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Wayfinder Winery & Farm

Updated 2026-10-06 · 1,106 reviewed · 64 listed · Scored from 18 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(18) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
Cellar Door TastingsWinery Restaurants & LunchScenic Views, Weddings & Events
Wayfinder Winery & Farm
Location
Cowaramup
Services
Cellar Door Tastings, Winery Restaurants & Lunch, Scenic Views, Weddings & Events
Reviews
18
Ranking
#4 in Cellar Door Tastings
Best for
Visitors seeking a polished new cellar door with dining, quality wines, and scenic grounds.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-10-06. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-10-06.

What recent reviews say

Since opening, Wayfinder has impressed nearly every visitor with its polished venue, skilled kitchen, and genuinely knowledgeable staff. The cellar door and restaurant feel far more established than they are, partly because Chef Pratt and the team (notably Paige on hospitality) seem invested in every detail, from wine pairings to the farm-to-plate dishes. One customer felt let down by inflexible rebooking after a schedule change, but overwhelming recent feedback suggests this is settled practice now.

Praised for
  • attentive and knowledgeable staff
  • stunning grounds and building
  • excellent food quality
  • welcoming cellar door experience
  • pristine new venue
Watch-outs
  • inflexible rebooking after cancellation
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Best for: Visitors seeking a polished new cellar door with dining, quality wines, and scenic grounds.
Think twice if: Booking well ahead for lunch; one recent customer faced availability issues on their scheduled day.

Where this business shines

  • organic-certified wines and farm
  • professional service from day one
  • scenic vineyard venue with restaurant
  • thoughtful wine and food pairings

Worth knowing

  • Chef Pratt credited for farm-to-plate kitchen execution
  • Staff member Paige praised for wine knowledge and hospitality
  • Taste menu and bottle service available at cellar door
  • Market garden and regenerative agriculture operate on site
  • Opened recently (within last month); tour groups already visiting

What reviews say by service

Cellar Door Tastings
Warm welcome, knowledgeable staff, and exceptional wines; tour groups visiting regularly since opening
Winery Restaurants & Lunch
Farm-fresh dishes and polished service on the first day of operation; staff knowledge of wine pairings praised
Scenic Views, Weddings & Events
Beautiful grounds, vineyard views, and outdoor tables draw strong praise from visitors

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.75 average across the 53 cellar door tastings businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 41% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Score
Star rating 82
Review volume 56
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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16
4
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3
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Common questions

Are the wines organic?
Yes, Wayfinder holds Australian Certified Organic certification (ACO13155) and practices regenerative agriculture on its market garden.
Can you book a table at the restaurant?
Yes; note that one recent customer experienced a cancellation on their booked day. Confirm availability before visiting.
What wines are available to buy?
Wayfinder produces its own range (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Malbec, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon from $36–$40) and Swell Season wines ($26–$30). Taste menu available at cellar door.
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Last updated 2026-10-06