The Grampians Region

Top five markets in the Grampians region and surrounds

If moseying around a market on a weekend is your idea of heaven, then you’ll be spoilt for choice in the Grampians region. The local markets are a real treasure trove of delights – locals and tourists alike can be found getting to know the friendly growers, makers and sellers.

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The Grampians Peaks Hiking Trail Opens

Keen hikers have long been lured to Victoria’s Grampians to traverse the region’s incredible ancient bushland and craggy peaks. Now, the newly opened Grampians Peaks Trail is posing a challenge like few others, while offering some of the best panoramic views in the country.

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The Stawell Gift

The Stawell Gift is Australia’s richest footrace, which is held in Stawell each year over the Easter long weekend.

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Family-friendly places to visit in The Grampians

A trip to Victoria’s Grampians region makes for a fabulous family affair. By car, the journey from Melbourne’s CBD to Great Western is only 250km and takes about 3 hours (read our top tips about where to stop along the way!).

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Best Walking Trails in The Grampians

Did you know one of the highlights of visiting The Grampians is exploring the region’s amazing hiking trails? Located 3 hours’ drive west of Melbourne, The Gariwerd, as the area is known in indigenous culture, has been an important cultural site to local Aboriginal nations for at least 900 generations.

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About Great Western

Great Western is part of Central Victoria’s Grampians wine region, one of Australia’s most historic and highly regarded wine regions.

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Revealing the new Great Western Wine and Heritage Cycling Trail

The Great Western Wine and Heritage Cycle Trail is a unique wine trail designed for two wheels. The cycle route connects the three major wineries in Great Western, including Best’s Wines, and is tailored for wine connoisseurs, nature lovers and history buffs.

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Where to stay in Great Western

If you’re planning a weekend escape to the beautiful Grampians region in Victoria, our town of Great Western is an ideal place to stay so you can explore what’s on offer in our humble part of the world. You can choose from romantic vineyard stays to self-catering options right in the heart of the town – here’s how to enjoy your stay the Best’s way!

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Takeaway Food and Drinks – Supporting our Local Businesses

Here’s our guide to takeaway and home-delivery services for food, wine and more in and around the Grampians.

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Best places to eat around Halls Gap, Ararat and Stawell

The northern section of the Grampians region has plenty to lure visitors, quite apart from its outstanding natural charms and historic shiraz vines. Here, you’ll find the Great Western sub-region, home to Best’s Wines.

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Eating out in Horsham: Our Local Guide

We’re often asked by visitors to Best’s for our tips about the best places to eat in the local area. Many people travelling through the Grampians also stop off in Horsham, only an hour’s drive from Best’s cellar door.

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Grampians Summertime Guide

This largely undiscovered region in Victoria makes for a great escape from the city and the perfect place to explore during your summer holiday. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in the Grampians this summer.

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The Grampians Region

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