victoria - 101 Must Do's - travel

138 Waren sands

Aug 5th, 2008 at 1:17 pm

There is so much to see and do in the Grampians. The shops at Stoney Creek in Halls Gap - a must to buy an ice cream from the corner shop. look at McKenzie falls during summer - beautiful walk. Visit Brambruk Aboriginal Culture Centre - just wonderful. Spectacular scenery and natural beauty that is in the Grampians!!
Many years since our visit but loved the quietness and solitude that the grampians offer.

137 Ilona Schlien

Aug 5th, 2008 at 12:40 pm

The Grampians has everything you need for a family holiday. Wonderful bushwalking, waterfalls and rock pools to cool down in summer.
The Grampians look truly magic in sunshine and in rain, a wonderful place
to relax and go back to nature.

136 Mark Swinerton

Aug 3rd, 2008 at 2:32 pm

This was one my families favourite holidays. It was great to camp, ride mountain bikes and bush walk around this beautiful area in Victoria

135 Caitlin

Aug 2nd, 2008 at 3:54 pm

I’ve lived in the Grampians my whole life and yet it still amazes me everytime i see it. I went out to the Grampians Adventure Golf quite hesitant since i disliked golf but it turned out to be one of the funniest nights i have had with my friends. Trying to manouver the ball through the various waterfalls, slopes and mini-mountains proved to be an interesting feat of skill but not only that the course was beautiful. A REAL Adventure Golf course!!!

134 Rod

Jul 30th, 2008 at 2:19 pm

Magic in the mornings. Magic throughout the day. Magick in the evenings and also throughout the night.

133 Shane & Annette

Jul 24th, 2008 at 7:59 pm

We went up to halls gap for the weekend and stayed at cathedral heights which was wonderful with wildlife in our backyard and great accomododation with a woodheater ,spa ,full kitchen facilities and plenty of bedding. When we arrived on the friday we were greeted by 30 odd wild cockatoos at our back door looking for a feed as well as rosellas and magpies.
We had dinner at the Kookaburra Restaurant and we highly recomended the dining experience and food there.
The adventure golf park is by far the best mini golf experience you will see and a must for not just kids but adults also.

Saturday morning we met up with Steve from the Asses Ears 4WD Tours and let me tell ya , it was the highlight of the weekend with Steve showing us what the Grampians is all about!
Steve took us to the most amazing places that the tourists dont get to ,going off road and doing some short walks where the views are absolutely incredible followed by checking out some wildlife ,driving thru water and the whole 4 hours telling us about the history of the founders and local indigenous tribes in the area. Steve has a wealth of knowlege about the rich history ,fauna and flora with 27 years in the area ,is excellent with the kids and hosts one hell of a tour that can be whatever you want it to be because he takes you to see whatever you choose! This guy is the perfect host for all types and makes you his friend rather than just another tourist. Steve is more than happy to pick you up from your nearest town and return you there. He gives you a bite to eat and you may get an espresso off him somewhere around the region! This tour is a bargain at about 60 bucks per head and we would easily pay double for one of the best experiences weve ever had!

132 rose chong

Jul 23rd, 2008 at 9:43 am

Very helpfull tourist office in Halls Gap,found perfect accomodation for us ,and understood our needs exactly

131 Tashia van Laar

Jul 21st, 2008 at 2:39 pm

The first trip my husband and I took together was to the Grampians, we didn’t just fall in love with each other on that trip, but also with the Grampians, there really is nowhere else like it, and we are continually drawn back there!!

130 ruby

Jul 21st, 2008 at 12:07 pm

It was amazing to visit the grampians and be amongst the beautiful scenery and history and the food was amaxing at the kookaburra’s restaraunt!
Amazing place..

129 Stephenie Ransom

Jul 19th, 2008 at 6:10 pm

The Grampians is a beautiful environment and has a lot of inspiring sights and places. The Grampians has a lot to offer for a weekend away or a family holiday. Its a ‘must do’ destination!

128 Dieter Bajzek

Jul 18th, 2008 at 5:52 pm

We made three visits to the Grampions over a period of 25 years, and ech time it was a refreshingly new and very impressive experience. Twice we took visitors from Europe with us, who also marvelled at the sheer beauty and vast feeling of the area, despite having grown up in equally impressive - but different - mountains in Europe.

127 rick ford

Jul 17th, 2008 at 1:13 pm

TRAVELLING+LOOKING AROUND NATIONAL
PARKS.

126 Lilly

Jul 17th, 2008 at 9:26 am

The Grampians is one of the most beautiful spots in Australia with beautiful walks and scenery, lots of wildlife and plenty to fill your day.

125 Sue Tomlinson

Jul 16th, 2008 at 9:16 pm

My family has a connection with Stawell, Glenorchy & Dunolly. I love the area & I’m looking at an investment property in Stawell in the not too distant future!

124 sharon webb

Jul 16th, 2008 at 6:22 pm

we spent a family day out there & had the best day we have had in a long time . The business owners were so helpful & friendly & THERE WAS SO MUCH TO DO YOU NEED TO SPEND A MONTH THERE

123 Loretta Emerson

Jul 16th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

I suggest you go to the Wartook Valley on the sunny side of the Grampians. It is wildlife corridor with kangaroos, emus, deer, echidnas to be seen. Plenty of caravan parks and B & B accommodation as well as 5 star. Very close to Zumstiens, McKenzie Falls, Hollow Mountain, Mt Difficult, Mt Zerro Olive Grove as well as Laharum Olives. There is a beautiful Artist Studio and Restaurant (The Wander Inn) built of mud brick and timber from the Geelong Wool Sheds. Plenty of walks and wildflowers to see so if you love the unspoilt things then this is truely the place to visit. Wartook is only half and hour from Halls Gap and Horsham and 40 minutes from Stawell it is central to all the activities in the Grampians.

122 Suze

Jul 16th, 2008 at 11:39 am

It doesn’t matter if it’s 3 degrees, an ice cream in the home made waffle cones from the Halls Gap store is required, complete with a go on the old fashioned clowns whose laughter ring out like some scary luna park stall from the 60’s. As a child my Gran would take us to play and stay in the Grampians in the CWA cottage. There were long summer days playing in the creek and picking wild berries. In the late afternoon there was always the trip to the store for an ice cream. Mine was always licorice. Now my children choose all manner of ice cream delights and we share stories of the legacies of holidays in this majestic, spiritual place. We stare in wonder as the cockys screach over head, their cries ringing out in the natural ampitheatre at the rear of the Brambuk Centre. We walk, we climb, we wonder and we return, year after year, after year, in the heat, in the cold……………….What a treasure we have.

121 Emily

Jul 16th, 2008 at 11:13 am

So much to see and do in the Grampians. Visit the shops at Stoney Creek in Halls Gap - you must buy an ice cream from the corner shop. Swim at McKenzie falls during summer - beautiful walk. Hike to Mt William, or if you’re feeling really brave, the Pinnacle. Visit Brambruk Aboriginal Culture Centre - just wonderful. Or simply relax and take in the spectacular scenery and natural beauty that is the Grampians!!

120 jessica

Jul 14th, 2008 at 4:03 pm

The Grampians is such a great holiday spot, there is such a rich and diverse heritage available to see. After the fires in 2006 there is so much opportunity to observe the ancient landscape responding to the natural event with the plants slowly renewing. There is a wide range of accommodation available, and always a perfect spot for a family picnic among natures own.

119 margarita

Jul 13th, 2008 at 10:47 am

the grampians have the most amazing scenery the views are just magical you feel so free from the everyday worries you feel so stress free, fresh air it’s just you and nature…

118 Michelle O'Dwyer

Jul 12th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

We have had some wonderful family times at the Grampians. It is simply magnificient!

117 William B

Jul 11th, 2008 at 4:57 pm

I spent 21 consecutive days hiking through the Grampians National Park and it was an experience different to anything I’ve ever done before. The park has many mountains within it, making it a big attraction for rockclimbers, however I’m not the sort of person that’s intrigued by lethal 200m falls from mountains, which is why I had come to the Grampians; to overcome my fear of heights.
In the three weeks that i was at the Grampians, I abseiled from three different rockfaces, rockclimbed seven of the rocky walls and hiked a mountain ironically known as “MOUNT DIFFICULT!!!!!!!” But by the end of the three weeks, I’d not only overcome my fear of heights, I’d grown to be really fond the place. The great views, spectacular waterfalls, friendly locals and REDICULOUSLY ENORMOUS kangaroos gave the Grampians an atmosphere of its own. I voted for the Grampians because its a place that depicts a true Australian environment within Victoria. And its the experience within this spectacular place that i’ll cherish for my life.

116 Estelle Hirst

Jul 11th, 2008 at 2:56 pm

I live close by and have the privilege of walking in the Grampians in all seasons. There is such diversity of scenery, flora and terrain, the views are breathtaking an I never tire of the feeling of being one with the bush.
The mountain calls you back.

115 James Magee

Jul 9th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

So much variety. Waterfalls, walks, animals, birds, great accommodation choices

114 Katherine

Jul 9th, 2008 at 3:30 pm

Watching the sun set from the summit of Mount William was such a special, and quite Australian experience. Not many places can offer such a colourful 360 degree view ! I was there about a year after the bushfires and it was very moving to see such vast areas of bush repairing and battling on after such hardship. The Grampians offer such a divers range of wonders right in out own backyard - i hope it will be appriciated by generations to come.

113 John Y

Jul 8th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

I loved the Grampians and have explored many areas the parks walks scenic drive ,and the best magic view is to fly with a small plan

112 Diana R

Jul 7th, 2008 at 1:50 pm

I love the Grampians! There are so many trails for hiking which cater for all fitness levels and the views are just breathtaking.

111 Ros Bloomfield

Jul 7th, 2008 at 1:34 pm

I suppose I’m biased as I live at the base of the Grampians but the Icecream Shop in Halls Gap sells the best ice cream around (even in winter). My husband and I love the different sights every time we visit.

110 Peter Duffy

Jul 7th, 2008 at 12:07 pm

Grampians certainly does have space to Breathe and with a diversity of unique attractions, ease of travel to Northern and Southern Grampians experiences,and fantastic service.

109 Paula

Jul 6th, 2008 at 11:32 pm

I love the Grampians, and have explored many areas of the park by walks, scenic drives, cycling and camping, however there are still many unexplored areas and adventures I am yet to have in the park.
Also, nothing beats the view from Mt William and Mt Abrupt!

108 Joanne

Jul 6th, 2008 at 11:09 pm

The Grampians is a truly beautiful place, unspoilt spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife that can be enjoyed any time of the year whether it be camping or staying in one of the many luxurious accommodation facilities available, a definite family favourite for all.

107 Julie

Jul 6th, 2008 at 8:58 pm

What more can I say, I got engaged in the Grampians! Can’t beat that.

106 Thilan Madawalage

Jul 6th, 2008 at 4:01 pm

It is relaxing and has a beautiful serene landscape. this place is perfect for a hardworking person to kick back and relax.

105 marianne lauer

Jul 5th, 2008 at 7:48 pm

i’ve been 6 times over the past 35 years the first time being on primary school holidays and the last time in april this year with my kiwi man and his visiting daughter. i never tire of the pinnicle walk thru the grand canyon although i think it has got longer and steeper over the years. peter and greer were equally impressed, it is a truely beautiful, tranquil and fasinating place.

104 Stephen Fisher

Jul 5th, 2008 at 7:01 pm

This is where my wife and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary. We spent a beautiful weekend, wining, dining ,bushwalking and enjoying each others company and the wonderful surroundings.

103 Fiona O'Brien

Jul 5th, 2008 at 6:58 pm

There is so much to see and do in the Grampians and because I only live 45 minutes away it is easy to head there for the weekend and either relax or enjoy the many various walks or go for a run. You can either stay in one of the many outstanding homes available for hire or experience the caravan park and pitch a tent or stay in one of their onsite cabins. It’s a great place to get away for all the hussle and bussle of everyday life.

102 Dawn

Jul 5th, 2008 at 6:11 pm

The very magic that is nature. A place that has something for everyone.

101 Libby McFarland

Jul 5th, 2008 at 11:46 am

The scenery is incredible with nature literally taking your breath away. You are never tired of view and it is a place to visit again and again.

100 ELIZABETH LERIS

Jul 5th, 2008 at 1:59 am

simply the best place for hiking , lots of not too diffcult walks for the family with acess to a diverse range of day drives such as port fairy and the coast to the inland . such a central base for a holiday can provide something different for each day of a stay.

99 Paul Patte

Jul 4th, 2008 at 12:46 pm

The Grampians is a magnificent place. The walks through the park vary, so it is never boring. The towns nearby provide other options. The peace and serenity is just the best, which leads to you being relaxed and stress-free.

98 Ellen

Jul 4th, 2008 at 10:10 am

We NEVER tire of visiting the Grampians. It is always on our list of places to visit when we have overseas visitors. It doesn’t matter which season to travel in as there is always so much to see and do. And we’ll always discover new areas we havn’t seen before.

97 Rachael Quirk

Jul 3rd, 2008 at 1:01 pm

My Grandfather owns a farm right at the foot of these gorgeous mountains and I never get tired of walking through them or even just gazing from a distance!

96 Michael Lewandowski

Jul 2nd, 2008 at 8:54 am

The Grampians have always been a place for my wife ,myself and the kids to relax and unwind and now that the kids have grown up, left to live their own lives and my wife is no longer with me I still enjoy the peace and tranquility in the Van when my new partner and I can getaway.

95 maria parker

Jul 1st, 2008 at 8:46 pm

Always a great place to go in winter and summer and it is I think the most beautifull place.

94 victoria

Jul 1st, 2008 at 2:37 pm

Absolutely loved the beautiful walks.

93 trevor jones

Jul 1st, 2008 at 12:44 pm

australia at it,s best naturally

92 caroline

Jun 30th, 2008 at 12:30 pm

Nature at its best - it has everything you could wish for.
Spectacular views, magnificient flora and fauna.

Great place to relax and unwind.

As it is so fantastic that is where I am going for my birthday this year - almost makes on “want” a birthday.

91 Sandra

Jun 30th, 2008 at 9:19 am

Being so close to nature and the wildlife is unbelievable until you are at the Grampians. The childrens faces just light up when the kangaroos come up so close to feed, even the deers who are not shy at all. Its a must for all the family, children and adults alike. We go every year without fail and we never say how bored we are.

90 Scott

Jun 23rd, 2008 at 5:24 pm

The grampians are such a unique and fascinating region of the world. The ecology of the area makes it a wonderful place to visit and their is always something for people of all age groups and interests. I just love the adventure activities and i know that my students always enjoy the camps that i take them on to the region.

89 Mary

Jun 22nd, 2008 at 5:47 pm

The drive from Melbourne to the Grampians is itself a relaxing experience and at the end when those beautiful mountains come into view, the whole body relaxes and the worries of the world disappear,

88 brendan

Jun 21st, 2008 at 10:14 pm

it is spectacular, beautiful in spring. My children loved the walks the panorama and the different natural activities that can be enjoyed . A natural theme park

87 marion rundle

Jun 21st, 2008 at 8:16 pm

we took our kids there and walked to the pinnicle from the caravan park and it was one of the best family days that we had

86 Lynette Artso

Jun 19th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

thousands of people visit the Grampians every year due to its size you can explore in isolation and imagine yourself being the first to explore this wonderfull region or explore in a group there are so many things to see & plenty of wildlife spectacular scenery

85 Kayren

Jun 18th, 2008 at 1:07 pm

I just love the Grampians or Geriwald and we visit regularly. The natural attractions, the fauna and flora, the Aboriginal caves and shelters. The majesty of the rocks. The fabulous tracks to explore. The views and horizons. The smell of fresh unpoluted air, and the quiet of the bush. Whether we camp or cabin. Nature is at its strongest here in the Grampians. Its a very spiritual and peaceful place, but it always surprises too!

84 Vanessa Latchman

Jun 18th, 2008 at 10:41 am

The Grampians are a wonderful place to explore in all seasons. The rocks are eerily beautiful in the winter as the water runs off them and the power of the waterfalls is spectacular. In spring/summer the wildflowers are sensational. The scenery changes from season to season and eash trip to the Grampians you see and learn something new and unique about the environment.

83 Patrick Timmons

Jun 18th, 2008 at 10:09 am

The Grampians has a huge variety of well established tracks - short walks or long walks - suitable for all ages, providing safe, magic and tranquil bush experiences, re-discovering features like the ‘elephant hide’ and McKenzie Falls. Great achievable adventures, with Hall’s Gap providing a family-friendly ‘hub’ for resting before and after: campers and day-trippers a-like.

82 Catherine

Jun 18th, 2008 at 9:35 am

We had a wonderful family holiday in the Grampians a few years ago and were lucky enough to coincide with the food and wine festival at Hall’s Gap.

Our experience had something for everyone - adventure walks for the children where they sighted kangaroos, terrific food and wine for the adults, and a romantic evening toasting marshmallows in a warm wood fire.

81 Andrea

Jun 17th, 2008 at 5:18 pm

The Grampians are a great place to chill out, explore, step back in time - like millions of years - commune with nature and enjoy food, wine and friendship.

80 Carol

Jun 17th, 2008 at 11:08 am

Halls Gap has everything for a resting time or energetic time. There is definitely something in the air there, that makes you feel good. You can stroll around and just admire the wonders of the Australian bush, or you can put the effort in and do the walks. A short drive to Zumsteins to look at and feed the Kangaroos. Or go up to McKenzie Falls for a spectacular experience. Take your lunch and a few drinks with you and sit and admire the beautiful falls. No matter what time of year you go to Halls Gap it is always beautiful. October has the wild flowers display. I just love the place and try to visit it as much as I can. I never tire of it, as it is always inviting. And somehow manages to look a bit different each time you go. MAKE THE EFFORT TO GO, YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!

79 joanell bamford

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