grampians Map

Suitable for people with limited time, this half
day drive highlights many of the Grampians
National Park’s most popular attractions.
Contrast the majestic Grampians with the
subtle experiences of the Little Desert.
Discover Mount Arapiles and Horsham and
you will want to return again and again.
Boroka Lookout
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MT DIFFICULT ROAD
Halls Gap (E12)
Reed Lookout
THE GRAMPIANS
Balconies
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Whilst in Ararat take a short drive to One Tree Hill scenic lookout and
experience its 360 degree views of the Grampians and Pyrenees ranges.
Resume travelling along the Ararat-Halls Gap Road. At Moyston, the
monument to Thomas Wills, co-founder and captain of the Melbourne
Football Club (1859), commemorates the birthplace of Australian
Rules Football.
Discover the treasures from local homesteads at the
renowned Hamilton Regional Art Gallery and visit the
outstanding Hamilton Botanic Gardens.
A short drive and you will arrive in Pomonal, a pretty rural
village on the eastern slopes of the mount William Range.
Pomonal was once famous for its apples, then tobacco
and now noted for its native wildflowers and orchids with
several commercial nurseries.
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Ararat • Avoca • Beaufort • Dunkeld • Halls Gap
Hamilton • Horsham • St Arnaud • Stawell
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Coleraine (I7)
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Dunkeld
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The Pomonal Tunnel Walking Track starts here and down the road is
the Halls Gap Zoo and Halls Gap Estate. Early October has the Pomonal
Hall hosting the annual Wildflower Festival.
After visiting Halls Gap and the National Park make your return journey
through Stawell for a different perspective. Enjoy a historic tour of the
town and visit the Stawell Gift Hall of Fame. Next stop en route is Great
Western, a charming village that is home to local iconic wineries, Seppelt
and Best’s. New wineries, galleries and cafés have since developed.
Stawell (D14)
The East Grampians Scenic
Route adds up to a great
area to stay sample
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and savour!
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Halls Gap (E12)
Great Western
Glenthompson (I12)
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Tarrington
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Laharum
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THE GRAMPIANS
Official Visitor Map
Ararat • Avoca • Beaufort • Dunkeld • Halls Gap
Hamilton • Horsham • St Arnaud • Stawell
1 Halls Gap
• Pinnacle Walk: A steady climb past rock
formations brings you to the Pinnacle
Lookout for its awe inspiring views.
• Mackenzie Falls: Take a walk to the
waters of Victoria’s largest and most
majestic waterfall. The view that awaits you at the end of this steep
trail is spectacular.
• Boroka Lookout: Boroka Lookout provides a great view of the
Halls Gap Valley and the eastern plains..
• Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre: www.brambuk.com.au
277 Grampians Road, Halls Gap Vic 3381
Ph 53614000 Open Daily 9am -5pm
At Brambuk you will discover the Parks exceptional environment and
Aboriginal culture.
• Halls Gap Zoo: www.Hallsgapzoo.com.au
4061 Ararat-Halls Gap Road Vic Halls Gap 3381
Ph: 53564668 Open Daily 10am - 5pm
Halls Gap Zoo is Victoria’s largest regional Zoo with 160 species of
native & exotic animals. Great family activity.
• Livefast Café: www.livefast.com.au
Shop 5 97 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap. Ph: 5356 4400
Livefast Café has made its name as best coffee spot in Halls Gap,
along with great breakfast and lunches. Open 7 days a week.
2 Pomonal
• Red Rock Olives: www.redrockolives.com.au
Cnr Ararat-Halls Gap Rd & Tunnel Rd
Pomonal. Ph 5356 6168 or 0414887755.
The farmgate café offers tastings and sales
of local produce. –café hours Friday – Sunday 10-5pm open public
holidays. Red Rock Olives is a grower and producer of highest-grade,
fresh and locally-pressed olive oil. The grove and farm gate café is
easily found between picturesque Pomonal village and Halls Gap, in
the Grampians National Park, western Victoria.
• Grampians Store Pomonal
3387 Ararat Halls Gap Road Ph 5356 6294
Drop in for a coffee while travelling around the Grampians way.
3 Moyston
• Grampians Grove
www.farmhousedirect.com.au –
1481 Ararat Halls Gap Road Moyston
Ph 53542545
Where you can taste the most delicious
hazelnuts and almonds while enjoying a coffee. Stop by the farm gate
shop and café at Grampians Grove in Moyston for freshly picked
almonds and hazelnuts.
• John Wills Memorial
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Drop by the towns memorial and read about the local story on why
it claims to be the home of Australian Rules Football.
A short drive and you arrive at Avoca, a handy base to
experience the wineries of the Pyrenees. The town is
another reminder of earlier times, broad streets and
characteristic architecture so aligned with gold discoveries
in the mid 19th century.
The main street hosts galleries, antique shops and eateries and is
surrounded by over 30 wineries, including some of Australia’s most
established brands. Uncover the distinctive flavours and styles that make
this region a popular destination for wine lovers. To continue your
historic tour of the region take a
Navarre
short drive across to St Arnaud
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to visit the olde-world
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character and charm
associated with its
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rich history.
Halls Gap (E12)
Pomonal
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Pomonal
Lexton
Ararat (F15)
Ararat (F15)
• The Old Bakery
www.dunkeldoldbakery.com.au
97 Martin St, Dunkeld VIC 3294
Ph 5577 2663
Dating back to 1887, The Old Bakery has
one of country Victoria’s last remaining
wood fired ovens. The Old Bakery is housed in an historic building
featuring original pressed tin features and serves house made soups,
tarts, muffins and scones.
• Dunkeld General Store
93 Parker Street Dunkeld VIC 3294 Ph 5577 2418
You will be greeted with the lovely aroma of coffee! They source and
stock gourmet and organic options. It’s the best place in the region
to stock up on local meats, cheeses and other produce. Open 7 days
a week.
• Royal Mail Hotel www.royalmail.com.au
98 Parker St, Dunkeld
VIC 3294 Ph 5577 2241
The Royal Mail Hotel is a unique destination set in extensive Australian
gardens, with stunning views of the Southern Grampians Ranges.
• Viewing Point/photography point of Mt Sturgeon
5 Henty Highway
• Stop to uncover Rock Art Sites
• Billimina Shelter
Buandik Picnic Area, Billywing Rd,
off Henty Hwy.
1.7 km circuit, medium grade, 45mins
The largest and most spectacular art site in Victoria, Billimina is an
impressive, isolated boulder, with a smooth, steeply-angled rock
overhang that forms an ideal canvas for the artwork.
Manja is pronounced Manya and means ‘hand’ in Jardwadjali.
• Manja Shelter
Off Harrap Track, via Glenelg River Rd and Henty Hwy
2.6km return, easy grade,1hour
With a total of ninety hands outlined in red against the shelter’s
creamy walls, Manja has more hand stencils than any other rock art
site in Victoria. Hand impressions are a common motif in rock art
throughout the world. Signifying the artist’s presence, they are a way
of saying “ we are here, we are are part of this place.”
• Visit the beautiful Rocklands Reservoir for a picnic
6 Schmidts Road
• Quad Bikes
www.grampiansquadbikes.com.au
130 Schmidts Rd, Wartook Valley VIC 3401 Ph 5383 9215
Come and explore the Grampians, Victoria on one of our 2010
award winning quad bike/ ATV tours on our 410 acre property at the
foothills of the majestic Grampians.
Moyston
• Grampians Horse Riding
www.grampianshorseriding.com.au
430 Schmidt Rd, Brimpaen VIC 3401
Ph 5383 9255. Open 7 days a week. Grampians Horse riding invite you to the
foothills of the Spectacular Grampians
National Park for a unique riding experience.
Pristine views, fit horses, and an exceptional
quality of service distinguish The Grampians Horse Riding Centre.
7 Wartook Valley
• The area surrounded by the Wartook Valley is steeped in
Aboriginal and pioneer history.
Scour the surrounding mountains
for Aboriginal rock art sites, most of
which are open and accessible to
the public.
• Zumsteins
With plenty of room, picnic shelters and BBQ’s, the picnic area beside
the MacKenzie River is a very popular spot. With plenty of visiting
birdlife, kangaroos and wallabies, it has proved popular for families
and groups. There is access to toilets and water.
8 Stapleton Area –
Tip of the Grampians
• Mt Zero area for climbing and views
• Olive Farms for tastings and lunch
Laharum Grove –
www.laharumgrove.com.au –
1603 Winfields Road Laharum VIC
Ph 0429136319
Café hours Thursday – Sunday 11am – 4.00pm and
Friday 11am – 11pm (bookings required)
Nestled beneath the dramatic western escarpment of the Mount
Difficult range in the Grampians National Park, Laharum Grove
produces a unique estate grown organic extra virgin olive oil.
Toscano Olives –
www.toscanoolives.com.au –
376 Olive Plantation Rd, Laharum VIC 3401 Ph 53838299 Open
daily from 11.am – 4pm
Toscana has established a reputation as one of Australia’s best
producers of premium quality organic extra virgin olive oil, with
history of consistently producing award winning olive oils of
exceptional quality and perfectly balanced flavours.
Mt Zero Olives –
www.mountzeroolives.com –
41 Mount Zero Road Laharum Ph 53838280
Café hours Saturday and Sunday 10-4pm.
Visit the farm shop to taste the latest release of extra virgin olive oil
and olives.
Buangor
Beaufort (G17)
Stawell (D14)
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Halls Gap (E12)
GRAMPIANS WAY KEY STOPS
Leave the Western Highway at Ballarat for the Sunraysia Highway and
Waubra, site of one of the largest wind power projects in Australia with
128 turbines. Nearby the Quoin Hill Vineyard has converted old stables
into a cellar door/tasting room with refreshments and lunches available
on weekends.
Continue to the village of Lexton and pick up a copy of the interpreted
Historic Town Walk brochure from the Community Centre and stretch
your legs. Get a feel for one of Victoria’s earliest inland towns and its
picturesque valley.
Penshurst (K11)
Wartook
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Discover picturesque Wartook Valley and Mount Arapiles. This
fascinating rock is world famous as a rock climbing destination, although
visitors can also walk, cycle or drive to the top to experience the
breathtaking views.
Wildflowers are spectacular from July to November
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and form a kaleidoscope of colour. Wartook
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Valley offers mountain views and native
wildlife, secluded creeks and
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spectacular waterfalls.
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Olive groves, famous for their
gourmet produce, dot the
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northern face of the
Grampians, opening
Horsham (B10) up to the plains and
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distant views of
Mount Arapiles.
View the spectacular Wannon and Nigretta Falls en route to Coleraine,
sample handmade chocolates at Glenelg Fine Confectionery and wander
along the paths of Australia’s Official Eucalypt Collection at the Points
Arboretum. Cavendish’s Settlers Walk on the banks of the Wannon
River is a scenic spot to stop and meander along. Enjoy some of the
most spectacular views the Grampians has to offer as you pass through
the Mirranatwa Gap.
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Enjoy natural heritage attractions and majestic mountain
ranges with a Great Grampians and Little Desert tour.
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Horsham, a lively city centrally located in the Wimmera, is the perfect
base to stop and explore, with excellent opportunities for shopping,
dining, entertainment and accommodation. Start your tour from
Horsham or if staying at Halls Gap, proceed to Stawell and follow
the Western Highway to Dadswell Bridge. A fascinating side trip into
Wartook Valley, Mackenzie Falls and several lookouts is available. The
region’s national parks are home to more than 200 species of birds and
several species of kangaroo and wallaby. Tread softly in the Little Desert
and you might even catch a glimpse of the remarkable Mallee Fowl.
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Along the route, experience the tranquil Dunkeld Arboretum, spring
wildflowers and excellent views of the Grampians’ Piccaninny, Mount
Sturgeon and Mount Abrupt. Historic Penshurst features quaint
bluestone buildings, Wetlands Garden and is home to the Volcanoes
Discovery Centre. From the peak of extinct volcano, Mount Rouse, view
the landscape of the surrounding volcanic plains.
Detour through the Pyrenees to visit the
many wineries, country towns and villages and
mountain ranges popular with mountain bikers
and hikers alike.
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Online at visitgrampians.com.au.
where you can discover deals, offers and find out
what events are happening and lots more.
Like Visitgrampians on Facebook
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and @Thegrampians on Instagram
#grampians
Pick up a copy of the Grampians Official
Visitor Guide and talk to a local at a
Visitor Information Centre. See back page
for their locations and contact information.
MacKenzie
Falls
The East Grampians Scenic Route provides
magnificent views along the eastern edge of
the Grampians National Park.
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This touring route combines the spectacular
scenery of the rugged Grampians mountain
range with rich pastoral heritage.
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An easy 30-45 minute return stroll takes you through Stringybark forest
and rocky outcrops to the famous Balconies rock formation. Return
to Mt Victory Road, turn left and continue to MacKenzie Falls. Choose
either a steep walk to the base of the falls or a flat ridge-top trail that
overlooks the falls. To finish the drive, return again to Mt Victory Road.
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From Halls Gap, follow Mount Victory Road past the Elephants Hide.
Turn right at Mt Difficult Road and continue to Boroka Lookout. A
short walk from the car park (suitable for people with limited mobility),
provides spectacular views to Halls Gap and the Wonderland Range.
Return to Mt Victory Road and continue to Reed Lookout. Enjoy an awe
inspiring view over the Victoria Valley.
EAST GRAMPIANS SCENIC ROUTE
SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS TOURING ROUTE
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EXPLORE THE GRAMPIANS WAY
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There are many national and
state parks, forests and reserves
that offer space to breathe,
adventure and experiences.
Rugged ranges, narrow valleys,
open plains, tall timber, delicate
wildflowers – these are the
eclectic influences that combine
to delight so many visitors.
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The Grampians National Park and its peaks
dominate the skyline of much of western
Victoria. Ancient volcanic cones are here,
important river systems, streams and lakes.
The towns reflect 19th century heritage and
the villages meet travellers with a ready smile.
CENTRAL GRAMPIANS
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• Old Dadswells Town
6237 Western Hwy,
Dadswells Bridge VIC 3385
Ph 5359 5299
www.olddadswelltown.com.au
ld Dadswell Town a unique old style
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Australian town nestled on 280 acres of natural bush on the edge of
the Grampians National Park.
• Giant Koala
5829 Western Highway, Dadswells Bridge VIC 3385
Ph 5359 5230 www.thegiantkoala.com.au
The Giant Koala is one of Australia’s Big Things. Eat in or Take Away.
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Tour maps not to scale
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9 Dadswells Bridge
Waubra
GRAMPIANS REGION
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES
Ararat and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
91 High Street, Ararat 3377
Email tourinfo@ararat.vic.gov.au, Freecall 1800 657 158
Avoca and Pyrenees Visitor Information Centre
122 High Street, Avoca 3467
Email aic@pyrenees.vic.gov.au, Freecall 1800 206 622
Beaufort and Pyrenees Visitor Information Centre
72 Neill Street, Beaufort 3373
Email bcrc@pyrenees.vic.gov.au, Phone 03 5349 1180
10 Mount Drummond Road
Coleraine Visitor Information Centre
• Lake Lonsdale for swimming and
fishing stop point is one of those
scenic waterways that offer a wide array
of natural attractions and activity options
suitable for all age groups.
Dunkeld and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
Visit the Pyrenees
• The Avoca Hotel www.theavocahotel.com.au
The Avoca Hotel 115 High Street Avoca
Victoria 3467 Ph: 5465 3018
Specialises in combining award-winning
regional gourmet food with the unique
wines of the Victorian Pyrenees wine region and local craft beers.
2014 Golden Plate Award, Best Regional Hotel in Victoria
• Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort
www.warrenmang.com.au 188 Mountain Creek Rd. Moonambel,
Victoria 3478, Australia Ph 5467 2233
Top up your glass and take a fascinating stroll through Warrenmang’s
underground cellar and into the amazing, underground barrel hall
where you can taste wine straight from the barrel.
• Amphitheatre Hotel Senses Desserts
Indulge in adult flavoured ice cream using liqueurs and spirits to add
to the flavouring
• Summerfield Wines
www.summerfieldwines.com.au – 5967 Stawell Avoca Road,
Moonambel VIC 3478 Ph 5467 2264
Try award winning wines and enjoy a delicious bite to eat at the
Gourmet Deli which features local, national and international cheeses,
smoked meats, sourdough bread and much more.
• Pyrenees Pantry
44 Neil Street Beaufort, Victoria
Ph 5349 2002 Local Produce & giftware in a cosy cafe atmosphere.
Call in for a coffee or lunch – Awarded best coffee
in the 2014 Golden Plate Awards. Closed on
Tuesday and Wednesdays.
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Ballarat (H18)
Pilleau Street, Coleraine 3315
Email hvic@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au, Phone 03 5575 2733
Parker Street, Dunkeld 3294
Email hvic@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au, Phone 03 5577 2558
Halls Gap and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
Grampians Road, Halls Gap 3381
Email hallsgap.info@ngshire.vic.gov.au, Freecall 1800 065 599
Hamilton and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
Lonsdale Street, Hamilton 3300
Email hvic@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au, Freecall 1800 807 056
Horsham and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
20 O’Callaghan Parade, Horsham 3402
Email tourism@hrcc.vic.gov.au, Freecall 1800 633 218
Lake Bolac Information Centre
Glenelg Hwy, Lake Bolac 3351
Email lbibc@bigpond.com, Phone 03 5350 2204
Stawell and Grampians Visitor Information Centre
Main Street, Stawell 3380
Email stawell.info@ngshire.vic.gov.au, Freecall 1800 330 080
St Arnaud Visitor Information Centre
4 Napier Street, St Arnaud 3478
Email starnaud.info@ngshire.vic.gov.au, Freecall 1800 014 455
NATIONAL PARK INFORMATION
Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre
Grampians Road, Halls Gap 3381
Email info@brambuk.com.au, Phone 03 5361 4000
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