Coolangatta Estate

Coolangatta Estate Coolangatta Estate (est. 1822) is the site of the first European settlement on the South Coast of NSW

Coolangatta Estate (est. 1822) is the site of the first European settlement on the South Coast of NSW — and has been proudly family-run by the Bishop family since 1947. Home to the most awarded winery on the South Coast, Coolangatta Estate is where history and hospitality come together.

📍 Open Daily
🍷 Wine Tasting | From 11am daily
🍽️ Bistro Alexander’s | Wed–Sun 11am–2pm, Dinner Sat 5–7pm (by Ki

llara Catering)
🏡 Accommodation | Stay in our convict-built cottages
💍 Weddings, Events & Private Functions

Explore our convict-built village, stroll through the vineyards, and discover estate-grown wines that have earned over 2,200 awards. Just two hours south of Sydney, Coolangatta Estate is the South Coast’s most historic — and most celebrated — destination to wine, dine and stay.

…it’s your experience.

The Great Hall.Long tables, warm lighting, and a space that suits a more intimate style of event.Comfortably seating aro...
13/06/2026

The Great Hall.

Long tables, warm lighting, and a space that suits a more intimate style of event.

Comfortably seating around 60 guests like this — while the wider property gives you options to scale things up if needed.

Fully licensed, with a dedicated event coordinator on site.

Get in touch to find out more.

Then & now — The Plumber’s Shop.Once the district workshop, and originally much larger than what remains today.This is w...
11/06/2026

Then & now — The Plumber’s Shop.

Once the district workshop, and originally much larger than what remains today.

This is what was purchased in 1947 — a building in serious disrepair.

What stands here now is the result of restoring what was already here, not starting again.

These buildings date back to the early 1800s and have been brought back as they are — not rebuilt into something modern.

If you’ve stayed, you’ll understand.

This is where it really starts.25 acres, all pruned by hand.For years Greg did most of it himself — very particular abou...
09/06/2026

This is where it really starts.

25 acres, all pruned by hand.

For years Greg did most of it himself — very particular about how it should be done (no surprises there).

He’s eased off a little and let the outdoor team get involved, but let’s be honest… he’s still overseeing it.

Two days, exclusive use, and the space to do it properly.That’s how weddings run here now.Now taking enquiries for 2026–...
07/06/2026

Two days, exclusive use, and the space to do it properly.

That’s how weddings run here now.

Now taking enquiries for 2026–2027 — dates are starting to fill.

From above, you can really see the old village layout.What you’re looking at was once the working heart of the estate — ...
04/06/2026

From above, you can really see the old village layout.

What you’re looking at was once the working heart of the estate — stables, servant quarters, convict cottages, the chapel and billiard room.

Today it’s home to 26 heritage accommodation rooms, along with the recreation room where the chapel and billiard room once stood.

Nearly two centuries on, the village still stands.

How many of the old buildings can you spot?





One of our most successful vintages — 2005 Semillon.These days it’s more about what’s been kept, not what’s for sale.Wou...
02/06/2026

One of our most successful vintages — 2005 Semillon.

These days it’s more about what’s been kept, not what’s for sale.

Would love to know if anyone still has a bottle in their cellar.

Moments like this don’t come from rushing through a single day.Two-day exclusive venue hire gives you the time to do it ...
31/05/2026

Moments like this don’t come from rushing through a single day.

Two-day exclusive venue hire gives you the time to do it properly.

Now taking enquiries for 2026–2027 — dates are starting to fill.




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30/05/2026

☀️✨💫 That weekend feeling! ☀️✨💫

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This is what’s left of where it all began.The original homestead was built in 1822 and lost to fire in the 1940s.Everyth...
28/05/2026

This is what’s left of where it all began.

The original homestead was built in 1822 and lost to fire in the 1940s.

Everything else you see here came later — rebuilt and brought back to life from 1947.

Did you know…About 20 years ago, there was a harvest where only about 12 people turned up.It was one of those days — hot...
26/05/2026

Did you know…

About 20 years ago, there was a harvest where only about 12 people turned up.

It was one of those days — hot, humid, and not much going right. The only working tractor didn’t last, most of the usual crew didn’t show, and the whole thing could’ve easily gone the other way.

Ben was meant to be sitting his Year 10 Business Studies exam that morning, but instead ended up out in the vineyard picking fruit… and walked away with a pretty solid “late to school” note for it.

The grapes still got picked, the wine still got made, and Twelve Convicts became the name.

All these years later, the story’s still told, the name’s still stuck… and it’s still one of our best sellers.

Address

1335 Bolong Road
Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
2535

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 3pm
Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

02 4448 7131

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