Travel guide The Grampians

Orchid lovers will be in for a treat at this year's 73rd annual Grampians Wildflower Show, where a colourful array of delicate orchid species endemic to the Grampians will be showcased alongside other native wildflowers unique to the region. With spring the best time to experience Grampians wildflowers, this stalwart event, to be held at Centenary Hall in Halls Gap, is expected to attract more than 2,000 people from across the state and over the SA border. Once described as the 'Garden of Victoria' by the first Victorian Government botanist Ferdinand von Mueller, the Grampians is home to more than one third of the state's flora, and has the highest number of wildflower species endemic to the region compared to anywhere else in Australia. This year's Grampians Wildflower Show will have a... Read more

There's no need to dream about Cannes when film buffs can preview commercially unreleased Australian and foreign movies at the annual Halls Gap Film Festival set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Grampians National Park. Films are from Australia, Germany, Ireland, Canada, United States and United Kingdom, some which will be shown for the first time in Australia, some for the first time in regional Victoria and others are straight out of major metropolitan film festivals. Patrons will have the opportunity to interact with two film directors attending the Festival including director of 'Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia' John Hughes and Joel Anderson, who directed 'Lake Mungo', a movie shot near Ararat. Other weekend highlights include a 1960s newsreel, short s... Read more

Horsham's annual Art is... festival is a nine day community celebration offering a diverse program of quality performances, exhibitions, workshops and forums. The focus is on creating a unique, challenging and inspirational event that celebrates and develops the excellence, value and diversity of local arts practice. The festival also explores aspects of the environment, community and heritage in the Horsham region and its surrounds.



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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

The 28th consecutive Pomonal Native Flower Show will be held again this spring on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October 2010. One of the first and still one of the best, the show never ceases to delight and amaze visitors.


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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