Budburst Wine Festival 2025
Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend in the Macedon Ranges. Taking place Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the cellar door, sip rare wines you won’t find anywhere else, and meet the passionate people who craft some of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wines.
At Budburst, you don’t just taste wine…You wander. You wonder. You get a little lost and you discover something rare & unforgettable.
Over two festival days, more than 20 winemakers across 15+ Budburst venues will open their doors, to offer wine tastings, varied food and entertainment offerings, while sharing their stories. From established icons to hidden gems, Budburst is all about connection – between the makers, the wines, and you.
Just under an hour from Melbourne, but a world away from ordinary, Budburst is a must for wine enthusiasts, culture seekers, and weekend wanderers Victoria-wide and beyond.
Embrace the opportunity to lose yourself in the wine, the produce, and the magic of Macedon Ranges. Festival hours run from 10am to 5pm each day, with tastings, curated food menus, and the chance to chat directly with the winemakers at every stop.
TICKETS
Festival Passes start from $39 and weekend passes only $52! On sale from 1st August (early bird until 31st August). Tickets include:
- A keepsake Plumm crystal Macedon Ranges wine glass
- A festival passport with all the details you need to make the most of your weekend
- Wine tastings across participating wineries
Designated drivers and children under 18 are invited to join the festival for free.
TRANSPORT OPTIONS
Leave the driving to someone else and jump on one of the hop-on/hop-off Budburst bus routes. On Saturday Budburst buses will take ticket holders directly to cellar doors around the Macedon Ranges, allowing you to visit up to 5 Budburst venues, with 6+ wineries on each loop. Tickets are $105 for a combined Saturday bus ticket and weekend festival pass. Alternatively, a number of local wine tour companies have bespoke options for you to choose from. More information available on the Budburst website. If you prefer to plan your own adventure, a number of suggested self-drive itineraries will be available on the festival website.
Come for the wine. Stay for the stories. Budburst 2025—where cool wines and warm hearts await.
More details to come via the event website.
Additional details will be released soon. Festival and bus tickets are on sale from early August.
ABOUT MACEDON RANGES WINE
The Macedon Ranges wine region is less than an hour by car or train from Melbourne’s CBD. Popular wines include refined Chardonnays and award-winning Pinot Noirs as well as elegant sparkling varietals. Many wineries are boutique and family-owned, creating signature wines using traditional techniques. As a result, the region is appreciated for cool-climate wines that are limited in quantity and exceptionally high in quality.
