Waupoos Estates is a winery, restaurant and cider house on the Waupoos side of the county, east of Picton. The winery boutique is open daily, from 11 am to 4 pm Sunday to Wednesday and 11 am to 5 pm Thursday to Saturday, and a restaurant serving lunch and dinner Thursday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. Tastings and tours are booked through a Book a Tour and Tasting option, and the estate also offers farmhouse rooms and rentals. Its Clafeld cider market has been closed, with no reopening date given. Hours can change, so confirm before you drive out.
What to do
Book a tasting or tour, or reserve a table for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch, then browse the boutique for wines to take home. The estate is known as a combined winery and cider house, and the farm setting on the water is part of the appeal. Holiday party menus for groups of fifteen or more show that it runs a full calendar.
Seasons and planning
Restaurant hours are lunch from 11 am to 3 pm and dinner from 5 pm to 8 pm on Thursday to Saturday, with brunch from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday. The boutique is open daily. Hours can change, and the Clafeld Cider and Market has been closed. Yoga classes run only from May to September. Book online for the restaurant and for tastings, and phone before a long drive in the off-season.
Fitting it in
Allow ninety minutes for a tasting and a short visit, or two to three hours with a meal. Waupoos is in the eastern part of the county, a drive from Picton, which pairs well with The County Cider Company nearby. The area is quiet, and the winery is a good choice for a meal and a view rather than a quick stop.
What to expect
The experience
A farm estate with a winery boutique, a restaurant, bookable tastings and tours and farmhouse rooms.
Best time
The restaurant runs Thursday to Sunday; confirm hours before you travel.
How long
Ninety minutes for a tasting, or two to three hours with a meal.
Tips
Book the tasting or tour and the restaurant online, phone ahead in the off-season and pair it with the cidery nearby.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Visitors who want a meal, a tasting and a view in one stop on the eastern side of the county.
- Families
- The farm setting is open and relaxed, and the restaurant is easier for children than a tasting-only winery.
- Couples
- Book Sunday brunch or a Thursday to Saturday dinner and take a bottle home.
- Pair with
- The County Cider Company, Picton and Lake on the Mountain.
- Time needed
- Ninety minutes to three hours, plus the drive from Picton.
Good questions
When is the restaurant open?+
The site lists lunch and dinner Thursday to Saturday and brunch on Sunday. The site may be out of date, so confirm before you go.
Do I need to book a tasting?+
Tastings and tours are booked through the estate's Book a Tour and Tasting option, and the restaurant takes reservations online.
Is the cider market open?+
The Clafeld Cider and Market has been closed, with no reopening date given. Check the winery's site for updates.
Can I stay on the estate?+
Yes, the site advertises farmhouse rooms and estate rentals. Check the booking page for availability.
How far is it from Picton?+
It is on the eastern side of the county, a drive from Picton.
