Dec 18, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Penshurst
Collorrer (Mount Rouse) Penshurst’s own resident volcano, Collorrer (Mount Rouse) is responsible for the rocky landscape surrounding Penshurst and which dominates much of the landscape from Penshurst to Port Fairy. A part of Kanawinka alongside Mt Napier...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton, Things To Do Coleraine
Bochara Wines Located in the heart of Western Victoria’s red-gum country, the Bochara Wines vineyard and cellar door are located 10km west of Hamilton. The winery’s small scale means that all operations are done by hand, with the wines made on site by owners Martin...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Family Fun, History & Heritage, Things To Do Penshurst
Volcanoes Discovery Centre To see a volcano blow its top and a red river of molten lava cascade down its side is to feel the awesome power of the natural world. An unusual experience awaits you at Penshurst. The Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre is a unique museum...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Things To Do Tarrington
Tarrington Vineyards Tarrington Vineyards is a small family owned business producing wine from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes, grown and made on the premises. The vineyard is gently managed using biodynamic farming practices and the wine is made using natural...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Things To Do Tarrington
Pierrepoint Wines Pierrepoint Wines is a five-hectare vineyard established in 1998 growing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris grapes. The property boasts magnificent views across a charming valley, an established sugar gum plantation and a picturesque lake. To the...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Things To Do Tarrington
Hochkirch Wines Located on the Hamilton Highway 15km south east of Hamilton at Tarrington, Hochkirch operate on 20 acres of vineyard. Cellar door sales by arrangement. CONTACT phone. 03 5571 2088facebook. Hochkirch Winesinstagram. Hochkirch Wines Visit Website7389...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Things To Do Penshurst
Penshurst Newsagency & Takeaway Serving Fish & Chips, Pies, Hamburgers, Steak Sandwiches, Fresh Sandwiches & Rolls, along with all milk bar lines including milk drinks, soft drinks, sweets, ice-creams and snacks. Serving award-winning Mahalia Expresso...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
The Roxburgh Founded in 2007 in a beautiful two-storey bluestone building sits this family run business with a passion for coffee and spirit for their community. Although this may be an impressive looking building from the outside, the inside is where the magic...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
Izzy’s Restaurant Wilfred A family owned and operated business providing catering to a diverse range of clientele throughout the Western District. Izzy’s group was established in 2004 and comprises of Izzy’s Café in Dunkeld, Izzy’s Restaurant Wilfred in...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
The Hamilton Hamper The Hamilton Hamper is a truly unique and impressive business set up, comprising a retail store specialising in quality gourmet foods, a full delicatessen providing fresh seafood, cheeses, smallgoods and more, unique gifts and The Hamilton Hamper...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
Cafe Gray Cafe Gray is situated right in the heart of Hamilton at 109 Gray Street. Serving hearty breakfasts, yummy morning and afternoon teas and delicious lunches, teamed up with a refreshing juice bar and organic Red Star coffee. Homemade food served by fun and...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
Botanical Restaurant & Bar The Botanical offers a stunning dining experience. The dining room and bar offers the perfect place to relax, enjoy a meal from the ever changing menu, a glass of wine from the extensive wine list, including the pick of local growers,...
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Oct 23, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
The Speckled Frog The Speckled Frog owners Jordan and Machelle are passionate about providing a space where anyone in the community, locals and travellers can stop in and receive A-grade coffee, a modern brunch-style meal along with great customer service with a smile...
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Oct 22, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
Bandicoot Motor Inn Restaurant The Bandicoot Motor Inn is situated on approximately 2 acres of parklands and features a licenced restaurant and bar. It is ideally placed as a base for day journeys to Gariwerd (Grampians National Park), Portland, Port Fairy and many...
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Oct 22, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
Alexandra House Alexandra house caters for any function from weddings, 21st, 50th, 80th or to those just coming in for a great value meal. Alexandra House supporting sport and the local community. CONTACT phone. 03 5571...
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Oct 22, 2019 | Things To Do Hamilton
Western Speedway Hamilton’s Western Speedway is owned and operated by the Hamilton Speedway Drivers Inc, a not-for-profit organisation, whose aim is to provide a controlled environment for motorsport fans and competitors to enjoy the thrills and excitement of...
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Oct 21, 2019 | Family Fun, Sport & Recreation, Things To Do Hamilton
Lakes Edge Adventure Playground Kids of all-abilities and ages will have fun at this park! Offering over 90 different experiences with equipment including rope pyramid, climbing wall, slides, spinners, swings, climbing mountains, see-saw, rope hammock, birds’...
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Oct 21, 2019 | Family Fun, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Miniature Railway The Hamilton Model Railway Group Inc. was formed by a group of friends with an interest in Australian Model Railways. On display in the clubroom is a model display of the layout ‘Kilmore East’ as well as a range of railway...
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Oct 21, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning (HIRL) The Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning (HIRL) is a multi-purpose, native based precinct that showcases sustainability values in its buildings, gardens and parklands. The building was designed by students from the Royal...
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Oct 21, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
Henty Estate Henty Estate produces exceptional cool climate wines of great finesse. Attention to detail in the vineyard combined with traditional winemaking techniques including hand plunging, basket pressing and the exclusive use of French oak enable the wines to...
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Oct 21, 2019 | History & Heritage, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Pastoral Museum Two complexes of collections showing the development of farming & household technology. Historical buildings at the museum include St Luke’s Church, Cottage, National Bank, Drik Drik Post Office, Byaduk Automatic Exchange,...
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Oct 21, 2019 | History & Heritage, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton History Centre The Hamilton History Centre is a volunteer-based research facility dedicated to the collection, preservation and cataloguing of historical records of Hamilton and the surrounding region which are made available for research purposes. The...
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Oct 21, 2019 | Sport & Recreation, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Golf Club The Hamilton Golf Club offers a relaxing, peaceful environment for the golf enthusiast. The tree-lined fairways and well-bunkered greens offer a realistic challenge to all golfers. Hamilton Golf Course are proud of the standard to which they have...
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Oct 21, 2019 | Family Fun, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Cinema The Hamilton Cinema has seating capacity for 121 as well as disability access and hearing loops. It has a kiosk with freshly made popcorn, refreshments and sweets. Sit back and enjoy the movies on offer in this comfortable setting. CONTACT phone. 03...
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Oct 21, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Botanic Gardens The site for the gardens was set aside in 1853 and first planted out in 1870, making the gardens amongst the earliest provincial botanic gardens set aside in Australia. From 1881 the Council at the time employed William Guilfoyle, curator of...
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Oct 20, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Gallery Located in the heart of Hamilton’s cultural arts precinct close to cafes and shops, Hamilton Gallery is a welcoming, accessible and free experience open to all. Hamilton Gallery has been the heart of visual arts in the Southern Grampians for...
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Oct 20, 2019 | History & Heritage, Things To Do Hamilton
Campes Motor Museum Glen and Margaret Campe begun Campes Coaches 32 years ago from a concrete slab in his backyard. In 1979 saw the purchase of their local school run and eighth months later another bus was purchased to serve the school bus run during the week and...
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Oct 20, 2019 | Antiques & Collectables, Things To Do Hamilton
Baimbridge Baimbridge Antiques is a family-owned business trading in antique furniture, jewellery and decorative items. Family matriach Ruth Colliton specialises in antique, estate and bespoke jewellery and enjoys sourcing diamonds and other precious stones for her...
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Oct 20, 2019 | Family Fun, History & Heritage, Things To Do Hamilton
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum The Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum is based on the Ansett Company’s first aircraft hangar. The Centrepiece of the display is a Fokker Universal aircraft, similar to the one used on the first Ansett flight in 1936. Other...
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Oct 16, 2019 | History & Heritage, Things To Do Glenthompson
Glenthompson History Centre The Glenthompson History Centre is located in the former Railway Station and houses many photographs and other articles of interest pertaining to life in Glenthompson and the surrounding district. There are also written accounts by former...
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Oct 16, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Dunkeld
Royal Mail Hotel The Royal Mail Hotel is designed to capture the stunning beauty of the Southern Grampians (Gariwerd). The property features sweeping views, multi-award-winning dining and cellar, bars, quality accommodation, luxury corporate retreat and wedding...
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Oct 16, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Dunkeld
Izzy’s Cafe A family owned and operated business providing catering to a diverse range of clientele throughout the Western District. Izzy’s group was established in 2004 and comprises of Izzy’s Mt View Café Dunkeld, Izzy’s Restaurant Wilfred Hamilton, and...
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Oct 16, 2019 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Dunkeld
Sturgeon View Sturgeon View is a country style cafe and bistro overlooking scenic Wurgarri (Mount Sturgeon). In addition to full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, there is a large range of homemade pies, quiches, cakes and slices available. The venue is fully...
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Oct 16, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Balmoral
Black Range State Park (Burrunj) The Black Range State Park (Burrunj) is a 40 minute drive North of Balmoral and is a relatively quiet and remote State Park joining up with Rocklands Reservoir at its south-east side. Discover the sandstone cliffs and indulge in a...
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Oct 15, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Things To Do Dunkeld
Waiting Room Art Gallery The Waiting Room Gallery is a commercial art gallery showing fine pottery, ceramic sculpture, paintings and drawings by Anne Fleming. The gallery is run by the artist who is able to talk about her work and offer quality pieces at reasonable...
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Oct 15, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Things To Do Dunkeld
Ros McArthur Art Studio A fine art studio/gallery surrounded by the beauty of the Grampians Ranges (Gariwerd) and situated midway between Dunkeld in the south and Halls Gap to the north. The studio is in the extensive gardens of Woollahra sheep farm in the Victoria...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Sport & Recreation, Things To Do Dunkeld
Griffins Hill Yoga Retreat Find the time to walk the mountains and calm the mind, Griffins Hill Lyengar Yoga Retreat is located two kilometers from the township of Dunkeld. The setting boasts a private six-acre garden with spectacular mountain outlooks. Relax with a...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Dunkeld
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Renowned for rugged moutain ranges, rich cultural heritage and breathtaking scenic views, the 168 000 hectare park is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities. With over 52 walks around the area there is ample opportunity to...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Sport & Recreation, Things To Do Dunkeld
Dunkeld Grampians Golf Course Located 6 kilometres north of the Dunkeld township in the picturesque Victoria Valley is this 18-hole sandgreen layout course. Nestled in the pristine bushland on the western slopes of the majestic Mud-Dadjug (Mount Abrupt) and in amongst...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Arts & Culture, Things To Do Dunkeld
Gerard Murphy Furniture Gerard Murphy relocated his workshop and showroom to Dunkeld several years ago. Gerard designs and creates high-end furniture and giftware from a range of quality cabinet timbers. The design ethic of Gerard Murphy Furniture draws heavily from...
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Oct 14, 2019 | History & Heritage, Things To Do Dunkeld
Dunkeld & District Historical Museum The Dunkeld & District Historical Museum is a museum of social history of the Dunkeld district. The collection encompasses artefacts from settlement to recent times including an early aboriginal display, exploration by...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Dunkeld
Dunkeld Arboretum A sanctuary of walking tracks, giant red gums, lakes and even a labyrinth. The picturesque Dunkeld Arboretum allows you to take in the beauty, peace and imagery of nature at its finest. Enjoy a walk around the Arboretum tracks and view the ducks and...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Coleraine
The Peter Francis Points Arboretum Located only a few minutes from the centre of town, The Peter Francis Points Arboretum or ‘The Points’, is a 37-hectare nature conservation reserve with a native Australian plant collection. With more than 10,000 recorded plants,...
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Oct 14, 2019 | Food & Wine, Things To Do Coleraine
Glenelg Fine Chocolates Irresistible, traditional, handmade chocolates. Step into Glenelg Fine Chocolates, say hello to Erika and be immersed in the rich aroma of German style continental chocolates. Her truffles and creams are not only ardently handmade but are...
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Oct 14, 2019 | History & Heritage, Things To Do Coleraine
Coleraine Tourist Information Centre The Coleraine Tourist Information Centre is housed in the Historic Railway Station at the end of a branch line from Hamilton to Coleraine. Opened in 1888, two trains daily carried wool, skins, butter and passengers. It eventually...
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