At the foot of Mount Sturgeon, the southern tip of the Grampians and the Great Dividing Range, is the village of Dunkeld.
Dunkeld's charming main street features shops, trendy art-space cafes liked Koopmans, and the Royal Mail Hotel which is regularly voted one of the best dining destinations in Australia.
Wander beyond the main street and be delighted to discover a 130-year-old wood fired oven at Dunkeld Old Bakery or explore Gerard Murphy Furniture, a fascinating timber workshop gallery with an extensive range of beautiful giftware and tableware crafted from a range of fine, sustainably-harvested Australian cabinet timbers. Art lovers will be delighted to discover hidden gem Ros McArthur Art Studio in the Victoria Valley on the scenic country route from Dunkeld to Halls Gap.
The town is made for meandering with the beautiful Dunkeld Arboretum where you can explore a sandstone labyrinth and small lakes that are crossed by several bridges. For the more vigorous visitor, a hike up Mount Sturgeon, Mount Abrupt or the Piccaninny affords a great view of the entire Southern Grampians range.
Local tips:
Royal Mail Hotel is designed to capture the stunning beauty of the Southern Grampians. The property features sweeping views, multi-award-winning…
The Koopmans cafe is located in an old mechanics garage in the middle of Dunkeld. They serve St ALi Coffee daily from 6:00am weekdays and 7:0am…
Historical Bakery circa 1887, one of a few in Victoria with fully operational wood fired scotch oven. The Bakery is located in a quiet area of…
The two hatted Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel fine dining restaurant opened in October 2017. Designed to provide stunning views of the Southern…
Gerard Murphy Furniture Dunkeld designs are absolutely unique, always interesting and sometimes startling: timber becomes art. Real beauty and…
The Dunkeld Arboretum showcases a living collection of the world's trees. Set in a dramatic and beautiful recreation precinct at the base of the…