Food and Coffee Trail

West Wimmera Shire Map (116 KB)

 

West Wimmera Shire has gained an excellent reputation for the horticultural products grown, produced and value added to which increases the great experience of good food and great coffee. This “Trail” gives you the opportunity to discover different brands of fresh coffee from freshly ground beans, farm gate sales of foods, award winning foods (both national and international awards), country hospitality, wetlands and deserts and diversity of landscape, land use and food products. Broad acre cropping, horticultural crops grown either under irrigation or in large hothouses, organic foods and excellent quality of meat production. We are the “balanced food bowl” of Victoria from entree to dessert with a small amount of wine for after dinner conversation. A number of these food producers attend the Farmers Markets both in Victoria and also South Australia. The cafes, hotels and take away venues are listed so you will always have opportunity for food and coffee plus oh so much more. Bon Appetite, enjoy the experience

Welcome to "Lockhart Almonds"

Located at the SA/VIC border just across from the Tolmer Way rest stop
Here at Lockhart Almonds, we grow, process and pack almonds, that we sell direct to you the general public! We also pack a variety of dried fruits and other nuts including cashews, walnuts, pecans, macadamia and locally grown pistachios. There is a great range of honey, homemade jams, chutneys, sauces. All of which are made to traditional Australian recipes. If you're travelling the Western Highway, call in and say G'day! Take a break and sample our produce. We are open 7 days from 9 ~ 5pm . Alternatively you can catch us at the farmers markets, or simply phone / fax your order through to us! Visit our website at www.lockhartalmonds.com.au for further information on growing almonds and the Farmers Markets we attend. On site sales available as are orders on line. Phone 03-5393 1257

Welcome to "Olivaylle"

Produced in the Telopea Downs region of West Wimmera, our Olive Oil is the best extra virgin olive oil in the world! Why? Please browse our website www.olivaylleaustralia.com to discover our Plantation and Factory and discover why our Olive Oil is the best in the world, two international awards prove that OliVaylle's unique process produces a truly "non plus ultra Olive Nectar"..."Nothing Else beyond the highest point of perfection." Online orders available. Phone 03-5393 9559

Welcome to the "Windmill Cafe"

Located in Kaniva on the corner under the BIG windmill is the Windmill Cafe and Visitor Information Centre. Fine food, great coffee using the fresh ground Piazza d’Oro coffee beans, public internet access and visitor information. Check out the unique Footwear Collection and Art works by local artists. Phone 03-5392 2418

Welcome to the "Club Hotel"

Situated at 54 Commercial Street in Kaniva is the Club Hotel, serving delicious up-market pub meals (ala carte menu) for your enjoyment, cold beer, extensive wine list and TAB available. Evening meals available Monday-Saturday 6:30-8:30 pm and lunches available Wednesday-Friday from 12 noon-1:30 pm. Phone 03-5392 2280

Welcome to the "Commercial Hotel"

Situated at 39 Commercial Street, this historic two storey brick hotel is right across from the Windmill Cafe and the BIG windmill. Providing excellent meals, large function room, cold drinks, good country atmosphere, easy parking and accommodation. Phone 03-5392 2230

Welcome to the "Kaniva Community Roadhouse"

Empowering the community of Kaniva is the community owned and operated “Kaniva Community Roadhouse”. Fuel, great takeaway and fresh food is available plus the great smells and taste of Griffith fresh ground coffee beans. Phone 03-5392 2587 For more information on the Kaniva area please visit the Kaniva website www.kaniva.info

Continue your food and coffee trail to the central and southern areas of West Wimmera by visiting Goroke and Minimay

Welcome to the "Goroke Hotel"

The Goroke Hotel is located in Goroke’s Main Street and is a comfortable country pub offering meals and accommodation. Phone 03-5386 1040

Welcome to "Mitchells Newsagency"

Pre packaged food available, newspapers and public internet access phone 035386 1074

Welcome to the "Minimay General Store"

Situated near the Booroopki Swamp and only a few kilometres from Lake Charlegrark is the Minimay General Store and Post office. This unique community facility provides fuel, gas, pies and other pre packaged foods, packaged liquor, newspapers. Cold drinks, coffee and tea. Phone 03-5386 6220

Welcome to the "Advanced Agricultural Concept"

Located near the small community of Minimay is this innovative and unique concept of growing organic vegetables in rural and remote area. Two very large hothouses are the home of a vast range of organic vegetables which are produced using up market technology. These vegetables are sold direct to supermarkets and also at some Farmers Markets. For further information please ring 03-5386 6207.

Continue your travels along the Wimmera Highway and visit Apsley and Edenhope.

Welcome to the "Apsley Roadhouse"

Apsley Roadhouse is a general store and newsagent open seven days per week, offering fuel, take away and dine in meals, EFPOS, free tea and coffee. Break your trip and investigate the Newlands Nature Walking Trail and Historic Town Walk. Phone 03-5586 1274

Welcome to "Nolan’s Border Inn"

Nolan’s Border Inn, a genuine country publocated along the Wimmera Highway in the centre of Apsley. Open Monday to Saturday offering quality meals and accommodation. We are a country pub “full of history”. Phone 03-5586 1205

Whilst in the Apsley Area head south to the hamlet of Dergholm which is near the Dergholm State Park and Bailey’s Rocks and is home of “The PUB in the Scrub”.

Welcome to the "Menzies Hotel—The PUB in the Scrub"

“The Pub in the Scrub” offering Bar, Bistro and Beer Garden. Open seven days. Evening meals, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Sunday lunch and functions by appointment. This hotel also offers Wood Fired Pizza’s on Sundays, general store, Post Office, Fuel, EFPOS and public internet access Phone 03-5583 3240

Back on the Wimmera Highway, stop in Edenhope, featuring Lake Wallace (seasonal due to droughtconditions) but an excellent township to check out the CBD, food, coffee, crafts and the walking track around the Lake complete with Activity Stations

Welcome to the "Cheryl’s Coffee Blitz"

Excellent Food, fresh ground Mahalia coffee beans used for a variety of coffees, great meeting space inside and out. Cafe food and Gourmet menu, sandwiches, wraps, foccacias, Turkish rolls & fresh pastries baked daily. Catering available. Phone 03-5585 1322

Welcome to "Bennett’s Bakery"

Fully licensed bar and bistro with public internet access. Lucious cakes, slices, multicultural menu and home of the famous award winning Bennett’s Heritage Pies. Open 7:30 am-6:00 pm Monday to Thursday and 7 am-to late on Friday to Sunday. The smell of freshly ground “Amanti” coffee beans gives the opportunity of an excellent food and coffee experience. Phone 03-5585 1024

Welcome to "Edenhope Take Away"

Take your mind back to the traditional “milk bar” but with 21st century technology whilst eating/ordering in this centrally located cafe on Elizabeth Street in Edenhope. Great menu, fast and friendly service for both takeaway or sit down dining. Catering available Phone 03-5585 1253

Welcome to "Lake Wallace Hotel"

Open 7 days a week, we welcome you to our dining room for meals from Wednesday to Saturday. Home made pizza on Sunday. Comfortable accommodation available and TAB facilities. Phone 03-5585 1191

Welcome to "Berkins Honey and Beeswax Candles"

Situated in Edenhope, a small country town on the shores of Lake Wallace amongst the majestic red gum trees growing on the lake banks. These trees, and others, allow our bees to collect natural honey, and because we don't use chemicals of any sort in our operation, the wax that we make into our beeswax candles is pure. This allows "Candles by Bereden" to maintain their superior quality. Please visit our website www.bereden.com.au or phone 03-5585 1491

Continue your visit of the West Wimmera by driving south to explore the Historic Town of Harrow.

Welcome to "Harrow Cafe"

The Harrow Cafe is the ideal place to call in for a coffee, made with fresh ground Mahalia coffee beans, take away or sit down dining. Open seven days, Australia Post, Public internet access, EFTPOS, sited opposite of the Johnny Mullagh Cricket Centre Phone 03-5588 1205

Welcome to "Stanley Honey"

Located to the north of Harrow along the Harrow/Clear Lake Road in the small community of Douglas, you will find Stanley Honey, honey producers and crop pollination services. A diverse variety of honey is available for purchase at Farmers Markets at Ararat (quarterly) and Stawell (last Sunday of the month), Jung and Haven. For further information please ring 03-5588 0267

Welcome to "Hermitage Hotel"

The Hermitage Hotel is a historic hotel located in the main street of Harrow, one of the oldest inland towns of Victoria. The heritage hotel offers meals and basic pub accommodation, is open seven days, 2pm-10 pm on Monday and Tuesday and the rest of the week is open for 11:30 am til late. Phone 03-5588 1209

For more information on Historic Harrow please visit these websites
www.harrowtown.com.au
www.johnnymullaghcricketcentre.com.au

Other food producing websites to investigate
www.lamattinafarms.com.au