Victoria  - Wineries
 
Wines: Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay, Muscat, Shiraz, Pinot, Riesling
     

•  Ballarat Visitor Information Centre
    Ph/Fax:(03) 5332 2694.
•  Pyrenees Information Centre - Ph/Fax:(03) 5465 3767.
•  Ararat & Grampians Visitor Information Centre
    Ph:(03) 5352 2096
 
                   


Erupting dramatically from the surrounding plains and farmlands, the rugged ranges of the Grampians are a 300,000,000 year old geological phenomena.
During the 19th century gold rush, the Grampians were a scene of much excitement.
Alongside the gold fever, vines were first planted in the 1850's and from the 1870's to the.

    Montara Winery: 1970 - Chalambar Road Ararat, 3km south of Ararat the traffic lights at the Ararat Town Hall - Ph:(03) 5352 3868.

    Ararat.     Situated 45 minutes from the Grampians Ranges, on the rich red loam foothills of Ararat, you can absorb the breathtaking views from mcrae's 20 hectare Montara Vineyards and Winery Which were established in 1970.

    •  The McRae family warmly welcomes you to visit their cellar and enjoy Montara's internationally acclaimed wines which offer innovation with     taste. - Email: montara@netconnect.    com.au       
Accommodations
 The Pyrenees
•  Summerfield - Moonambel - Ph:(03) 5467 2264.
•  Warrenmang Vineyard - Resort & Restaurant  Ph:(03) 5467 2233.
•  Mount Avoca Vineyard (1970) - Ph:(03) 5465 3282.
    Cheese platters dailly, and picnic hampers by prior arrangement - Website: www.nountavoca.com.au



 The Grampians

 
•  Boronia Peak - Halls Gap - Ph:(03) 5356 4500.
•  Marwood - Halls Gap - Ph:(03) 5356 4231.  - Email: marwood@netconnect.com.au
•  Best's Wines Great Western (1866) - Ph:(03) 5356 2250.