Monday, 17 November 2008

The Grampians - walks, waterfalls and Wonderland

13 November
From Halls Gap, you can drive to various look outs in the surrounding hills. The car parks for these serve as base camp for a number of interesting walks through some great scenery.

Boroka Lookout - views of Halls Gap in the valley, and the reservoir beyond










MacKenzie Falls - lots of steps down to the base of these pretty falls.













Reid Lookout and the Balconies









Grand Canyon, Silent Street and the Pinnacle - Most satisfying of all - a strenuous 5km stroll/scramble through varied scenery with fabulous views over the "Wonderland" range from the aptly named summit







In Jan 2006, bush fires took out 131,000 hectares of the Grampians NP. Scorched trunks are everywhere but the extent of the re-growth is the most remarkable thing - no lack of greenery, and even the most damaged trees have new branches sprouting from the ground upwards .

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