Royal Mail Hotel
Expansive views of the southern Grampians peaks compete with the extraordinary food plated up at the hotel in the tiny town of Dunkeld. The main restaurant, Wickens, is one of Victoria's signature dining experiences—the menu changes daily depending on the harvest from one of the country's largest working restaurant kitchen gardens, specializing in organic and heirloom vegetables. Other produce comes from the Royal Mail's own cattle and sheep farm, free-range laying hens, nearby orchards, and its olive grove. Chef Robin Wickens' culinary innovation is on display on his chef's tasting menu, with or without meat, Thursday through Saturday (bookings essential). The more relaxed Parker Street Project serves bar snacks and light meals—expect the same exciting, innovative food as in the dining room (mains A$30). Round out the experience by staying in the hotel's fine accommodation (from A$235).
