Grampians - Victoria

The Grampians National Park is famous for its spectacular mountain scenery and native flora and fauna. Over 400 million years ago in western Victoria, the earth rose up to form a vast island of mountains which the local Aborigines (Koories) called Gariwerd. Over the years, wind, rain and water have carved fantastic shapes into Gariwerd’s ancient stone, creating steep craggy slopes. The Grampians has the largest concentration of Aboriginal rock art in south-eastern Australia, which you can explore on guided tours of the region. You’ll find more than 100 records of ceremonies painted in red and white on the walls of many rock shelters and caves. A great way to explore this ancient mountain range is on a 4-wheel drive tour. The National Park is also ideal for cycling and mountain biking. The more adventurous traveller may like to seek out some of the rock cliffs for rock climbing or abseiling.

Highlights

	Halls Gap
	The picturesque town is set in the Fyans Valley at the foot of the of Wonderland and Mount William ranges and is the perfect place from which to explore the Grampians National Park, one of Victoria’s most outstanding natural features.

	Brambuk
	The National Park and Cultural Centre houses is a special place. Situated in Halls Gap within the natural oasis that is Grampians/Gariwerd National Park, it is the perfect place to experience Australia’s native flora and fauna and Aboriginal culture.

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