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Explore Gurneys Cider with world largest cellar over Easter 2023 and learn orchard-to-glass process

Book and join the tour in the world's largest cider cellar, the Gurney's Cidery.

By news@gippsland - 5th April 2023 - Back to News

In a tale of transitioning industries for the Gippsland region, The Arches has been constructed using 208-tonne concrete panels repurposed from the Hazelwood Power Station, which were destined for demolition following the closure of the power station.

Explore underground cider cellar, taste limited release ciders, 18+ only, closed shoes required, happening on 06 to 10 April 2023

Sustainability expansion goals

The Arches is one part of a far broader approach to sustainability for Gurneys Cider, who aim to be completely carbon neutral by 2025. In addition to their solar power system and Tesla charging station, the construction of the cellar has reduced the heating and cooling needs for fermentation and storage.

The Arches built from repurposed power plant panels. Gurneys Cider aims to be carbon neutral, planted 6k fruit trees, and uses circular economy

Eco-friendly orchard practices

Over 6,000 fruit trees and thousands of native trees and shrubs have been planted on the farm, which provides the bulk of their cider apples. Appearance is not important for cider apples, so there's no need for pesticides and much waste is composted. And in a gloriously satisfying example of Gurney's circular economy, leftover apple pomace is used by the local free-range pork farmers who provide smallgoods for Gurney's delicious local produce platters.

Pictures from Visit Gippsland website and Visit Gippsland Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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