Rediscover the Flavours of Gulf Station’s Rich History
Join this unique dining experience celebrating the heritage of Gulf Station at Balgownie Estate. Indulge in a five-course degustation, inspired by Gulf Station’s original recipe book, and paired with Balgownie wines.
The menu, curated by Executive Chef Aidan Gallagher, is a tribute to the land where Balgownie Estate now stands, once the heart of Gulf Station. Dine on dishes like Pasture-Raised Lamb Shank with Coopers Ale pearl barley stew, paying homage to the free-roaming sheep and staple grains that sustained settlers in the region throughout the 1800s.
Enjoy the Buxton Smoked Trout Mousse with wild warrigal green gel and native leaf salad, featuring flora that once thrived around Gulf Station. Other courses will include Otway Pork Belly with gamma purée, caramelised pear, and muntrie berry jus, highlighting heirloom vegetables and native ingredients of the region.
A guest speaker from Gulf Station will share history and exciting stories of life at Gulf Station, one of Australia’s oldest pioneer farm complexes, during the nineteenth century.
Each guest will receive a copy of the original Gulf Station recipe book as a take-home gift.
First release of tickets is available to exclusively to National Trust Members and their Guests, with remaining spaces available to the general public. General public tickets will be available from July 1.
Extend your time at Balgownie
Extend your experience at Balgownie Estate and stay overnight. Their spacious one and two-bedroom spa suites feature spa baths, generous living areas, a separate bedroom and private balconies which take in the views of the beautiful Yarra Valley. Just a stone’s throw away from a number of iconic Yarra Valley attractions, and just minutes away from the historical Gulf Station.
