Grampians Overview
The Grampians are named after the mountain range in Scotland due to their resemblance, as seen through the eyes of the Scottish explorer, Major Mitchell who climbed them in 1836.
The Grampians are located in the mid west of Victoria and the wild sandstone formations form the western extremity of the Great Dividing Range.
Wildlife
Some of the peaks stretch to 1000 metres and there are around 1000 different species of native plants known to be growing in the region.
The landscape is painted in a fauna of beautiful colours when in bloom, and wildlife roam freely in their natural habitat.
This is a truly beautiful area, where roads lead to picturesque lakes and inlets of immense beauty.
The Grampians have also been featured on a popular top rating holiday television show in Australia on an episode of the BBC (UK) Holiday programme. In both cases the accommodation selected was Boroka Downs .
Lakes, Walks, Waterfalls and Wineries
Lake Bellfield is popular for sailing and rowing and is also ideal for fishing.
For the more energetic there are plenty of bushwalking trails and rock faces for those who want a vertical climb.
There are majestic waterfalls and lakes; a web of minor roads sprawling their way into the Grampians offer good sightseeing opportunities and provides access into the region.
Halls Gap is a quaint little village lying on the tip of Lake Bellfield and also the location of the very informative visitors information centre and wildlife park.
Grampians wineries are also becoming established and there are over twenty to visit in the area and the Pyrenees region, further east.
Easy Reach of Melbourne
The combination of the majestic beauty of The Grampians National Park, good food and accommodation and the relatively easy access Melbourne, the capital of Victoria make the Grampians an excellent choice for a unique Australian holiday.
Grampians accommodation
See our general Grampians accommodation for hotels and resorts in the area.
Location
The Grampians are located in western Victoria and have a Latitude of 37.2°S and a Longitude of 142.5° E.
Driving To The Grampians
Some approximate driving times .
12Hrs From Sydney (1100Km)
21Hrs From Brisbane (2000Km)
6Hrs From Adelaide (500Km) )
3Hrs From Melbourne (250Km) )
See Route and Distance Calculator for more accurate driving times and routes from additional locations.
Victoria School & Public Holidays
New Years Day Tue 1st Jan.
Australia Day Mon 28th Jan.
Labour Day Mon 10th March
Good Friday 21st March.
Easter Monday 24th March.
Anzac Day Fri 25th April.
Queens Birthday Holiday Mon 9th June.
Melbourne Cup (Melbourne Metro only) Tue 4th November.
Christmas Day Thu 25th Dec.
Boxing Day Holiday Fri 26th Dec.
(End and start school on preceding and next week day (Mon - Fri) respectively)
School Starts Tue 29th January
Easter Holiday 21st March To4th April.
Winter Holiday 30th June To 11th July.
Spring Holiday 22nd Sept To 3rd Oct.
Summer Holiday 22nd Dec To Jan 27th
Starts Sunday 5th October
Ends 5th April 2009
Note: Dates for guidance only. Always check with your individual School as variations may occur for individual education authorities or establishments and dates may be subject to change. Always check with relevant State or Territory education department to confirm holiday periods at the commencement of each school year. Not all Public Holidays for individual regions within each state and territory are shown and public holidays falling on weekends are not listed. Not all Public Holidays may be applicable to all employers, organisations etc so always check with your employer, education authority etc which public holidays are applicable.
The Grampians Climate
These figures are for guidance only:
Approximate Max Average Temperature
Deg C/ Deg F
Winter(June-Aug):13 / 56
Spring(Sep-Nov):20/ 69
Summer(Dec-Feb):28 / 83
Autumn(Mar-May):21 / 69
Approximate Average Monthly Rainfall - mm
Winter(June-Aug): 56
Spring(Sep-Nov): 44
Summer(Dec-Feb): 27
Autumn(Mar-May): 39
