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Mt Sturgeon Homestead

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A beautifully restored, historic 1800’s six bedroom house

Mount Sturgeon Homestead is a beautifully restored, historic 1800’s colonial six bedroom house accommodating up to twelve people. Featuring a formal lounge and dining room, sitting room, library collection, bathrooms with claw foot baths (some ensuites) and a fully equipped kitchen. Surrounded by lush lawns, the Homestead also includes outdoor seating, wide verandah, vegetable garden and orchard. Set on a working farm, guests enjoy the sweeping views of Wurgarri (Mount Sturgeon) at their door step.

The Homestead is an ideal venue to host special celebrations. These celebrations are expertly managed by the Royal Mail Hotel and no external catering vendors are able to participate. Only registered guests are permitted on site. Contact our in house events specialist to start planning a celebration to remember!

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Exterior view from veranda
An idyllic regional Victorian getaway

A remote location to unwind on the southern tip of the Gariwerd. Royal Mail Hotel’s Mount Sturgeon Station is a piece of Australia’s colonial history that can be shared with friends and family for an idyllic regional Victorian getaway, hired as an event or wedding venue or a site for your next corporate retreat.

Three kilometres from the Royal Mail Hotel and the Dunkeld township, guests have the option of complimentary transport to and from the homestead to the dining rooms.

Vegetable garden
Amenities

A home away from home

  • Fireplace
  • 12 People
  • 6 King bedrooms (one can be split)
  • Bathrobes & Biology luxury amenities
  • Nespresso machine & Organic Love Tea teas
  • Iron & ironing board
  • Formal dining room & living room
  • Air conditioned
  • Hairdryer
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Gourmet minibar
  • Pre-arrival wine delivery service
  • Veranda with mountain views
The Mount Sturgeon Homestead extends out onto a large lawn, with a towering backdrop of Gariwerd.
Other rooms
Courtyard Rooms
2 People

Partial mountain views, cosy and private, discover our entry level Royal Mail Hotel room

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Mountain View Rooms
2 People

Conveniently located within the main Royal Mail Hotel grounds with views of Gariwerd

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Deluxe Mountain View Room
2 People

Recently refurbished, luxuriously appointed and architecturally designed to capture the beauty of the natural setting

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Mount Sturgeon Cottages
2 People

One or Two Bedroom Mount Sturgeon Cottages offer a unique stay experience with country cottage charm

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Deluxe Mount Sturgeon Cottages
2 People

Experience a luxuriously refurbished one-bedroom cottage

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Dunkeld Studio Accommodation (Accessible)
3 People

Just across the road from the hotel, Dunkeld Studio Accommodation offers excellent value, spacious rooms in a peaceful setting.

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Apartments

The modest double-story apartments are set on site the main hotel complex, within landscaped Australian gardens.

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Mulberry House
11 People

Relaxed self-catering accommodation for up to 11 guests

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Common questions

What is the best way to book a table at Wickens?

The best way to book a table at Wickens is online.

If you are staying elsewhere please note rreservation availability for Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel opens for external diners two months in advance on a rolling release every day.

If you are staying with Royal Mail Hotel please use the exclusive dining reservations link at the time of booking or in your accommodation confirmation email for personalised table availability up to six months in advance.

To enquire about a reservation further in advance or to place yourself on the ‘waitlist’ for a specific date please search for your preferred date and time and then click the ‘Submit a request’ here.

Can I arrive by helicopter?

Yes you can arrive by helicopter. Please email our team for details on our preferred helicopter transfer service and/or instructions to provide to your pilot.

What is the best way to book a room?

The best way to book a stay is online. Please search your stay dates by clicking ‘make a booking’ – note our usual opening days are Wednesday to Saturday and most of the time a two-night stay is required. If you are having difficulty getting rates to appear please ensure your dates match these requirements.

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What days of the week are you open?

The Royal Mail Hotel generally operates Wednesday to Saturday. Reception is open for check outs on Sunday mornings. Accommodation with self check-in/out is available Sunday – Tuesday.

Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel is open for Lunch on Saturday and Dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Saturday dinner excludes June – Sept/Saturday lunch excludes May).

Parker St Project is open for Dinner Wednesday to Saturday and Lunch Thursday to Saturday.

In-room Sunday Night Supper is available if pre-ordered by the Friday prior – see here

Additional opening dates usually include the Christmas and New Year’s Eve period and public holidays such as Australia Day, Easter, ANZAC Day, Kings Birthday.

While you’re here
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Explore Australia’s largest kitchen garden, discover the considered varieties of produce we grow, and learn about sustainable and organic practices from our chefs. If their schedule permits, Royal Mail’s resident ducks – or professional snail patrol – may even provide a lively escort.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Royal Mail Hotel acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land we are on, the Gunditjmara and Eastern Maar Peoples and their elders past, present and future. Continue reading.

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