EXPLORE THE REGION
Dunkeld is a small regional town, located 3 hours west of Melbourne, at the southern end of Gariwerd (Grampians National Park) and nearby to Victoria's south west coast.
Gariwerd is renowned for rugged mountain ranges, rich cultural heritage and breathtaking views. And it’s on our doorstep.
The national park boasts a healthy population of kangaroos, wallabies, emus, reptiles, birds and more than a third of Victoria’s endemic flora, with over 1000 species of wildflowers blooming in spring.
Additionally, Dunkeld is also close to the townships of Hamilton (25 minutes), Port Fairy (1 hour), Halls Gap (45 minutes) and Ballarat (1 hour 40 minutes).
Walks in the Gariwerd (Grampians)
Walking and hiking tracks within close proximity to the hotel include, Wugarri (Mount Sturgeon, 7km return), Mud-Dadjug (Mount Abrupt, 6.5km return) and Bainggug (Piccanniny, 2.4km return). More walks are located in the northern end of Gariwerd including, the Pinnacle (4.2km return) and MacKenzie Falls (2km return). Click here for the Gariwerd highlights, chosen by the Royal Mail Hotel staff.
Dunkeld Arboretum
Enjoy the short stroll from the hotel to the Dunkeld Arboretum. This well-loved sanctuary has a walking track that meanders past magnificent red gums, a series of small lakes that are crossed by timber bridges and a small pier that provides views of the surrounding mountains. Ask Reception for directions.
Explore Dunkeld
You can get active in Dunkeld with the stunning Grampians Golf Course and tennis courts. Explore our local heritage and hear the stories of days past at our museum or by following the historical town walk. Retail therapy is provided by a collection of shops in the main street.
Winery Tastings
Dunkeld is ideally located on the boundary of the Henty and Grampians wine regions. Talk to our team for winery recommendations in the area. Driving to or from Melbourne? Click here for a historic western Victoria winery touring route.