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18 date ideas around the Grampians, from the Seppelt Drives and Best's old stables to the Pinnacle by way of the Grand Canyon, sunrise at Boroka Lookout and a twilight canoe on Lake Fyans. Swipe through them above, or browse every one below. Each was checked on the place's own website: what it is, when it's on and what it costs.
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Food and drink: 7 date ideas in the Grampians
The Shaft House at Seppelt, where the cellar tours start. Photo: Mattinbgn · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
GREAT WESTERN
Underground at the Seppelt Drives
Out-of-work gold miners started digging these cellars in 1868, and the 3 kilometres of tunnels took more than 60 years to finish. Known as The Drives, they are heritage-listed and hold up to 3 million bottles. The guided walk ends with Seppelt Sparkling Shiraz, first made here in the early 1890s.
When Daily tours at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, up to 13 people each, so book ahead. The cellar door is open every day, 10am to 5pm
Cost $25 each ($20 concession)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
An old building and the vines at Best's Great Western. Photo: Peterdownunder · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
GREAT WESTERN
A tasting in Best's old stables, then the 1870s cellars
Best's pours its wines in the original 19th-century stables, a red gum slab building hung with old winery tools and maps. After a seated tasting, wander the cellars dug by hand in the 1870s on your own; they still age the premium reds. Cheese boards come from a pick-your-own platter menu.
When Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sundays and public holidays 11am to 4pm. Book a tasting from 10am to 4:15pm (11am to 3:15pm Sundays). Open until 8pm on the first and third Friday of the month (16 October, 6 and 20 November 2026)
Cost Great Western tasting $10 each; premium tasting $15 each. The cellar walk is free
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
GREAT WESTERN
Sparkling shiraz and lunch at Grampians Estate
This boutique Great Western winery leads with cool-climate shiraz and sparkling shiraz. Its first vines went in in 1989, and its wines have won 78 trophies since 2002. Food is served every day, so turn a guided tasting into a long lunch.
When Daily from 10am; closing times vary, so book ahead. Tables are held for 15 minutes past the booking time
Cost Guided tasting $10 each, waived if you buy six bottles. Menu prices are not published online
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
POMONAL
Wine and music pairing at the Black & Ginger Wine Shed
Jam & Juice matches four small-batch wines with playlists, heard through headphones from a QR code or an old discman. The Pomonal shed is relaxed and a little eccentric, with comfy lounges and board games. Order lunch from Barney's Bar & Bistro next door and they bring it over.
When Thursday to Sunday; book a tasting between 12pm and 5pm. Allow 45 to 60 minutes. Food from next door Friday to Sunday, 12pm to 2pm
Cost Jam & Juice $35 each (four 50ml pours). Or share a Sip Your Way flight: three wines $30, six wines $50
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
POMONAL
A wine and chocolate flight at Pomonal Estate
On spring, summer and autumn weekends, Pomonal Estate opens a pop-up cellar door in its alfresco area facing the ranges. Pick a tasting flight, the wine and chocolate flight, or a paddle of the estate's handcrafted beers. IRIS Restaurant & Wine Bar on site cooks a seasonal menu from local produce.
When Cellar door Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 5pm (spring to autumn). IRIS Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 4pm, plus Friday and Saturday dinner 6pm to 9:30pm
Cost Flight and menu prices are not published online
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
HALLS GAP
Fresh beer and a free gig at Paper Scissors Rock
Halls Gap's first craft brewery opened in April 2019 and pours eight taps of beer brewed on site. A chef-led kitchen runs a short seasonal menu to go with it. Live music is on most weekends and is usually free.
When Open daily; kitchen 12pm to 8pm. Walk-in only, no bookings. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Cost Mains $24 to $28; charcuterie board $34 (May 2026 menu). Beer prices are not listed online
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
HALLS GAP
Kangaroo loin and local wine at the Kookaburra Hotel
This Halls Gap pub has fed locals and visitors for generations. The bistro menu mixes modern dishes with pub classics, such as seared kangaroo loin with a port and seeded mustard sauce. Wines come from around the Grampians region.
When Dinner Wednesday to Sunday, 5:30pm to 8:30pm; lunch Saturday and Sunday, 12pm to 3pm. The bar opens at 3pm
Cost Kangaroo loin $46, duck risotto $37, 200g pub steak $39 (menu when checked, October 2026)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Views and climbs: 6 date ideas in the Grampians
The Pinnacle Lookout, perched on layered sandstone. Photo: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
HALLS GAP
Climb to the Pinnacle through the Grand Canyon
The harder route starts at Wonderland carpark and winds through the rock formations of the Grand Canyon. It then climbs via Silent Street to the lookout. At the top, Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield sit far below. For a gentler climb, start at Sundial carpark: 4.2km return via Devils Gap, about 1.5 to 2 hours.
When Any day in daylight; wear sturdy shoes. Expect trail runners on the track on Thursday 5 November 2026
Cost No entry fee listed
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Halls Gap and Lake Bellfield from Boroka Lookout. Photo: Peter Trenchard · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK
Sunrise at Boroka Lookout
An easy stroll through stringybark forest leads to two lookouts high above the Halls Gap valley. The view runs across the Mount William Range to the farmland plains in the east. Come at dawn, when the rugged landscape turns gold, crimson and bronze.
When Any day; arrive before sunrise. It stays open during the MacKenzie Falls works
Cost No entry fee listed
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Sunset from nearby Reed Lookout. Photo: SkareMedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK
Sunset on the Balconies
A gentle walk ends at viewing platforms perched on the edge of overhanging cliffs. From the Balconies you look out over the Victoria Valley to the Victoria Range. Parks Victoria picks misty mornings and sunsets as the times to go.
When Any day; time it for sunset. Reed Lookout and the Balconies stay open during the MacKenzie Falls works
Cost No entry fee listed
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Sunset from the top of Mount William (Duwul). Photo: BennyG3255 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK
Sunset from the top of Mount William (Duwul)
At 1167 metres, Mount William is the tallest peak in the Grampians. You drive almost to the top, then walk a steep sealed road the rest of the way. Near the summit the gum trees shrink to low, windswept scrub, and the view opens to 360 degrees.
When Any day; go just before sunset or sunrise. Mt William Road was open on the 2 October 2026 road report
Cost No entry fee listed
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Boronia Peak from the Chatauqua Peak walk. Photo: Ymblanter · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
HALLS GAP
Chatauqua Peak loop from the Halls Gap oval
This loop leaves from the recreation oval in town and climbs to the rocky top of Chatauqua Peak. From there you look across the Halls Gap Valley to the Wonderland Range. Pause at Clematis Falls on the way down; it runs best after rain.
When Any day in daylight
Cost No entry fee listed
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
The MacKenzie River at Zumsteins, where the walk starts. Photo: Collywolly · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK
Zumsteins to Fish Falls
MacKenzie Falls is shut for rebuilding, so Parks Victoria suggests this walk to Fish Falls instead. The walk starts at Zumsteins on the MacKenzie River, where a beekeeper hosted hundreds of holidaymakers in the 1930s. The track is rocky and uneven in places, with some steep sections.
When Any day; 1.5 to 2 hours return (Grade 3). Carry water. Parking at Zumsteins is limited on weekends and holidays during the works
Cost No entry fee listed
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
For couples: 3 date ideas in the Grampians
HALLS GAP
Abseil a Grampians cliff by headlamp
Your first abseil is timed for last light, so you watch the sun set as you lower yourself down the sandstone. Once it is fully dark, the headlamps go on for several more descents. The night ends at the foot of the cliff with hot chocolate under the stars.
When Meets at Delley's Bridge carpark, Halls Gap, at dusk; about 2 hours. Groups up to 12, beginners welcome; book a date online
Cost $125 each, including gear, headlamp and hot chocolate
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Star trails over the Grampians. Photo: Ed Dunens · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
HALLS GAP
Telescopes and sky stories under a Gariwerd night
A minibus takes you 20 minutes out of Halls Gap to a quiet dark-sky spot in the park. Guides set up telescopes and tell how different cultures read the night sky. Local treats and a hot drink are included; if clouds roll in, it becomes a night nature walk.
When Leaves the Halls Gap Information Centre at dusk; about 2 hours. Small groups, booked online
Cost $125 each, including park fees, snacks and a hot drink
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
J Ward's bluestone walls in Ararat. Photo: DenisFrolow · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
ARARAT
A guided tour of J Ward, Ararat's old gaol
J Ward was built as a gaol between 1859 and 1861 and later held Victoria's criminally insane. Volunteer guides lead you through the cell block and down to the underground kitchen, each with favourite true stories. Tours run about 1 to 1.5 hours, and guides happily stay on for questions.
When Weekdays at 10am and 1pm; weekends and Victorian public and school holidays at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm (not Christmas Day). Bring a hat and water
Cost $17 each ($15 concession)
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
Shows and music: 1 date ideas in the Grampians
The ranges above Halls Gap, where the festival is held. Photo: DXR · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons ↗
HALLS GAP
A weekend at the Grampians Grape Escape
Each year this festival fills the town's recreation reserve with wine, food and live music from Western Victoria. The setting is the foothills of Gariwerd, in the heart of the national park. Tickets and the 2027 line-up are still to come.
When Friday 30 April to Sunday 2 May 2027
Cost 2027 ticket prices not yet published
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
On the water: 1 date ideas in the Grampians
Lake Fyans at dusk. Photo: exerinity · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons ↗
LAKE FYANS
A twilight canoe on Lake Fyans
Paddle out at dusk as the lake turns glassy and the jagged ranges reflect in the water. Your guide points out birdlife along the shore. Halfway, you moor the canoes and share a light refreshment while the sun sets behind the peaks.
When About 2 hours from late afternoon; meet at the Stawell Yacht Club on Lake Fyans. Book a date online
Cost $125 each, refreshments included
Checked on the official website, 7 Oct 2026
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