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What Are Things To See And Do In The Grampians Melbourne?

Three hours west of Melbourne, you'll find the rough rock formations and spectacular landscapes of the Grampians National Park. Native American rock art, some of which is over 22,000 years old, may also be seen in the park. Hikers flock to the region for its many routes and vantage points, but the area also boasts  interesting sight and excellent cultural institutions.  This list includes some of my favourite things to do in the Grampians, from checking out haunting zoos and asylums and exploring the Silo Art Trail.

Gorgeous natural features can be seen in Grampians National Park, which is located in Western Victoria's rugged Grampians Region. Even though it was severely damaged by fire in 2006 and 2014, as well as by flooding and landslides in 2011, this wonderful natural reserve is now thriving. This park is one of Australia's National Heritage locations, so if you want to get away from it all and reconnect with nature, you need look no further. Listed below is a sample itinerary for a trip to Australia's magnificent Grampian Mountains.

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Activities and Attractions in the Grampians

To the north-west of Melbourne sits the vast national park known as the Grampians. On the way to or from Ararat, you may catch a glimpse of them as a lumpy cluster of enormous mountains that divide the horizon in two.

Most Melburnians know of this stunning area as a wonderful natural getaway from the city, thanks to its lovely wildflowers, dramatic Pinnacle trek, and high sandstone peaks. The original inhabitants of this area gave it the name Gariwerd, and now it is home to some of the most significant Indigenous rock art sites in all of south-east Australia.

The Pinnacle

The Pinnacle is a popular vantage point in Victoria, but getting there isn't easy. A 4.2-kilometer (2.6-mile) round-trip hike beginning and ending at the Sundial car park is the most family-friendly and easiest option.

A lot of hikers like to begin their journeys in the Wonderland parking lot. Both trails will take you past impressive rock formations, culminating at the Pinnacle, where you can take in the breathtaking panorama of the Grampians.

Brambuk: The National Park and Cultural Centre

The Djab Wurrung and Jadawadjali peoples, who have lived in the Grampians for tens of thousands of years and left their imprints all over the area, are the traditional stewards of the land. The indigenous history and culture of the Grampians are intriguing, thus in 1989 the Brambuk: 

The Cultural Centre and National Park was established to preserve and disseminate this information. Brambuk, located about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) south of Halls Gap, a tourist hamlet in the Grampians, is a centre for the celebration of indigenous culture and storytelling.

Grampians National Park

There is a dangerous route that climbs up and over rocky outcroppings and through a lush forest to the top. View a breathtaking vista in the park.

After beginning its ascent by travelling north in the direction of neighbouring Signal Peak (780 m), the trail abruptly swings to the south-west and follows the rim of an escarpment to Mount Abrupt. Upon arrival, take in the stunning views of Dunkeld to the south and the Serra Range to the north. To name just a few, keep an eye out for wedge-tailed eagles, kestrels, peregrine and nankeen falcons.

The spectacular beauty of the Grampians is one of the region's most frequently cited selling points. This park is ideal for those who want to get out into the wilderness and see it up close and personal, with its epic Pinnacle trek, magnificent wildflowers, and towering sandstone peaks. This region, once known as Gariwerd by its indigenous occupants, is now recognised as a major centre for Indigenous rock painting in southeastern Australia.

Visitors can explore the park's many sights on foot, such as its cascading waterfalls, spring wildflowers, Aboriginal rock art, and breathtaking vistas of the towering sandstone peaks that make up the Grampians. The Grampians are home to over 200 species of birds and mammals, as well as 900 species of natural vegetation. Bring your cameras since there is a chance you will encounter native animals including koalas, emus, wedge-tailed eagles, and koalas.

MacKenzie Falls

All year long, visitors to Grampians National Park can enjoy the sight of water crashing over Victoria's tallest waterfall. The base of MacKenzie Falls can be reached after a two-kilometer (1.2-mile) descent from the parking lot at the top of the falls. If you want, you can also observe the waterfall from a wheelchair-accessible platform at the Bluff.

Although MacKenzie is the only year-round waterfall, the Grampians are truly spectacular in the winter and spring. The springtime is the best time to visit the Grampians for waterfall viewing, when the wildflowers are also in full bloom.

The hike to Mackenzie Falls is unforgettable. The beautiful Mackenzie Falls comes as a complete and utter shock in the middle of the rugged and dry Grampians National Park. Following the clearly designated path down, you'll hear the waterfalls before you see them.

The cascade may be seen in the distance, plunging down a cliff face into a tumultuous pool of freshwater below. No swimming is permitted here, despite the signs, but if it's the middle of summer and you're already drenched from your capris, we won't tell anyone.

Blaze Rock Retreat

Here's your spouse or other significant partner. Book a private villa at Blaze Rock Retreat for a romantic retreat with a huge claw-foot tub right next to the bedroom and kangaroos hopping by your window.

You can be at Halls Gap in just ten minutes, making it an ideal home base for your hiking expeditions. The villas are 7 kilometres from Halls Gap and have full kitchens, breathtaking views of the surrounding natural landscape and private outdoor spaces.

Each villa is exquisitely furnished, and its secluded location means you and your loved one can get away from it all in quiet and peace. Each of the villas has a double-sized shower with a massaging showerhead,  king-sized bed, a claw foot tub with sweeping views, and  a roaring wood fireplace. Get away from the bustle and hustle of city life and spend some time in the beautiful Grampians.

Situated on a 50-acre estate with lush native gardens, the Villas offer an oasis of relaxation and calm. As you open your eyes in the morning, you may see kangaroos grazing nearby or hear the many birds that frequently stop by the villas.

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The Balconies

The Balconies viewpoint, formerly known as the Jaws of Death, provides breathtaking vistas of Victoria Valley. Starting at the Reeds Lookout parking area, the 1.2-mile (2-kilometer) walk to the Balconies leads hikers over rocky outcrops and stringybark forest to one of the best vantage sites in the Grampians. To get the greatest shots of the breathtaking surroundings, photographers should go there either early in the morning or just before sunset.

Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre

The Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre in Ararat, the only Australian city founded by Chinese, recounts the history of Chinese gold miners who left Southern China for Australia in the 1800s.

Designed in a classical Chinese architectural style, the complex gives visitors a taste of Chinese heritage in Australia by offering them the chance to dress in traditional garb, even pan for gold and try their hand at calligraphy.

The Pinnacle

The path ascends steeply through rocky outcrops and through pristine forest. Relish in one of the park's most breathtaking vistas.

Initially heading north towards nearby Signal Peak (780 m), the trail progressively ascends before making a sharp turn to the south-west and following the edge of an escarpment towards Mount Abrupt. Once you get there, look out over Dunkeld to the south and the Serra Range to the north. Watch for peregrine wedge-tailed eagles, falcons, and nankeen kestrels.

The Grampians are a popular destination for bushwalkers, and with good cause. While it may appear rocky and harsh at first, tourists will be pleasantly surprised by the presence of hollow mountains, breathtaking natural amphitheatres and secluded waterfalls. 

From the parking lot at the Sundial, hikers can make their way up some interesting geological terrain to a rocky outcropping that provides a great vantage point across Fyans Valley and is known as the Pinnacle. If you're up for a challenge, you may also reach the same location through a more strenuous route that begins in the Wonderland parking lot.

Halls Gap Zoo

Over 160 native and exotic creatures call Halls Gap Zoo, Victoria's largest regional zoo, home. Species represented here include red pandas, meerkats, giraffes, lemurs, macaws, rhinos,  and many more. Halls Gap Zoo, located in the Grampians' foothills, is a participant in various captive breeding initiatives for endangered species and also provides animal encounters and zookeeper experiences.

J Ward

Originally constructed in the middle of the 19th century as the Ararat Gaol, J Ward became a high-security psychiatric ward for the criminally insane in 1887. Until 1991, J Ward provided housing and care for Victoria's mentally ill population.

Learn about the slain and the killers, whose spirits are said to still haunt J Ward, by taking a ghost tour or guided tour of the complex with its creepy architecture and abandoned structures, including the gallows.

Live Fast Café

Since its opening in October of 2010, the Live Fast Lifestyle Café has been providing patrons with high-quality cuisine, beer, and coffee. We are a group of energetic, young individuals who see the Grampians for what they truly are: a crossroads for free-spirited explorers, musicians, climbers, and other creative types.

Nothing like returning from a day of hiking, climbing, riding, or running in the park to some tunes and bonfire. The main draws are the  delicious food made with locally, seasonal sourced ingredients  and excellent coffee. The cafe by the creek is open every day of the week and has a wide selection of hearty breakfast and lunch options. Since we are constantly striving to diversify and develop, we are constantly exploring new avenues for support.

Mount Abrupt

Mount Abrupt is a magnificent outcrop of granite that rises 827 metres above the vast Serra Range to the north and Dunkeld to the south, so photographers should definitely bring their equipment. Observe lizards, peregrine falcons, kangaroos, and other wildlife as you make your way up the arduous hike to the peak.

The path ascends steeply through rocky outcrops and through pristine forest . Relish in one of the park's most breathtaking vistas.

Initially heading north towards nearby Signal Peak (780 m), the trail progressively ascends before making a sharp turn to the south-west and following the edge of an escarpment towards Mount Abrupt. Once you get there, look out over Dunkeld to the south and the Serra Range to the north. Watch for wedge-tailed eagles, nankeen kestrels, and peregrine falcons.

Boroka Lookout

Mt. Difficult Road near Halls Gap leads to one of the outstanding viewpoints in the Grampians. The overlook, with its breathtaking vistas of Lake Bellfield and Halls Gap, is a short walk from the parking lot. The Boroka Lookout is also a fantastic place to see birds of the area. There are picnic tables and restrooms available, so pack a picnic and take in the scenery.

Hamilton Gallery

The Hamilton Gallery is a world-famous art gallery that has been around for nearly 60 years, displaying pieces from Australia, Asia, and Europe. The gallery's extensive collection spans from paintings and ceramics to prints and furniture to watercolours and modern art from the 18th century. The Australian National Gallery is among the best in the world.

Fish Falls

Visit Fish Falls in the Grampians for these three reasons. The waterfalls themselves drop roughly 60 metres down a series of rocky terraces into a stunning, inky basin.

Second, it's a nice enough hike to warrant a full day's outing. Starting from the Zumsteins parking lot, hikers can go on a 4.6-kilometer out-and-back along the MacKenzie River upstream while taking in beautiful views of the surrounding gorges. Thirdly, unlike nearby Mackenzie Falls, this location is far less crowded.

Reed Lookout 

Amazing panoramas of the Victoria Range,Victoria Valley,  Mt. Difficult Range, Lake Wartook, and Serra Range can be seen from the peak of Reed Lookout.

Sunset photographers go to the observation platform to capture the brilliant pinks and purples of the sky over the mountains. Wheelchair users will have little trouble making it to the overlook along the well-maintained trail.

The Grampians Wine Region

It's true that the Grampians are more well-known for their wildflowers and waterfalls than their wine, but the fact remains that some of the world's oldest grapes can be found in this region. Many of Victoria's most and oldest interesting cellar doors can be found in the Grampians, making it the ideal place to unwind after a day of sightseeing.

The Royal Mail Hotel

It's going to be a long way to go. Dunkeld is a little town (population around 460) in western Victoria, at the base of the Grampians, and not a place most people visit on a whim. But it's also true that the three-hour trip from Melbourne to Dunkeld is well worth the gas money because of the Royal Mail Hotel. Building on its already exceptional reputation for food and drink, this rural pub is undergoing an exciting new phase of expansion with the aim of driving it into the next decade.

The newly opened eatery is the venue's main draw. Soon, the restaurant at the Royal Mail Hotel, where Robin Wickens has worked as executive chef for the past four years, will be officially renamed to reflect his last name. If all goes according to plan towards the end of October, the hotel will finally have the dining room it deserves, one that is entirely secluded from the lounge and hotel reception area (a word that best describes the current setup is "clunky").

Architect Nick Byrne, born in Dunkeld and now based in Melbourne, utilised only local materials such as lumber, sandstone, and wool to create a 45-seat theatre (utilised to line the cellar shelves, giving the bottles a warm and inviting home). Wickens says the open kitchen will be "vast and wonderful," and that there will also be a lounge and a bar. It's been in the works for a while; Wickens gained notoriety as a "mad scientist" chef at his experimental Fitzroy restaurant Interlude.

He assures us that "eating will be significantly improved." Guests will feel special as they make their way there through the natural landscape. The café will move into the restaurant's old area, which is good, and the pub's front bar will once again function as a pub front bar (where a wood-burning stove is planned to be installed).

RMH general manager Mark Whitnell has claimed that, in phase two, the accommodations will be updated to cater to the luxury market. In the shadow of Mount Sturgeon, the eight bluestone cottages and the bigger homestead will be the major draws, surprising regulars with the exceptional quality of the "motel-style" lodgings on offer.

But there's no reason to wait. RMH has changed considerably in the past two years. The wine collection, located across Parker Street from the hotel, boasts Australia's largest collection of Bordeaux and Burgundy among its 26,000 bottles (And the best part is, thanks to the Coravin system, sampling legendary brands is no longer reserved for the super-rich alone).

The kitchen garden is also a part of the RMH experience. Hotel guests can have a free guided tour of the massive organic garden, which is one of the largest restaurant gardens in Australia (test out 18 variants of tomato, 3 of beetroot, and the combined efforts of 3 full-time gardeners).

A trip to see the pest-eating duck family is well worth it, and the experience is reflected in the degustation menu, which features dishes that are true to the season, such as the cleanest, greenest watercress soup with puffed rice and yuzu jelly, a vegetable course that uses corn in every way possible, and the fresh minty herbaceousness of basil puree, or a beef tartare with green tomato and coal oil. Here's your chance to try periwinkles for the first time.

Ngamadjidj Aboriginal Art Shelter

Ngamadjidj Aboriginal Art Shelter is one of five Aboriginal art sites in the park and is conveniently located near the Mt. Stapylton campground. Indigenous art at the Cave of Ghosts depicts white people standing, squatting and dancing; the figures are depicted in a different colour palette and artistic style than at most other northern Gariwerd art sites. White is associated with death and the hereafter among Aboriginal people, therefore Europeans may have appeared ethereal to them.

Pack A Picnic

Enjoy listening to the birds, the beautiful scenery, and take a break at one of the many picnic spots across the Grampians. You can take your packed lunch and enjoy it in the heart of the forest, next to a gushing waterfall, or in some other secluded location.

Join us for a day trip to the Grampians National Park and experience all of this and more. The remarkable natural splendour of the Grampians is the focus of our Grampians day tours, which include numerous photo stops in which guests may take in the fresh, eucalyptus-scented air and really immerse themselves in this western Victorian wilderness.

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The Victoria Silo Art Trail

One of the newest and most popular tourist attractions in Victoria, the Silo Art Trail traverses rural areas well above the Grampians. It's possible to view a few of the nearby ones in a day, such as Rupanyup and Sheep Hills, but the six-to-seven-hour travel would make it difficult to see all of the beautiful painted silos on the Victoria Silo Art Trail.

Conclusion

Grampians National Park is located three hours west of Melbourne in Western Victoria's rugged Grampians Region. Hikers flock to the region for its many routes and vantage points, but the area also boasts interesting sight and excellent cultural institutions. Native American rock art, some of which is over 22,000 years old, may be seen in the park. The Grampians National Park is home to over 200 species of birds and mammals, as well as 900 species of natural vegetation. Visitors can explore the park's many sights on foot, such as its cascading waterfalls, spring wildflowers, Aboriginal rock art, and breathtaking vistas of the sandstone peaks.

Private villas at Blaze Rock Retreat offer a secluded and secluded oasis of relaxation and calm. The Balconies viewpoint, formerly known as the Jaws of Death, provides breathtaking vistas of Victoria Valley. The Grampians is a popular destination for bushwalkers, and with good cause. The path ascends steeply through rocky outcrops and through pristine forest. Watch for peregrine wedge-tailed eagles, falcons, and nankeen kestrels.

J Ward was a high-security psychiatric ward for the criminally insane until 1991. Mt. Abrupt is a magnificent outcrop of granite that rises 827 metres above the vast Serra Range to the north and Dunkeld to the south. The Boroka Lookout is also a fantastic place to see birds of the area. The Hamilton Gallery is a world-famous art gallery displaying pieces from Australia, Asia, and Europe. Great panoramas of the Victoria Range,Victoria Valley, Mt. Difficult Range, Lake Wartook, and Serra Range can be seen from Reed Lookout.

Some of the world's oldest grapes can be found in the Grampians wine region. The Royal Mail Hotel is undergoing an exciting new phase of expansion. Hotel guests can have a guided tour of the massive organic garden, which is one of the largest restaurant gardens in Australia. The wine collection boasts Australia's largest collection of Bordeaux and Burgundy among its 26,000 bottles. Ngamadjidj Aboriginal Art Shelter is one of five Aboriginal art sites in the Grampians National Park.

Indigenous art at the Cave of Ghosts depicts white people standing, squatting and dancing. Take a break at one of the many picnic spots across the park.

Content Summary

  • Three hours west of Melbourne, you'll find the rough rock formations and spectacular landscapes of the Grampians National Park.
  • Native American rock art, some of which is over 22,000 years old, may also be seen in the park.
  • Gorgeous natural features can be seen in Grampians National Park, which is located in Western Victoria's rugged Grampians Region.
  • This park is one of Australia's National Heritage locations, so if you want to get away from it all and reconnect with nature, you need look no further.
  • Listed below is a sample itinerary for a trip to Australia's magnificent Grampian Mountains.
  • To the north-west of Melbourne sits the vast national park known as the Grampians.
  • The original inhabitants of this area gave it the name Gariwerd, and now it is home to some of the most significant Indigenous rock art sites in all of south-east Australia.
  • The Pinnacle is a popular vantage point in Victoria, but getting there isn't easy.
  • The indigenous history and culture of the Grampians are intriguing, thus in 1989 the Brambuk: The Cultural Centre and National Park was established to preserve and disseminate this information.
  • Brambuk, located about 2 kilometres (1.2 miles) south of Halls Gap, a tourist hamlet in the Grampians, is a centre for the celebration of indigenous culture and storytelling.
  • There is a dangerous route that climbs up and over rocky outcroppings and through a lush forest to the top.
  • View a breathtaking vista in the park.
  • The spectacular beauty of the Grampians is one of the region's most frequently cited selling points.
  • This region, once known as Gariwerd by its indigenous occupants, is now recognised as a major centre for Indigenous rock painting in southeastern Australia.
  • Visitors can explore the park's many sights on foot, such as its cascading waterfalls, spring wildflowers, Aboriginal rock art, and breathtaking vistas of the towering sandstone peaks that make up the Grampians.
  • The Grampians are home to over 200 species of birds and mammals, as well as 900 species of natural vegetation.
  • Bring your cameras since there is a chance you will encounter native animals including koalas, emus, wedge-tailed eagles, and koalas.
  • All year long, visitors to Grampians National Park can enjoy the sight of water crashing over Victoria's tallest waterfall.
  • The beautiful Mackenzie Falls comes as a complete and utter shock in the middle of the rugged and dry Grampians National Park.
  • Book a private villa at Blaze Rock Retreat for a romantic retreat with a huge claw-foot tub right next to the bedroom and kangaroos hopping by your window.
  • You can be at Halls Gap in just ten minutes, making it an ideal home base for your hiking expeditions.
  • The villas are 7 kilometres from Halls Gap and have full kitchens, breathtaking views of the surrounding natural landscape and private outdoor spaces.
  • Get away from the bustle and hustle of city life and spend some time in the beautiful Grampians.
  • The Balconies viewpoint, formerly known as the Jaws of Death, provides breathtaking vistas of Victoria Valley.
  • Designed in a classical Chinese architectural style, the complex gives visitors a taste of Chinese heritage in Australia by offering them the chance to dress in traditional garb, even pan for gold and try their hand at calligraphy.
  • The path ascends steeply through rocky outcrops and through pristine forest.
  • Relish in one of the park's most breathtaking vistas.
  • Once you get there, look out over Dunkeld to the south and the Serra Range to the north.
  • Watch for peregrine wedge-tailed eagles, falcons, and nankeen kestrels.
  • The Grampians are a popular destination for bushwalkers, and with good cause.
  • From the parking lot at the Sundial, hikers can make their way up some interesting geological terrain to a rocky outcropping that provides a great vantage point across Fyans Valley and is known as the Pinnacle.
  • Over 160 native and exotic creatures call Halls Gap Zoo, Victoria's largest regional zoo, home.
  • Originally constructed in the middle of the 19th century as the Ararat Gaol, J Ward became a high-security psychiatric ward for the criminally insane in 1887.
  • Learn about the slain and the killers, whose spirits are said to still haunt J Ward, by taking a ghost tour or guided tour of the complex with its creepy architecture and abandoned structures, including the gallows.
  • Mount Abrupt is a magnificent outcrop of granite that rises 827 metres above the vast Serra Range to the north and Dunkeld to the south, so photographers should definitely bring their equipment.
  • Observe lizards, peregrine falcons, kangaroos, and other wildlife as you make your way up the arduous hike to the peak.
  • Relish in one of the park's most breathtaking vistas.
  • Watch for wedge-tailed eagles, nankeen kestrels, and peregrine falcons.
  • Mt. Difficult Road near Halls Gap leads to one of the outstanding viewpoints in the Grampians.
  • The Boroka Lookout is also a fantastic place to see birds of the area.
  • The Hamilton Gallery is a world-famous art gallery that has been around for nearly 60 years, displaying pieces from Australia, Asia, and Europe.
  • The Australian National Gallery is among the best in the world.
  • Amazing panoramas of the Victoria Range,Victoria Valley, Mt. Difficult Range, Lake Wartook, and Serra Range can be seen from the peak of Reed Lookout.
  • It's true that the Grampians are more well-known for their wildflowers and waterfalls than their wine, but the fact remains that some of the world's oldest grapes can be found in this region.
  • Many of Victoria's most and oldest interesting cellar doors can be found in the Grampians, making it the ideal place to unwind after a day of sightseeing.
  • Dunkeld is a little town (population around 460) in western Victoria, at the base of the Grampians, and not a place most people visit on a whim.
  • But it's also true that the three-hour trip from Melbourne to Dunkeld is well worth the gas money because of the Royal Mail Hotel.
  • Building on its already exceptional reputation for food and drink, this rural pub is undergoing an exciting new phase of expansion with the aim of driving it into the next decade.
  • Soon, the restaurant at the Royal Mail Hotel, where Robin Wickens has worked as executive chef for the past four years, will be officially renamed to reflect his last name.
  • He assures us that "eating will be significantly improved."
  • The café will move into the restaurant's old area, which is good, and the pub's front bar will once again function as a pub front bar (where a wood-burning stove is planned to be installed).
  • RMH general manager Mark Whitnell has claimed that, in phase two, the accommodations will be updated to cater to the luxury market.
  • In the shadow of Mount Sturgeon, the eight bluestone cottages and the bigger homestead will be the major draws, surprising regulars with the exceptional quality of the "motel-style" lodgings on offer.
  • RMH has changed considerably in the past two years.
  • The wine collection, located across Parker Street from the hotel, boasts Australia's largest collection of Bordeaux and Burgundy among its 26,000 bottles (And the best part is, thanks to the Coravin system, sampling legendary brands is no longer reserved for the super-rich alone).
  • The kitchen garden is also a part of the RMH experience.
  • Hotel guests can have a free guided tour of the massive organic garden, which is one of the largest restaurant gardens in Australia (test out 18 variants of tomato, 3 of beetroot, and the combined efforts of 3 full-time gardeners).
  • A trip to see the pest-eating duck family is well worth it, and the experience is reflected in the degustation menu, which features dishes that are true to the season, such as the cleanest, greenest watercress soup with puffed rice and yuzu jelly, a vegetable course that uses corn in every way possible, and the fresh minty herbaceousness of basil puree, or a beef tartare with green tomato and coal oil.
  • Ngamadjidj Aboriginal Art Shelter is one of five Aboriginal art sites in the park and is conveniently located near the Mt. Stapylton campground.
  • Indigenous art at the Cave of Ghosts depicts white people standing, squatting and dancing; the figures are depicted in a different colour palette and artistic style than at most other northern Gariwerd art sites.
  • Enjoy listening to the birds, the beautiful scenery, and take a break at one of the many picnic spots across the Grampians.
  • Join us for a day trip to the Grampians National Park and experience all of this and more.
  • One of the newest and most popular tourist attractions in Victoria, the Silo Art Trail traverses rural areas well above the Grampians.
  • It's possible to view a few of the nearby ones in a day, such as Rupanyup and Sheep Hills, but the six-to-seven-hour travel would make it difficult to see all of the beautiful painted silos on the Victoria Silo Art Trail.

 

FAQs About Things To See In The Grampians

The Balconies are our #1 must-see destination in The Grampians National Park, as the rock formations and awe-inspiring views are simply incredible. Best experienced on a misty morning, as the sun sets or even as a stargazing platform on a clear night.

Three hours west of Melbourne, the Grampians National Park is home to rugged rock formations, breathtaking panoramas and indigenous rock art dating back 22,000 years. Popular with hikers, the area has a multitude of walking trails and scenic lookouts, but it also boasts impressive art galleries and museums, as well as more unusual sites.

MacKenzie Falls is the most iconic and spectacular waterfall in the Grampians. Watch the majestic waterfall from the lookout platform or tackle the steep climb to the base of the falls. Then, make the most of your day trip in the Grampians National Park with a strenuous walk through the beautiful MacKenzie River Gorge to Zumsteins Historic Area.

The Grampians National Park is part of the Great Southern Touring Route, and so for a lot of tourists, a visit there is a one-day affair on the way to or from the Great Ocean Road. Although you can't possibly see everything in a single day, it is possible to see the main sights and to fit in a short hike or two.
The shoulder seasons, being spring (September to November) and autumn (March to May), are ideal for a trip to The Grampians.
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