Unearth the intriguing history of the iconic Ansett Airways, with a 1928 Fokker Aircraft and aviation memorabilia housed in the company’s first aircraft hanger. Enjoy a guided tour by passionate volunteers – hop aboard an Ansett bus and don’t miss the retro uniform displays!

See demonstrations of lost trades like blacksmithing, leatherwork and woodturning amidst the period streetscape, and have a local guide reveal the displays of agricultural machinery, tools, tractors. Don’t miss a ride on the Miniature Railway too!

Glenn will guide you through his pristine collection of over 80 vintage, veteran and classic cars, trucks and motorbikes. Cycle on a penny farthing and toot the horn in a Clipper bus as you hear stories from this much-loved local.

Have a passionate local reveal interesting stories about Dunkeld amidst curated displays of historical artifacts spanning hundreds of years in this 1865 ex-Church, an important stop on the Dunkeld Heritage Trail.

Experience the history of the Gunditjmara people through the eyes of an expert Indigenous guide on a tour through the Budj Bim National Heritage Landscape. See remnants of a settled lifestyle including circular stone dwellings, and Australia’s first and largest freshwater stone aquaculture system before a bush tucker lunch.

Hear the stories and connect with the indigenous history of our region on a guided tour of sacred sites and areas of cultural significance, led by local Gunditjmara/Boandik Elder, Uncle Johnny Lovett.

Enjoy comparative tastings of local and international wine from the award-winning Royal Mail Wine Cellar, which houses the largest collection of Burghundy in the Southern Hemisphere.

Call into the quaint soldier settler cottage at Bochara Wines near the Wannon and Nigretta Falls, 10 minutes from Hamilton, for tastings, platters and a chat with passionate wine-makers Martin and Kylie.

 Enjoy a cheese platter, wine tastings and giant garden games with local wine-makers Jennifer and Andrew in Tarrington’s rustic vineyard and cellar door.

Organise a group tour to learn about biodynamic viticulture practices with innovative wine-makers John and Jennifer at this acclaimed winery in Tarrington.

Tour the largest kitchen garden in Australia with a passionate Royal Mail Hotel chef beneath Grampians views.

Groups up to 20 can immerse themselves in the journey from roasting coffee beans to making latte art and enjoying tastings in the original stables of 1870’s coffee shop; Roxburgh House.

Meet quolls, dunnarts, wallabies and more on a feeding time tour of the Royal Mail Hotel’s conservation department’s captive breeding program..

Spot endangered Eastern Barred Bandicoots on a torch-lit tour through the Parklands Enclosure, or take a guided walk through the indigenous food gardens and veggie patches, spotting native flora and fauna on the nature trail around the reservoir and wetlands.

Go behind the scenes at our acclaimed regional Gallery on a 1-hour guided tour of the most fascinating pieces from the 9000+ piece collection, through exhibitions, or arrange a bespoke talk, film or workshop.

Lisa from Willow, Violet and Flora can host group painting, floral arranging or wreath-making classes and run tours of her sustainable flower farm in Tarrington.

Artist-led group painting classes and inspiring spaces abound at this homestead, studios and gallery, with landscaped gardens, orchards, farm animals and home produce.

Ceramicist Julie Love can run hand-building and wheel-based pottery classes for small groups in the mudbrick Creative Arts Studios at HIRL.

Giant Swing, low ropes, orienteering, archery, tug-of-war competitions, campfire singalongs, storytime… the list is endless here!

Hamilton’s two lawn bowls clubs are perfect for barefoot bowls by the bar as part of your event itinerary.

Tee off at the well-equipped Hamilton Golf Club, the expansive Parklands Golf Club in Hamilton, or at one of our unique bush courses with Grampians views.

Mallets at the ready for a sociable hit of croquet at this charming facility in Hamilton.

Take in the awe-inspiring Grampians views in a group class at Griffins Hill Yoga Retreat, or have Senior Iyengar instructor Frank Jesse visit your event location for a rejuvenating class on-site.

World-class hikes, mountain views, aboriginal rock art, flora and fauna… whether bushwalking solo or on a guided hike, taking a scenic drive or hitting the best lookouts, this is unmissable.

Arrange group fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, waterskiing or rowing on Lake Hamilton, or simply stroll the serene lakes edge on a 45 min lap.

Park by the accessible viewing platform for birds-eye views of this thirty-metre vertical precipice of hardened basalt lava, over which water cascades into a deep plunge pool.

Summit one of Australia’s youngest extinct volcanoes and take in panoramic views of our most extensive volcanic province after visiting the Volcanoes Discovery Centre.

Tour Victoria’s third oldest Botanic Gardens with its quaint rotunda, new bird aviary, magnificent fountains, bridges and sweeping oak walk.

Refresh your group amidst 7,000 trees in this scenic water reserve, including the Nation’s 2nd largest collection of oaks, sawmill, carved sculptures and mosaic labyrinth.

Group discounts are available for entertaining performances at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre or popping up around the region.

Arrange an immersive private screening at the Hamilton Cinema for your event, complete with choc tops and warm popcorn!