Otway Harvest Trail

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The Otway Harvest Trail is your guide to the best of the Otways 🌿 We celebrate the incredible local producers, farmers, makers and hosts who make this region so special. The Otway Harvest Trail, located in the picturesque South West of Victoria, is a vibrant network of local businesses showcasing the hidden gems of the Otways region. Since its establishment in 2009, the trail has celebrated the ta

lented producers, skilled makers, and hospitable hosts that make the area so special. Visitors are invited to explore this stunning region, uncovering must-see attractions and must-do activities. From artisan producers to cozy accommodations, the Otway Harvest Trail offers endless inspiration for creating memorable experiences. Stay connected and up-to-date by following their Instagram and page for the latest news and tips for your Otways adventure.

Open 10am to 3pm ~ Join us for an all day menu including breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon tea. Barista coffee & lo...
19/08/2026

Open 10am to 3pm ~ Join us for an all day menu including breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon tea. Barista coffee & looseleaf .
The Cafe w/ the best view in town

Dine in or takeaway at Fusion Restaurant Colac
19/08/2026

Dine in or takeaway at Fusion Restaurant Colac

Book now for sustainability workshop!
19/08/2026

Book now for sustainability workshop!

🔥 WIN OVER $9,000 IN PRIZES—including a two-day getaway to Brae!Support the Birregurra CFA and experience the very best ...
18/08/2026

🔥 WIN OVER $9,000 IN PRIZES—including a two-day getaway to Brae!

Support the Birregurra CFA and experience the very best of the Otways. Brae, Otways Distillery, Tarndie, Birregurra Grocer and Otways Artisan have generously donated to this incredible raffle prize.

Funds raised will help upgrade the Birregurra CFA headquarters, supporting the volunteers who work tirelessly to protect our growing community.

🎟️ Buy your tickets now:
https://tickets.rafflelink.com/birregurra-cfa-2026/raffle

Every ticket supports those who are always there when our community needs them most. ❤️

So thankful for the winter rain across the Otways this year. Here’s hoping it keeps our farms green, our dams full and g...
14/08/2026

So thankful for the winter rain across the Otways this year.

Here’s hoping it keeps our farms green, our dams full and gives our beautiful region some much-needed protection heading into summer. 💚

As featured in the Birregurra Mail newsletter…Brae: Where World-Class Dining Meets Community13 years ago, Dan Hunter an...
13/08/2026

As featured in the Birregurra Mail newsletter…

Brae: Where World-Class Dining Meets Community

13 years ago, Dan Hunter and Jules Bagnato took a leap of faith and opened their restaurant on Cape Otway Road, Birregurra. Today, Brae is recognised as one of Australia’s most celebrated hospitality offerings, bringing guests from around the world to our small Otways community. But for Dan and Jules, success has never been measured solely by awards or accolades.

The vision for Brae was always bigger than the dining room.

After honing his craft in Melbourne, Spain and Dunkeld, Dan’s creative ambition was a restaurant deeply connected to its landscape, where the food, the farm and the experience were inseparable. Since 2013, that vision has evolved into a 30-seat restaurant and luxury accommodation set amongst a 20-acre organic farm, where the majority of the produce served is grown just metres from the kitchen.

Today, Brae is also gaining recognition for something beyond exceptional cooking. Earlier this year it achieved the highest possible Three-Star accreditation under the internationally recognised Food Made Good Standard for the second time, acknowledging leadership across environmental sustainability, ethical sourcing and social responsibility. The accreditation reflects years of work embedding regenerative farming, responsible purchasing, waste reduction and staff wellbeing into every part of the business.

Just as significant is Brae’s investment in the Birregurra community.

The business has contributed more than $270,000 to local education, sporting clubs and community projects in Birregurra through donations and fundraising efforts, most recently helping to deliver a new commercial kitchen for the Birregurra Hall. The restaurant also partners with local growers, makers and producers, creates regional employment opportunities and welcomes visitors onto the farm to learn about regenerative agriculture and sustainable food production with head gardener, Jo Lawson.

For Jules and Dan, excellence has never been an end in itself.

As Dan recently observed, hospitality is ultimately about creating joy while leaving a positive legacy for the people and place that make it possible. In Brae’s case, that legacy reaches well beyond the table, strengthening the community that has supported it from the very beginning.

https://www.braerestaurant.com

It makes us incredibly proud to walk into a beautiful independent grocer like The Leaf Store and see some of our fellow ...
11/08/2026

It makes us incredibly proud to walk into a beautiful independent grocer like The Leaf Store and see some of our fellow Otway Harvest Trail members on the shelves — including Schulz Organic Dairy Irrewarra Bakery and DK’s Potato Chips - Australian owned and grown 🌿🥔🥛

With stores in Elwood, Armadale and Hawthorn, Leaf is exactly the kind of business we love supporting.

Because where we choose to shop matters.

When you buy quality local produce, you’re not just taking home better food — you’re supporting local farmers, growers, makers and regional communities. And good-quality produce tastes better, lasts well and encourages us to waste less.

It’s that old philosophy: buy well, buy less, and use it all.

Better for our health, better for our wallets, better for our farmers — and better for our communities. 💚

So if you’re in Melbourne and looking for beautiful, quality produce, skip the big chains every now and then and head to Leaf.

And keep an eye out for those little pieces of the Otways on the shelves. 🌿

🌿 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | Moriac General Store 🌿More than just a country general store, Moriac General Store is a true commun...
11/08/2026

🌿 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT | Moriac General Store 🌿

More than just a country general store, Moriac General Store is a true community hub and the perfect stop when exploring the Otways.

Whether you’re after a hearty café breakfast or lunch, a great coffee, fresh sandwiches and wraps, take-home meals, or a few local goodies for the road, you’ll find it all here. Browse their impressive selection of beer, wine and spirits, satisfy your sweet tooth in the nostalgic Lolly Shop, or tick off your errands with the convenient Australia Post service.

Travelling with the family? Their beautifully renovated backyard, complete with outdoor seating and a kids’ cubby house, makes it an easy place to relax while everyone enjoys a break.

Owned by two local families, Moriac General Store is built on great food, warm hospitality and strong community spirit—making it a must-visit destination on your next Otway adventure.

📍 561 Cape Otway Road, Moriac
🕒 Open 7 days
🌐 moriacgeneralstore.com.au
Show them some love, stop in for a bite to eat, and support another fantastic Otway Harvest Trail member! ❤️

🍷 Otway Harvest Trail Member Spotlight – Keayang Maar Vineyard 🍷Tucked away between Terang and Timboon lies one of South...
09/08/2026

🍷 Otway Harvest Trail Member Spotlight – Keayang Maar Vineyard 🍷

Tucked away between Terang and Timboon lies one of Southwest Victoria’s best-kept secrets – Keayang Maar Vineyard.

Established by the Wurlod family in 2008, this beautiful vineyard overlooks the stunning Keayang Maar volcanic crater, creating the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wine experience. Winemakers Barry and Jerram Wurlod embrace a minimal intervention approach, allowing their exceptional cool-climate wines to truly reflect the unique volcanic limestone soils they call home.

Sustainability is also at the heart of Keayang Maar, with many of their wines bottled in carefully reused wine bottles – a tradition that began with their very first homemade vintages and continues today.

Visit the Cellar Door to sample their award-worthy wines, enjoy delicious wood-fired pizzas and local grazing platters, or simply relax and soak up the spectacular views. Looking for a truly memorable venue? Keayang Maar Vineyard is also a breathtaking location for weddings and special celebrations.

🍕 Cellar Door Open:
Wednesday–Sunday | 11am–5pm

📍 182 Maguires Road, Dixie

🌐 keayangmaar.com

Whether you’re a wine lover, foodie or simply looking to discover somewhere new, Keayang Maar Vineyard is a destination well worth adding to your Otway Harvest Trail adventure.

🧀 Otway Harvest Trail Member Spotlight – Apostle Whey Cheese 🧀If you’re exploring the Otways, make sure Apostle Whey Che...
09/08/2026

🧀 Otway Harvest Trail Member Spotlight – Apostle Whey Cheese 🧀

If you’re exploring the Otways, make sure Apostle Whey Cheese is on your must-visit list!

This family-owned cheesery is renowned for producing an outstanding range of handcrafted gourmet cheeses and milk products, earning numerous awards along the way—including Australian Champion White Mould Cheese for their delicious Southern Briez.

Visit their welcoming cheesery for a personalised cheese tasting and discover the unique flavours behind each handcrafted cheese. Feeling hungry? Settle in with a generous cheese platter or a toasted sandwich, perfectly paired with your favourite beverage. And for the kids (or the young at heart!), there’s creamy gelato and delicious milkshakes to enjoy.

Whether you’re a dedicated cheese lover or simply looking for a memorable stop on your Otway Harvest Trail adventure, Apostle Whey Cheese offers a true taste of the region’s finest local produce.

🧀 Open all year round (closed Christmas Day)

📍 9 Gallum Road, Cooriemungle

🌐 apostlewheycheese.com.au

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PO Box 55
Winchelsea, VIC
3241

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