Grampians - Wildflowers

Grampians National Park is home to a great diversity of habitats, unique wildlife, and more than one third of all plant species found in Victoria. Lofty summits and ridgelines overlook 167,000 hectares of woodlands, heath lands, swamps, forests and subalpine zones.

Lookout for abundant wildlife in the lowlands including emus, kangaroos, possums, echidnas, koalas, wallabies and over 200 species of bird. Explore natural attractions including Australia's own Grand Canyon, the Grand Stairway and Pinnacle rock formations, refreshing waterfalls at the end of bushwalking tracks, and Victoria's largest Koori rock art collection.

Spring is the best time to see wildflowers throughout the region, but there are many plants in flower throughout the year. Discover 1,000 species of flowers, 24 of which are found only in the Grampians and 12 of which are found only in the Little Desert National Park.

A number of local spring festivals and events celebrate the native flora, and include open gardens, shows, and tours. For up-to-date information on the best place to see wildflowers in bloom call into Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre and the Little Desert National Park Office. There are also a number of local wildflower farms that are open to the public.

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Aboriginal Rock Art

The Grampians contain some of the most impressive Aboriginal art in Australia, spread over some 60 separate sites. Most are painted in ochre on rock overhangs which acted both as a shelter and a canvas. Look out for stencilled hand prints, emu and kangaroo tracks, legendary heroes, and other ancient markings.

Adventure lovers paradise

The park's magnificent sandstone formations beckon climbers from all over the world. The most popular climbs include Hollow Mountain in the north, with its variety of graded climbs, and Mt Rosea near the town of Halls Gap with two kilometres of sandstone cliffs. Canoeing, fishing and swimming are also popular. more

Grampians National Park

Dramatic and hauntingly beautiful, the massive sandstone ranges of the Grampians National Park are one of Victoria's most popular attractions. There's an abundance of wildlife, including emus, kangaroos, echidnas, koalas, and several species of wallaby, as well as almost 200 species of birds. more

Mountain Ranges

The Grampians are the meeting place of Victoria's western volcanic plains and the forested Great Dividing Range. Here you'll also find the Wonderland Range, featuring Australia's own Grand Canyon, as well as waterfalls, and weird and wonderful rock formations like the Grand Stairway and the Pinnacle.

Wine Regions

The Grampians region is home to extensive vineyards, fields of golden wheat, rich olive groves and orchards of fruit and berries. No wonder the region produces excellent wines, and superb food including breads, flavoursome honeys and sheep yoghurt! Grampians Gourmet Weekend is held during May in Halls Gap.