Australia / Melbourne & Victoria / Grampians (Halls Gap)Grampians (Halls Gap)
Sandstone Ranges, Kangaroos and Rock Art
Gariwerd, a national park of tilted sandstone ranges three hours west of Melbourne: the Pinnacle and Boroka lookouts, MacKenzie Falls, kangaroos grazing on Halls Gap's ovals at dusk, and some of Victoria's most important Aboriginal rock-art shelters, explained at Brambuk cultural centre. Pairs with the Great Ocean Road on a loop from Melbourne.
Highlights
- The Pinnacle walk
- MacKenzie Falls
- Boroka Lookout at sunrise
- Kangaroos at dusk in Halls Gap
- Aboriginal rock art at Bunjil's Shelter
- Brambuk cultural centre
Things to do
- The Pinnacle walk from the Wonderland car parkMorning · 2h 30m
- MacKenzie FallsAfternoon · 2h
- Boroka and Reed lookoutsMorning · 1h 30m
- Rock-art shelters and Brambuk cultural centreAfternoon · 2h
Tours & tickets
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When to go
Best time: September – November, March – May
Worth knowing
Bushfire Season
December to February is bushfire season. On days of extreme or catastrophic fire danger, national parks and walking tracks close and total fire bans apply. Check the state fire service app (Fires Near Me in NSW, VicEmergency, Alert SA, Emergency WA) each morning, keep plans flexible, and leave early if told to.