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Daily walks from two different accommodation bases - 6 days / 5 nights |
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5 day / 4 night Grampians Walk Itinerary Guided |
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Ref. 1653 Includes 3 days of walking, 5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners  Day 1: Starts at Lake Lonsdale any time after 2pm. Accommodation: Lake Lonsdale area. GETTING THERE. This tour starts at your first Bed and Breakfast at Lake Lonsdale, which is near Stawell. From Melbourne by car, follow the Western Highway towards Adelaide for about 250 kilometres, to Stawell (3-3.5 hrs driving). From Stawell it is another 10 minutes drive to Lake Lonsdale. Your car can be left at the first accommodation until the end of your holiday. There are daily train/buses available to Stawell from Melbourne- from there you'll need to catch a taxi to the B&B (approx cost A$50). We can supply more detailed information if you intend using public transport. |
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Day 2: The walking begins in the flat country on your approach to the Grampians Ranges. Meander beside a pretty stream that flows through eucalypt forest - the bird life in the morning is prolific. Along the way you're bound to see the first of many kangaroos and wallabies. Climb to the summit of Chautauqua Peak for a birds-eye view over the valley before descending to the tourist hub village of Halls Gap. Accommodation: Halls Gap |
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Day 3: Follow the fascinating Grand Canyon circuit (as
pictured) through the Wonderland Range, passing many unusual rock formations including the Elephant's Hide, Venus Baths, Guardian of the Canyon and Echo Cave. Today's aim is the lofty heights of the Pinnacle Lookout. For those with energy to spare, there is a optional circuit walk alongside Fyans Creek. Accommodation: Halls Gap.Day 4: After a short and very scenic transfer, hike down through lush fern gullies to Silverband Falls. The route progresses to Lake Bellfield, the region's water storage facility. See the historic water tunnel carved ¾ of a mile through the Mount William Range - quite impressive for 1881 and its still used today! Then it's one final climb and a final view over the magnificent Serra Range before descending into the picturesque village of Pomonal. Accommodation: Pomonal. Day 5: After breakfast you will be transported back to your car or to your public transport connection. |
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Grampians Small Group Guided Walk - GENERAL NOTES |
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DEPARTURE DATES: Every day - subject to a minimum of 2 guests booking together. LOCATION: The Grampians area is 3-4 hours by car or about 5 hours by train/coach, west of Melbourne (about 250km). GRADING: 50% easy, 35% moderate, 15% more strenuous. 14-22km (6-7 hours) walking each day. The tracks are well formed and easy to follow. However some of them have rough, uneven surfaces which require confidence and reasonable nimbleness. There are also many steps along the way. Your accompanying walking notes will describe how to increase or decrease the amount of walking on most days. ACCOMMODATION: All of the accommodation is pre-booked for you. The properties are chosen for their accessibility to the walking route and for the care the hosts take of walk participants. Each property has been personally selected and has something special to recommend it - accommodation that is comfortable and run by interesting people offering a warm welcome and a professional service. On this walk you will stay in cosy bed and breakfasts and a comfortable motel, chosen for their ambience, friendly hosts and good food. You will stay in a twin/double room with en suite or private bathroom. All prices are per person based on two people sharing a room. Single rooms may be available upon payment of an extra single supplement fee. MEALS: Included meals are 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners (local wine with the 2 dinners). Good dining is an important aspect of these walking holidays. Meals vary a lot, but are always plentiful, nutritious and wholesome, with local flavours and specialities. A typical day starts with a hearty cooked breakfast served by your hosts. Each day your host will prepare a delicious picnic lunch packed in an insulated carrier bag, ensuring it remains fresh and cool. In the evening you will sit down to a sumptuous two or three course dinner. Most meals are included in your package so you don't have to go out and look for somewhere to dine after a day on the track. Where meals are not included there will be restaurants and other eateries nearby. The region is noted for its burgeoning olive industry and the extensive Grampians and Great Western vineyards. GUIDING: You will be accompanied by a knowledgeable and highly experienced guide. The guide's role is to lead you safely through the range of environments, provide information about the areas you are walking through and generally assist you to get the most out of your holiday. Group sizes vary – it is possible that you will be the only people on this trip but there may be others who have booked for the same date  BEST TIME TO GO: This holiday can be done at any time of the year. September to November is usually warm. The summer months of December to March are likely to be warm, and sometimes quite hot. During summer it is common to have daily temperatures in the 30's, and the nights will also stay quite warm. Nonetheless, plenty of people walk here in summer. When temperatures are high, people walk slowly, start early when it's cooler, wear a sunhat, and above all else, drink lots of water. April and May are cooler and the winter months of June through August can vary from cool to mild temperatures with the occasional cold, wet spell. The wildflowers are usually at their best between July and November - although there are always some flowers around. WHAT IS INCLUDED: 4 nights accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, local wine with 2 dinners, luggage transfers, vehicle transfers as required for itinerary, guiding, information booklets, insulated lunch bag, map case, National Park fees, walking notes, maps. NOT INCLUDED: Alcohol (additional to that provided), additional meals, cost of getting to and from the Grampians area. NOTE: The itinerary may be modified without notice A guided trip is for those who enjoy the camaraderie of a group, want to meet other like minded walkers or prefer to walk with a knowledgeable guide. Come with a friend or come alone - either way you will soon make new friends. The group sizes are always small - usually 2 - 14 people. Participants can be of any nationality, any age, alone or accompanied. Some are experienced walkers, some first timers. People travelling alone will share a twin room with someone of the same sex, or else pay a single supplement for a private room. Click General Information about small group guided walks. |
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