The beautiful Grampians region is a nature lovers’ haven with lots of world-famous hiking trails and scenic camp sites.
Attractions
You can watch the waters tumble at MacKenzie Falls, Victoria’s biggest waterfall and take in the scenic vistas at the Balconies Lookout over Victoria Valley.
The northern Grampians is home to Halls Gap and the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre that provides a great insight into local Aboriginal history and rock art.
Horsham is the capital of the Western Grampians and the gateway to the amazing Silo Art Trail, one of Australia’s biggest outdoor galleries. Mt Arapiles is widely regarded as the top rock-climbing area in Australia.
Stay
Accommodation ranges from camping, glamping to cosy cabins and five-star retreats. Try Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park for a great family stay.
The Grampians Pioneer Cottages at Halls Gap are built from Australian and New Zealand reclaimed timbers, stone, mudbrick, corrugated iron and 100-year-old red bricks.
It is set amid bushland where kangaroos can often be spotted.
For a health kick, Griffins Hill offers yoga, organic food, luxe accommodation, and fabulous views- it’s a great place to unwind and relax.
Dine
The Grampians is well known for its wine – there are 15 wineries in the area.
The town of Dunkeld has become a foodie haven with the Royal Mail Hotel and its fine dining restaurant Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel and casual diner Parker Street Project. Accommodation is also available.
The Great Western Hotel is in the wine village of Great Western that was settled in the 1840s and boasts the biggest wine list in the Grampians.