Great Western town tour
Great Western town tour
Great Western is a town in the Wimmera region of Victoria. It is well known for its wineries.
Summary
Great Western is a town in the Wimmera region of Victoria. It is well known for its wineries.
Description
Great Western is a small town in the Wimmera region of Victoria.
Located in the middle of the Western Highway, half way between Melbourne and Adelaide . The town was first settled by sheep graziers in the 1840s, prior to the discovery of gold (which saw white settlement increase) and later the planting of the now famous grape vines.
Some fantastic events happen in the small town to this day, such as the famous Great Western Rodeo at Easter, and the Australia Day weekend Great Western Races (for the horse enthusiasts).
Some of the major wineries include Best's Winery, Grampians Estate and Seppelt Winery.
Great Western is a short drive from the Grampians National Park. Spend the day walking, chatting and testing some wines.
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Points of Interest
1. Car park
This is a good location to begin your walk of Great Western
3. General Store
Fantastic shop including Post Office
4. Great Western Hotel
Great Western Hotel
5. Salinger's Cafe
Salinger's Café is the perfect spot to stop for lunch
6. Petrol Station
Just incase you need a refill
7. War Memorial Gates
Great Western War Memorial Park commemorates those who served in World War Two.
8. Old Police Camp Gaol
Old Police Camp Gaol
9. Toilets and Park
Toilet and Park
10. Seppelt Winery View
Seppelt Winery View
11. Seppelt Winery View
Seppelt Winery View
12. Seppelt Winery
Walk through the Carpark and go on in for a visit. Founded in 1851 Seppelt Winery has so much history winemakers at Seppelts have been crafting wines of quality and diversity for many years.
13. Seppelt Winery
Walk through the Carpark and go on in for a visit. Founded in 1851 Seppelt Winery has so much history winemakers at Seppelts have been crafting wines of quality and diversity for many years.
14. Road turns to gravel
As you go a bit bush, the road turns to gravel. Take care, and have fun!
15. Best's Winery
Founded in 1866, one of Australia's oldest family owned wineries with some of the oldest vines in the country.
Features
Playground
Picnic spot
Public toilets
Pram friendly
Historical interest
Art and culture
