Grampians National Park, Nature reserve in Victoria, Australia
Grampians National Park is a nature reserve in Victoria, Australia, covering five parallel sandstone ridges across 167,000 hectares. The eastern slopes drop steeply while the western sides slope gently down, and many waterfalls flow through gorges between the ridges.
The area was formally declared a national park in 1984 after being protected as a forest reserve before that. The Australian government added it to the National Heritage List in 2006 to honor both the natural formations and indigenous cultural sites.
The Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung peoples call these mountain ranges Gariwerd and have carved stories into stone over thousands of years. Visitors can see rock paintings at several sites showing figures, animals and symbols.
Main roads lead to several starting points for walks, from short strolls to viewpoints to multi-day treks. Water should be carried as many trails have no supply points, and sturdy footwear helps on the rocky paths.
Mount William generates a wave motion in the air that can carry gliders up to 8,500 meters (28,000 feet) when wind and temperature align. Pilots from different countries come here to use this rare atmospheric condition.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
