Jul 17, 2026 | Southern Grampians
The first half of 2026 has delivered a vibrant run of events across the Southern Grampians, reinforcing our reputation as a welcoming region for community connection, culture, sport and memorable regional experiences. From major sporting fixtures and agricultural...
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Jun 15, 2026 | Coleraine, Southern Grampians
Nestled amongst rolling hills, volcanic landscapes and some of Victoria’s most significant native grasslands, Coleraine is a town rich in history, natural beauty and country hospitality. Dubbed Australia Felix (“fortunate land”) by explorer Major...
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May 27, 2026 | Southern Grampians
The Western District has always been a place of stories. They sit quietly in bluestone churches, old cemeteries, family albums, creek beds, former hotels and the names of streets locals pass every day. Some are well known. Others are waiting to be found again. For...
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May 16, 2026 | Dunkeld, Southern Grampians
Tucked into the rolling landscape of Victoria Valley, just outside Dunkeld, award-winning artist Ros McArthur has created a studio experience that feels as thoughtful and grounded as the work itself. Surrounded by open farmland and the dramatic silhouettes of the...
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May 1, 2026 | Southern Grampians
Day 1: With a hearty breakfast from local café Little Koi, a serving of their classic eggs and bacon or jampacked waffles will have you ready and roaring to go – kickstarting your 48-hour exploration of the Southern Grampians region. Give breakfast time to settle and...
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Apr 21, 2026 | Southern Grampians
When spring arrives in the Southern Grampians, it doesn’t tiptoe in – it bursts out in full colour across the region. With a mix of curated botanic beauty and wild arboretum wonder, you’ll discover that this corner of Victoria has far more than just good views —...
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Mar 24, 2026 | Southern Grampians
There’s something special about exploring the Southern Grampians with a caravan in tow or a tent packed in the back of the car. Wide open landscapes, peaceful rivers, towering red gums and star-filled night skies create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable...
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Feb 15, 2026 | Southern Grampians
Love a good rummage for antiques, vintage gems or quirky collectables? The Southern Grampians region is packed with charm, character and plenty of one-of-a-kind finds! For Antique Lovers… step into a timeless trove of beautiful pieces that tell stories from eras...
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Feb 12, 2026 | Southern Grampians
Dunkeld & Grampians Visitor Information Centre Open seven days a week, the Dunkeld & Grampians Visitor Information Centre offers a warm welcome at the southern gateway to the Grampians (Gariwerd). Knowledgeable staff and dedicated volunteers provide expert...
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Feb 12, 2026 | Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton & Grampians Visitor Information Centre Open seven days a week, the Hamilton & Grampians Visitor Information Centre is your first stop for making the most of a visit to the Southern Grampians. Friendly staff and passionate local volunteers are...
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Dec 19, 2025 | Southern Grampians
With so many annual events, festivals and community gatherings, the Southern Grampians region is set for another busy and memorable year. Save The Date: Now is the perfect time to pencil in some of the region’s highlights. Keep an eye on Visit Southern Grampians...
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Dec 10, 2025 | Southern Grampians
As the temperature rises and the sun stretches long into the evenings, it’s time to take a deep dive through what this region has to offer when it comes to Southern Grampians Summer shenanigans and making the most of nature’s own playground for cooling off, relaxing...
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Nov 20, 2025 | Southern Grampians
Christmas Events in the Southern Grampians: Share the Season, Country Style As summer stretches across the region, the Southern Grampians come alive with the spirit of Christmas. Here, the lead-up to the festive season means streets filled with laughter, gatherings in...
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Nov 6, 2025 | Southern Grampians
Festive, fabulous, and full of local cheer! Christmas shopping can be a bit of a juggle.. but here’s the good news: you don’t need to venture far (or doomscroll late-night online sales) to find thoughtful, unique and joy-sparking gifts. This year, keep it fun,...
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Oct 29, 2025 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton, Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
Lemon Myrtle Cafe Nestled in the heart of Hamilton, Lemon Myrtle Cafe offers a warm, welcoming setting for breakfast, brunch or lunch. With a focus on fresh, home-cooked fare and attentive service, it’s a favourite among locals and visitors alike. From hearty salads...
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Oct 2, 2025 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton, Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Curry Bowl Located in the heart of Hamilton, Curry Bowl serves a diverse menu of traditional Indian and Pakistani cuisine. Popular for its rich curries, tandoori dishes, and vegetarian options, it’s a convenient stop for dine-in, takeaway, odelivery. Delivery...
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Aug 14, 2025 | Sport & Recreation, Things To Do Hamilton
Pedrina Park Located in a quiet area on the outskirts of Hamilton, Pedrina Park is the town’s largest sporting hub offering a wide range of facilities to suit many sports and community activities. Visitors will enjoy the park’s state-of-the-art facilities, including...
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Aug 14, 2025 | Sport & Recreation, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Indoor Leisure & Aquatic Centre The Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre (HILAC) offers a welcoming space for fitness, fun, and community connection. Whether you’re looking to stay active, learn to swim, or just enjoy some time out with the...
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Aug 14, 2025 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
2 Doors Known for its exceptional coffee, tasty breakfast and lunch options and friendly service, 2 Doors is the perfect place to start your day or grab a quick bite. Tucked away on Brown Street with walk up window service, regulars rave about the café’s brekkie...
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Aug 12, 2025 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
Thomsons Tavern They know all your favourites when it comes to food and plan to provide you just that over lunch and dinner with sit down and takeaway service available 7 days a week alongside a casual front bar. Thomsons Taven chef and owner Brian, is highly...
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Aug 4, 2025 | 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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Jul 30, 2025 | Southern Grampians
Cool, crisp nights under crystal-clear skies transform the night landscape in the Southern Grampians region into a breathtaking spectacle that truly comes alive after dark. The lack of light pollution makes the Southern Cross, nearby star clusters, the odd shooting...
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Jul 22, 2025 | Southern Grampians
Every year on the first Sunday and Monday of August, the city of Hamilton in Victoria’s Western District takes a deep breath, rolls up its sleeves, and gets ready to host something truly unique: Sheepvention Rural Expo. It’s not just another date on the calendar here,...
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Jun 2, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Southern Grampians, Things To Do Dunkeld
The Diggings Pottery Studio The Diggings Pottery studio is a captivating gallery nestled amidst the stunning landscape of the Grampians, offering a unique blend of art and nature. Renowned for its collection of functional ware, the studio beautifully reflects the...
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Jun 2, 2025 | Arts & Culture, Southern Grampians, Things To Do Dunkeld
Off the Rails Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, Off the Rails Gallery offers more than just artistic inspiration. This vibrant space, housed in a historic railway station, celebrates its roots by serving as a dynamic platform for artistic expression and cultural...
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Jun 2, 2025 | Food & Wine, Southern Grampians, Things To Do Dunkeld
Grampians Providore Nestled in the charming main street of Dunkeld, the Grampians Providore is a culinary treasure trove that captures the essence of the Grampians region and beyond. This delightful store offers a tantalizing array of local flavors, from exquisite...
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Jun 2, 2025 | Food & Wine, Southern Grampians, Things To Do Dunkeld
Grampians Food Co. Grampians Food Co was established in 2020. Russell’s goal was to provide fresh produce for Dunkeld and the surrounding Southern Grampians Shire. The company has adopted a “no-till” garden bed system that emphasizes feeding the...
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Jun 2, 2025 | Food & Wine, Southern Grampians, Things To Do Dunkeld
Little Brick House With its cozy interior and welcoming atmosphere, the café invites patrons to relax and indulge in delightful culinary creations. The menu features a variety of locally sourced ingredients, ensuring each dish is fresh and flavorful. Whether...
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Apr 10, 2025 | Southern Grampians
Hippity hop into the Easter spirit with an egg-stra special lineup of activities in the Southern Grampians! Whether you’re on the hunt for family fun, crafty adventures, or just want to soak in the festive feeling, the region has you covered! From hanging with the...
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Feb 25, 2025 | 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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Jan 3, 2025 | Dunkeld, Southern Grampians
Located at the foot of Wurgarri (Mount Sturgeon), Dunkeld embraces its magnificent natural environment in all different shapes and forms. From adventurous hikes to exhilarating vistas, destination fine dining to sensational seasonal produce, remarkable resident...
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Dec 28, 2024 | Dunkeld, Southern Grampians
Beyond the doorway of a seemingly typical home at 26 Parker Street, Dunkeld is something extraordinary, The Australian Light Horse Heritage Collection. Mounted to walls, encased in glass cabinets, and virtuously displayed on pedestals are the memorabilia and stories...
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Dec 16, 2024 | Southern Grampians
Fore! Well, six actually… six supreme Southern Grampians golf courses. For the golfing enthusiast, the self-proclaimed pro and everything in between, here are six of our favourite courses that are sure to be a hit 1. Hamilton Golf Club Set on a...
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Dec 4, 2024 | Hamilton, Southern Grampians
It’s the happiest season of all and it’s time to sprinkle some extra holiday cheer into your festivities! This year, we’re taking some inspiration from one of our favourite carols, “Twelve Days of Christmas”; coming up with 12 magnificent ways to...
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Nov 14, 2024 | Big Nature, Discover Outdoors, Family Fun, Things To Do Balmoral
Rocklands Reservoir The Rocklands Reservoir is the second largest reservoir in Victoria, known for its various tourist activities and attractions and wonderful views of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. Constructed during the 1950s, the Reservoir is a major...
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Oct 29, 2024 | Antiques & Collectables
Tarrington Cottage Eclectica Discover hidden treasures as you explore the treasures sourced by your host Liz. Be it an Art Deco office cabinet with draws that still slide like butter, a vintage brass fighting rooster or old crockery that reminds you of Sundays at...
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Jul 12, 2024 | Discover Outdoors, Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton to Coleraine Rail Trail The Hamilton to Coleraine (or vice versa) Rail Trail is still a work in progress, well worth a visit for keen walkers and mountain bikers out there with a sense of adventure and a love of nature. The first section of trail begins on...
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Feb 13, 2024 | Southern Grampians
The highly anticipated Emerging From Darkness: Faith, Emotion & The Baroque exhibition has opened to immense support at Hamilton Gallery, but there’s not long left to experience this once-in-a-lifetime collection of baroque masterpieces! Featuring important works...
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Feb 12, 2024 | Coleraine, Discover Outdoors, Things To Do Coleraine
Konongwootong Reservoir Konongwootong Reservoir, located 10 minutes north of Coleraine, is recognised for its indigenous heritage and is a popular site for fishing, walking, bird watching and passive recreation. Built in 1926 to supply water to the townships of...
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Nov 14, 2023 | Hamilton, Southern Grampians
They’re vibrant and vivacious, inspiring and ingenious, upbeat and unique, they are Southern Grampians’ masterpieces. With over twenty magnificent murals spanning walls, floors and doors of the Southern Grampians, get your cameras and phones ready because you are...
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Sep 16, 2023 | Southern Grampians, Tarrington, Things To Do, Things To Do Tarrington
Catching your eye as you drive along the Main Street of Tarrington is a gorgeously upcycled flower stand. Cleverly crafted from two reconditioned apple boxes (sourced from a nearby organic apple farm) and roofed with an old, recycled copper range hood, the ‘Willow,...
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Dec 23, 2022 | Southern Grampians
Take the scenic (and sensational) route as you travel from Mount Gambier to Hamilton. These are our must-stop pitstop suggestions. From inspirational art to tasty treats to the long-view lookouts, you are in for a mighty adventure on this road trip! Mickle...
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Dec 21, 2022 | Southern Grampians
If the feeling of sand in your toes (and literally everywhere else) is getting too much for you these summer months then pack a day bag and escape to the country. If you’re holidaying by the coast and find yourself needing a change of scenery, a trip through the...
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Sep 8, 2022 | Southern Grampians
There are so many beautiful bird species to spot and observe in their natural environment. In fact, Australia lays claim to over 800 different species, 250 of which have been spotted in the Southern Grampians! So, grab those binoculars and pop on your walking boots...
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Aug 26, 2022 | Arts & Culture, Things To Do Hamilton
Hamilton Performing Arts Centre For over 30 years the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre has been the home of performing arts in the Southern Grampians region. From live shows and engaging performances to unique events, Hamilton Performing Arts Centre (HPAC) stages a...
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Mar 20, 2022 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton
Groke Hamilton Step foot into Hamilton’s No.1 Burger and Cocktail Bar, where it’s just as much a treat for the eyes as it is for the tastebuds. With pop art murals adorning the walls outdoors and a chic décor to love indoors, you’ll be faced with a tough decision...
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Oct 25, 2021 | Arts & Culture, Southern Grampians, Things To Do Dunkeld
Dunkeld Garage Gallery Visitors will be surprised and delighted by a visit to the old Dunkeld Motors building. Garage Gallery provides a unique opportunity for artists to feature their work for visitors and locals to enjoy. The gallery is open by appointment and is...
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Oct 1, 2021 | Southern Grampians
Culinary mastery, country hospitality, historical exploration and all within a close proximity to the Grampians National Park! Cavendish is a top-notch destination, and these are our top 16 things to do in Cavendish. 1. Bridge Café A central hub for the...
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Aug 19, 2021 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
Thai Town The team at Thai Town Hamilton serve up a variety of meals of excellent quality and invite you to try their yummy food. Operating for lunch, dinner and takeaway meals, Ing & Pang provide quality consistent food that locals love, priding themselves on...
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Aug 19, 2021 | Food & Wine, Food & Wine Hamilton, Things To Do Hamilton
Woody’s Cafe & Bar Recently undergoing new management, Woody’s Café & Bar has been a part of Hamilton for over 20 years, offering up a cozy, welcoming and friendly atmosphere for all. Visitors can choose to sit inside the rejuvenated café or outside in...
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