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Avoca

Avoca Races

Nestled in the eastern base of the Pyrenees Ranges to the north-west of Melbourne, Avoca is known for fine wines and horse races.

Sample the wines in the cool-climate Pyrenees wine region. Noted cellar doors include Blue Pyrenees, Taltarni Vineyard, Dalwhinnie Vineyard and Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort. There are wineries that offer accommodation or restaurants, even a game of petanque. Keep an eye out for winery events such as The Seduction by Tastebuds series of lunches where you can enjoy a menu crafted by one of Australia’s top chefs and perfectly complemented by Pyrenees wines.

The Avoca Shire Turf Club hosts fantastic country race meets - often combined with the wines of the region. See the field and have a tipple at the Mount Avoca Anzac Day Races in April and the PJA & Blue Pyrenees Avoca Cup in October.

Things to do

Taltarni Vineyard - Avoca

Pyrenees wine region

Sample the famous Pyrenees wines at some of the district's 25 cellar doors.

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Grapes

The Great Grape Road

The Great Grape Road is the perfect wine trail for lovers of cool climate vintages.

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Major Events

  • Moonambel Worlds Longest Lunch – March
  • Australian Marathon Mountain Bike Championships – April
  • Mount Avoca ANZAC Day races – Anzac Day
  • The Pyrenees Vignerons After Vintage Luncheon – May
  • Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally – May and October
  • PJA & Blue Pyrenees Avoca Cup – October
  • Pyrenees Escapade – November

How to get there

Avoca is 187 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, approximately two hours by car, and is situated at the crossroads of the Pyrenees and Sunraysia Highways.