Things to do in Grampians

Most tour companies are comparable when looking for things to do in The Grampians. I found a tour company called Wildlife Melbourne Tours Australia, who, believe it or not, go out of their way to see wildlife!

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The Grampians experience

I returned to Melbourne after a 2 Day, 1 Night Great Ocean Road & Grampians tour. I took part in this tour because I was itching to see the Great Ocean Road and wanted to do something different. I was a little angry because I had never heard anything about The Grampians and didn’t know what to expect.

On Day 1, we tackled the Great Ocean Road; the highlight was the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge. We saw a fantastic sunset as we drove into the mountains, and a few kangaroos hopped into our path as we went along. Luckily we didn’t hit any with the bus! That would have been terrible! We travelled through that night towards Halls Gap and The Grampians, arriving at about 9 pm.

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Hall Gap

On arriving at Halls Gap, we checked into our hostel, and a few of us sat up for a couple of glasses of wine and a chat. We were a diverse group of all ages and races, which made the whole trip so much more exciting. By this touring stage, we had all been together for about 16 hours and started getting along well.

After a perfect night’s sleep, the fun began. Before starting this journey, I had never read or heard about The Grampians. After seeing the sunset over the mountains the night before (our first taste of how beautiful it all was), Day 2 showed us all how beautiful the world still is. The Grampians are simply stunning, the rugged scenery, the animals teeming about, Kangaroos, Wallabies, Echidnas, Emus, and we even saw a Brown Snake. It was simply awesome! They truly blew me away.

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Hiking up the Pinnacle

We started our day in The Grampians by hiking up The Pinnacle. The walk was a challenge, and thankfully I decided not to count all those steps! It was worth it, though, because the view from the top of The Pinnacle was simply breathtaking. Along the way, we climbed through Silent Street, which lived up to its name. With the occasional waterfall (Bridal Veil Falls had no water, but we had fun splashing about in the puddle at its base!) and scenery to die for, the two-and-a-half-hour hike was fantastic.

The Pinnacle Walk

Brambuk

We started our day in The Grampians by hiking up The Pinnacle. The walk was a challenge, and thankfully I decided not to count all those steps! It was worth it, though, because the view from the top of The Pinnacle was simply breathtaking. Along the way, we climbed through Silent Street, which lived up to its name. With the occasional waterfall (Bridal Veil Falls had no water, but we had fun splashing about in the puddle at its base!) and scenery to die for, the two-and-a-half-hour hike was fantastic.

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Then onto Brambuk, The Aboriginal Cultural Centre, where we were to learn all about the culture of the two local tribes. We could even learn to throw a boomerang or try our hand at some aboriginal painting. While we were there, we wandered a little away from the building to find to our delight, a massive mob of kangaroos. The best bit was they didn’t hop away, and we got pretty close and got some fantastic photos.

Once we left Brambuk, we drove up a long windy road to the top of the world! Well, it felt like that, anyway. Not like being in Switzerland, but pretty high for Oz! The first stop was Reed’s Lookout and The Balconies, a short easy walk with another breathtaking view at the end.

MacKenzie Falls

Back to the bus and onto MacKenzie Falls. Considering it was February and very hot, the falls had loads of water! Several steps down to the base, some fun group photos, and a relaxing lunch, and then it was back up! This time I did count 262 steep steps to the top, and wow! According to our driver, McKenzie Falls is meant to be one of The Grampians’ highest and best falls, which didn’t disappoint.

We then drove across to Horsham, where we said goodbye to some newfound friends on the way to Adelaide. The rest of us were returning to Melbourne, and on the way, a quick stop at a winery! Mmmmmm!

It has to be said the entire tour was one of the highlights of my life! Two days of fun, new friends and adventures, with lots of unforgettable memories along the way. The Grampians was the highlight of my two-day tour, and the Great Ocean Road is only a tiny step behind this! Fantastic, thank you, Wildlife Tours Australia! I loved every minute and can recommend Wildlife Tours Australia to anyone.

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Related Tours

Our Grampians Tours cater to all levels of skill and fitness, whether you’re looking for a scenic drive, a leisurely walk or a challenging hike. You’ll also have the opportunity to spot native wildlife, including kangaroos, wallabies, and a variety of birdlife, while learning about the rich cultural heritage and history of the area.

With our Grampians Tours, you can sit back, relax and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Australian bush, leaving all the logistical arrangements to us. So what are you waiting for? Book now and enjoy a hassle-free adventure in one of Australia’s most iconic national parks with Grampians Tours by Wildlife Tours Australia!