Food and wine – Goldfields
Fresh regional produce, flavoursome cuisine and some of the finest wine in the state combine to create food and wine excellence that is a favourite of many who visit the Goldfields.
Regional specialities include 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.
The region boasts three wine regions – Heathcote, Bendigo and Ballarat, each producing quality boutique wines in remarkable settings.
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From pie shops to fine dining establishments, you will find a wide variety of eateries making the most of the excellent local produce in the region.
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Central Victoria is an area with a varied harvest. Buy tradtional game meats or try some of the locally produced Mediterranean delicacies.
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Pick up fresh produce, gourmet food and local crafts at the popular markets of the region.
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Meet the winemakers at small, family-owned vineyards and cellar doors. The region specialises in reds and also chardonnay and riesling.
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Take a trip to the Heathcote wine region, just south of Bendigo, and discover what is regarded as one of the finest areas for shiraz in Australia.
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Stop in at cellar doors featuring the region's signature cool climate chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.
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The Great Grape Road touring route is a scenic circuit through the Pyrenees, Grampians and Ballarat wine regions of western Victoria.
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This tour is made up of three trails designed to help you explore the Bendigo region's three winemaking sub-regions.
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