10 Things to Do in Stawell That You Shouldn't Miss

Founded in 1866, Best’s is one of Australia’s oldest family owned and operated wineries. MISSION: At Best’s, we chase quality at every point and we’re meticulous in finding ways to improve at each stage of the winemaking process. All aspects of making the wine are handled on-site at Best’s Great Western, allowing the winemaker to have full control over quality. We strive for our wines to express everything possible from the vineyard, vintage and region. Our Winemaker Justin Purser in conjunciton with Viv Thomson believe that you must treat each vineyard and resultant wine as an individual and adapt your winemaking to their respective personalities. COMPANY OVERVIEW: Founded in 1866 in the Great Western wine region of Victoria, Best’s Great Western is one of Australia’s oldest continuously family owned and operated wineries. Best’s is known to have some of the oldest vines in Australia and produces extraordinary wines with great longevity. Today, Best's Great Western draws from three vineyards, Concongella, St Andrew's and the newest addition, Salvation Hills at Rhymney. Henry Best’s original Nursery Block, containing over forty different varieties, and his old Shiraz and Pinot vineyards are among Australia’s most valuable viticultural resources. These are three important factors in the style and quality of Best's Great Western wines. They are elegant, mid-weight wines of great intensity and balance. Like all classic long-lived wines, age often reveals their greatest finesse. At national and international wine shows, Best's consistently garners awards and accolades.

With over 30 dealer Spaces you never know what you might find! Continue through the Shop Front to find an extensive Warehouse with a long list of Stock and retro stylings. The Pickers Market Stawell is conveniently located on the Western Highway, opposite McDonald's. Open 7 days a week 10.00am to 5.00pm, with free off-street parking.

Explore, sample & enjoy the Grampians wine region with our range of tours. Relax in style on our comfortable 11 seater bus with a knowledgable and passionate tour guide to help you explore the region. Stunning views and underground tours are just a taste of what our tours involve. Perfect idea for a hens party or work function.

A visit to the Grampians is not complete without a trip to the region’s original winemaking pioneers at Seppelt Great Western. Open seven days a week, experience the beauty of country Victoria at our historic cellar door for a tasting or to purchase wine, coffee, a light lunch or cheese platter, and step back in time underground with a tour of our heritage-listed cellars, “The Drives” – first excavated in 1868 and the longest in the southern hemisphere.

Solace Beauty Lounge and Wellness Spa is the Wimmera's premier wellness and beauty destination, conveniently located in Stawell's CBD and just 20 minutes from Halls Gap. We offer a wide range massage, advanced skin treatments, body scrubs and wraps, manicures, pedicures, sugaring and waxing hair removal, natural spray tans and lash services all performed in exquisite private treatment rooms.

Stawell Gold Mine is the largest gold mining operation in Victoria. The mine is renowned (ambiguously) for being the hottest mine in Australia. The Gold mining operations in Stawell have been in operation more recently since the first owners commenced in the eighties. The current owners are Crocodile Mining and have several other mines. The Gold mine has a large viewing area along Reefs Road that runs alongside the portal that enters the mine and continues for approx. 2-3 kilometres in many different directions under the city of Stawell. The observation area has a commentary device activated by visitors to the attraction and visitors can observe the large mining machinery working the mine and also listen to the mining history in Stawell (since 1870's). There are many facets to the visitor area including a heavy bar that repesents the wieght of a REAL gold ingot bar (similar to those poured at the mine in the foundry). The mine at times offers observation tours to SOME areas of the mine IF the request is reasonable and can be negotiated with the owners/administration of the mining operations.

Arcadeon aims to provide gaming enthusiasts young and old with a place to come together and share their passion. We offer a great range of gaming experiences to suit your needs, from a dedicated PC Gaming area to Console Lounges with some of the best retro and modern games ever made for multiplayer or solo play! $2 Entry - $5 per hour per PC, $10 per hour per Console.