Departing Melbourne at around 8am you’ll pass through Western Plains of Victoria on the way to historic Ballarat. Ballarat boomed in the 1850??s with the widespread discovery of gold in the district. Learn a little about the history and enjoy morning tea at the site of the infamous Eureka Rebellion. Continue the drive through the picturesque western volcanic plains passing through the town of Moyston the birthplace of Australian Rules Football.
Arrive at the foot of the Grampians Range known as Gariwerd in the local Jardwadjali language and immerse yourself in the Australian bush with a gentle stroll to Silverband Falls.
Continue to the township of Halls Gap for lunch. Keep an eye open for the local kangaroos and the abundant birdlife that can be seen in the main street. After lunch head to the Wonderland Turntable for a short hike to the Grand Canyon.
Your last stop is MacKenzie Falls. No trip to the Grampians would be complete without a visit to these majestic falls.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Eureka & Stawell Streets Eureka Stockade Memorial Park Ballarat Victoria 3350 Australia
Stop for morning tea and learn a little local history.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Silverband Falls Silverband Road Halls Gap Victoria 3381 Australia
Walk to the beautiful and peaceful waterfalls on a easy grade track.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Halls Gap Halls Gap Grampians Victoria
Explore the town of Halls Gap this is also the stop for lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wonderland Loop Hike School Road Halls Gap Victoria Australia
Enjoy a guided walk of the Grand Canyon circuit. This track includes some rock hopping steep tracks and gravel so be prepared with sturdy walking shoes and a water bottle!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Reed Lookout Halls Gap Victoria Australia
Enjoy panoramic views from Reed’s Lookout
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Boroka Lookout Mt Difficult Road Halls Gap Victoria 3381 Australia
See the Grampians mountain range from the Boroka Lookout
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: MacKenzie Falls Victoria Australia
Witness the amazing Mackenzie Falls the jewel of the Grampians!
Duration: 1 hour
