The Grampians, visible from the Wimmera plains, contain three main ranges, with steep and craggy slopes on the eastern side and gentler slopes to the west. Waterfalls include McKenzie, Broken, Silverband and Drummer, with panoramic views from Reeds, Boroka and McKenzie lookouts. Superb water stretches include Lake Bellfield, with 12 reservoirs and lakes which form the heart of massive water supply system. The streams fed by these waters wander their course amid forests of towering red gums, sheoke and black wattles. These lakes are a fisherman's haven (with redfin, rainbow trout and blackfish) and the forests are home to a variety of Australian wildlife including koalas, wallabies, kangaroos, emus and many native birds. Over a thousand different species of plants are found in the Grampians, including almost 100 varieties of orchids. Twenty of these species are found nowhere else in the world.

Adjacent to the Wonderland Range and Lake Bellfield is Halls Gap - 'The Heart of the Grampians'. Amid natural splendour and surrounded by soaring peaks and sprawling valleys, Halls Gap is easily accessible. From the centre of Halls Gap are walking tracks to Clematis Falls and Venus Baths. You can also trek to Mackey's Peak and The Pinnacle - the panoramic views from these points are more than a just reward.

Fact Summary

The Grampians were named after the mountains of the same name in Scotland.

The Grampians cover 167 000 hectares.

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