10 Nature & Parks in Grampians That You Shouldn't Miss

April 1, 2022 Misti Hsu

Discover the best top things to do in Grampians, Australia including The Pinnacle, Mount Abrupt, Mount Talbot Scenic Reserve, Mount Arapiles, Halls Gap Zoo, McKenzies Falls, Horsham Botanical Gardens, Hamilton Botanic Gardens, Fish Falls, Nigretta Falls.
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1. The Pinnacle

Mt Victory Rd Sundial Carpark, Halls Gap, Victoria Australia http://www.visithallsgap.com.au/walks.htm
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5.0 based on 1,217 reviews

The Pinnacle

Reviewed By 302tanial

Great walk and kids loved it to, we where with a big group and to reach the top and see the magnificent view was fantastic

2. Mount Abrupt

Grampians Rd, Dunkeld, Victoria 2795 Australia
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

Mount Abrupt

Reviewed By PhilMalone - Footscray, Australia

This is a challenging walk of around 6.5 kms return. Most of the walk to the summit is up steep sections and several steps (we counted 950 stairs in all). We completed the walk up in 1 hour and it was quite cold up the top (even though it was only early March). Once at the top you can take in unparalled views around the countryside of all the surrounding mountains and plains. Piccaninny pails into insignificance from the top of Mount Abrupt. This is well worth the effort and (having done all the Grampians walks) I would rate this one as one of the best. Do it!

3. Mount Talbot Scenic Reserve

Toolondo-Wonwondah Rd, Balmoral, Victoria Australia http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-talbot-s.r.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Mount Talbot Scenic Reserve

4. Mount Arapiles

Victoria Australia https://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/mount-arapiles-tooan-state-park
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4.5 based on 40 reviews

Mount Arapiles

Reviewed By CheltenhamVIC - Melbourne, Australia

Near Natimuk, Mount Arapiles is a great place to stop when passing through Western Victoria. It is on the road from Horsham to Edenhope then Naracoorte (South Australia). A short drive takes you to the summit car park, where a short steep walk up a rocky "staircase" leads you to the summit and the lookout. People visiting the summit need to be agile - the walk is part man-made and part natural rock (ie not for the grandparents with their walking frames). There isn't a view from the car park itself. If you have time take the separate road the camp ground at the base and look out for the rock climbers up on the cliffs.

5. Halls Gap Zoo

4061 Ararat-Halls Gap Rd Halls Gap, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381 Australia +61 3 5356 4668 [email protected] http://hallsgapzoo.com.au
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4.5 based on 856 reviews

Halls Gap Zoo

Halls Gap Zoo is Victoria's largest regional privately-owned zoo. View over 160 different species, including Giraffes, Cheetahs, Monkeys, Crocodiles, Kangaroos and Koalas along a 2.5Km wheelchair friendly path. Halls Gap Zoo is involved in several captive breeding programs for endangered species. Enjoy one of our animal encounters hand feeding the meerkats, playing with dingoes or holding an alligator or snake. Facilities include kiosk for snack food and souvenirs, a playground, toilets and an all-weather picnic area with free use of BBQ's. Bus tours, school groups, corporate events and family gatherings welcome

Reviewed By Heida101 - Melbourne, Australia

I had low expectations for what a zoo could offer in the grampians, however it was such an impressive zoo. There was such a range of animals, from pigs, monkeys, kangaroos, and giraffes. There is a map, which guides you through the zoo to ensure you see every animal. There is animal food sold at the entrance, so you are even able to feed free roaming deer, kangaroos and wallabies. I particularly liked the guineapigs, as there were so many of them, and lots of little babies.

6. McKenzies Falls

Northern Grampains Road, Hamilton, Victoria Australia http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/explore/parks/grampians-national-park/things-to-do/mackenzie-falls
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4.5 based on 265 reviews

McKenzies Falls

Reviewed By PoppyTawny - Geelong, Australia

Well worth the effort. We went after rain and the falls were superb. Hike back up was definitely a work out! We continued down to fish falls for some extra scenery before heading back.

7. Horsham Botanical Gardens

Horsham, Victoria 3400 Australia +61 3 5382 9777 [email protected]
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Horsham Botanical Gardens

Reviewed By P7078OUjennyt

I love visiting here. It is nice and cool over Summer, with plenty of shade on offer.. no dogs also so the lawns are pristine!

8. Hamilton Botanic Gardens

Cnr Thompson and French Street, Hamilton, Victoria 3300 Australia +61 1800 807 056 [email protected] http://www.visitsoutherngrampians.com.au/hamilton-botanic-gardens
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4.5 based on 93 reviews

Hamilton Botanic Gardens

Reviewed By V4830PYlisab

The gardens are laden with beautiful green shady European trees and rambling green lawns and is a great place to go on a hot day. As soon as you enter you can feel a cool drop in the temperature, because of the shade and greenness, giving instant relief. There's a lovely duck and fish pond with a walking bridge and kids love to feed the ducks. There's also a playground and plenty of room for children to play and run around. There's a lovely rotunda on the lawn area and a beautiful old water fountain along the path that rambles throughout the gardens. A great place to take the family.

9. Fish Falls

Halls Gap, Victoria Australia
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Fish Falls

Reviewed By felicityc60 - Adelaide, Australia

The walk from the Zumsteins Picnic Ground to Fish Falls, in the beautiful Wartook Valley, is a delightful nature walk that follows the creek to the falls. A medium level of fitness is required, as there are some uneven sections and rocky ground in places. As well as beautiful fresh air and the sounds of birds, views of the creek break up the walk along the way. Fish Falls are accessible from 3 levels linked by sturdy metal stairs. From the top level you can rock hop over a few large boulders to access the track which continues on to the base of Mackenzie Falls. This is an easier option to get to the base of Mackenzie Falls (rather than the steep climb down and up from the Mackenzie Falls car park). All up the walk is about 7 km return, well worth the effort to enjoy the beautiful scenery and be immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of nature. Take a back pack and break the walk up with stops for lunch and snacks and you will have an enjoyable morning/afternoon outing.

10. Nigretta Falls

Wannon-Nigretta Fall Rd, Hamilton, Victoria Australia
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Nigretta Falls

Reviewed By ET3121 - Greater Melbourne, Australia

Amazing to visit after rain. Easy viewing platform right at car park or you can walk down the stairs (5 mins). Probably my favourite waterfalls in Victoria due to accessibility. The reserve has toilets,bins and picnic area.

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