Food & drink

Wineries

The Ballarat region's cooler climate lends itself to delicate pinot noir, spicy shiraz and crisp chardonnay. Bottoms up!

Dalwhinnie Wines

While Adelaide has the Barossa Valley, Sydney has the Hunter Valley and Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula, Ballarat’s go-to wine…

Steamed pea custard or seafood paella? Wild botanical gin or a succulent shiraz? A casual brunch or a…

How does a “fill your own” bottle of wine sound? Yes, we thought that might pique your interest.…

Ballarat’s long history of distilling – both illicit and licit – stretches back to the city’s gold rush…

The sun might have set but that doesn’t have to mean the end of your Ballarat adventure. One…

For a date with a difference, Ballarat has got you sorted. From beautiful gardens to charming wineries, acclaimed…

Welcome to the Ballarat cocktail hour. After much research (wink, wink!), here’s our go-to list of bars and restaurants serving the city’s…

Welcome to Ballarat, Victoria’s largest inland city. Just 90 minutes west of Melbourne, Ballarat is a melting pot…


It's wine time!

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Eastern Peake Vineyard

Eastern Peake was a small project that evolved from very humble beginnings. Dianne Pym and Norman Latta purchased…

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Michael Unwin Wines

Michael Unwin Wines is an independent family owned winery run by Michael located in Windermere – Ballarat, Western…

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Mount Buninyong Winery

Nestled just 20 minutes from Ballarat, Mount Buninyong Winery is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy quality…

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Mt Coghill Vineyard

Mt Coghill Vineyard is a family-owned boutique winery, 20 minutes north west of Ballarat offering visitors a newly…

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Captains Creek Organic Wines

Captains Creek rises on a mixed organic farm at Blampied, near Daylesford, at the foot of Kangaroo Hills.…

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St Anne’s Vineyards

Established in 1972, St Anne’s Vineyards is a third-generation family wine producer. The vineyard at Myrniong is nestled…

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Dalwhinnie Wines

Dalwhinnie is located near the small village of Moonambel in the heart of the Pyrenees region of western…

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DogRock Winery

DogRock Winery is a small family owned and operated winery set among the beautiful Pyrenees ranges. Established in…

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Mount Avoca

With over 50 years of innovation and tradition, Mount Avoca is Australia’s most highly awarded organic winery. Located…

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Sally’s Paddock at Redbank Winery

Sally’s Paddock at Redbank Winery was first established in 1973, and is located in the Pyrenees wine region…

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Summerfield Winery and Accommodation

Summerfield Winery and Accommodation is owned by the Summerfield family, who have been growing grapes, attending personally to…

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Taltarni Winery & Vineyard

Established in 1969, Taltarni Vineyards is one of the pioneering wineries of Victoria’s Pyrenees, dedicated to making exceptional…

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Wayward Winery

Located in Waubra, just twenty minutes outside of Ballarat, this slice of paradise is situated on the side…

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Wimmera Hills Winery

Trundle up to Wimmera Hills Winery and get a warm welcome. Jane and Benjamin Baker established the winery…

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