Hike through the picturesque Grampians
Choose your own adventure when you stay at the foothills of the Grampians National Park. With several hikes less than an hour away, Mount William Station is the ideal homebase for a hiking holiday.
Start your morning with fresh coffee overlooking Mount William
Wake up at the foothills of the picturesque Grampians and bask in your morning routine. Whether you’re savouring your coffee ritual, or cooking an energizing breakfast for your loved ones, the mountains are a perfect backdrop to however you start your day.
Spend the morning fishing in Lake Anne
Steps away from the paddock of the Shearers’ Quarters is Lake Anne, a private lake named after the matriarch of the current generation of owners. In the lake, fish can be caught and wetland creatures are waiting to be discovered.
Taste local, seasonal produce
Enhance your cooking with additions from our herb garden. Grown on the farm, our herbs are ready to be picked by our guests. Choose from an abundance of flavours and infuse the taste of the Grampians into your meals.
For guests looking for a more refined experience, upgrade your stay at Mount William Station by enjoying a gourmet dinner prepared by our head chef. Dinner upgrades can be made at the time of booking, subject to availability.
Embrace the Grampians wilderness with a campfire
Unwind at the end of each day with an outdoor campfire. Whether you cozy up with your favourite glass of Grampians wine or roast marshmallows over the open fire, savour the relaxed nature of regional Victoria’s countryside.
Sleeping Arrangements
The Shearers Quarters has been home to Mount William Station’s extended family of shearers and station workers since 1869. With eight bedrooms (a master and seven shearers’ rooms), three bathrooms, a spacious kitchen and living room, a sun-soaked courtyard, outdoor barbeque, and fire pit, it is a cozy and welcoming space that was built to be shared.
Shearers’ Master
Sleeps 2-4
Once occupied by the head wool classer on the farm, the Shearers’ Master is a spacious, stylishly renovated bedroom that features a queen bed and pull-out daybed. When booking the Shearers’ Master for an individual stay, the kitchen, living areas, and bathrooms will be shared with other guests.
Shearers’ Queen or Twin
Sleeps 2
Each of our seven Shearers bedrooms features a queen bed or two twin singles, and have been beautifully updated while maintaining the original features to take you back in time. When booking the Shearers’ Queen or Twin for an individual stay, the kitchen, living areas, and bathrooms will be shared with other guests.
Regardless of which room you’ve chosen to stay in, enjoy these key comforts during your time at the Shearers’ Quarters:
- Complimentary Wi-Fi and car parking
- Linens and towels
- The Grampians Goods Co. toiletries
- Fully equipped kitchen, including a coffee machine, and a selection of pantry essentials*
- Spacious living area, fireplace, and selection of board games*
- Dining table with 12 seats*
- Outdoor courtyard, barbeque, and firepit*
*When not booking the Shearers’ Quarters exclusively, the common areas are shared with other guests, providing a unique experience for new connections to be formed.
During your time at the Shearers’ Quarters, you will have access to the property and its surrounds, including:
- Lake Anne; including fishing rods and a row boat
- Kitchen Herb Garden
- Helipad (must be pre-arranged)
For access to the Homestead amenities, guests staying at Shearers’ Quarters may pre-book a Pool Experience package from $50 per person per day. This package is subject to availability and is inclusive of:
- Use of the Homestead pool, lounges, sauna, and tennis court
- Two complimentary drinks
- Pool towels
Guests in the Shearers’ Quarters have the option of being fully self-contained during their stay, or can enquire about our dining packages. As an optional add-on, two- or three-course, farm-to-table dinners and locally-sourced cafe-style breakfast cooked by our executive chef, Dean Sibthrope, can be pre-booked. With his masterful use of locally-sourced ingredients from artisan suppliers, the farm, and English gardens, Dean creates dishes that are an exceptional blend of exquisite flavours, textures, and aromas. BBQ packs can also be pre-ordered to relieve the hassle of grocery shopping prior to arrival. These packs are to be self-cooked on the barbeques and showcase seasonal produce grown on the farm and are complemented by a selection of ingredients sourced from the abundance of local artisans found on our doorstep. Additionally, lunch can be pre-ordered and customised to fit your schedule. If you’re spending the day hiking the Grampians, our chefs can prepare a hiking pack for your to take along your adventure. For guests wanting to relax on the farm, a poolside charcuterie board or lakeside picnic lunch can be set-up to be enjoyed by you. When making your booking, please share any dietary restrictions you may have and we will do our best to accommodate them.
With the Grampian National Park at your doorstep, there are numerous hikes of all levels and lengths for you to explore during your time at Mount William Station. From 30 minute bush walks to five hour ascents for breathtaking views, there’s a path for every level of hiker. Some staff favourites include:
- Mafeking: Easy 2.3km loop (16km from Mount William Station)
- Mount William Summit: Moderate 4km hike (55k from Mount William Station)
- Mount Sturgeon: Hard 6.3km hike (49km from Mount William Station)
For pick up / drop off transfer for hikes, please inquire at [email protected]
First established in 1869, the Shearers’ Quarters was home to Mount William Station’s extended family of shearers and station workers. A cozy and welcoming space that was built to be shared – for stories to be told whilst enjoying a hearty meal – and a place that provided a peaceful sanctuary after a long day spent in the woolshed producing the wool that would be exported to the Old World.
The spirit of this unique accommodation experience remains to this day – with the original features preserved, complemented by a stylish simplicity and modern-day amenities for you to enjoy. The Shearers’ Quarters provides the backdrop for new generations of families and groups of friends to start their own conversations, share special moments, and create new memories.
Guests of the Shearers’ Quarters enjoy access to our private lake – Lake Anne – where fish are waiting to be caught and wetland wildlife and bird populations can be discovered. Located just across the paddock from your accommodation, Lake Anne was named after our beautiful mum – one of four sisters that lived on Mount William Station during the previous generation.
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Mount William revives the spirit, energises the soul through the surrounding nature, and nourishes the body with local, natural produce. Since 1842, it has welcomed family and friends to escape the city to reset, and in this next chapter, is now open for all to enjoy.
