Hiking up to the Pinnacle, Halls Gap - Grampians, Victoria- Australia
Unfortunately due to bad weather (Rain) we were not able to reach the pinnacle.. Watch video till the end to see how far we reached... :(((
Halls Gap is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located on Grampians Road, adjacent to the Grampians National Park, in the Shire of Northern Grampians local government area. The town is set in the Fyans Valley at the foot of the Wonderland and Mount William ranges.nAt the 2011 census Halls Gap had a population of 613. The approximate driving time from Melbourne is 3 hours.
From the Main Street of Halls Gap, at the base of the sandstone mountain range that is at the heart of the Grampians National Park, or Gariwerd as it is called in the local Aboriginal language, you can see The Pinnacle. It is one of the rocky spurs jutting out from the jagged cliff faces that loom over the town.
From the street, The Pinnacle appears unnervingly high and potentially difficult to walk. The good news is that it is not, and the views from the lookout make every bit of effort worthwhile. It is one of the very best vantage points in the Grampians National Park for terrific scenic views over a vast expanse of western Victoria.
There are a number of walking options to reach The Pinnacle, varying in distance and difficulty. The easiest route to The Pinnacle departs from the Sundial carpark within the national park and ascends to The Pinnacle via Devils Gap. This is the best route to use if young children or unconfident walkers are part of your walking group. The 4.2km walk will take one and a half to two hours for the return trip. It does include some water crossings and rock-hopping, so good sturdy shoes are essential.
A more challenging walk departs from the aptly named Wonderland carpark and ascends via the impressive Grand Canyon. It does not resemble the American canyon of the same name but is equally impressive with its unique Australian rock formations, albeit on a smaller scale! The walk continues through the Silent Street before rising up to The Pinnacle.
For the really adventurous, you can walk to The Pinnacle from the base of the mountains, starting at the Halls Gap caravan park. This extended walk will take around five hours return so is suitable for fit and experienced walkers.
All these walks offer a variety of incredible rock formations to see and negotiate, as well as lush vegetation that has recovered from bushfires with fresh spurts of new growth. In springtime, wildflowers burst into life with their brilliant bright colours. With an abundance of wildlife living in the park, your walk may also include glimpses of koalas, kangaroos, snakes, skinks and maybe even an echidna or two.
Whichever way you get there, the view from The Pinnacle lookout will astound you. While you get your breath back after your ascent, you will be able to see Halls Gap far below you, as well as Lake Bellfield. Plus you will get a close-up look at the irregular and fascinating rock formations for which the Grampians are so well-known.
The outstanding natural beauty of this area led to its inclusion on the Australian National Heritage List in 2006. For comprehensive information about this natural environment, as well as about the indigenous culture and heritage of the region, a visit to the Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, which is free to enter and open daily, is a must.
For those with Apple or Android mobile devices, Parks Victoria provides free interactive maps of the park that provide an overview of facilities, walking tracks and distances. So as well as The Pinnacle, all the wonderfully-named park locations such as Jimmy Creek to Mt Zero are now just a click away.
The Grampians National Park is around 260km from Melbourne and 460km from Adelaide. From Melbourne, it is around a three-hour drive by car or alternatively regional rail provides regular services.
Don’t just look at the weathered peaks and escarpments of the park, like The Pinnacle, from your car window on your way to Adelaide. Halls Gap is a great location for a stopover on your journey, so that instead of admiring the rock formations from below, you can take the time to walk to The Pinnacle and view a spectacle more awe-inspiring than anything visible from a city skyscraper.
Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park - Halls Gap Hotels, Australia
Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park 3 Stars Hotel in Halls Gap ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Featuring free WiFi, Halls Gap Gardens Caravan Park is located just a few minutes' drive from the centre of Halls Gap.
Enjoy the peace and tranquility as you are surrounded by mountain views and native Wildlife.
Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool on warmer days.
The property is located 39 km from Ararat.
Free private parking is available on site.
Some cabins are dog friendly upon request.
The accommodation is equipped with a seating and dining area.
A TV and DVD player are available in some units.
There is also a kitchenette, fitted with a microwave, toaster and refrigerator.
A stovetop and kettle are also offered.
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Comfort Inn Country Plaza Halls Gap - Halls Gap - Australia
Comfort Inn Country Plaza Halls Gap hotel city: Halls Gap - Country: Australia
Address: 141 -149 Grampians Road; zip code: 3381
Situated in the heart of the Grampians National Park, Comfort Inn Country Plaza features an outdoor swimming pool, children's playground, sauna and fitness centre. All rooms include a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, heating and air conditioning.
-- Installé au cœur du parc national des monts Grampians, le Comfort Inn Country Plaza Halls Gap propose une piscine extérieure, une aire de jeux pour enfants, un sauna et une salle de sport.
-- El Comfort Inn Country Plaza, situado en pleno parque nacional de Grampians, alberga una piscina al aire libre, un parque infantil, una sauna y un centro de fitness.
-- Im Herzen des Nationalparks Grampians empfängt Sie das Comfort Inn Country Plaza mit einem Außenpool, einem Kinderspielplatz, einer Sauna und einem Fitnesscenter. Alle Zimmer umfassen einen Flachbild-TV, einen DVD-Player, Heizung und Klimaanlage.
-- Comfort Inn Country Plaza Halls Gap ligt in het hart van het nationale park Grampians en heeft een buitenzwembad, een sauna, een fitnesscentrum en een speelplaats voor de kinderen.
-- Comfort Inn Country Plaza酒店坐落于Grampians National Park国家公园的中心地区，设有室外游泳池、儿童游乐场、桑拿浴室和健身中心。所有客房都设有一台平面电视、DVD播放机、暖气和空调。 Comfort Inn Country Plaza Halls Gap酒店的每间客房都配有1间私人浴室、迷你冰箱、烤面包机、保险箱和烫熨设施。酒店还提供1个投币式洗衣机。 Darcy’s...
-- Мотель Comfort Inn Country Plaza разместился в самом сердце национального парка Грампианс. К услугам гостей открытый бассейн, детская игровая площадка, сауна и фитнес-центр.
-- يقع Comfort Inn Country Plaza في قلب محمية جرامبيانز الطبيعية، ويتميز بمسبح في الهواء الطلق وملعب للأطفال وساونا ومركز للياقة البدنية. وتحتوي جميع الغرف على تلفزيون بشاشة مسطحة ومشغل دي في دي ودفاية وتكييف.
-- Στην καρδιά του Εθνικού Πάρκου Grampians, το Comfort Inn Country Plaza προσφέρει εξωτερική πισίνα, χώρο μπάρμπεκιου και δωμάτια με καλωδιακή τηλεόραση, θέρμανση και κλιματισμό.
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Set your Alarm Clock - The Grampians. Ep.45
THE GRAMPIANS, Victoria ⛰????????
We headed to the popular Grampians with no clue what to expect. We had been told it was Victoria's number one national park, so our expectations were high. ????
Well, after a 5 night stay - we can happily confirm we had a great time exploring this beautiful area!
We setup our caravan at The Plantation Campground, which is a FREE camp????, 10minutes north of Halls Gap! It is technically out of the National Park area so it is DOG FRIENDLY! How good is that. It has plenty of campsites, toilets, bucket showers, bore water taps and lots of fire pits! ????
During our 5 day expedition we did;
- Mt Abrupt summit (6.3km return)
- Wonderland loop - Venus baths, Splitters falls, Grand Canyon & The Pinnacles (9.6km loop)
- Tasted tested ice-cream at the local ice-creamery
- Explored the old Mafeking gold town
- Mt Staplyton summit (4km return)
- Hollow Mountain summit (2.2km return)
- MacKenzie Falls (2km return)
- Visited the Billimina Shelter of Aboriginal rock art (2.2km return)
- Explored some back roads and 4WD tracks around the Grampians
- The Balconies and Reeds lookout (2km return)
We also met up with lots of fellow travelers at our campsite each night. It was great having a chat over the campfire each night with different people. I think it made our stay that much more memorable. ????
Tips;
- go to the info centre and get yourself some maps so you can plan what you want to see. ????
- Plantation campground was quite popular, so make sure you get in early to grab a spot before the backpackers all roll in.
- You can have hot showers at the info centre, in town for $3 per person ????
- Make sure you take a backpack with plenty of snacks, water etc. and wear good walking shoes!
- There were plenty of bins around the Halls Gap town-park to deposit your rubbish ????
Overall a great 5 days exploring the Grampians and we definitely covered some kilometres over those days.
We will rest our legs ready for our next adventure - enroute to Flinders Ranges!
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Boronia Peak lookout in Halls Gap, The Grampians. Victoria Australia
View from Boronia Peak, Halls Gap in the Grampians, Victoria Australia
Halls Gap Escape - Halls Gap Hotels, Australia
Halls Gap Escape 4 Stars Hotel in Halls Gap ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Surrounded by native gardens with breathtaking views of Grampians National Park, Halls Gap Escape offers fully self-contained townhouses with 2 bathrooms and a private terrace with barbecue facilities.
Guests enjoy free WiFi.
All accommodation at Escape Halls Gap features a spa bath and a flat-screen TV with DVD player.
Air conditioning and a gas log fire are also provided.
The fully equipped kitchen includes an espresso coffee machine.
Guests can experience frequent visits from the local wildlife such as kangaroos.
The balcony of each townhouse provides panoramic views of the valley and mountains.
Halls Gap Escape is 2 km from Halls Gap town centre.
Free undercover car parking is provided.
Halls Gap EscapeHalls Gap Hotels, Australia
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Halls Gap Motel - Halls Gap Hotels, Australia
Halls Gap Motel 3 Stars Hotel in Halls Gap ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Halls Gap Motel is surrounded by the magnificent Grampians Mountains and is located on the fringe of the valley floor.
It offers free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi access and ground-floor units with valley or mountain views.
Fully air-conditioned, each room offers a fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a toaster.
Other amenities include electric blankets, ironing equipment and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.
A self-service laundry service is on offer.
On good days, guests can enjoy an outdoor barbecue.
DVD titles are available for hire.
The daily breakfast spread includes hot beverages, cereals, eggs, sausages and bacon.
Guests get to enjoy local favourites for dinner.
Motel Halls Gap is within 350 m of the central business district and the tourist information centre.
It is 1.
7 km from Brambuk National Park & Cultural Centre, and 2.
5 km from the Grampians Adventure Golf.
The Gap Vineyard is 5.
8 km away.
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WUDU S08E11: Driving from Ballarat to Halls Gap
Angie & Steve travel the beautiful roads from Ballarat to Halls Gap.
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DULC Cabins - Halls Gap Hotels, Australia
DULC Cabins 4 Stars Hotel in Halls Gap ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Set amongst the tranquility of the Grampians, DULC Cabins offers architecturally designed accommodation with private spa baths.
Guests here enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking.
Each room includes a cosy fireplace, a flat-screen TV and a DVD player.
They also have a kitchenette with a refrigerator, a microwave, an electric kettle and a toaster.
The private bathroom has deluxe toiletries.
DULC Cabins Halls Gap is less than 5 minutes’ drive from Halls Gap Zoo and Grampians Tourist Information Centre.
Grampians Adventure Golf is a 5-minute drive away.
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Reed Lookout / Boroka Lookout / Grampians Motel / Lake Fyans / Wild Kangaroos / Halls Gap
Highlights: Reed Lookout / Boroka Lookout / The Grampians Motel / Lake Fyans Holiday Park / Wild Kangaroos at Halls Gap / Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre / Coolas Ice Creamery / Livefast Cafe / Black Panther Cafe Bar.
Starring: Jan & family.
Video by: Clement Liew.
Date: 17 Dec 2015.
Country: Grampians / Halls Gap / Victoria / Australia
A Heavenly Escape - Halls Gap Hotels, Australia
A Heavenly Escape 4 Stars Hotel in Halls Gap ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Located in Halls Gap, this air-conditioned holiday home features a barbecue.
The property is 39 km from Ararat and boasts views of the mountain.
Free private parking is available on site.
The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster, as well as a coffee machine.
A flat-screen TV and DVD player is provided.
Other facilities at A Heavenly Escape include a spa centre.
The area is popular for cycling and fishing.
A Heavenly EscapeHalls Gap Hotels, Australia
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Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Grampians/Gariwerd
Discover the culture of the Aboriginal communities of Western Victoria through multimedia shows, art exhibitions, artefact displays, cultural talks and lots of great activities such as didgeridoo music, traditional dance, basket weaving, boomerang throwing and painting. Brambuk Gift Shop offers art and crafts, ceramics, paintings, boomerangs, music etc. The Bush Tucker Café is licensed and serves delicious bush tucker and contemporary food
Melbourne to Halls Gap with stops on the way
A recent road trip to Halls Gap from Melbourne where we enjoyed the day. Trying to workout how i am using my GoPro Hero 4 Black and an external battery pack/USB power to allow recording longer than 1.5 hrs at 4k. Video has been reduced to Full HD to save some space.
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Grampians Getaway - Halls Gap Hotels, Australia
Grampians Getaway 4 Stars Hotel in Halls Gap ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Set on a tranquil 50-acre property, Grampians Getaway offers fully equipped villas that include a fireplace, spa bath and private balcony.
Free WiFi is available in public areas.
Located around a private lake guests enjoy free rental of canoes and bicycles to explore the lovely countryside.
Children can play in the playground and feed the resident chickens, ducks and geese.
Guests can also swim in the lake.
Each unique pyramid-shaped villa has a TV, DVD player and full kitchen with an oven, a stove and a microwave.
BBQ facilities and plunger coffee are provided.
The en suite bathroom has free toiletries.
Grampians Getaway Villas are 5 minutes’ drive from Halls Gap and the Grampians National Park.
Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre and Adventure Golf Park are each within 10 minutes’ drive.
Grampians GetawayHalls Gap Hotels, Australia
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Heatherlie Cottages Halls Gap - Halls Gap Hotels, Australia
Heatherlie Cottages Halls Gap 4 Stars Hotel in Halls Gap ,Australia Within US Travel Directory Just a 10-minute walk from the Grampians National Park, Heatherlie Cottages Halls Gap offers self-contained accommodation with free Wi-Fi.
The 1-bedroom cottage features a double spa bath, a fireplace and a patio.
Heatherlie Cottages is within a 5-minute drive of both Halls Gap Zoo and The Gap Vineyard.
It is a 3-hour drive from Melbourne International Airport.
Guests can relax in their air-conditioned cottage featuring cathedral ceilings and a fully equipped kitchen.
The cottage offers BBQ facilities and a dining and lounge area with a flat-screen TV.
It has an en suite bathroom and laundry facilities.
There are a number of restaurant options located in Halls Gap town centre, just a 2-minute drive away.
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Things to do in the Grampains and Halls Gap
Here's our suggestions for the best way to spend your time in the beautiful Grampians Region...
Arial of Aspect Villas in The Grampians Halls Gap Victoria
If your looking for a fantastic weekend or longer getaway, then we can highly recommend Aspect Villas.
Set in the heart of the Grampians about 3hrs west of Melbourne is this luxury retreat style accomodation. Surrounded by open paddocks full of wild life like Kangaroos, Emu's, and Kookaburra's. A short walk will get you into town to cafe's and restaurants.
There is plenty to do in the area, especially if your into bike riding and hiking. many of which start in town, with others a short drive away. The visitors centre has all the details of whats available.
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Halls Gap bike tracks
Halls Gap is the Grampian's National Park, jewel in the crown, where even refilling your car is a scenic experience! Local bike riding tracks are perfect for family outings. More information -
Halls Gap Caravan Park - Halls Gap Hotels, Australia
Halls Gap Caravan Park 3.5 Stars Hotel in Halls Gap ,Australia Within US Travel Directory One of our top picks in Halls Gap.
Located in the heart of Halls Gap and surrounded by National Park, Halls Gap Caravan Park offers self-contained accommodation.
All villas feature mountain views and a kitchenette.
Halls Gap Caravan Park is a 5-minute drive from the foot of the Grampians National Park.
Stawell is a 25-minute drive away.
All air-conditioned accommodation features a dining and lounge area with a flat-screen TV and DVD player.
The kitchenette has a stovetop, microwave and fridge.
Some rooms offer a fireplace or spa bath.
Guests may be lucky enough to spot local wildlife around the park such as kangaroos.
BBQ facilities and a children’s playground are also on offer.
Halls Gap Caravan ParkHalls Gap Hotels, Australia
Location in : Cnr School Rd & Grampians Rd,au 3381, Halls Gap, Australia
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Halls Gap Motel from Boronia Peak, in the Grampians Nat Park.