Neerim & District
Eat & Drink
With a strong agriculture and farming scene Neerim is full of delicious, healthy and locally sourced produce, perfect for that picnic by the water or indulgent dining out experience.
With foodies becoming more and more discerning about where and how their meat is produced, it’s pleasing to discover more hidden gourmet food havens popping up throughout regional Victoria
Take a turn off the Princes Highway, about an hour out of Melbourne, and wind your way along the track to Neerim & surrounds, set amongst some of Australia’s most fertile land.
From cheese to wine, meats to jams you'll find it all here.
They farm Tamworths, Large Blacks and Wessex Saddleback pigs, rare breeds known for their old-fashioned full pork flavours. Their superb pork is crafted into delicious free-range sausages in a range of gourmet flavours. They also have plenty of other gourmet meats and products sourced from local farmers. 141 Main Neerim Rd, Neerim South VIC 3831
Visit the Gippsland Gourmet Deli and purchase local specialties such as wine, cheese and spreads to enjoy on a picnic. Princes Highway , Yarragon, VIC, 3823
Nestled into the evergreen undulating hills, just to the north of Warragul is Brandy Creek Wines and View Café, West Gippsland’s premier wine, food and function destination. Here in the relaxed atmosphere of the café or on the well protected alfresco patio, you can enjoy Brandy Creek’s premium cool climate wines, including Tempranillo and Sparkling Pinot Gris. Share many tasty Tapas dishes with family or friends and take in the stunning views. 570 Buln Buln Rd, Drouin East, Victoria 3818
The Neerim District offers prime stream brown and rainbow trout fishing suitable for fly, bait and lure anglers. The key rivers are the upper Bunyip, Tarago (below the Tarago Reservoir), Latrobe, Toorongo, Loch and Tanjil Rivers. Trout in this region commonly grow between 400-600 grams and aregreat fun to catch on light gear. It is not unusual to come across bigger specimens over 1kg.
Gracefield Venison Farm has extensive acres for the animals to roam freely and happily. June and Graham Edyvane have been deer farming for over 23 years and have a hands-on involvement with day to day activity, making sure the livestock feel comfortable around them and ensuring they are at ease in natural surroundings for as much of the time as possible. Animals are encouraged to be predominantly grass fed. 135 Latrobe River Rd, Neerim South, Vic
Ada River is a family owned boutique winery specialising in regional wines from Victoria, Australia. The vineyards are hand pruned and hand picked to ensure maximum fruit quality. Whites: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer Reds: Pinot Noir, Cabernets (Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot) 2330 Main Road, Neerim South
The dining room is popular for its warm atmosphere and roaring fire in winter, scenic outlook in spring and summer, and tasty pub fare all year round. A seasonal menu always features fresh locally sourced produce cooked to bring out flavour and tenderness. 91 -109 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South
It is famous for its corrugated iron bar, massive open fire place and surrounding beer gardens. You could spend hours in the Toolshed bar examining the paraphernalia hanging from the walls, an amazing tribute to the history of Noojee. The toolshed is well known for its big hearty meals like the massive Parma board with 12 parmas, the famous billy burger and lamb pot roast. 38 Loch Valley Rd, Noojee, Vic
This is a trail linking art and wineries in the Baw Baw shire which invites you to jump in anywhere along the route and choose what you would like to see. We have an abundance of lush green pastures, rolling hills and state forests as well as cafés and fresh produce farms in the West Gippsland region and by following the trail you have a great excuse for a country drive. See some inspiring artwork, eat, drink and delight in the spectacular scenery.