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Centennial Vineyards

The Highlands’ grand estate — cool-climate sparkling and Pinot five minutes from Bowral, with the region’s most famous vineyard lunch.

Centennial is where the Southern Highlands wine story gets its grandest telling: a stone cellar door and celebrated restaurant set in 30-odd hectares of vines five minutes from Bowral, pouring the cool-climate sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot this altitude was made for. More than 700 reviewers average it 4.4.

★ 4.4 · 733 Google reviews (correct at the time of writing, July 2026)

Centennial Vineyards

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The cellar door

Tastings run beside the restaurant with vineyard views on three sides; the sparkling and single-vineyard Pinots are the local calling cards. Winter fires and autumn vine colour are the seasons to aim for.

Make a day of it

Bowral’s boutiques and Bradman Museum are five minutes east, Berrima’s sandstone village fifteen west — the full loop is in our Southern Highlands guide.

Header image shows the surrounding Southern Highlands wine region — photos in the card and gallery are from the winery’s Google profile. Tasting formats, hours and bookings are set by the winery; check its website before visiting.

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Getting There

On Centennial Road five minutes from Bowral’s town centre, about 90 minutes from Sydney down the Hume.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Centennial Vineyards known for?

The Southern Highlands’ flagship estate — cool-climate sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot with a grand stone cellar door and one of the region’s best-known vineyard restaurants.

Can you eat at Centennial Vineyards?

Yes, the estate restaurant is a Highlands institution for long lunches; book ahead, especially weekends.

How far is Centennial from Sydney?

About 90 minutes — five minutes from Bowral station, making it one of the easiest true cellar doors to reach from the city.

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