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Western Victoria

Victoria’s western regions are vast, spanning the south-west coast including the Otways and Warrnambool, up north through the Grampians National Park, and finishing up along the Murray River in Mildura. These are some of our favourite eateries to hit on your next mega road trip through Western Victoria.

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Jerusalem artichoke, teardrop peas and raspberries at Brae.
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Brae

Steak with “umami butter” is cooked over a wood grill.
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Lost Cat

Stefano’s sformato (souffle).
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Stefano’s

Fine dining in Dunkeld.
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Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel

The seafood platter.

Apollo Bay Fishermen’s Co-op

Dar Teta

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Dunkeld Old Bakery is one of the standout regional bakeries doing everything from scratch.

Dunkeld Old Bakery

The roaring fireplace at the Merrijig Inn.

Merrijig Inn

Fried eggs on chips at the Bunyip Hotel in Cavendish, Victoria.

The Bunyip Hotel

Timboon Railway Shed Distillery.

Timboon Railway Shed Distillery

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High Country & Northern Victoria

Every cafe, bakery, bar, pub and restaurant featured in The Age Good Food Guide in Northern Victoria including the High Country.

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