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The short answer is HEAPS ! Great Western, the wine and food village of the Grampians is going to be a hive of activity with plenty to entertain everyone. Friday 1st November 2019Friday night at the Great Western Hotel, join in with the locals for their weekly Happy Hours from 5

Let it Pour and support those in need! Much of Queensland and New South Wales are experiencing some of the worst drought conditions in Australia’s history. Great Western will again support the struggling farmers of Australia with "Let it pour" event Monday 4th November 2019 where YOU decided what

1. Not all wines will cellar for a long time.  Many wines are produced as ‘drink now’.  We suggest you read the label and the winemakers tasting notes and look for their cellaring suggestions.  You will often see phrases like, ‘drink now or cellar for up to 5 years’ 2.

The Great Western Hotel is known for a lot of reasons… the “Steak Western..” its location, right on the Western Highway and it’s super friendly hospitality. It’s becoming even more renown for its unique approach to their wine list.  Every single winery in the Grampians Region is listed

There were some big toys at the Great Western Hotel on Tuesday, just to replace the “Carlton Draught” sign on the roof that was recently damaged in bad weather.“There weren’t too many options. Being on the main Adelaide - Melbourne highway, we just can’t stop the traffic

Each year in the middle of winter, we see the release of the annual wine lovers bible - The Halliday Wine Companion - it’s the holy grail when it comes to wine reviews. Many Australian wine labels are well known and awarded;   it’s the smaller boutique wineries that

Great things are happening in Great Western… business growth that has brought with it many employment opportunities. Great Western Enterprises has Salingers Cafe, Great Western Hotel and management of Seppelt Wines all in Great Western.   Working within the growth mantra #destinationgreatwestern, we strive to provide the best                tourism, food, wine