Hero Wines: Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay. The Great Southern Wine Region is a 4-hour drive from Perth. Perfect to create a 4-day itinerary that includes Geographe, Blackwood Valley and Southern Forests regions. The region runs east to west along Western Australia's rugged southern coastline. The towns are steeped in history, with five distinct sub-regions of Albany, Denmark, Frankland River, Mount Barker and Porongurup offering unique, fine wine experiences. Albany is the major centre of the Great Southern and the ideal bustling base to explore the rest of the region from. Start your wine tasting experience at Wignalls Wines before heading to Oranje Tractor Wine. Oranje Tractor Wine, whose farming methods are organic, regenerative and natural offer a deliciously sustainable vineyard with wonderful experiences – upgrade to the silver service experience for something more memorable. Accommodation: The Beach House at Bayside.