Great wines, great friends, great life... Great Western!
A warm welcome to Great Western, a quaint and charming township located on the Western Highway between Melbourne and Adelaide and part of the Grampians and Great Grape Road touring routes.
First settled in the 1840s by sheep graziers, Great Western rapidly developed through the discovery of gold and then the planting of grape vines and today remains the focal point of one of Australia’s internationally renowned wine growing regions and one of the State’s most attractive wine villages.
Seppelt and Best's wineries continue to make Great Western famous for its premium wines, winning international accolades and attracting around 60,000 visitors per year. Tours of the Seppelt Winery’s underground 'drives' are one of the region’s most popular activities, while the slab hut of Bests Vineyard is one of the area’s historic highlights.
October 8-10, 2010 -
Great Western Racing & Recreation Reserve
Come along and join in the fun of the Great Western Great Escape Pleasure Ride. Experience two magnificent rides on well marked and safe trails. Great friends... Great times... Great ride... Great Western! Click here for more...
November 29, 2010 -
Memorial Park, Great Western
Great Western Progress Association has planned a major celebration for the town's 150th Anniversary.
A special plaque will be unveiled at the Memorial Park for Eliza Lipson Allan, the first white woman to settle in the area. Click here for more info on the day...
January 23, 2010 -
Great Western Racing and Recreation Reserve
Come and be a part of the ultimate country experience! The Seppelt Salinger Great Western Cup is not to be missed. Includes activities, food, and the 'James Boag’s Boat Regatta'. Click here for more...
February 13, 2010 -
Seppelt Winery, Great Western
The mighty Hoodoo Gurus will headline the concert with chart toppers Evermore as support. Tim Freedman along with Dan Sultan are the opening acts.
Camping is available at the Racing & Recreation Reserve.
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