About the Royal Mail Hotel:

Dunkeld’s historic Royal Mail Hotel is idyllically located at the base of Mount Sturgeon, at the southern tip of western Victoria’s Grampians Ranges.

Originally established in 1855, the hotel retains its historical charm while providing guests with contemporary, architecturally designed facilities that take advantage of the stunning natural surroundings. Read more...

Mount Sturgeon Estate

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The Royal Mail Hotel is a unique rural destination set among native gardens and fruit orchards with stunning views of the Southern Grampians Ranges. Accommodation, an award winning wine cellar, restaurant, café, public bar, a contemporary event centre, meeting and conference facilities, outdoor swimming pool with mountain views and the historic Mt Sturgeon Estate and homestead are all available for guests to explore and enjoy.

Latest News

Herald Sun - Weekend

Saturday June 28, 2008

It's simply the best. Bob Hart gives his stamp of approval to the Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld. Read more...

The Age - Epicure

Tuesday May 20, 2008

Australia's best country restaurant? Bold, new, gimmick-free. Brilliant modern food. Score: 17/20 Read more...

QANTAS Magazine

May, 2008

Royal Mail Hotel - Fly, drive or hitchhike if necessary to find your way. Thoughtful, delicious cooking in a beautiful and considered setting. Read more...

Upcoming Events

Old Masters Wine Dinner - Italian Masters

The Royal Mail Hotel ‘Old Masters' Wine Dinners provide a rare opportunity to sample some of the premium wines from the hotel's extensive collection. Each dinner will be hosted by Royal Mail Sommelier, Lok Thornton together with a special guest, who together will select and present the wines to be sampled. A ten-course tasting menu prepared by Royal Mail Chef, Dan Hunter will accompany the wines. Read more...

Farmers' Market

A farmers' market showcasing locally grown and locally made produce, including fresh food, plants, craft goods and more is held on the last Saturday of every month. Read more...

Orchestra Victoria - Two Free Concerts

Slovenian Maestro and newly appointed Principal Guest Conductor Marko Letonja will conduct Orchestra Victoria in an enchanting program featuring Dvorak's cheerful Symphony No. 8, Weber's Oberon Overture and Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, starring Paul Champion. Read more...

Old Masters Wine Dinner - Victorian Masters

The Royal Mail Hotel ‘Old Masters' Wine Dinners provide a rare opportunity to sample some of the premium wines from the hotel's extensive collection. Each dinner will be hosted by Royal Mail Sommelier, Lok Thornton together with a special guest, who together will select and present the wines to be sampled. A ten-course tasting menu prepared by Royal Mail Chef, Dan Hunter will accompany the wines. Read more...

Dicover Dunkeld

Showcasing the many features of Dunkeld including guided walks, tours of local attractions such as the Grampians Pure Sheep Dairy, Dunkeld Art Gallery, Museum and National Parks. The Royal Mail Hotel will also offer tours of the historic Mt Sturgeon Estate Homestead and the award winning wine cellar. Read more...