Grampians National Park (Gariwerd)

Introducing Grampians National Park (Gariwerd)

The Grampians (Gariwerd as they’re known to Koories) are one of Victoria’s most outstanding natural features, with a rich diversity of flora and fauna, unique rock formations, Aboriginal rock art, bushwalking and climbing – there’s something for every outdoor enthusiast. The mountains are at their best in spring, when the wildflowers (including 20 species that don’t exist anywhere else in the world) are at their peak. The Grampians lie west of Ararat and Stawell, and stretch 90km from Dunkeld in the south almost to Horsham in the north. In January 2006 devastating bushfires raged through much of the Grampians, nearly engulfing Halls Gap itself. Almost a year on the resulting regrowth was incredible to see – delicate foliage sprouting from the charred frames of trees, grasstrees throwing up huge 2m flowers and flowering orchid species unseen for decades.

Last updated: Aug 27, 2009