While hotels and restaurants can hibernate in a global pandemic, land and wildlife management never sleeps. Here is an update from our conservation team. Dunkeld Pastoral Co Pty Ltd (DPC), Royal Mail Hotel’s parent company, has been working towards some major goals during COVID-19. Below are some of the tasks that we can happily report […]
The world is looking a little different than it did a few months ago. Large gatherings and international travel are a thing of the past. But that doesn’t mean your world has to stop. Here are some tips to planning a small, intimate wedding at Royal Mail Hotel. Whether your family is scattered all over […]
As we’ve all sat in our homes, cooped up in isolation, it’s left a lot of time for daydreaming. As the world returns to its new normal, Royal Mail Hotel is ready and waiting to turn those dreams into a reality. The freedom of driving will have a whole new meaning. We’ll feel 18-years-old again, […]
Don’t let winter scare you off! Gariwerd (the Grampians) in winter is at its most welcoming. Venture to regional Victoria and leave the wind tunnels and busy public transport of the city behind. As you drive along the Western Highway, watch the fog roll over the hills and the skies open up into a beautiful […]
Meet the Immortal Red Gum – a heritage listed tree on the Royal Mail Hotel’s nearby Mount Sturgeon property. Estimated to be 419 years old, this River Red Gum has stood, or fallen, the test of time. At one point in its long history, this tree has fallen over and continued to grow. It has […]
As the colder months approach at full speed, the kitchen gardeners turn to indoor jobs, including researching and planning for the year ahead. Michelle, the Kitchen Garden Specialist, has welcomed the helping hand of Cate, the new apprentice. Cate is eager to learn the ropes from Michelle, learning about the Dunkeld micro-climate and the garden […]