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About Us
Childers is part of the North Burnett, the newest wine-producing area in Queensland and we are excited to be at the forefront of this new industry.

Terry's interest in wine comes from a proud Sicilian heritage.  His maternal grandparents, Umberto and Maria Gelsomino were migrants to the Isis district from the Catania region of Sicily in the early 1900's.  Food, cooking and the enjoyment of wine as a natural accompaniment to food and family occasions have been part and parcel of family tradition.

While we were initially growing several grape varieties,  a severe hail storm in November 2005 and a tornado in December 2006 changed all that.  These storms destroyed the crop and caused major damage to the vines.  As a result, we had to make the tough business decision to stop growing grapes (for the time being at least.)   We continue to purchase as many varieties as possible from within our own area – Gin Gin, Booyal and Mt Perry and supplement supply with parcels from the South Burnett and Stanthorpe regions.

All our wines are produced here on site at the winery, from crushing through to fermenting , racking, filtering, aging, bottling, labelling ... this means we have total control over our product and know exactly what goes into it and, just as importantly, what does not!

            


8 Mango Hill Drive, Childers Q 4660.  Phone/Fax: 07 4126 1311
Mobiles:  0428 796 055 or 0408 875 305    
EMAIL US

*If you have sent us an email and we have not replied within 24 hours, it may be due to internet/ computer problems. 
We value your custom, so if this has happened please phone us on any of the above numbers.

We are thrilled with the response to our traditional, additive-free product and feel very chuffed when cellar door visitors say "wow! The smell....the perfume!"

What we have to offer is a very personal, 'grape to glass' experience, and a chance to talk to the winemakers.  Conversations invariably involve talking about what food goes with what wine and the cellar door sees lots of mutual swapping of recipes.   Judging by the laughter emanating from the cellar door, guests are participating in what we aim at - a fun experience and what's more, tastings are FREE!
    

Come and see for yourself ... You will always be assured of a warm welcome!  If making a special trip, we suggest you give us a quick call toll free 1800 81 60 20 to ensure we are open.

And Yes!....we do Cheese platters and lunches for groups by prior arrangement.  See our 'What Else?' website page.     Phone and discuss with Mary - 1800 81 60 20

   
Your hosts:
Mary and Terry Byrne

Be sure to join us on your next visit to Childers - share a wine, cheese platter and a great atmosphere!
 

Distances/Km
From Childers to:

Brisbane - 317

Hervey Bay - 67

Woodgate - 40

Bundaberg - 53


Maryborough - 61

Rockhampton 409 
   

 
PLEASE NOTE:
Visitors from Maryborough NO RIGHT TURN INTO PROPERTY. Continue a short distance north until you can do a u-turn.