More than 7,500 people. Three days. Fire pits, packed dance floors, mountain sunsets and more than 350 wines poured beneath the sandstone peaks of Gariwerd. Grampians Grape Escape returned to Halls Gap across the weekend for its 35th year and 33rd festival edition, and despite a little drizzle on Saturday, nobody was going home early.…
Grampians Grape Escape is back from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 May in Halls Gap, bringing together more than 350 wines, beers and spirits from across Western Victoria. It’s a big lineup. More importantly, it’s a good one. You’ve got the icons. Best’s Wines, celebrating 160 years this year, Seppelt Great Western and Mount Langi…
Special Guests, Coal Cooking and 100+ Wines Await It’s here. The 2026 Grampians Grape Escape program has officially dropped and it’s our boldest, most flavour-packed lineup yet. From 1–3 May 2026, we return to Halls Gap for three unforgettable days of wine, food and music in the heart of the Grampians Gariwerd National Park. Over…
The Grampians is home to some of Victoria’s most passionate growers, makers and creators, and Christmas is the perfect excuse to share their stories through thoughtful and beautifully crafted gifts. Whether you are shopping for wine lovers, foodies or those who treasure handmade pieces, these local producers offer something truly special. For the Wine Lover…
Your seasonal guide to food, wine and fresh reasons to return The vines will soon be in budburst. The skies will stretch wide and blue. And the Grampians will be ready to welcome you back with all the flavour and warmth you remember. If you’re dreaming of a spring getaway filled with great wine, regional…
More than 7,500 festivalgoers flocked to Halls Gap over the weekend to celebrate the 2025 Grampians Grape Escape – reaffirming the region’s resilience and appeal following a challenging summer of bushfires. Feel Good Friday saw a 20% increase in attendance compared to 2024, setting the tone for a vibrant weekend of food, wine and live…
FROM A FESTIVAL STAGE TO REACHING FOR THE CULINARY STARS – TOP CHEF GOALS FOR DARCY CALLANAN. Ballarat’s Darcy Callanan has always wanted to be a chef. And when a humble meatball recipe caught the attention of an iconic Australian chef, it sent the teenager on a trajectory of working with famous chefs every year…
LOVE IS IN THE AIR AS HORSHAM COUPLE TIE THE KNOT IN FRONT OF THOUSANDS OF STRANGERS AT GRAMPIANS GRAPE ESCAPE Horsham couple Linda Billing and John Hunt will tie the knot in front of thousands of visitors at this year’s Grampians Grape Escape. The couple, who have been together for six years and engaged…
For more than 150 years, the Grampians have produced award-winning, distinctive, cool climate wines, made to stand the test of time. Just a two-hour road trip west of Melbourne, the region impresses serious wine drinkers with its mix of large and boutique wineries dotted about, from the acclaimed Mount Langi Ghiran in the east, to…
After decades of vintages across the globe, the Grampians is still the best At just 43, Grampians winemaker, Adam Louder, is celebrating his 40th vintage this year. Adam has spent much of his adult life chasing beautiful vintages across the world, travelling from Napa Valley, USA; Bordeaux, France; Margaret River, Western Australia; to the beautiful…
