Discover Toolleen

Toolleen is shaped by several wine producers, from a family-run boutique winery to handcrafted Shiraz. For a wine-focused stay, it’s worth considering two things: the wines and winemaking methods that distinguish each producer, and the visiting arrangements for their cellar doors. If you’re looking for hotels in Toolleen, this focus can help you shape the purpose of your trip.

Wineries and wine profiles

Pook Road is a family-run boutique winery on the eastern slopes of Mt Pleasant in Toolleen. Wines offered by Pook Road include Heathcote Shiraz, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sémillon and Cabernet; the range may change. Peregrine Ridge is also a boutique winery, specialising in handcrafted Shiraz and Sparkling Shiraz.

At Heathcote II, the winemaking process is also in focus: Peder and Lionel prune the vines by hand, hand-pick the grapes and press them. They employ seasonal workers during harvest. Domaine Asmara produces a small selection of premium red and white wines. Heathcote II is located at 290 Cornella-Toolleen Road in Toolleen; Peregrine Ridge is at 404 Cornella-Toolleen Road in Toolleen.

Visiting cellar doors

Tellurian Wines has a cellar door at 408 Tranter Road in Toolleen. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm. As opening hours may change, check them before your visit.

Barnadown Run’s cellar door is usually open. If you’d like to taste a particular red wine that is available for sale, the winery recommends booking an appointment in advance. Confirm visiting arrangements directly before you go.

More to explore in Campaspe Shire

The wider Campaspe Shire destination also offers historical and scenic attractions. The Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex is a local history museum and resource centre with historical exhibits from the district, including a shearing shed, blacksmith’s shop, dairy shed and historic classroom. In the Port of Echuca riverside recreation area, attractions include the Discovery Centre, operated by Campaspe Shire Council, a museum, historic buildings and displays of equipment; there are also demonstrations and rides on authentic paddle steamers. The 19 km Waranga Rail Trail connects Rushworth with Murchison and passes Waranga Basin, bushland and farmland.

Tongala also offers a different cultural focus in Campaspe Shire: its central shopping area has more than 30 murals, and a walking tour of its award-winning street art is available. The Rochester Sports Museum in the shire displays sporting memorabilia from recent history, including items from Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist, Merv Hughes, Greg Norman and Sharelle McMahon. Gargarro Botanic Garden showcases native plants and reflects the dry landscapes of the Campaspe region.

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