We invite you to explore Tunnel One, The Coal Loader. The venue is a 150 meter tunnel with over 20 chambers branching off throughout. Each chamber will contain either a winery, local produce vendor, a snack to eat, food to purchase, or space to rest and hydrate.
Once you enter the tunnel you will have the choice to visit these chambers and discover the delights within. Each group of chambers will be accessible via the main tunnel. You will receive a map to plan your best journey. Our staff will be positioned throughout the tunnel to assist you.
Each session is for two and a half hours, giving you plenty of time to visit multiple wineries and artisanal produce vendors. We advise arriving just before your session time to make the most of your session time.
Capacity is extremely limited to each session to ensure a safe and enjoyable event. This means tickets are likely to sell out!
Each ticket includes:
The Hidden Cellar is an 18+ event. Underaged persons cannot attend The Hidden Cellar.
Head to the TICKETS page to book your session.
You are invited to explore a range of premium Australian Distillers and their expertly crafted products. Learn about their process, beverages, and brand face-to-face as you sample their product. There is the opportunity to purchase take-away bottles right there!
We encourage responsible service of alcohol with a no tolerance policy. Service of alcohol will finish 15 minutes before the end of each session.
There will be some food options within the event, including free popcorn, featuring limited edition wine-inspired flavouring!
Free water will be available throughout the Tunnel. Your tastings are included at each winery. There will be no bar at the event.
Tunnel One is a heritage site with unsealed ground and small chambers. To access tastings you will need to journey through the tunnel and go through doors/cutouts to access the distiller chambers – these are approx. 80cm wide. Access to Tunnel One is either down several flights of stairs or via an elevator.
The access to Tunnel One is either down several flights of stairs or via an elevator for those with accessibility requirements.
There are two accessible parking spaces on Balls Head Drive, these are available to all the public.
We advise all visitors to wear appropriate footwear and take caution throughout the event. The tunnel can be uneven with undulating ground surfaces. Whilst the tunnel is sheltered from rain, some puddles may be present.
There is lighting through most of the tunnel, but it is still darker than outside.
Each chamber will have a capacity limit at any one time to avoid crowding. This may mean that you will need to visit another chamber instead of the one you initially intended to.
If you have any accessibility concerns, we encourage you to contact us.
There is public parking along Balls Head Drive. As this event involves alcohol we suggest finding other transport.
The closest Bus Stop to The Coal Loader is Waverton Bus Stop on Bay Road, opposite Ross Street. Bus Routes 265 and 664W. Waverton Train Station is a 12-minute walk (T1, T9).
A drop-off point at the Coal Loader will be available on event days. This can be used for Uber / Taxi / Family drop offs.
Please follow all signage and traffic controller directions.
Gates open at the time stated at the beginning of each session. We advise arriving on time or just before to ensure you are getting the most out of your experience.
Please note the service of alcohol (including tastings) will close 15 minutes before the end of the event. You have until the end of the session to make any final takeaway purchases.
All attendees must be 18 years or older and must have a ticket. IDs will be checked upon entry. Unfortunately this also means no infants / babies.
YES! Each vendor will be selling unchilled, full-sized bottles from their range of products. Vendors may also take mail-orders, please request with each separate Vendor. All takeaway sales must remain sealed until you leave the event and vicinity of the venue.
There will be a food vendor within the Tunnel. Most dietary requirements will be catered for. Please note vendors and menus are subject to change.
Free water will be available throughout the Tunnel. Your tastings are included at each distiller and you can choose to have these neat or with a mixer. There will be no bar or drinks outlet other than the distillers.
Vendors will accept card payments as the primary method of payment. Some Vendors may accept cash, however, the event is predominantly Cashless. The Hidden Cellar cannot guarantee any vendor will accept cash payments.
You can purchase your tickets online through The Hidden Cellar’s website via our ticketing provider Humanitix. We do not have an onsite box office and all tickets must be purchased before you arrive. Tickets are limited so we suggest purchasing early to avoid disappointment.
Email us at hello@thehiddencellar.com.au and we will resend them. Otherwise there is also a door list on the day that we can search your ticket from. Please bring ID.
Yes. Simply show your tickets displayed on your phone at the gate. Just make sure you have them ready before you reach the gate to avoid unnecessary queues.
Refunds (excluding booking fees) are available up until 30 days before the event if you are no longer able to attend or change your mind. Tickets are fully transferable to another name for the same session and day as orignally purchased. Please contact us to organise the name change at hello@thehiddencellar.com.au
No. The Hidden Cellar is a fully licensed event. You will have access to free tastings.
Take home purchases can be made from the Vendors, but must remain sealed.
The Hidden Cellar is an entirely smoke and vape free event.
Due to the confined areas of the Tunnel and Chambers, no animals are allowed. Registered support animals are allowed but we ask that you contact us before so that we can make suitable arrangements – hello@thehiddencelllar.com.au
The Hidden Cellar is within Tunnel One, The Coal Loader. It is mostly sheltered from the weather. Some intial quiing will occur outside the event before and as the gates open. Large umbrellas will be provided. We recommend being prepared for wet weather events as you arrive and depart from the event. The event will continue in most weather events. If potential flooding or highly dangerous winds or weather occur and we have to cancel, in this case, all ticket holders will be notified and refunds will be provided.
