Grampians Tourist Information
Grampians Tourist Information
Welcome to the Grampians
The splendour and breathtaking beauty of the Grampians have been four hundred million years in the making. With sheer slopes, dense forests and crystalline lakes, these ranges are truly spectacular. The waterfalls, valleys, streams, rivers and forests combine to create a landscape of visual splendour. The region teems with an abundance of flora and fauna and the magnificent views such as those from The Balconies and Reids Lookout, are a wondrous sight.
The Grampians offer the visitor a multitude of activities including bushwalking, from a casual stroll to an overnight trek; crazy golf; bicycle and pony rides; scenic flights; rock climbing and abseiling to name just a few. Also, Lake Fyans, which is one of the warmest lakes in the Grampians, is very popular for sailing, fishing and water skiing. Steeped in the mystical aura of the Koori dreamtime, there is a constant reminder of the rich Aboriginal culture evidenced in ochre paintings on walls and rock shelters. The region also offers a haven for the wine connoisseur.
Europeans first visited the Grampians in 1836 when Thomas Mitchell, then Surveyor General of NSW, came upon the area. Gold was discovered in 1853 and by 1858, there were 20,000 people on the Stawell Goldfield. Then, in 1900, the Emmett brothers discovered gold on the east side of Mount William in the area now known as Mafeking. Today, long after the last of the gold rush fever has subsided, many of the original gold prospecting sites still show evidence of mining activity.
Visitors can journey through the Grampians by family car, 4 wheel drive, bike and motorcycle. Access can be gained via the several hundred kms of sealed, gravel and earth roads in the area. An invigorating walk, however, is the best way to explore the region. So why not discover the wonder and splendour of the Grampians for yourself, a very special place to be.
