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A weekend road trip to the Pyrenees
Visit Ballarat
27 May 2024
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Home to over 25 wineries, the Pyrenees region is all about amazing food and wine plus wild and wonderful landscapes.
And the best way to start your Ballarat-Pyrenees road trip is with a hot cup of coffee (and maybe a pastry or toastie to go!)…
Johnny Alloo
32 Drummond St Nth, Ballarat
Named after Ballarat’s first restaurateur, Johnny Alloo is loved by locals and visitors alike for its St Ali and Proud Mary coffee. After a quick pit stop at the historic 1870s building, it’s time to hit the road for the 30-minute drive to the beautiful Pyrenees region.
The Springs Hotel
2073 Sunraysia Hwy, Waubra
The Springs Hotel in Waubra nails good country hospitality. Grab a seat by the fire for a classic pub meal washed down with a cold beer or a glass of red to get you in the spirit of what’s to come.
Avoca Silo
4 Station St, Avoca
The Avoca silo is the first and only glow-in-the-dark artwork on the Australian Silo Art Trail. It depicts the Australian barking owl, a bird native to the local Pyrenees Ranges.
Summerfield Winery
5967 Stawell-Avoca Rd, Moonambel
For more than 40 years, the Summerfield family has been growing grapes in their Pyrenees vineyard and transforming them into deep, hearty, bold reds. Pay a visit to Summerfield Winery‘s cellar door and cafe to try their award-winning reds, wood-fired pizzas and stone-baked artisan polish sourdough.
Taltarni
339 Taltarni Rd, Moonambel
One of the Pyrenees’ pioneering wineries, Taltarni is dedicated to making exceptional wines from the unique terroir of the region. It utilisies innovative new world techniques to produce a diverse range of high-calibre still red and white wines, along with methode-traditionnelle crafted sparkling wines.
Dalwhinnie Wines
448 Taltarni Rd, Moonambel
Dalwhinnie wine maker Julian Langworthy is regarded as one of Australia’s most talented winemakers, with a swag of awards including James Halliday’s Winemaker of the Year, a Jimmy Watson Trophy winner, and Ray Jordan’s Winemaker of the Year. Enjoy one of his delicious wines and cheeseboards whilst taking in the stunning views across the vineyard and the classic Pyrenees backdrop.
Main image: Taltarni
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Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities.
These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.
We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years.
As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.