About Dunkeld, Victoria

Dunkeld is located at southern end of the Grampians 253 kilometres west of Melbourne, flanked by the spectacular Mount Sturgeon and Mount Abrupt. The township was first called Mount Sturgeon, early settlers renamed the town after Dunkeld, Scotland.

• A permanent population of 444
• 253 kilometres west of Melbourne
• 83k from Warrnambool and the Great Ocean Road
• 139k to Coonawarra, South Australia wine region
• 176K from Twelve Apostles Marine National Park
• Southern gateway to the Grampians National Park
• Mount Sturgeon (not to be missed), Mount Abrupt and Picaninny walks close by.

To do River and mountain walks adjoin the property. Explore the village of Dunkeld, book shop, gallery and cafes. Touch and inhale the scent of the old red gum trees, watch Kangaroos at dawn and sunset, discover spring wild flowers and watch out for Emus. Alternatively just relax.

Major events
• Grampians Great Escape - May 3rd
• Grampians Golf Tournament - August
• Open gardens - September - April
• Pomonal Native Wildflower show – October 4-5th
• Awakening Festival, October 17-26th
• Dunkeld Picnic Races - November 15th  (booking essential)