Grampians Trip
The Grampians National Park has a diverse and rich human history. Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung Aboriginal people sustained indigenous lifestyles in and around the Gariwerd Grampians) area's mountains and valleys for thousands of years. Aboriginal society, economy and lifestyle have a long association with Gariwerd. Great changes have occurred since Major Thomas Mitchell passed through the area in 1836, opening the way for European settlement, grazing, gold mining, quarrying, timber production, water catchments and tourism.
Colourful spring wildflowers are outstanding and the subtle variations among over 970 native plant species in the park are equally fascinating. Plant communities range from high altitude montane stunted heaths to Stringybark Forests, Red Gum Woodland and luxuriant fern gullies.
Kangaroos, Possums, Gliders and Echidnas are common, although not always easily seen, and over 200 bird species have been recorded.
Meeting Place & Time: Brambuk - The National Park & Cultural Centre, located just south of the Halls Gap township 10am Saturday 31st May. The 260 km drive from Melbourne along the Western Highway takes about 3.5 hours.
Trip Standard: Medium
Fuel: Full tank at Halls Gap
Maps : Northern Grampians Vic Map
Food and Water : Food for 2 days, drinking water unavailable, campfires allowed but unsure of fuel – please bring gas (or other) fires for cooking. Toilets at the campground.
Clothing: Everything! Warm & Wet Weather & Cold
Communications: UHF Channel 10
Equipment: Camping gear. 4wd recovery gear – shackles & snatch
Vehicle Limit: 8
Itinerary: Saturday: Halls Gap morning tea, visit south-east area of Grampians, Boreang Camping Ground for lunch and set up tents ($12.50 camping fee per vehicle), tour south Grampians and visit some aboriginal shelters to the east.
Sunday: Boroka lookout, McKenzie Falls (600m walk down and then up), Lake Wartook, tour north Grampians and finish in Halls Gap.
Trip Leaders : Phill & Jane Collyer
Signups & more information
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