Come And Find Some Fun And Outdoor Adventure In The Grampians, Australia

Come And Find Some Fun And Outdoor Adventure In The Grampians, Australia

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As soon as you think of Australia's natural wonders, the first places that come to mind are Uluru (or Ayer's Rock, as it used to be called) as well as the Great Barrier Reef. Spectacular as they may be, those are just two of many equally magnificent natural attractions Australia features. Victoria's Grampians National Park, just 162 miles from Melbourne, attracts over 1,000,000 visitors a year and yet remains a secret to many people outside the country.

Devotees of rock climbing around the world know about the Grampians though, and have been spreading the word. Most climbers from outside Australia have stumbled across them almost by accident. A large number of rock climbers come to Australia every year for only one reason: to climb the world well-known climber's mecca of Mt. Arapiles, near Horsham, one of the gateways to the Grampians. While sitting around their campfires in the evening, they hear stories about the even more awesome rock formations in the Grampians. Intrigued, they travel the short distance it takes to see them for themselves. After they return home to Europe, the United States or elsewhere around the globe, they share their photographs and videos with their friends and families and gradually, the Grampians have become a "can't miss" Australian sight.

While Australians of European descent discovered the Grampians less than 200 years ago, they've been known and revered by the indigenous population for over 20,000 years. Today, the local aboriginal communities display their cultural heritage in the Brambuc National Park and Cultural Centre in Hall's Gap. Throughout the Grampians, confirmation of this remarkable history can be found in ancient aboriginal rock art.

Hall's Gap is most visitors' first stop in the Grampians. Located in the lush valley between the peaks of this Wonderland and Mount William ranges, it's the perfect preface to the park. Through the Australian Springtime months of October and November, the valley becomes a vibrant show of wildflowers as well as lakes and streams, full to overflowing from the winter rains, are perfect for escaping from the approaching summer heat. To celebrate the season, the locals host the annual Hall's Gap Grampians Wildflower Show each October. This is a perfect time to go to the area. With lush vegetation punctuated by cascading waterfalls and sparkling lakes, the Grampians really put on a display in Spring.

Summer visitors to the Grampians are by no means disappointed, either. The Christmas season is when the rock climbers and hikers arrive in droves. First time rock climbing visitors typically stay in the Mt. Stapylton camping area and climb the relatively easy routes in nearby Summer Day Valley. Those seeking a more remote challenge find all they need and much more in the Grampians, with some rock climbing sites like the Taipan Wall, also in the Mt. Stapylton area, having some of the most challenging cliff faces in the world.

Even during the busiest season, finding a Hall's Gap accommodation isn't difficult. There are numerous camping grounds in and around the area and if you're looking for more comfortable accommodation, there are many cozy guesthouses, hotels and lodges in the area as well. But don't spend a lot of time indoors. The Grampians are too spectacular to miss!

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