Overview
The Royal Mail Hotel in Dunkeld is not just a country pub—it’s a celebrated gastronomic destination, attracting food and wine enthusiasts from across Australia and beyond. Located at the southern gateway to the Grampians National Park, the venue effortlessly blends rural charm with world-class sophistication.
At its heart is Wickens at Royal Mail, a fine-dining restaurant helmed by acclaimed chefs who draw inspiration from the surrounding landscape and the hotel’s kitchen garden, one of the largest working organic gardens in the country. The ever-evolving tasting menus offer a journey through seasonal produce, native ingredients, and refined techniques, often paired with selections from the hotel’s 30,000-bottle wine cellar, which holds one of the best collections of Bordeaux and Burgundy in the Southern Hemisphere.
Beyond the fine dining experience, the hotel also offers Parker Street Project, a more casual restaurant and bar serving bistro-style meals and snacks that still retain the hotel’s focus on freshness and quality. Whether you’re dropping in for a regional plate or staying overnight, the service and quality remain exceptional.
The Royal Mail Hotel also features a range of accommodation, from minimalist Mountain View Rooms to luxury apartments and cottages, all offering serene outlooks over the Grampians. The hotel provides guests with immersive experiences such as wine cellar tours, kitchen garden walks, and chef’s table dinners, deepening the connection between food, place, and community.
Stylish, serene, and entirely destination-worthy, the Royal Mail Hotel is a rare gem that elevates regional hospitality to global standards while celebrating the unique beauty of western Victoria.
Last update June 2025
