Local Wineries :
The Henty Wine Region boasts a wide range of quality wines. Open cellar doors
can be found at Barretts, Bochara (www.bocharawine.com.au ),
Crawford River, Henty Estate, Hochkirch, Kelso, Tarrington Vineyards and neighbouring
Varrrenti and Corea.
Touring maps of the region detailing open cellar door locations
can be found at the Dunkeld
Visitor Information Centre open 9am to 5pm daily in Parker
Street Dunkeld – Phone:
03 5577 2558.
Royal
Mail Hotel, which is renown for its ‘Two Hats’ cuisine (www.royalmail.com.au)
(We offer a complementary
transport to and from the Royal Mail Hotel to all our
Customers
).
Grampians
Sheep Dairy is famous for its yoghurt and cheeses.
You can watch sheep being milked, yoghurt and cheeses being made
and sample and purchase sheep's milk yoghurt, fetta, cheddar and
a range of other cheeses.
Dunkeld Open Gardens and Galleries
Join Dunkeld's renowned botanists, authors, gardeners and artists
as they open their gardens and galleries for visitors to explore
and enjoy. Dunkeld Gardens and Galleries are open for special
viewings and demonstrations on first weekend of each month.
For the complete programme information maps and directions please
contact the Dunkeld and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
on 1800 807 056.
Dunkeld Historical Museum
Dunkeld Historical Museum is located in an old bluestone church (1865)
in Wills St. It is open Sundays and public holidays from 1.00 p.m.
to 5.00 p.m. A major attraction is a stump allegedly engraved by
Major Mitchell during his Australia Felix expedition. There is
also material pertaining to the area's pre-colonial inhabitants,
to the histories of local wool stations and the havoc wrought by
the 1944 bushfires.
Hamilton Art Gallery is famous for its unique collection
of fine and decorative arts including painings, porcelain, silver, tapestry,
prints and furniture. Many of the collected artwork are gifts from country
homestads around Hamilton. (www.hamiltongallery.org.au )
Arboretum
The Dunkeld’s Arboretum was a community project based on the
old Water Reserve. There are over 700 trees in the reserve, including
what is allegedly the second-largest collection of oaks in Australia.
It is situated just outside of town (directions can be obtained from
the information centre).
Dunkeld Golf Course
18 hole sandscrape golf course walking distance from Aquila property, with wild
kangaroos, wallabies and emus.
Yoga Classes
Griffin Hills Yoga Retreat, in Dunkeld, offers small group yoga and
relaxation sessions that cater for absolute beginners to advanced.
You are also welcomed to join regular weekly classes. www.griffinshill.com.au
Therapeutic Massage
Massage can be arranged in the privacy of your lodge. Advanced booking
is necessary.
Walks and Other Activities
Trail |
Distance |
Time |
Difficulty |
|
|
|
|
Aquila Trail
Dunkeld Arboretum |
3km return
2km return |
1hr
40 minutes |
Easy
Easy |
River Trail |
7km return |
2.5 hours |
Easy |
Peregrine Trail |
8km return |
3 - 3.5 hours |
Medium/Difficult |
Mountain Trail |
800m |
10 minutes |
Easy |
Mt Sturgeon |
7km return |
2.5 - 3 hours |
Difficult |
The Picaninny |
2.4km return |
1 - 1.5 hours |
Medium |
Mt Abrupt |
6.5km return |
2.5 - 3 hours |
Difficult |
Walking and touring maps of the region can be found at the Dunkeld
Visitor Information
Centre open 9am to 5pm daily in Parker Street
Dunkeld – phone: 03 5577 2558
Horse Riding
The Grampians Horse Riding Centre can be found in the Wartook Valley, a short
drive from Dunkeld. They offer rides through open plains and dense forest
for both experienced and novice riders. www.grampianshorseriding.com.au
