Epic views. Local flavours. Settle in.

A reimagined wine bar and events space located hillside on the Tallis property.

Here you can experience a taste of Tallis Wine, overlooking the Dookie hills where it was born, alongside other local beverages and produce from across the valley.

Taste the region. Toast your mates.

Visit www.ryeattallis.com.au

Open 11 - 5pm Thursday to Sunday T. 0437 825 547

Best burgers in town.

If you are looking for the best burger in town then make sure you don’t miss the opportunity to try one from the Dookie General Store.

Melinda and Russell provide a wide range of takeaway food and are well stocked with milk, bread, sweets, drinks, ice-creams and newspapers.

T. (03) 5828 6217

You never know what you might dig up in the Dookie Emporium.

t's full of surprises, brimming with antiques, furniture, collectibles, books, vintage clothing and militaria.

Set in the large, historic Mt Major Co-Op store, the Dookie Emporium is a treasure trove with something for everyone. The café serves superb locally roasted coffee, all day breakfast, delicious lunches and irresistible cakes and slices.

Open Friday to Sunday, 9 - 5pm and public holidays.

T.0427 538 667

For the active, there are many opportunities to walk or cycle in the Dookie district, enjoying the wonderful countryside, native flora and fauna.

Check out the Dookie Rail-trail 5 kilometres into the hills and 4 km towards Shepparton and Mulana nin iyoga walking trail, Mount Major - 4.6 km return.

Check out the large map in the carpark opposite the pub for more details.

Feast your eyes on Dookie’s Flowering Gum. Symbolising regeneration, optimism and inspiration, Dookie is celebrating the transformation and new life of its iconic sugar gum.

Located on the main street of Dookie and despite the drought, the beautiful old gum recently blossomed with a flourish of 150 large spectacular red flowers. The fabulous handmade aluminium blooms (30cm in diameter and weighing approximately 100 gms each), were designed and created by local artist Andrew Sands from The Dookie Artists Tree, was supported and funded by Dookie Arts and the Greater City Shepparton Council.

Check out the Dookie Nomadic Silos - Art on wheels . The Dookie Nomadic Silo project is a silo trail with a twist, featuring sizeable artworks created by local and international artists on an assortment of up-cycled, decommissioned, portable grain silos. Locations are as follows:

Tom Day – Next to Dookie Fire Station. | Domenico de Clario – Carpark opposite pub next to CWA gardens. | Sophie Wilson & Davidson Lopes – Town entrance Benalla approach. | Tank - Rye at Tallis (presently absent for Harvest)

Established in 1887, The Gladstone has been helping the community and families create lifelong memories for the past 133 years.

Located in the heart of Dookie, the Gladstone offers an authentic country pub experience and relaxing beer garden.

A family friendly venue committed to creating a welcoming environment for all to enjoy and catering for lunch, dinner, events and drinks.

Experience the relaxed and welcoming vibes of the Dookie countryside. T. 03 58 286 237

On one special weekend in December every year, the Dookie Quarry on Yorta Yorta country is host to ‘Grounded’.

There's no venue quite like the Dookie Quarry. This precious gem of a village is surrounded by red dirt, golden paddocks and vast skies.

A collaborative and curated live music experience as unique as this spectacular setting.

Tickets on sale now for Saturday 2nd December 2023. Visit Grounded Festival website

www.groundedfestival.com.au