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The Grampians Top 10 Things to Do
- Wander * Explore * Discover
- Sep 12, 2022
- 5 min read
Updated: Aug 26
The Grampians National Park in Victoria is located 260 kilometres west of Melbourne. It has rugged sandstone mountains, awe-inspiring lookouts, stunning waterfalls and ancient Aboriginal Rock Art.
Top 10 Things to Do in The Grampians, Victoria
MacKenzie Falls is an iconic and spectacular waterfall and a must-see on your trip to the Grampians.
The 2-kilometre return hike starts from the MacKenzie Falls carpark and meanders along until you reach the end section that has 260 narrow steps down to the base of the falls.
MacKenzie Falls is one of Victoria's largest and most spectacular waterfalls and flows all year round. The water cascades 35 metres down the rugged cliff face and plunges into a deep pool at the base of the falls.
The Venus Baths are beautiful natural rock pools formed by Stony Creek as it flows along a sandstone shelf.
The easy 2.3-kilometre circuit walk starts from the Botanic Gardens in Halls Gap. You wander through the lovely gardens and out the back gate to the start of the track. The well-maintained track meanders along Stony Creek, under shady trees and past impressive sandstone cliffs.
The Venus Baths are a series of shallow waterholes in the sandstone rocks in a wide sandstone canyon. It is a lovely spot for a dip in the warmer months or to relax on the rocks and enjoy this wonderful area.
The Pinnacle Lookout is perched on top of a rock formation at the summit of the mountain and has fantastic views over the valley. The hike to the Pinnacle from the Wonderland Car Park is 4.5 kilometres return.
You start by ascending through the Grand Canyon with its amazing and unique rock formations. Then you continue walking along the rocky paths until you reach the lovely Bridal Veil Falls. Next up is the narrow walk through Silent Street, and then you will reach the Pinnacle Lookout.
This iconic walk rewards you with fantastic views over Halls Gap, Lake Bellfield and the Grampians Mountain Ranges.
Hollow Mountain is a fantastic hike where you will see rugged sandstone cliffs, fascinating caves and fantastic views.
This 2.2-kilometre return walk starts from the Hollow Mountain carpark, about 35 kilometres from Halls Gap. The track ascends gradually toward the mountains through the dense bush gully. It then becomes steeper and quite rocky, and you will need to look carefully for the arrows painted on the rocks to ensure you are still on the track.
Soon you will reach the base of Hollow Mountain and see the iron-stained cliffs towering above you. Continue upwards on the steep rocky track, over and around boulders and along the exposed cliff edges. There is also one section where you must climb through a small cavern and clamber up the boulder. You will then come to the caves where you can sit and enjoy the fantastic views.
After seeing the caves, continue the rocky uphill track until you reach the summit of Hollow Mountain, where you will be rewarded with stunning views over Mt Stapylton and the Wimmera Plains.
See the Wildlife and Birds
The Grampians are home to a wide variety of Australian native animals and birds.
A large population of Eastern Grey Kangaroos roam freely around the town of Halls Gap. You can see them at the Recreation Reserve and around the Caravan Parks. There are also wallabies, echidnas and emus in the Grampians.
It is also home to a large variety of birds, including Kookaburras. Crimson Rosellas, Rainbow Lorikeets and Cockatoos. A great place for bird-watching is at Stony Creek, located in the heart of Halls Gap.
Chase Waterfalls
The Grampians have lots of other beautiful waterfalls worth exploring: Silverband Falls is a beautiful seasonal waterfall. The 1.6-kilometre return walk is one of the easier walks, and the reward is watching this lovely 20-metre waterfall cascade over the rocks.
Beehive Falls is a stunning waterfall 24 kilometres from Halls Gap. A 2.8-kilometre return walk brings you to Beehive Falls, where the water flows 25 metres down the rugged cliff face.
Splitters Falls is a lovely seasonal waterfall. The 1.4-kilometre return hike starts from the Wonderland Carpark. It is a beautiful 12-metre waterfall cascading over the terraced rocks into the pool below.
Discover Aboriginal Rock Art
The Grampians National Park is one of the most significant Aboriginal rock art regions in southeastern Australia, with over 80% of Victoria’s known rock art sites.
Five sites are accessible via walking trails and are protected to ensure their preservation for future generations. Interpretive signs help visitors understand the stories and cultural meanings behind the art.
Bunjil’s Shelter features a rare and powerful image of Bunjil, the creator spirit, with his two dingos. It’s one of the most significant representations of ancestral lore in the region.
Gulgurn Manja Shelter, this site includes a series of handprints made by children, offering a touching glimpse into the lives of young people in the community.
Ngamadjidj Shelter is also known as the Cave of Ghosts. This unique site features striking white figures, which are rare in Aboriginal rock art and believed to represent ancestral spirits.
Manja Shelter is rich with hand stencils and line work. The word “manja” means “hands” in the local Jardwadjali language, and the art here is both a record of presence and a spiritual mark.
Billimina Shelter is an expansive site that includes hundreds of red ochre bar markings believed to be associated with ceremonial practices or storytelling.
Boroka Lookout
The Boroka Lookout, located on Mt Difficult Road, a short drive from Halls Gap, is one of the easiest lookouts to access and offers fantastic views. There are two viewing platforms, a short, flat walk from the car park.
From the lookouts, you can enjoy amazing views over Halls Gap, Lake Bellfield, Mount William and the surrounding ranges. The Boroka Lookout is also a great place to watch the sunrise.
Discover Wineries
There are more than 20 wineries around the Grampians, and for more than 150 years, this region has produced award-winning, distinctive, cool climate wines
They are best known for their high-quality reds, especially Shiraz, but whites and rosés have become more popular in recent years.
At Seppelts Winery, you can take a tour of the largest underground wine cellars in the Southern Hemisphere and enjoy a wine tasting. Click here to check availability and book the Underground Experience.
The walk to the Balconies begins at the Reeds Lookout car park, which offers stunning views of Victoria Valley, Lake Wartook and the Victoria Range. This walk is 2 kilometres return along a dirt track that gently meanders through the open forest.
When you arrive at The Balconies, you will find two viewing platforms with great views across the valley. On the left, you will see The Balconies, two rocky ledges that overhang the cliffs, 700 metres above sea level.
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