Halls Gap

Introducing Halls Gap

This small township in the heart of the Grampians is a popular base. It has some shops, adventure activity offices, restaurants, cafés and a wide range of accommodation. The Halls Gap general store and post office has an ATM and Eftpos.

You’ll be drawn to the amazing buildings of Brambuk – the National Park & Cultural Centre (5361 4000; www.brambuk.com.au; Grampians Tourist Rd; 9am-4.30pm) 2.5km south of Halls Gap. The Cultural Centre (the back building) is run by five Koorie communities. Its flowing orange roof represents the open wings of the cockatoo; the curved seat is the caring embrace of Bunjil, the creator spirit; the ramp is the eel dreaming. The ceiling of the Gariwerd Dreaming Theatre (adult/child $5/3) represents the southern right whale (totem of the Gundjitmara people). Here you can see Dreamtime stories of Gariwerd and informative films about the region. Displays in the centre of Koorie art, clothes, weapons and tools help raise visitors’ awareness of their history. Also on offer are Koorie music and dance, a bush tucker walk (adults $6), boomerang throwing (adult/family $4/10), painting (boomerang/message stone $7/3), and holiday programmes. Planted outside are native plants used for food and medicine. A two-hour rock art tour (adult/child $25/10) to Bunjil’s Shelter leaves at 9.30am; bookings essential.

Last updated: Apr 29, 2009