Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
ROCK ART
Traditional Aboriginal owners have been occupying Gariwerd for more than 20,000 years and this is the most ac-
cessible place in Victoria to see indigenous rock art. Sites include
Bunjil's Shelter
, near Stawell, one of Victor-
ia's most sacred indigenous sites, best seen on a guided tour from the Brambuk Cultural Centre. Other rock art
sites in the west of the park are the
Manja Shelter
, reached from the Harrop Track car park; the
Billimina Shel-
ter
, near the Buandik camping ground; and in the north is the
Ngamadjidj Shelter
, reached from the Stapylton
camping ground.
These paintings, in protected rock overhangs, are mostly hand prints, animal tracks and stick figures. They in-
dicate the esteem in which these mountains are held by local Indigenous communities and should be treated with
respect.
Tours
Absolute Outdoors
( 03-5356 4556;
www.absoluteoutdoors.com.au
; 105 Main Rd, Halls Gap)
Rock climbing, abseiling,
mountain biking, canoeing and guided nature walks. Also offers equipment hire.
ADVENTURE
Brambuk Cultural Centre
HIKING, INDIGENOUS
( 03-5361 4000;
www.brambuk.com.au
;
Grampians Tourist Rd; 3-/5hr tours $70/140)
Rangers lead cultural
and rock-art tours with numerous fascinating insights into local indigenous culture. Book-
ings essential.
Grampians
Horseriding Adventures
( 03-5383 9255;
www.grampianshorseriding.com.au
; 430 Schmidts Rd, Wartook Valley; 2½hr rides $100; 10am
& 2pm)
Horse-riding adventures around a grand property with sweeping views, lakes and
wandering bush tracks. Beginners are well looked after and there are pony rides ($30) for
the kids.
HORSE RIDING
Grampians Mountain
Adventure Company
(GMAC; 0427 747 047;
www.grampiansadventure.com.au
;
half-/full day from $95/145)
Specialises in rock
climbing and abseiling adventures and instruction from beginner to advanced.
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