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Brambuk

Brambuk, Halls Gap

 Jayroo Says:  The family and i visited Brambuk while we were in Halls Gap recently and were surprised by what we found. We initially went there to get some information on some walks we could do while we were in the National Park. We soon found it was more then just an information centre... 

Drives

Drives, Halls Gap

 alisonr Says:  If you aren't that into walking, you can still see a lot of the mountain sites by driving and only a bit of walking. there are a lot of waterfalls that you can drive to. One good drive we did was on the Mount Victory Road, you get to see the Elephants Hide which is just... 

Walks

Walks, Halls Gap

 alisonr Says:  There are a plethora of walks to chose from in and around Halls Gap. From the back of the Caravan Park alone there are half a dozen to chose from. I have attached a link to the best site I have found which tells in great detail the routs of the walks.On this trip, due to... 

Go to the ice creamery!

Go to the ice creamery!, Halls Gap

 alisonr Says:  Coola's Icecreamery in the Stony Creek Stores complex has been a Halls Gap institution for as long as I can remember. The last time I was in Halls Gap would have been 20 years ago, and this place was here then. They have home made waffle cones, which are awesome, and heaps... 

The Zoo

The Zoo, Halls Gap

 alisonr Says:  A great day or half day out for the family. Our son was 2.5yrs old at the time and he loved it. They encourage feeding of some of the animals which makes it quite unique. The kids love that. They have heaps of different animals from native Aussie marsupials, some which I as... 

Hotels  

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Restaurants  

Black Panther Cafe Bar: Wow!!!!

Black Panther Cafe Bar: Wow!!!!, Halls Gap

 cjohansonqld Says:  Went here because of the crowd of people outside enjoying their meals. Didn't disappoint. Pizza was best I've had, way better than Brisbane or Sydney can deliver. Had a fresh salad with it. food was really quick to be delivered and great to tuck into. Finished with two... 

Black Panther Cafe Bar: Lived up to it's reputation!!!

Black Panther Cafe Bar: Lived up to it's reputation!!!, Halls Gap

 geoffbendigo Says:  Located on the boardwalk in the Stony Creek complex, my wife and I spent 4 days enjoying the wonders of the Grampians, eating here every night during our stay. The food here was nothing short of fabulous. The first night I had pizza, the best I've had in Victoria', while my... 

The Balconies: Jazz - I don't think so!

The Balconies: Jazz - I don't think so!, Halls Gap

 petflyer Says:  Staying in Halls Gap for a weekend we decided to dine at The Balconies, which proclaims itself one the finest dining experiences in the town. As it was a Saturday night the added attraction of some live Jazz sealed our decision. Chatting with the owner of the business in the... 

Black Panther Cafe: Dont miss the over cooked, extremel fattening food

Black Panther Cafe: Dont miss the over cooked, extremel fattening food, Halls Gap

 banjo1234 Says:  Eat at the black panther cafe twice during the easter 2011. First we thought we would try some fish and salad. The fish came from a box and was as rubbery as my work boots. The salad was not fresh at all. The cuts on the mixed lettuce were brown which tells me it is about a... 

The Black Panther Cafe: Don't be put off by the name...

The Black Panther Cafe: Don't be put off by the name..., Halls Gap

 alisonr Says:  A great mix of pizza, Italian meals, pub meals like Schnitzels and the like. Dine in or take away. Pizza! 

Balconies Restaurant: Main Street Option

Balconies Restaurant: Main Street Option, Halls Gap

 tigerjapan Says:   We didn't eat here, but thought the info may help others 

Black Panther Cafe: No frills tasty cheap lunches

Black Panther Cafe: No frills tasty cheap lunches, Halls Gap

 bless&jair Says:  chose Black Panther Cafe as it was the busiest cafe mid-week in Halls Gap. it has fantastic $10 lunch deals which are tasty and generously proportioned. also has nice location with sunny outdoor patio area but beware of cheeky birds!! steak sandwich and chips which is... 

Darcy's Licenced Restaurant: A real treat

Darcy's Licenced Restaurant: A real treat, Halls Gap

 stevenchow Says:  We stayed in this hotel and decided to give the this restaurant a try. This is the best dinner we had in Hall Gap. The service was prompt as well. The steak was well done. Simply delicious. 

Quarry Restaurant: Decent Dining

Quarry Restaurant: Decent Dining, Halls Gap

 tigerjapan Says:  A la Carte menu with decent wine list.Beautiful views of the Grampians sandstone peaks.Suitable for whole family. 

Shopping  

Stony Creek Stores: Local Shops

Stony Creek Stores: Local Shops, Halls Gap

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Mount Cassell Native Plant Nursery: Australian Natives - A wonderful gift.

Mount Cassell Native Plant Nursery: Australian Natives - A wonderful gift., Halls Gap

 tigerjapan Says:  The Mount Cassell Native Plant Nursery was really quite interesting and the staff well more than willing to help. We got a couple of plants for some friends (thanks for having us gifts etc) and they loved them.The nursery has a huge range of both local and interstate native... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Walking tips

Walking tips, Halls Gap

 alisonr Says:  This is really a 'common sense' rather than a danger as such. Make sure you are well equipped for your walk, even if it is just a 2 hour one. Take water, warm clothes if in winter and if in summer your hat and suncream. If it is a full day walk or over night, be sure to tell... 

What to Pack  

Winter is freezing!!!

Winter is freezing!!!, Halls Gap

 alisonr Says:   If you are going between June and September, make sure you pack WARM!! The nights get down to zero degrees C during this time. The days are averaging around 12 degrees C. October is not a cold but still is chilly at night. If you are going walking during the Winter months... 

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Feeding native wildlife

Feeding native wildlife, Halls Gap

 alisonr Says:  They say don't feed the native wildlife so they won't become dependant on humans and then forget how to find their own food in the wild. This is fair enough for kangaroos, marsupials etc. However, I reckon feeding the cockies is ok. Also watch out for the kangaroos who might... 

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 A la Carte menu with decent wine list.Beautiful views of the Grampians sandstone peaks.Suitable for whole family. 

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Halls Gap

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 We had a wonderful time in The Grampians and Halls Gap has a lot to offer visitors to this area. I will attempt to build these pages in the next few weeks. 

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The Grampion National Park

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Halls Gap. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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The Gap

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 Halls Gap is a town of 300 people in 'the gap' between 2 mountain ranges in the Grampians national park. It is 2.5 hours from my town of Mount Gambier, would be about 2 hours from Melbourne i... 

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Grampians National Park

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 Op zondag 9 november bezoeken we met vele Aussies het Grampians National Park. We zijn goed uitgerust want we hebben zowaar een hele nacht geslapen. Vanuit Port Fairy rijden we door een verlaten... 

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Hall's Gap.

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 The term The Grampians is, I think, more well known than the small, pretty town in it, Hall's Gap. It was originally named so by the explorer, Major Mitchell. He being of Scottish origin, named the...... 

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