Food and wine – Goldfields
Fresh regional produce, flavoursome cuisine and some of the finest wine in the state combine to create food and wine excellence that is a favourite of many who visit the Goldfields.
The Goldfields region boasts three wine regions – Bendigo, Ballarat and Heathcote. The rich red soils and cool climate combine to produce an array of palate-pleasing drops. The area is especially known for its magnificent shiraz.
Other regional specialities include bullboar sausages from Newstead, locally pressed olive oil, luscious goat's cheese and crisp apples and juicy pears straight from the growers in Victoria's home of the apple, Harcourt.
There are also excellent dining experiences on offer. Enjoy creamy lattes in villages cafes, fine dining in restored heritage buildings or dine with a view at a local vineyard.
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From pie shops to fine dining establishments, you will find a wide variety of eateries making the most of the excellent local produce in the region.
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Central Victoria is an area with a varied harvest. Buy traditional game meats or try some of the locally produced Mediterranean delicacies.
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Meet the winemakers at small, family-owned vineyards and cellar doors. The region specialises in reds and also chardonnay and riesling.
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Take a trip to the Heathcote wine region, just south of Bendigo, and discover what is regarded as one of the finest areas for shiraz in Australia.
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Stop in at cellar doors featuring the region's signature cool climate chardonnay, pinot noir, and sparkling wines.
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This tour is made up of five trails designed to help you explore the fresh produce, specialty foods and fine wines of the region.
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The Great Grape Road touring route is a scenic circuit through the Pyrenees, Grampians and Ballarat wine regions of western Victoria.
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