Food & wine
Fresh regional produce, flavoursome cuisine and some of the finest wine in the state combine to create a food and wine scene that has become a favourite of countless visitors.
Wine regions
The Goldfields region boasts three wine regions – Bendigo, Ballarat and Heathcote. The rich red soils and cool climate combine to produce an array of palate-pleasing drops. Bendigo and Heathcote is especially known for its robust shiraz, with Ballarat noted for elegant cool climate wines.
Fresh produce and deli specialties
While you're in the area, make the most of regional specialities including bullboar sausages from Newstead, locally pressed olive oil, luscious goat's cheese and crisp apples and juicy pears straight from the growers in Victoria's home of the apple, Harcourt.
From village to vineyard
Experience the wide range of excellent dining options on offer. Enjoy creamy lattes in villages cafes, fine dining in restored heritage buildings, or leave town and dine with a view at a local vineyard.
Ballarat's cool climate is ideally suited to producing top quality sparkling, chardonnay and pinot noir.
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The Heathcote wine region, just south of Bendigo, is regarded as one of the finest areas for shiraz in Australia.
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Find a wide variety of eating establishments making the most of the fine local produce in the Goldfields region.
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Discover small, family-owned vineyards. This is definitely red wine country, but white wine lovers should seek out chardonnay and riesling.
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Discover the rich and varied harvest of Central Victoria. Catch your own trout, sample traditional game meats, or buy freshly-picked apples and pears.
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