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With waterfalls, lakes, forests
and alpine-like landscapes, the Grampians National Park is like a
universe unto itself. The park comprises four main sandstone ranges;
Mt William, Serra, Mt Difficult and the Victoria Range. Together
they form the serrated, canyoned array of one of the most remarkable
natural protrusions in Australia that extends for 80km north to
south and 50km east to west. The ranges are easily accessed from
four gateway towns and regions, in particular Halls Gap and Pomonal
in the east, Dunkeld in the south and the Wartook Valley region in
the northwest.
Renowned for rugged mountain ranges, rich cultural heritage and
breathtaking views, the Grampians National Park is one of Victoria's
most popular holiday destinations. Apart from its spectacular
scenery, the 168,000 hectare park is nationally recognised for its
ecological diversity and for containing south-eastern Australia's
highest concentration of Aboriginal rock art. Gariwerd, (the
traditional name for the area) has been central to the creation
stories of the Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung Aboriginal people for
many thousands of years.
Following European arrival in 1836, many settlers ventured here
in search of land, gold, sandstone and timber. More recently, the
national park has been a popular choice for family camping
adventures and a wide range of outdoor pursuits.
Whether you enjoy a casual stroll to a waterfall or a challenging
lookout climb, bushwalkers are catered for with a range of
experiences at a range of exertion levels. A network of walking
tracks, day visitor sites and campgrounds are all easily accessible
by car. Native wildlife abounds and quiet picnics are a great way to
spot birds, kangaroos and sun-baking lizards
Spring is special for wildflowers, particularly ground hugging
species such as spider orchids. Car touring allows you to experience
stunning mountain vistas, and easy to medium four wheel driving
routes provide access to more remote destinations. Adrenalin is also
catered for with popular activities such as rock climbing,
abseiling, mountain biking and canoeing.
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