Discover Dunkeld - 'A Mosaic of Experiences'
Dates: 20 Oct 2012
Address: Dunkeld, Parker St, Dunkeld, Victoria 3294
Freecall: 1800 807 056
Email: discoverdunkeld@gmail.com
Web: discoverdunkeld.com
Overview
An annual spring celebration for locals and visitors to the Southern Grampians showcasing the region's nature, culture, history, food and wine. An extensive program of activities features something for everyone, so get your friends and family together for a great day out in Dunkeld.
Market in the Park: quality local producers, artists, musicians, regional food and wine and children's entertainers set against Dunkeld's stunning mountain backdrop.
Lost in Sculpture: an outdoor exhibition of local and regional artists' work shown along Dunkeld's Salt Creek Trail.
Mt Sturgeon Open Day: admire the stunning Grampians panorama from the grounds of the historical property, tour Mt Sturgeon Homestead, view the 1880's shearers' quarters and woolshed and meet some rare native wildlife with an experienced wildlife officer.
Royal Mail Hotel Wine Cellar Tours: see behind the scenes of this award winning wine collection, including wine tastings with sommelier, Jeremy Shiell.
Regional Producers Dinner: featuring the best of western Victoria's produce in a local menu prepared by the The Age Good Food Guide's 'Restaurant of the Year' Chef, Dan Hunter of the Royal Mail Hotel.
Things to look forward to:
- sculpture, painting, photography and installation art exhibitions
- children's art workshops
- open gardens
- wildflower trails with children's nature activities
- open cellar doors
- yoga demonstrations
- historical displays
- nature trails
For more information and to request a program for the event, please go to the website or contact the Southern Grampians Visitor Information Centre.
More info
Local directions
260 kilometres west of Melbourne on the Glenelg Highway.
Facilities
- BBQ Facilities
- Car park
- Child Activities
- Coach Parking
- Access With Assistance for the Disabled
- Entertainment
- Shaded Area
- Shop
Disabled access
Contact operator for further details.