Experience the
majestic splendour of the well-known Grampians. This unique area offers
spectacular scenery with mountain peaks over 1000 metres and numerous species
of wildlife. We visit Mafeking, the site of Victoria’s last gold rush,
where in 1900 over 10,000 diggers lived under canvas in search of their
fortune.
Throughout the
year the National Park is ablaze with a seemingly endless variety of
wildflowers. It truly is a botanical paradise. Before European settlement in
Australia, a large part of the Grampians was occupied by Aboriginals. Today the
region contains the greatest concentration of Aboriginal rock paintings in
Victoria.
Our walks take
us to Mt Zero, the Wonderland and the Mt William. Experience the Port Campbell
and Otway National Parks, a perfect location for a few days of fascinating
coastal walking. We explore long stretches of unspoiled coastline and walk up
into the hinterland, which provides shelter for an array of unique wildlife. We
visit the famous 12 Apostles, huge limestone pillars worn and weathered by the
stormy southern ocean.
The magnificent Melba Gully is the jewel of the
Otway’s and renowned for its dense forests of Myrtle Beech. A highlight
of time in the Otway’s is the opportunity to walk 2 sections of the newly
opened Great Ocean Walk. The trail goes through some previously inaccessible
areas in the former Otway National Park.
Our Hotels & Cuisine
In these
marvellous two regions we stay “in the best of both worlds” –
dramatic mountain scenery combined with spectacular coastal landscape. We have
chosen two beautiful hotels, full of ambience and charm. The excellent cuisine
in both regions allows plenty of space for indulgence!
In the Grampians we
spend 3 nights in Halls Gap in a 4 ha green oasis on the edge of the town. Our
evening dinners are in two of the best restaurants in town where you have the
opportunity to sample delicious home style cooking.
In Port Campbell we have 2
nights in newly established luxury villas. This delightful sleepy little
seaside resort has gone through somewhat of a revival in recent times and it
now hosts some excellent restaurants which we shall sample during our stay. Our
final 2 nights are spent just outside of Apollo Bay.
Nestled in amongst 20
acres of beautiful rolling countryside all rooms have magnificent sweeping
views of the coastline. We dine at nearby Apollo Bay which has some of the best
restaurants along the Great Ocean Road.
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