Great Western
Do your best to avoid being designated driver as you guzzle your way through Great Western's pioneering wineries.
Great Western wines
Spot the gnarled old grape vines, first planted in Great Western in 1863, placing the area at the forefront of one of Australia's internationally renowned wine-growing regions.
Go underground at pioneering wineries Seppelt and Best's. Explore the hand-dug 1860s cellars with the intriguing original barrels at Best's, and tour Seppelt's underground 'drives', one of the region's most popular activities.
A village built on wine
Make sure you try the famous sparkling shiraz from Grampians Estate. Taste local fare at the cellar doors, then explore Great Western village's old churches and see the old toll gate.
Country racing
Plan your visit for January and join the festivities for the Great Western Cup, one of the regions most popular horse racing events.
Things to do
A large range of premium wines are available for tasting and you can also visit the unique, heritage listed, three kilometre long Underground Drives.
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Premium award winning wines highlighted by iconic wines, the Streeton Reserve Shiraz and the Rutherford Sparkling Shiraz.
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"A visit to Best's is an absolute must for any wine fancier. Few wineries are as historic or as atmospheric. The rustic timber winery building and...
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