Travel guide The Grampians

The exhibition surveys tapestry created over a thirty year period by leading independent artist-weavers. Major works from Ararat Regional Art Gallery's permanent collection are augmented with selected loans to explore the emergence and evolution of this eminent field of Australian textile practice.


'About Time' will tour to regional Victorian public galleries in 2011. Supported by Museums Australia (Victoria)'s Regional Exhibition Touring Initiative (RETI). RETI is supported by the... Read more

The 20th annual Grampians Grape Escape - The Wine and Food Festival will be held at Halls Gap Village Oval and will feature around 100 of Western Victoria's best wine and food producers.


The makeshift village will feature wine tastings, fresh food and plenty of produce to take home to the pantry. There will also be live entertainment and fun for the kids.


This year's Festival will feature cooking demonstrations by celebrity chef Manu Feildel who is back by demand! Attr... Read more

Bring the family along to the historic Mt Sturgeon Estate, Cavendish Road Dunkeld, open for rare public viewing as part of Discover Dunkeld 2010. Bring along a picnic and admire the stunning Grampians panorama from the sprawling manicured lawns and gardens of the Mt Sturgeon Estate. Step back in time as you tour the immaculately restored 1800's Mt Sturgeon Homestead, featuring a magnificent collection of colonial artwork and period furnishings. View the original bluestone shearers' quarters and the handcrafted sandstone and bluestone woolshed where a collection of historical photographs will be displayed. At the Estate's native animal enclosures, meet some of the region's native animals including squirrel gliders, potoroos and the rare eastern quoll, once prolific in the Grampians Nation... Read more

TakeABreak Awards 2009 Winner of two categories: Group Accommodation AND Unique and Unusual Accommodation. Congratulations to Old Dadswell Town!    If a place wins two completely separate categories in the annual TakeABreak Awards, it must be something extraordinary. And that is exactly what Old Dadswell Town in Horsham, Victoria is… extraordinary! The 2009 winner of the Unique and Unusual and Group Stay categories provides atmosphere and fun for groups, families or couples in a completely bizarre (yet most enjoyable!) manner.     Old Dadswell Town is like nothing else you will ever encounter, and the people who put it together clearly had a great sense of humour and an eye for detail. Set on 280 acres of bush land, Old Dadswell Town is a series of self-cont... Read more

BSK Adventures is an adventure tour operator located in the Grampians. Established in 2001, we are a small, family run Australia-based business specializing in organizing low-impact, small-group, fun and affordable adventurous tours in the Grampians and Great Ocean Walk/Road and Melbourne areas of Victoria for private clients, groups and families. We operate group and individual tours and also take private bookings. As an active and grassroots company, we believe in a responsible travel philosophy which focuses on minimising the social, cultural and environmental impacts of our tours and showing everyone the beauty of the area we operate in. We help you experience great trips in the Grampians and Great Ocean Walk/Road areas from one day to two weeks. In the Grampians we offer cycling, MT... Read more

A spectacular natural experience awaits as you explore the Grampians Ancient and scenic mountain ranges. Our unique 4WD tours travel on remote bush tracks to discover rugged landscapes, temperate rainforests, breathtaking views and waterfalls. Unique native flora and fauna highlight the experience. Our Tours and Activities include: * 4WD Tours * ECO Spotlight Walks * Guided Bushwalks * Education and Environmental Studies * Adventure Activities As an introduction to Australia's unique forest environments, our 4wd tours include short guided nature walks. Our ECO guides have extensive local knowledge to enrich your visit to the Grampians. Tours explore the Grampians rugged mountain ranges, including it's rich human history, wildflowers and wild native animals, the reno... Read more

Rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, mountain bike tours, night spotlight walks Grampians Adventure Services (now Absolute Outdoors Australia) has it all. Since 1988, G.A.S. has been satisfying the needs of numerous groups wishing to enjoy the Grampians Region and beyond. With specialist fully qualified guides with loads of energy and enthusiasm, we can offer guests to our region a range of activities to suit all abilities and skill levels. Our Staff all have an uncompromising commitment to providing guests enjoyable outdoor experiences on a level second to none. Our personalised local multi-award winning services, our strict adherence to codes of safety, and our total awareness to the sensitivity of local environments have ensured that Grampians Adventure Services has remained at the f... Read more

Imagine beginning a dinner party conversation with, “Back when I found myself in The Jaws of Death…” You’ll certainly get everyone’s attention. If the mere thought leaves you quaking however, fear not! The Grampians’ remarkable cliffs overlooking the picturesque Lake Wartook and Victoria Valley are easily accessible and nowhere near as scary as they look. In fact, just a short walk can lead you to a view you’ll never forget, as well as the opportunity to snap photos that will impress your friends, without risking your life. (Note: These cliffs have been renamed “The Balconies”, which doesn’t sound nearly as dangerous, but don’t worry – we won’t tell your mates.) The 400 million-year-old series of four distinct ... Read more

"The Grampians is definitely one of Victoria's most iconic National Parks. The ancient rocky peaks, rich natural and cultural heritage and visually stunning landscape make the area simply fascinating to visit. Whatever the time of year, there is so much to experience.” Grampians National Park Interpretation Ranger, Tammy Schoo Out of the flat farmland plains of Victoria's south west rises a sudden range of mountains. The rugged Grampians, which are in fact four distinct mountain ranges, were formed over 400 million years ago in a time when the ocean covered most of the state of Victoria. The rocky peaks rise to 1100 metres and form the southern tip of the Great Dividing Range. The name “Grampians” comes from the first European to explore the ranges, Major Thomas ... Read more

Getaway to the Grampians The Grampians area, and in particular The Grampians National Park, has a natural beauty which boasts an extensive network of tracks perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you are there for the bushwalking, climbing, abseiling, canoeing, horseback riding or the local wildlife or want to make your way by 4WD or balloon you will be inspired by the majesty of the 167,000 hectare Grampians National Park. It combines several natural havens in one, from soaring ranges, deep forests and sculptured gardens to cascading waterfalls. If climbing is your thing, this is the place to be, with hundreds of exciting climbs on the rugged cliff faces of Mt Stapylton in the north, or Mt Rosea, south of Halls Gap. There is a variety of local adventure companies who can take you ... Read more