This Father’s Day in the Grampians, forget the socks and ties and give Dad something better, a day filled with flavour, fresh air, and a touch of adventure. In the heart of Grampians wine country, Great Western has it all: hearty breakfasts, world-class wineries, bike rides through the vines, and stories waiting underground in historic cellars. Add in a classic country pub to finish, and you’ve got a Father’s Day he’ll be talking about long after the last glass is poured.
Start the morning in the village at Salinger’s Café, a Main Street landmark with heritage charm. The café is famous for generous breakfasts, house-baked treats, and coffee worth lingering over. Whether Dad craves the full big breakfast or something quick and hearty, it’s the perfect launchpad for your Father’s Day in the Grampians.
After breakfast, it’s time to ditch the car keys and stretch the legs. The Great Western Wine & Heritage Cycle Trail is one of the best Father’s Day activities in the Grampians, offering a scenic ride that connects the township to some of the region’s most iconic wineries.
This dedicated off-road trail is wide, safe, and designed for leisurely riding. Along the way, interpretive signs tell stories of Great Western’s gold rush and winemaking past, while vineyards and historic buildings frame the route. Linking Seppelt Great Western, Best’s Wines, and Grampians Estate, the trail makes it easy to combine cycling with cellar door stops. It’s relaxed, family-friendly, and gives Dad the gift of time outdoors.
The cycle trail leads you straight to Seppelt Great Western, where the story of the village truly comes to life. Beneath the estate lie three kilometres of hand-dug cellars known as the Drives, carved out by gold miners in the 1860s. On a guided tour, you’ll walk through dark Drives lit by soft light, walls cool to the touch, and stories that span more than 160 years of winemaking.
Back above ground, settle into a tasting of Seppelt’s signature styles. From elegant sparkling, bold Shiraz, or something seasonal and new, Dad will surely find his newest favourite.
Stay on for lunch at the Seppelt Cellar Door Canteen, where seasonal grazing platters, small lunch plates and local produce are designed to pair beautifully with a glass of wine. Whether you’re inside or outside enjoying the new Spring sun, it’s the perfect way to click pause and savour your Father’s Day in the Grampians.
With the bikes still waiting, take the trail further to discover two more pillars of Great Western winemaking.
At Grampians Estate, Tom and Sarah Guthrie have built a boutique winery with serious pedigree. This wineyr has taken home more than 40 trophies and boasts a 5 red-star rating from James Halliday. Their cool-climate Shiraz and sparkling Shiraz are standouts, and tastings here always come with a warm welcome.
At Best’s Wines, history runs even deeper. Established in 1866, the estate is still family-run today, making it one of the oldest continuously operating wineries in Australia. Tastings are held in the atmospheric stables cellar door, surrounded by rare old vines, including Shiraz plantings from 1868 that are among the oldest in the world. Every pour feels like a link in a long chain of stories, craftsmanship, and community.
As the day winds down, roll back into the village and finish where locals have gathered for generations, the Great Western Hotel.
This country pub is the beating heart of the community, known for hearty plates and an atmosphere that feels instantly familiar. The menu leans into pub favourites done right: steaks cooked to order, golden parmas, and generous seasonal specials. Pair it with a glass from their extensive regional wine list, or something cold on tap. With a lively crowd and a warm welcome, it’s the perfect place to toast Dad and round out your Father’s Day in the Grampians.
In one small village, you can roll between cafés, historic cellars, boutique wineries, and a pub dinner without ever losing the relaxed pace. This Father’s Day, make it about time together, good food, great wine, and memories that last longer than a box of Favourites.
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Great Western Enterprises work on the magnificent Gariwerd landscape of the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk people, the traditional custodians. We respect their land and their cultures and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and all Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.
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