The Grampians region of Victoria provides an abundance of attractions
and experiences that be enjoyed by staying any of the
10 Bed & Breakfast
and Farmstay
accommodation options we provide.
The rugged peaks and lush valleys in the Grampians National Park provide for every type of mountain outdoor activity from abseiling and rock-climbing, trekking, canoeing and fishing to simply absorbing the panoramic views from the many scenic outlooks. Spring, with its spectacular wildflower display is a great time to visit.
Aboriginal people have a long association with the Grampians and there are many shelters in the park where you can see ancient art work including Billimina Shelter, Gulgurn Manja Shelter, Manja Shelter and Ngamadjidj Shelter.
Cattle, mohair goats and crops thrive on the rich soils of the western district. Sheep raised in the District have produced the finest wooI in the world. There are many historic farms and towns in the area.
Every Easter, Stawell fills with visitors who come to witness Australia’s richest, professional foot race, the Stawell Gift. Competitors from around the world participate in this event. www.
Horsham is the capital of the region. Other towns on the Grampians Region include Ararat, Avoca, Dunkeld, Great Western, Halls Gap, Hamilton, Horsham, Pomonal, St Arnaud, Stawell and Wartook Valley
Your host will be able to tell you more about what to see and do, where to shop and eat in the area.
Here is a list of the sporting, cultural and food and wine eventts in the Grampians region;
January
Australia Day Ceremonies
February
Grampians Jazz Festival – Halls Gap
Horsham Hot Rod Club
Windfarm Open Day – Ararat
Chinese New Year Gum San – Ararat
Wimmera Racing – Warracknabeal Cup
Arts workshops/Festival
March
Wimmera Machinery Field Days
Country Music Festival – Moyston
Head of the Lake Regatta – Hamilton
Ararat Seasonal Farmers Market – Ararat
Jail House Rock Festival – Ararat
Sheep Dog Trials – Moyston
Art Is… – Horsham
Great Western Rodeo – Great Western
Australia Post, Stawell Easter Gift – Stawell
Balmoral Red Cross Easter Market
Halls Gap Easter Market – Halls Gap
Gold Cup Race Day – Stawell
Lake Bolac Eel Festival – Lake Bolac
La Traviata Royal Mail Hotel Lawn – Dunkeld
April
Country Music Festival – Horsham
Murray to Moyne Cycle Race – Hamilton
Western Districts Fly the Flag Tour & Car Display – Hamilton
Weekend of Music – Dunkeld
Seppelts Great Western 'Day on the Green' – Great Western
Great Doherty Cycling Tour of the Southern Grampians – Coleraine
Hamilton Racing Cup 2 Day Carnival – Hamilton
Scarecrows in the Vineyard – Garden Gully Winery
Promenade of Sacred Music – Southern Grampians
Anzac Day Ceremonies
May
Landmark AWB Alpaca Show
Moyston Art Show – Moyston
Grampians Grape Escape & Wine Festival – Halls Gap
Grampians Little Dessert 4WD Escape
June
Wood & Craft Expo – Horsham
Pomonal Art Show – Pomonal
July
Wimmera Antiques & Collectibles Fair – Horsham
Crowlands Film Festival – Ararat
August
One Act Play Festival – Ararat
Sheepvention – Hamilton
September
CWA Flower & Craft Show – Horsham
Australian Cymbidium Orchid Festival – Ararat
Annual Show – Horsham
October
Murtoa’s Big Weekend – Murtoa
Pomonal Native Wildflower Show – Pomonal
Golden Gateway Festival – Ararat
Awakenings Festival
Art Show – Ararat
November
Mt William Cycling Classic – Ararat
Halls Gap film Festival – Halls Gap
William Thomson, Dunkeld Cup – Dunkeld
Cavendish Open Gardens
Great Victorian Bike Ride
December
Carols By Candelight – Ararat
Penshurst Boxing Day Races – Penshurst
The rugged mountain ranges of the Grampians National Park mark the centre of this region and rise out of the rural plains of the Wimmera in north-west Victoria. The impressive ranges are renowned for their unspoilt natural beauty and feature lookouts with stunning panoramic views, picturesque waterfalls, ancient Aboriginal rock art, colourful wildflower displays and abundant native wildlife.
The region also offers some of the finest walking in Victoria and is one of the main centres for rock climbing and abseiling, offering both challenging and easier climbs on various rock faces, including the famed Mt Arapiles. Other popular activities include fishing and canoeing in the region's system of inland lakes and rivers.
Wine buffs are spoiled for choice on the Great Grape Road, where renowned wineries such as Seppelt, Best's, Mt Langi Ghiran and Montara offer tastings at cellar doors. There's also an abundance of local produce from ewe's milk, cheese and olives to locally sourced beef and lamb which features on menus throughout the region.
The town of Halls Gap is picturesquely situated in the heart of the Grampians National Park with wonderful views of the Wonderland Range and Mt William Range, while other tempting locations are dotted around the edge of the park.
Explore historic gold rush town such as Ararat known for its Gum San Museum that reveals the history of Chinese gold miners, or Stawell, home of the prestigious annual Stawell Gift foot race. The friendly agricultural towns of Horsham and Hamilton are known for their gardens, galleries and museums, and there are many smaller villages to explore including Dunkeld, Pomonal, Wartook Valley and Great Western.
