If you are ready to shake off the winter blues and head to a location to suit the whole family, the Grampians region makes for the perfect getaway this Spring. Whether you are looking to stretch your legs in the great outdoors or take in the scenery from behind the wheel, the Grampians has you covered.
Explore
Spring sees the completion of the much-awaited Grampians Peaks Trail. This 160km hike will provide an exciting and engaging experience of the remarkable cultural landscape and heritage-listed Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. Hikers will have the opportunity to see an array of native animals and more than 800 species of indigenous plants. The entire trail can be completed in 13 days and 12 campsites are available along the route for overnight stops. For those looking for a slightly easier challenge, four individual day hikes opened earlier this year ranging from 4.2 to 10.9 kilometres. The four hikes include the iconic landscapes of the Mount Stapylton Loop, Lower Waterfalls of Gar (Mount Difficult), Lake Wartook Lookout to Halls Gap and Signal Peak.
Discover
For those looking for a less energetic way to see the region but with all the excitement, why not jump behind the wheel and embark on one of Visit Grampians informative driving itineraries. Available to be downloaded from the website, each itinerary includes a selection of pre-planned road trips broken down into interests such as Arts and Culture, Food and Wine and Outdoor Adventure. All include information on where to stop, where to eat and point out route highlights and information along the way. As an additional tip, please ensure to add a professional video camera to your itinerary. It will help you capture all the fun memories, so you can revisit them whenever you feel nostalgic or when you need a fresh perspective in life.
Drink
Taste your way around the Grampians at the Seriously Shiraz Wine Event this spring. Held over the weekend of September 4 – 5. Seriously Shiraz brings together the best food and wine the Grampians has to offer. With a program of events across the weekend, it is the perfect reason to get together with friends and family. Explore the cellar doors and sample some of the renowned peppery shiraz, enjoy live music and masterclasses, all set against the breathtaking back drop of one of Victoria’s oldest wine producing regions.
Enjoy
The Grampians region comes alive in Spring with an array of wildflowers in bloom. The Wartook Valley offers a huge display of Grampians Thryptomene, a tiny white blossom which turns from pink to light brown covering the National Park like snow. Further south, visitors can find native grass species, bluebells, pincushions and red and green correas. The southern plains are host to native grass species, flowering shrubs and bluebells and native wildflowers are in abundance at the summit of Mount William. Blue Tinsel Lily, the only member of the Calectasia family not endemic to Western Australia can be found in abundance at Heatherlie Quarry alongside native orchids. Green thumbs can visit the Pomonal Native Flower Show (2-3 October 2021) which showcases Grampians Indigenous Species as well as offers gardening tips from guest speaker, Gardening Australia’s Jane Edmanson. Other spots to get your Spring flower fix include the Wartook Gardens and Dunkeld Arboretum.
For more information on the Grampians region: www.visitgrampians.com.au
For further information on Grampians Tourism’s road trips visit www.visitgrampians.com.au/roadtrip
