About Grampians National Park
Grampians National Park, known as Gariwerd, is a large protected area in western Victoria, about 260 kilometres west of Melbourne. Centred around the town of Halls Gap, it encompasses rugged sandstone mountain ranges, forests, waterfalls and heathlands. Notable for dramatic lookouts, extensive hiking trails and one of Victoria's largest collections of Aboriginal rock art, it is managed by Parks Victoria and jointly with Traditional Owners.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a vast sandstone mountain landscape with forested valleys, waterfalls, wildflower heathlands and panoramic lookouts. The park offers an extensive network of walking trails ranging from short accessible walks to multi-day hikes, scenic drives between lookouts, Aboriginal rock art shelters, camping areas and the Brambuk Cultural Centre near Halls Gap. Wildlife such as kangaroos, emus and diverse birdlife is commonly seen.
Key highlights
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The Pinnacle Lookout with panoramic views over Halls Gap and the ranges
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MacKenzie Falls, one of Victoria's largest waterfalls
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Boroka Lookout and Reeds Lookout for expansive valley views
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Aboriginal rock art sites including Bunjil Shelter and Ngamadjidj Shelter
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Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre
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