About BUDBURST 2025
Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend. Taking place Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the cellar door and meet the passionate people who craft some of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wines.
Over two festival days, more than 20 winemakers across 15+ Budburst venues will open their doors to offer wine tastings and share their stories. From established icons to hidden gems, Budburst is all about connection—between the makers, the wines, and you. Festival Passes start from just $39!
At Budburst, you don’t just taste wine…You wander. You wonder. You get a little lost and you discover something rare & unforgettable.
Budburst Weekend
Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 November
10:00am-5:00pm
Travel the country roads, venture behind the vines, and immerse yourself in the picturesque Macedon Ranges Wine region.
Venues will be opening their doors from 10am to 5pm each day, with tastings, curated food menus, and the chance to chat directly with the winemakers at every stop.
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast keen to learn directly from the vignerons, a foodie looking to sample seasonal local produce, or just want to spend a relaxing day amongst the vines, Budburst has something for everyone.
Purchase a Budburst Weekend Pass for $52 to take full advantage of festival events.
Tickets NOW on sale!
Budburst Buses
Saturday 15th November
Don't want to have to worry about driving this Budburst?
Leave the driving to someone else and jump on one of the hop-on/hop-off Saturday Budburst bus routes or our limited Sunday bus service.
Budburst buses are a convenient way to navigate the festival. The Saturday bus is a hop on/hop off bus services, whilst the Sunday bus is a set itinerary that means you stay with your bus for the whole day. Buses are operated by friendly local drivers will take you directly to cellar doors around the Macedon Ranges, allowing you to visit up to 5 Budburst venues, with 6+ wineries on each loop.
Purchase a combined Day Bus Pass and Budburst Weekend Pass for $105.
Alternatively, a number of local wine tour companies have bespoke options for you to choose from.
Full details available on the Budburst ‘Buses’ page.
Tickets NOW on sale!
Across the festival weekend
Friday 14 - Sunday 16 November
Varies times and venues across the region
Why not stay a night or three and take advantage of all that the Macedon Ranges and region has to offer.
Take the time to explore nearby villages celebrating the region’s finest food, wines and warm local hospitality with a series of special Budburst weekend offers.
More information available on our And more page.
We are busy planning our Budburst line up! More information about the Budburst Class of 2025 will be available soon on our wineries page.