Plan Your King’s Birthday Long Weekend in the King Valley

If you’ve been thinking about a winter escape, the King’s Birthday long weekend is the perfect time to book it in.

Across the region, the long weekend is anchored by Weekend Fit for a King, one of the biggest events on the King Valley calendar. Held across multiple wineries, it’s a full weekend of wine, food and live music, celebrating the region’s rich Italian heritage and relaxed country hospitality.

Expect cellar doors to come alive with tastings (including new and limited releases), long lunches, live entertainment and family-friendly experiences, with each winery offering something slightly different, making it easy to plan your own route across the weekend.

Staying at Bluestone Ridge puts you right in the middle of it all, while still feeling completely tucked away. Spend your days exploring wineries, moving from one experience to the next, or simply settling in at your favourite spot with a glass in hand.

Then head back to your cabin as the temperature drops. Light the fire, pour a glass of local wine and settle in for a slower evening, the perfect balance to a full day out.

Beyond the festival, the King Valley itself offers plenty to explore. From quiet cellar doors and scenic drives to long lunches and local produce, it’s a region that invites you to take your time and enjoy it properly.

The King’s Birthday long weekend is one of the busiest times of year, and for good reason.

With so much happening across the valley, it’s the ideal opportunity to experience the region at its most vibrant.

If a winter getaway has been on your list, this is your moment to lock it in, cabins book quickly for the long weekend.