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Central Grampians Highlights East Grampians Scenic Route 31 Desert to Wetland Country Great Grampians, Grampians, Gardens and Grandeur National, State Parks and Reserves Southern Grampians Touring Route Some of the most popular attractions in the Grampians can be The East Grampians Scenic Route 31 provides magnificent views Experience deserts alive with wildflowers, wetlands abundant Little Desert Touring Caring for our Parks together: visited in one day, by taking in the Central Grampians Highlights. along the eastern edge of the Grampians National Park. with wildlife, and expansive grain fields under vast skies. Explore This touring route combines the spectacular scenery of the Enjoy natural heritage attractions and majestic mountain ranges Help us look after our Grampians parks by following these Starting in the Halls Gap township, a short drive on the Mt At Ararat, take a short drive to One Tree Hill Scenic Lookout, the diversity of all-age attractions in Victoria’s western border rugged Grampians mountain range with the rich pastoral with a Great Grampians and Little Desert tour. Discover simple guidelines: Victory Road, will take you via the unique and aptly named famed for its 360-degree views of the Grampians and the country. Enjoy exhilarating water sports throughout the shire and heritage of the Southern Grampians region. picturesque Wartook • Keep to the walking tracks as short cuts cause erosion and rock formation - the Elephants Hide, to the spectacular Boroka Pyrenees Ranges. Resume travelling along the Ararat – Halls the excitement of country racing at Edenhope. Be entertained by Valley and Mount Arapiles, disturbs native habitat. Lookout. The walk to the lookout from the carpark is short Gap Road. At Moyston, the monument to Thomas Mills, co- top name country music entertainers at Lake Charlegrark. Along the route, Victoria’s Ayer’s Rock. • Please take your rubbish home. If you carry it in, carry it out. and easy. Boroka Lookout provides some of the most amazing founder and captain of the Melbourne Football Club (1859), experience the Wildflowers are spectacular • All plants, animals, artefacts and historic relics are protected. expansive views of the Mt William Range, Wonderland and the commemorates the birthplace of Australian Rules Football. Tour the Big Desert tranquillity of the from July to November • Dogs, cats and other pets are not allowed in National and township of Halls Gap. wilderness region, Red and form a kaleidoscope of Dunkeld Arboretum or State Parks. Pomonal, originally the Bluff, Little Desert colour. Wartook Valley offers spring wildflowers and • Please do not feed wildlife. From Boroka Lookout, centre of a thriving National Park and feast mountain views and native excellent views from the • Keep all vehicles, including four wheel drives, motor bikes and another short trip tobacco and farming wildlife, secluded creeks and your eyes on Grass Grampians’ Piccaninny, bicycles on formed roads open to public vehicles. will take you to Reed area, now attracts spectacular waterfalls. Trees, Yakka plants, Mount Sturgeon and • Use fuel stoves for cooking as firewood is limited. Lookout which offers tourists with its plant Olive groves, famous for • Remember that TOTAL FIRE BAN days mean that no fire numerous species of Mount Abrupt. views over Victoria nurseries, antique, art their gourmet produce, dot can be lit in the outdoors. This includes gas barbecues and native birds, orchids and the northern face of the Valley, Lake Wartook Historic Penshurst features quaint bluestone buildings and is portable camping stoves even if used inside a tent. and craft shops, stone other flora and fauna. Grampians, opening up to home to the Volcanoes Discovery Centre. From the peak of and the Mt Difficult fruit and apple orchards, the plains and distant views of Mount Arapiles. This fascinating The many lakes and wetlands of the West Wimmera feature extinct volcano, Mount Rouse, view the splendid landscape of Be Safe - Be Prepared Range. and its farm gate sales rock is world famous as a rock climbing destination, although enough bird species to rival Kakadu. Catch sight of the aviary bred the surrounding volcanic plain. • Please follow directions and advice on signs. visitors can also walk, cycle or drive to the top to experience of locally grown berries, Red-tailed Black Cockatoo at the Kaniva Fauna Park. • Always carry drinking water and food when walking. From the carpark you can stretch your legs and take the gently the breathtaking views. Discover the treasures from local homesteads at the renowned lavender and olives. • A hat and sunscreen are essential in summer. climbing 2km walk to The Balconies lookout where even more Cultural tourism abounds, be Hamilton Art Gallery and visit the outstanding Hamilton it antiques and collectibles, Botanic Gardens. View the spectacular Wannon and Nigretta • Supervise children at all times and stay on walking tracks. panoramic views await. A pretty drive from Reed Lookout Enjoy a quiet cappuccino, a wine tasting, a relaxing massage or The remarkable Little rural pastoral and agricultural Falls en route to Coleraine, sample fine handmade chocolates at • Ongoing maintenence, fire recovery or seasonal storm will get you to the next highlight - MacKenzie Falls. No visit a stroll through a wildlife park. Accommodation in the Pomonal Desert offers many shows, or sporting history Glenelg Fine Confectionery damage can alter track and road conditions. to the Grampians would be complete without a visit to the area ranges from camping, family units, cabins, and bed and surprises including the and the commemoration and wander along the • Total Fire Ban details are available by calling the Bush Fire famed waterfalls. MacKenzie breakfasts to five-star retreats for couples. This picturesque of the Aboriginal Cricket amazing Mallee Fowl, paths of Australia’s Official Information Line or tune into a local ABC radio station Falls are noted as one of town also hosts a Native Plant Show in October and a township Team of 1868 at the Johnny along with much of Eucalypt Collection at the • Remember that being aware of Total Fire Bans is your Victoria’s largest waterfalls market on the last Sunday of each month. and flow year round. There Mullagh Cricket Centre in Australia’s flora and Points Arboretum. responsibility. After a visit to Halls Gap is a strenuous track for the Harrow. Visit historical and Cavendish’s numerous open • Mobile phone coverage can not be guaranteed. and the National Park, make fauna. Horseshoe Bend fit and energetic walker to quirky museums such as gardens feature diverse and • Take care of wildlife crossing roads. your return journey through in the east is where the base of the Falls or an Harrow’s Brown’s House colourful displays of roses set Stawell for a different the desert meets the Emergency Numbers easy walk along the bluff of Memories, the Kaniva amongst interesting garden perspective. Enjoy the • Emergency-Police, Ambulance, Fire: 000 that will reward you with spectacular views of the Falls and Footwear Collection and Wimmera River. designs. The Settlers Walk Stawell Historic Town Tour, • Victorian Bushfire Information Line: 1800 240 667 MacKenzie River Gorge. A popular picnic spot & wildlife viewing Kaniva Car Museum with on the banks of the Wannon Stawell Gift Hall of Fame, Horsham, a lively city centrally located in the Wimmera, is the area called Zumstein is the next stop. The area also features its displays of Monaro cars River provides a glimpse into antique shops and tempting perfect base to stop and explore, with excellent opportunities a short historic walk. From here you can return to Halls Gap, and memorabilia. Taste the past. Take the scenic cafés and bakeries. Next for shopping, dining, entertainment and accommodation. or continue on to one of the other towns & villages of the mouth-watering products by Lockhart Almonds, Kaniva Chicks, Victoria Point Road up into stop en route is Great Western with its renowned wineries as Renowned for its dynamic arts community, including a superb Grampians. Pistachios, Homestead Harvest. Visit a cellar door at either the Grampians, crossing the Mirranatwa Gap before heading well as a gallery. The East Grampians Scenic Route 31 adds up art gallery, Horsham features unusual festivals, an excellent golf For further information on Parks in the Grampians region call Apsley Estate Wines or Bringmoor Estate. south back to the township of Dunkeld. to a great area to stay, sample and savour! course, and spacious parks for a picnic or barbecue. into Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls For a detailed guide or more information or to book For more information, contact Kaniva Visitor Information For more information, contact Hamilton Visitor Information Gap, phone Parks Victoria on 13 1963 or visit the website accommodation in the area contact Halls Gap Visitor For more information, contact Ararat and Grampians Visitor For more information, contact Horsham Visitor Information Centre (VIC) on 03 5392 2418, Edenhope VIC on 03 5585 1509, Centre, Lonsdale Street, Hamilton, freecall 1800 807 056 or www.parkweb.vic.gov.au. Information Centre 1800 065 599 Information Centre on freecall 1800 657 158. Centre, 20 O’Callaghan Parade, freecall 1800 633 218, or visit Harrow VIC on 03 5588 1387, or www.visitwestwimmera.com.au. website www.sthgrampians.vic.gov.au/tourism. www.grampianslittledesert.com.au. official TOURING MAP Arts and Cultural Heritage Bushwalking, Wildlife and Food and Wine Calendar of Events Visitor Information Centres Beyond the natural splendour of the Grampians National Wildflowers The Grampians region offers a vast range of tasty delights to Grampians Jazz Festival Park lies a wealth of cultural history that makes this region as excite your palate and tempt your inner gastronome. Halls Gap, Phone 03 5356 4616, 8 -10 February 08 Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre The parks in the Grampians region offer rugged, awe-inspiring fascinating as it is visually stunning.