Grampians Tourist Information
Grampians Tourist Information
Natural Features
Majestic waterfalls roar over rock formations and tumble into mist shrouded valleys abundant with fern growth and lichen encrusted rocks. The streams fed by these waters wander their course amid forests of towering red gums, sheoke and black wattles. These forests are home to a variety of wildlife including koalas, kangaroos and emus. A great number of exquisite native birds can also be seen. The ironbark forests of the Black Ranges are home to the rare squirrel gliders as well as yellow tailed black cockatoos and wildfowers. Also, the town of St Arnaud in the north, with its unique bushland setting, provides a habitat to many native animals and plants such as the golden wattle. The lakes of the Grampians region are a fisherman's haven with blackfish, redfin, brown and rainbow trout.
The soaring peaks of the magnificent Wonderland Range offers the visitor glorious panoramic views, such as those from Sundial Lookout and the Pinnacle. There is easy access to the beginning of the majestic Grand Canyon and Borokas Lookout to view Fyans Valley. The Balconnies and breathtaking summit of the Grampians highest peak, Mount William, are also accessible by road and a popular, easy walk can be taken along the retaining wall of the serene Lake Bellfield. As well, Halls Gap, sited amid natural splendour and the dramatic cliffs of Redman Bluff and Mount William which tower over the town of Pomonal, are a visual feast.
The northern area of the Grampians is a wonderland of unspoiled beauty and stunning rock formations, unique native wildflowers and wildlife , diverse scenery, attractions and activities. A delightful year-round destination, the region offers the visitor wondrous attractions such as the majestic McKenzie Falls, The Mount Difficult Range and an abundance of birdlife and unique flora and fauna. From the Big Desert and Lake Hindmarsh to the Little Desert in the south, this area will surprise and delight the unsuspecting visitor.
Sunrises in the Grampians are beautiful with the earthy red colours of the early morning light reflecting from the cliffs and at sunset, the crimson skyline highlighting the deep blue ranges. With so many natural wonders and exciting things to see and do, the region is clearly, well worth a visit.
