with Kimco to offer a more tailored option for the budding explorer. If you prefer to plan your own adventure, a number of suggested self-drive itineraries will be available on the festival website.
Local partnerships
Partnering with local institutions such as The Cosmopolitan Hotel Trentham, Woodend Cellar and Bar, The Albion Hotel Kyneton, The Kyneton Hotel and The Victoria Hotel Woodend, immerse yourself in the region this Budburst.
Starting on Friday night, discover something new with the Budburst Winemaker’s Dinner hosted by The Victoria Hotel. Over dinner, enjoy a rare opportunity to meet the winemakers and learn directly from them about a craft so close to their hearts.
Fancy a bite? The Mount Macedon Trading Post boasts a fantastic coffee and has everything you need to ensure you are fueled and ready for Budburst. Dinner and post Budburst drinks are covered with The Albion Hotel, The Kyneton Hotel and the Woodend Cellar and Bar, all offering Budburst specials over the festival weekend.
Need a place to stay? Head to the “And more” page on the festival website for all the information you need to make staying in the area easier than ever.
