The Grampians Grape Escape: A Guide from the Nook

The Grampians Grape Escape happens every year in Halls Gap, and it’s exactly what it sounds like — two days of good wine, regional food, and live music in the company of people who care about all three. It’s one of the better weekends the Grampians puts on, and staying at the Nook while it’s on makes it considerably easier to enjoy.

The Wine

The Grampians produces some of Australia’s most respected cool-climate wines — Shiraz is the headline act, but there’s also excellent Riesling and Cabernet. The festival brings the region’s best wineries together in one place. You can taste your way through them properly, talk to the winemakers directly, and take home something specific rather than whatever looked good at a servo on the way home.

The Food

Local chefs design dishes around the wines, which means the food is worth as much attention as the glass in your hand. Regional produce, thoughtful pairings, the kind of eating that makes the afternoon disappear without you noticing.

Planning Your Visit

The festival runs over the Halls Gap area and is easy to navigate. Buy tickets in advance — popular sessions sell out. The Nook is a ten-minute drive from the centre of things, which means you can step away from the crowds whenever you need to, and come back when you’re ready.

The Grape Escape happens once a year. The Nook is available for the whole long weekend. Book your stay.