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with other guests. The rooms are still quaint but with a bright, fresh feel. The Balconies
Restaurant here is well regarded.
Aspect Villas
( 03-5356 4457;
www.aspectvillas.com.au
;
off Mackey's Peak Rd; d $475; )
These two luxury villas
are situated close to town but seem a world away when you're reclining on your bed or by
the log fire, taking in views of the Wonderland Ranges through floor-to-ceiling windows.
The villas make the most of local building materials, such as Grampians stone, and sit on
a secluded property complete with its own lagoon. With a spa and king-size bed, it's a real
couples getaway. There's a minimum two-night stay ($750) on weekends.
BOUTIQUE VILLA
$$$
Eating
Livefast Lifestyle Cafe
CAFE
$
(
www.livefast.com.au
;
Shop 5 Stony Creek Stores; light meals $8-16, mains $24-28; 7am-5pm Mon & Tue, 7am-
late Wed-Sun)
Good coffee, sunny atmosphere and energetic staff are the hallmarks of here,
where you can get an early breakfast, a focaccia for lunch or call in for a glass of Grampi-
ans wine with live music in the evening.
MODERN AUSTRALIAN
$$
Kookaburra Restaurant
( 03-5356 4222;
www.kookaburrabarbistro.com.au
;
125-127 Grampians Rd; mains $19-35; 6-9pm Tue-Sat,
noon-3pm & 6-9pm Sun)
This Halls Gap institution is famed for its excellent pub food such as
the sublime crispy-skin duck and Aussie dishes such as barramundi and kangaroo fillet.
The wine list features mostly Grampians-area wines, and there's beer on tap at the con-
vivial bar.
Halls Gap Hotel
PUB
$$
( 03-5356 4566;
www.hallsgaphotel.com.au
;
2262 Grampians Rd; mains $19-32; noon-2pm Wed-Sun, from
6pm daily)
For generous, no-nonsense bistro food or a family dinner, you can't beat the local
pub, about 2km north of town, with views of the Grampians. Dishes include the seafood
