A lesser-known hiking destination in Australia you may not know about
Halls Gap is a small town in Victoria, Australia, located in the heart of Grampians National Park, surrounded by the Wonderland and Mount William Ranges.
Tourist attractions
- Natural landscapes: MacKenzie Falls and Beehive Falls are close to the town. In addition, there are lakes such as Lake Bellfield and Lake Lonsdale nearby, which are suitable for canoeing, fishing, bird watching, and other activities.
- Hiking trails: There are over 160 km of hiking trails, such as the family-friendly trail from Sundial Car Park through Devil's Gorge to the summit, and the more challenging trail from Wonderland Car Park through the Grand Canyon to the summit.
- Cultural attractions: Home to Brambuk, Australia's longest-running Aboriginal cultural center, where visitors can learn about Aboriginal culture and explore ancient stove sites, stone tools, and more.
Food recommendations
- Harvest Halls Gap: The restaurant uses fresh local ingredients and offers a variety of dishes including steak, seafood, pasta, and more. You can try Australian specialties such as kangaroo and crocodile.
- Kookaburra Hotel: A traditional Australian pub and restaurant serving classic pub food such as burgers and fish and chips, as well as local beers and wines.
Accommodation options
- Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park: Offers a variety of accommodation options, including campsites and cabins, with beautiful natural scenery nearby.
- D'Altons Resort: Offers free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool, and rooms are equipped with air conditioning and TV.
Special activities
- Halls Gap Zoo: 7 km from the town, visitors can get up close and personal with over 160 native and exotic animals, such as kangaroos, koalas, cheetahs, giraffes, and more.
- Grampians Adventure Golf: An 18-hole mini golf course suitable for families to play together.
- Grampians Grape Escape: A food and wine festival held on the first weekend of May each year, where you can taste food and wine from over 100 local artisan producers.