Top 5 Sites Grampians National Park

Grampians National Park, located in Victoria, is one of Australia's most rugged parks.  The 168,000 hectare park is well-known for it's beauty, wildlife, and aboriginal history.  Like much of western Australia, wildfires and flooding are constantly change the face of the park, meaning the park could look drastically different each time you visit!  If you are lucky enough to visit Grampians National Park, add these spots to the top our you list of places to visit.

Wallaby in Grampians National Park

5. Wallaby Spotting

I was amazed by how many wallabies freely roam in and around Grampians National Park.  The wallaby, which seem to prefer the rugged forest terrain of Grampians, is slightly smaller than a kangaroo.   While native Australians are not impressed by the site of a wallaby, I couldn't get stop taking pictures of these animals!


4. Reed's Lookout 
Reeds Lookout offers views over  Lake Wartook, Victoria Valley, and the Mt Difficult Range.  The lookout is only a short from a car park. 

Boroka Lookout, Grampians National Park

3. Boroka Lookout

The Boroka Lookout provides visitors with one of the most spectacular vantage points in all of Victoria.   From the lookout, you can see Wonderland, Halls Gap, and the Mount Williams Ranges.  Better yet, the lookout is only a short walk from a car park, making it easily accessible. 

2. Ngamadjidj Rock Art Shelter 
The Ngmadjidj Rock Shelter is an important rock art site in Aboriginal History.  The site was originally a Aboriginal camping place.  You can view Aboriginal rock art depicting the dancing spirit.   Ngamadjidj Rock Art Shelter is located only a short distance from a car park.   

1. MacKenzie Falls

MacKenzie Falls, Grampians National Park

MacKenzie Falls in the most popular site for most visitors to Grampians National Park.  What makes MacKenzie Falls so special is that it flows year-round, even during droughts.  It is best viewed from June to October or after a heavy rainfall.  Unfortunately, MacKenzie falls can currently only be accessed from the top, as heavy flooding in January 2011 wiped out the trail to the base of the falls.  Check here for updates on trail conditions. 

 For more information about Grampians National Park, visit their website here.