Things To Do
The Grampians National Park
About the Grampians (Gariwerd)
The Grampians, known as Gariwerd by the traditional Aboriginal custodians, is one of Victoria's most spectacular and celebrated national parks. Covering 167,000 hectares of dramatic sandstone ranges in Victoria's Western District, the park is renowned worldwide for its extraordinary natural beauty, cultural significance and extraordinary diversity of experiences.
The park is home to over 1,000 plant species — a third of all Victorian flora — and an exceptional array of wildlife including kangaroos, emus, echidna, koalas, wedge-tailed eagles and over 200 species of birds. The Grampians also contains the largest collection of Aboriginal rock art in southeastern Australia, with galleries at Bunjil's Shelter and throughout the park providing a profound cultural connection to Country.
Key highlights include the thunderous Mackenzie Falls (one of Victoria's largest waterfalls), the dramatic Boroka Lookout and Pinnacle walks offering vertiginous views across the ranges, The Balconies rock formation, and the charming township of Halls Gap — the park's gateway with excellent accommodation, dining and visitor services. The park is just 90 km from Hamilton and makes an outstanding full-day excursion.
Visitor Information
Open year-round, all day(Visitor Centre: 9am–5pm daily)
Free to enter the park(Some walks self-guided)
90 km — approx. 50 min drive
Halls Gap VIC 3381
Getting There
From Lake Hamilton Motor Village, head north along the Western Highway (A8) towards Stawell, then turn off to Halls Gap via the Grampians Road. The drive takes approximately 50 minutes on fully sealed roads and is a scenic journey in itself. Halls Gap is the main township within the park — from there all major attractions are well signposted.
What To See & Do
- ✓ Visit the spectacular Mackenzie Falls — one of Victoria's largest waterfalls
- ✓ Hike to Boroka Lookout and the Pinnacle for extraordinary panoramic views
- ✓ Walk to The Balconies — dramatic overhanging rock formations
- ✓ Explore Aboriginal rock art sites including Bunjil's Shelter
- ✓ Wildlife spotting — kangaroos at dusk in Halls Gap are unmissable
- ✓ Wildflower walks in spring (September–November) — extraordinary diversity
Nearby Attractions
Plan Your Stay
Hamilton is the perfect base for exploring the Grampians. Stay with us and make a full day of it.
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