Canungra Valley Vineyards - Gold Coast Boutique Vineyard
Located in the Gold Coast Hinterland, O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards is a boutique vineyard dedicated to the enjoyment of fine food and wine.
O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards, provides a unique, personalised vineyard wedding and reception venue offering natural beauty, historic splendour and intimate elegance. From the historic Queenslander homestead, to the rows of vines, to down by the creek under the towering Silky Oaks, this is a unique function venue for the perfect hinterland vineyard wedding.
Celebrate the simple pleasures in life.
Location
Located in picturesque Canungra Valley Gold Coast Hinterland, O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards is a boutique vineyard and historic Queenslander homestead that is dedicated to fine food and wine.
O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards is one of the premium boutique cellar doors in South East Queensland and are the proud producers of fine quality, award-winning wines. The vineyard is a scenic 60 minute drive south of Brisbane and 35 minutes drive west of the Gold Coast. This area is one of Queensland's newly emerging wine growing regions. Canungra Valley soil is well suited to grapes, as the rich river loam has built up over centuries by the flooding creek and a naturally occuring layer of gravel a metre under the surface allows for excellent drainage.
The vineyard provides the perfect venue for casual picnic basket or restaurant dining, social group outing, off-site function venue or a unique wedding venue.
O'Reilly Family
The vineyard is owned and operated by the O'Reilly family, famous for providing legendary hospitality in the area for over 80 years.
As pioneers of O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Mountain Villas and Lost World Spa in nearby Lamington National Park, the O'Reilly family name is iconic in this region, so it is only fitting that our premium range carries the family name. Shane O'Reilly, currently Managing Director, represents the third generation to live and work at the famous Guesthouse, his uncle and father Vince and Pete, the second generation, and Bernard, Viola and Molly, the original pioneers.
The Homestead
The heart of O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards is a grand Queensland homestead, 'Killowen', filled with people passionate about fine wine and food.
The Vineyard Homestead is a fine example of early Queensland architecture and was built in 1858 by the Devine family in Warwick. It was moved to its present position in 1989. The house was cut into three pieces, and lifted onto the back of trucks. Over twelve power lines needed to be moved and many tree limbs lopped to accommodate the size of the house as it travelled to Canungra.
It was closed up for many years, and then Shane O'Reilly saw it and fell in love with it. He was looking for a good excuse to buy it, when several of his friends suggested that Canungra would be a good spot for growing grapes. That was all the encouragement he needed, and his vision for growing quality wine grapes in Canungra has certainly paid off. Many hours of restoration and care went into bringing the house back to its former glory. Many of the antiques you see in the house today were originally in the house, and have also been restored.
The house also has a resident ghost, a member of the Devine family who owned the house for over sixty five years. There is a picture of her above the cellar door, standing on the verandah. The story goes that when the picture was taken she was standing next to the photographer with her daughter. She died a couple of months later and her image appeared in the photo when it was later developed. Many of the present staff are convinced she made the move with the house from Warwick. Sugar bowls have mysteriously moved, pictures leapt from walls and coffee pots smashed.
O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards is open seven days from 10:00am - 4:30pm daily.
The Vineyard
The vines were planted in September 1997 by a team of volunteers from the local community, many of whom returned in the summer of 2000 to harvest our first vintage of Semillon and Chambourcin. It wasn't long before the rewards of Shane's vision and all that hard work were forthcoming, with a silver medal awarded for the aptly named Shane O'Reilly Reserve Shiraz 2000 at the 2002 San Francisco International Wineshow followed up with a gold for the Shiraz 2001 and a silver for the Viola O'Reilly Reserve Cabernet 2001 at the same show in 2003. The 2004 and 2005 San Francisco Wine judges were similarly impressed by the 2002 and 2003 vintages as well.
Eight of the fifteen acres of land belonging to the Vineyard are 'under vine', consisting of 4,000 vines of primarily Chambourcin and Semillon grape.
Chambourcin is a subtropical grape variety that is ideally suited to our climate here in South East Queensland. Chambourcin produces good-quality, ruby-coloured wines that have a reasonably full, slightly herbaceous flavour and aroma. This grape is used to produce our lush sparkling red, still red wine and port.
Semillon is a white wine variety often grown in the Hunter Valley. This grape variety makes a dry, grassy style of white wine. The crop is harvested in February, before the traditional wet season. The semillon grapes turn from a pale green colour to a golden yellow before ripening.
Facilities
The Homestead
'Killowen' is the name of the historic Queenslander homestead that is the heart of the vineyard. Home to our Cellar Door, Grand Ballroom and 'Vintage' restaurant you will find it filled with people passionate about fine wine and food.
Wine tasting at the Cellar Door
O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards produce three wine ranges:
Our cellar door tastings showcase all of our wines, including the premium range. In the tastings you will be able taste wine, learn why certain foods go with certain wines, and experience our aroma kit to build your own memory bank of scents.
Wine tastings are available from $3.00 per person, however this is complimentary when you are dining, picnicking, or if a wine purchase is made. The Cellar Door is open until 4:30pm daily for wine tastings.
Group Wine Tastings
Want to organise a group for a wine tasting? We can organise a private tasting for your group in one of our private dining rooms for small groups, or our Grand Ballroom for larger groups. Bookings essential.
Vintage Restaurant
Our 'Vintage' Restaurant on the homestead verandah overlooks the vines and valley. Morning teas are served everyday from 10:00am, afternoon tea is served until 4:00pm daily and wine tastings available until 4:30pm daily.
Picnics & Grounds
Life is great lying on a picnic rug under our Silky Oaks, beside the running creek with a picnic basket and a glass of wine. Ideal as a relaxing break for couples, or families with kids who enjoy the great outdoors and the clean, fresh air of the country. There is also a family of platypus that live in the creek and they can often be spotted while you enjoy your lunch.
Private Dining Rooms
Apart from the 'Vintage' Restaurant, we have private rooms available for small family parties. These rooms are the Platypus Room and Library. Please call ahead to reserve your table. Our Grand Ballroom and Cellar Door are perfect for larger sized group events. Marquee hire is also available.
Functions & Groups
The breathtaking surroundings of the vineyard provide a spectacular backdrop for any event - luncheon, cocktail receptions, formal and corporate occasions or that most special of days - your wedding. O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards provide attention to detail and service, with the highest quality produce to complement our wines.
- Homestead Ballroom
Take a step back in time with the spectacular features of the Homestead Ballroom, with hardwood timber floors, pressed metal ceiling and original fireplace. Enjoy a seated reception for 64 guests or a cocktail event for 100 guests. Available seven days a week, fully air-conditioned. - Front Garden and Gazebo area
Entertain guests on the front lawn whilst your musical ensemble plays in the Gazebo, or maybe wander through the vines enjoying a glass of our Picnic Bubbles. This area is available daily and can be used for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, corporate conferences, partner programs and grape crushing (in season) or even a waiter’s race... the choices are endless. - Wine Cellar - Newly Completed
Enjoy the spacious surrounds of our newly built Wine Cellar, whilst soaking up its atmosphere. Ideal for larger functions and great alternative to marquee hire. - Canungra Creek Picnic Area
Choose this beautiful space shaded by Silky Oaks. Ideal for wedding ceremonies, picnics and BBQ’s or relaxing with the natural sounds of running water and local bird life.
The vineyard will design a menu to suit your needs using an array of Queensland’s finest produce. Whether you are organising a wedding, a corporate dinner or the staff Christmas party, we will ensure your event is a memorable one.
Planning your Wedding?
Enjoy the peace and ambience of our property and homestead, by booking your Wedding event with us.
Choose from the shady flats of Canungra Creek, between our Chambourcin and Semillon Vines, under the towering Silky Oak Trees or on the sweeping verandahs of the 'Killowen' homestead.
We would be delighted to help plan your special day. Contact our Wedding Coordinator for further information.
Organising a social or corporate event?
From lunches to grape stomping to black tie dinners to end of year Christmas parties, O'Reilly's Canungra Valley Vineyards can tailor an event to your needs. Contact our Event Coordinator for further information.
