What to do and see in Grampians, Victoria: The Best Things to do

January 10, 2022 Renato Branum

Discover the best top things to do in Grampians, Australia including The Pinnacle, Mount Arapiles, Halls Gap Zoo, J Ward Museum Complex, Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre, The Balconies, McKenzies Falls, Horsham Botanical Gardens, Stawell Oval, Boroka Lookout.
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1. The Pinnacle

Mt Victory Rd Sundial Carpark, Halls Gap, Victoria Australia http://www.visithallsgap.com.au/walks.htm
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5.0 based on 1,217 reviews

The Pinnacle

Reviewed By 302tanial

Great walk and kids loved it to, we where with a big group and to reach the top and see the magnificent view was fantastic

2. Mount Arapiles

Victoria Australia https://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-arapiles-tooan-state-park
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Mount Arapiles

Reviewed By CheltenhamVIC - Melbourne, Australia

Near Natimuk, Mount Arapiles is a great place to stop when passing through Western Victoria. It is on the road from Horsham to Edenhope then Naracoorte (South Australia). A short drive takes you to the summit car park, where a short steep walk up a rocky "staircase" leads you to the summit and the lookout. People visiting the summit need to be agile - the walk is part man-made and part natural rock (ie not for the grandparents with their walking frames). There isn't a view from the car park itself. If you have time take the separate road the camp ground at the base and look out for the rock climbers up on the cliffs.

3. Halls Gap Zoo

4061 Ararat-Halls Gap Rd Halls Gap, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia +61 3 5356 4668 [email protected] http://hallsgapzoo.com.au
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4.5 based on 856 reviews

Halls Gap Zoo

Halls Gap Zoo is Victoria's largest regional privately-owned zoo. View over 160 different species, including Giraffes, Cheetahs, Monkeys, Crocodiles, Kangaroos and Koalas along a 2.5Km wheelchair friendly path. Halls Gap Zoo is involved in several captive breeding programs for endangered species. Enjoy one of our animal encounters hand feeding the meerkats, playing with dingoes or holding an alligator or snake. Facilities include kiosk for snack food and souvenirs, a playground, toilets and an all-weather picnic area with free use of BBQ's. Bus tours, school groups, corporate events and family gatherings welcome

Reviewed By Heida101 - Melbourne, Australia

I had low expectations for what a zoo could offer in the grampians, however it was such an impressive zoo. There was such a range of animals, from pigs, monkeys, kangaroos, and giraffes. There is a map, which guides you through the zoo to ensure you see every animal. There is animal food sold at the entrance, so you are even able to feed free roaming deer, kangaroos and wallabies. I particularly liked the guineapigs, as there were so many of them, and lots of little babies.

4. J Ward Museum Complex

Girdlestone Street, Ararat, Victoria 3377 Australia +61 3 5352 3357 [email protected] http://www.jward.org.au
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4.5 based on 246 reviews

J Ward Museum Complex

Reviewed By O1462WNmikec - Horsham, Australia

This was our second visit and it is still great, The history of the treatment of people in the past is a real eye opener. The place is run by volunteers and the tour is a credit to them.

5. Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre

31-33 Lambert St, Ararat, Victoria 3377 Australia +61 3 5352 1078 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 101 reviews

Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre

Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre stands as a monument to the contribution by the Chinese to the establishment and economic and cultural advancement of Ararat. It tells a story of deprivation, hardship and the incredible tenacity of thousands of men from the south east of China that made their way to Victoria, in the 1850s in search of gold. Become engrossed in the courthouse stories and see the original Canton Lead Mine tunnel uncovered during the construction of the Centre. A truly interactive experience for visitors of all ages. Open 7 days a week except Christmas Day 11am-4pm 31-33 Lambert Street (Western Highway) Ararat 3377 03 5352 1078

Reviewed By johncW1199UH - Ararat, Australia

This special building featuring the second most number of characters on the roof corners of any building in Australia. A roof donated to Ararat by Sister City Taishan is an excellent museum and function centre. Managed by the Ararat Rural City, this building the vision of Don and Rene Reynolds is a tribute to their and Ararat’s Chinese heritage. Gold panning is the most popular activity available to children among a number of available activities. Research, history of education and the involvement of Taishan No 1 High School in Ararat add extra value to this facility a must stop on the highway western side of the city centre.

6. The Balconies

Reeds Lookout Carpark, Victoria Australia http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/grampians-national-park/things-to-do/reeds-lookout
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4.5 based on 143 reviews

The Balconies

Reviewed By 389glenne - Moe, Australia

Not much to say...except the view is fantastic and worth the trip. Im only saying more because the site wants more words!....You won't regret the trip to get here. We went via McKenzie falls which were also excellent.

7. McKenzies Falls

Northern Grampains Road, Hamilton, Victoria Australia http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/grampians-national-park/things-to-do/mackenzie-falls
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4.5 based on 265 reviews

McKenzies Falls

Reviewed By PoppyTawny - Geelong, Australia

Well worth the effort. We went after rain and the falls were superb. Hike back up was definitely a work out! We continued down to fish falls for some extra scenery before heading back.

8. Horsham Botanical Gardens

Horsham, Victoria 3400 Australia +61 3 5382 9777 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Horsham Botanical Gardens

Reviewed By P7078OUjennyt

I love visiting here. It is nice and cool over Summer, with plenty of shade on offer.. no dogs also so the lawns are pristine!

9. Stawell Oval

2-10 Main St Cnr of Sloane and Napier Street, Stawell, Victoria 3380 Australia +61 3 5358 1326
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Stawell Oval

Reviewed By Borzoi11 - Dunolly, Australia

Our Probus Club came here for morning tea first before having a great lecture and then a guided tour of the museum. Facinating place with so much history.

10. Boroka Lookout

Mt Difficult Road, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia
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4.5 based on 377 reviews

Boroka Lookout

Reviewed By Crystalline4u - Traralgon, Australia

We went to this lookout late in the afternoon and there was fog ... it was hard to see the views, but even with the fog... it was easy to recognise that the views must be quite good. So... the next day, we headed back to see what we had missed. Even on an overcast Winter's Day ... the views are incredible. These are unrivalled views over the Halls Gap valley, Mt William range and the farmland plains to the east. Pan out to your right, you see the hanging rock formation perching on a cliff. As you look further, a lake hosts the serene waters surrounded by foggy hills. And how do you get to this lookout? From the scenic Halls Gap, the heart of the Grampians, take a 15-kilometre drive to Mount Difficult Road. Follow the sealed road until you reach the desired destination. It's less than 100 metres from the carpark to the viewing platform and even people with mobility issues should be able to view from here...as the path to the platform is quite good.

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