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The building itself is a striking design that combines timeless Aboriginal motifs with
contemporary design and building materials. Its flowing orange roof represents the open
wings of the cockatoo, as well as referencing the peaks of the Grampians.
The
Gariwerd Dreaming Theatre
(adult/child/family $6/4/15)
shows hourly films explaining Dream-
ing stories of Gariwerd and the creation story of Bunjil. The ceiling here represents the
southern right whale (totem of the Gunditjmara people). There's an art room where kids
can try their hand at indigenous painting, classes on boomerang throwing and didgeridoo
playing, and holiday programs are organised. Outside are native plants used for food and
medicine.
In a separate building - where you first enter the complex - is the Parks Victoria office
where rangers can advise on walks and sell camping permits. Also here are interesting
educational displays covering the natural features and the history of the Grampians, a
souvenir shop and
Brambuk Bush Tucker Café
(meals $11-26;
9am-4pm)
with a lovely deck over-
looking the gardens.
Halls Gap Zoo
( 03-5356 4668;
www.hallsgapzoo.com.au
;
adult/child/family $24/12/60; 10am-5pm)
Get up close to
Australian native animals such as wallabies, grey kangaroos, quolls and wombats, but also
exotic critters such as meerkats, spider monkeys, bison and tamarin. This is a top-notch
wildlife park with breeding and conservation programs and a natural bush setting. Call
ahead to find out about feeding times or check the website for details of close encounters.
ZOO
MINI GOLF
Grampians Adventure Golf
( 03-5356 4664;
www.grampiansadventuregolf.com.au
; 475-481 Grampians Tourist Rd; adult/child/family $12.50/9/
38; 10am-5pm Wed-Sun, daily in school holidays)
There's minigolf, and then there's this 18-hole
extravaganza squeezed into a bush setting just south of Halls Gap. Great for kids. There's
a licensed cafe and the MOCO gallery attached.
Gap Vineyard
( 03-5356 4252; Ararat-Halls Gap Rd; 10am-5pm Wed-Sun)
The road out to Pomonal, 11km
southeast of Halls Gap, has a neat little cluster of attractions. Just before the turn-off to the
Halls Gap Zoo, you pass Gap Vineyard, with cellar door sales and tastings.
WINERY
