Seventeen years ago, Karl Hillier chose Harris River, near Collie as the perfect backdrop to establish his winery. Today, he takes Tiger Tales Australian Magazine on a journey through this amazing property which includes a 24-hectare vineyard and winery, cider-making operation, micro-brewery, agistment centre, restaurant and self-contained chalets. “At Harris River Estate, guests can enjoy their beverages (Ed note: wife, Julie’s favourite is their viognier) with a tapas meal, either while relaxing on the balcony overlooking the surrounding forest and vineyard, or on the lush lawn of the spacious beer garden that offers panoramic views of the valley, and the enormous rustic cellar doors.” A lover of the Bunbury Geographe region, Karl also provides Tiger Tales Australia with his Hot Tips on where to stay and where to taste in the region, including: The Wild Bull Brewery, Ferguson Valley – savour the handcrafted, additive and preservative-free pale ale Mojo’s Restaurant Cafe, Bunbury – for the depth of its boutique beer list and tapas Whispering Pines B & B, Collie – the perfect romantic, secluded getaway on the Collie River with private jetty Collie Ridge Motel, Collie – great contemporary style motel in Collie. Read more below or visit Tiger Air. Image: Donald Cook