The abundant and enriching natural waters of Hepburn Springs, the spa center of Victoria, both relaxes visitors, and enlivens the soil, providing diners with locally-sourced produce that is healthy, organic, and comforting. A stone’s throw from Melbourne, this region is a popular weekend getaway
Fertile volcanic soil, is enriched by the famed mineral water, providing the foundation for one of Victoria’s most naturally beautiful areas. Fragrant stands of oak and cypress trees, chocolate brown fields, and verdant botanical gardens decorate the rolling hills of the Hepburn area.
The region is tended by an array of local stewards, consisting of a community of farmers, gardeners, healers, artists, and musicians. With regional influence from Swiss-Italian roots, the coffee scene in the Hepburn region is thriving within its own unique tradition, boasting robust roasts served out of small cafes.
It is impossible to talk about Hepburn without also getting into the small, productive, family-owned cool climate vineyards that call the region home. These wineries have encouraged the region to produce more and more variety in their realm, with craft breweries and various distilleries popping up throughout the region.
With a strong beverage tradition, this region is a perfect setting for culinary exploration, pairing locally-sourced produce and charcuterie with organic fruit jams, embodying Eat Drink West’s spirit of collaboration.
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