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	Grampians National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Grampians is a mountain range and national park in Victoria (Australia), 235 kilometres west of Melbourne.
		The town is located towards the eastern (Melbourne) side of the park and offers accommodation to the many tourists who visit the area.
		The Grampians feature a striking series of sandstone mountain ranges.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grampians_National_Park (316 words)

	Grampians National Park & Great Ocean Road
		Grampians National park or "Gariwerd", which is its original Aboriginal name, combined with the immense amount of native flora and fauna, covers an area 100 kms long, 50kms wide, over 400 million years old and rises to its pinnacle at Mount William (1166m).
		It is said to be of the No.1 large-scale in this national park.
		We are in Victoria, but from the summit of the mountain we can get a view of villages and valleys of not only VIC but also the adjacent state, South Australia.
	www.geocities.com /cyl2/grampians.html (159 words)

	" Grampians Accommodation, B&B, Bed and Breakfast, INN.HOUSE, Victoria, Australia"
		National parks in the region are a haven for birds, with nearly 45 per cent of all bird species found in Victoria being identified here.
		The Little Desert and Wyperfeld national parks are home to the extraordinary Mallee Fowl, one of the few birds in the world to build a mound for its eggs.
		The Grampians region is one of Victoria's main centres for rock climbing and abseiling, offering both challenging and easier climbs on various rock faces, including the internationally-renowned Mt Arapiles.
	www.innhouse.com.au /grampians.html (336 words)

	The Grampians National Park Portal
		Declared a National Park in 1984, The Grampians National Park is an oasis of diversity, set amongst the agricultural Western District of Victoria.
		Grampians Adventure Golf - "The Ultimate in Miniature Golf" - Grampians Adventure Golf is nestled in the heart of the spectacular Grampians National Park in Halls Gap.
		The Grampians Mountain Adventure Company - Rock climbing, abseiling and adventure tours, operating throughout the Grampians National Park.
	www.thegrampians.com.au (406 words)

	Grampians National Park - Wikitravel
		Grampians National Park is in western Victoria, Australia.
		The paved Grampians Tourist Road from Halls Gap to Dunkeld at the southern end of the ranges is a scenic drive through the ranges.
		The Grampians ranges are renown for their hiking trails, wildlife and wildflowers.
	wikitravel.org /en/Grampians_National_Park (513 words)

	Parks Victoria: Grampians National Park page
		Renowned for rugged mountain ranges and stunning wildflower displays, Grampians National Park is one of the State's most popular holiday destinations.
		As European settlement spread, the Grampians became and remain, due to schemes like the Wimmera water supply system, a vital source of water for farming and domestic purposes in a large part of north-western Victoria.
		The low open shrubby woodlands in the park support many nectar-feeding birds, and the tall open forests are important for hollow-dependent species such as the Powerful Owl.
	www.parkweb.vic.gov.au /1park_display.cfm?park=109 (1735 words)

	Grampians NP
		It is Victoria's largest national park and was created to protect the flora, fauna, and landscapes of the Grampians ranges-rugged mountains of red sandstone which are named after a range in Scotland.
		Sixty kilometres north of The Grampians National Park is Antwerp.
		The scenery and wildlife of the Grampians is tremendously varied, and the diversity of vegetation in the park is enhanced by the fact that this is the meeting place of the ecosystems of the forested areas in the south and east of Victoria and the dry mallee country in the north.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /australia/victoria/grampiansnatpark.asp (2306 words)

	AusEmade: The Grampians National Park Information and Attractions, Victoria (VIC), Australia
		This National Park is one of the most breathtaking in Victoria and you can spend the day enjoying magnificent scenic lookout views, bushwalking and spotting native animals in the wild on this private tour.
		One of Victoria's largest national parks, it is a pleasant drive from the region's main towns and cities, and offers many ways in which you can enjoy the beauty of the region.
		The peaks and valleys of The Grampians, known as Gariwerd to the Koori people, is made up of four main ranges, Mount William, the Serra Range, Mount Sturgeon near Dunkeld, and the Victoria Range to the west.
	www.ausemade.com.au /vic/destination/g/grampians-national-park.htm (368 words)

	Walkabout - Halls Gap
		The Grampians National Park Visitor Centre is located 2.5 km south of Halls Gap shopping centre on the Grampians Rd. It is an excellent centre receiving 275 000 visitors a year and a must for anyone intending to explore the park.
		Grampians National Park is one of the state's most popular tourist attractions.
		A tramline to Stawell was established in 1881-82 to aid shipment of the Grampians sandstone which was used in Stawell for the courthouse and St Patrick's Church and, in Melbourne, for the new Government House, the Melbourne Town Hall, the law courts, the public library, the museum and a number of banks and churches.
	www.walkabout.com.au /fairfax/locations/VICHallsGap.shtml (4511 words)

	Halls Gap Caravan Park - > Grampians National Park, Victoria, Australia
		The National Park is famous for sightseeing, sparkling waterfalls and high altitude lookouts, and the region has excellent wineries.
		Bounded on all sides by a National Park, this area is home to some of the most breathtaking views found anywhere in Australia.
		Located within the small tourist town of Halls Gap, Halls Gap Caravan and Tourist Park is one of the Grampians oldest camping grounds.
	www.hallsgapcaravanpark.com.au (406 words)

	Halls Gap, Victoria - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It is located on Grampians Road, in the Grampians National Park, in the Northern Grampians Shire local government area.
		Its chief industry is tourism, due to its location in the Grampians National Park.
		Halls Gap is a town in Victoria, Australia.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Halls_Gap (101 words)

	Birding in sw Victoria - Grampians/Gariwerd National Park
		The Grampians National Park is the premier birding locality in south western Victoria.
		The National Park visitors centre is a few km south of Halls Gap and should be visited for maps, camping permits, track advice etc. Nearby is the Brambuck Living Cultural Centre where you can gain an insight to the history and lifestyle of the region's aboriginal people.
		With an area of 167,000 ha it is the third largest park in the state.
	members.datafast.net.au /clarkja/gramps.htm (373 words)

	The Rocks Apartments - halls gap accommodation grampians accommodation
		The natural beauty of the Grampians National Park is highlighted by massive, rugged sandstone ranges.
		For a peaceful and relaxing way to appreciate the beauty of the Grampians National Park and all that it has to offer...
		If action is your reason for visiting this spectacular region there are a host of attractions and activities on offer including rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, horse riding, winery tours and Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, rich in aboriginal culture as well as tours of ancient rock paintings.
	grampianspatch.com (184 words)

	MSN Encarta - Search Results - Grampians
		Grampians National Park, national park in Australia, in the state of Victoria northwest of Melbourne.
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	ca.encarta.msn.com /Grampians.html (52 words)

	The Grampians Victoria
		Grampians National Park is the third largest in Victoria.
		In the Grampians there are many rock shelters where Aboriginal people camped and painted images of their life and law on the sandstone walls.These two sites, near Buandik camping area, are among the most extensive.
		The park is home to almost a third of Victoria& plant species, and a large percentage of it’s animals.
	www.ballarat.com /grampians.htm (1006 words)

	Parks Victoria: Welcome page
		The study area for the new park is the Merri Creek corridor north of the We...
		Parking fees will be introduced at Albert Park Reserve from 18 April 2006.
		Community involvement is a vital part of planning and managing parks and re...
	www.parkweb.vic.gov.au (111 words)

	Grampians National Park Ballarat Day Tour from Viator
		Travel to the Grampians National Park and enjoy bushwalking, views from spectacular scenic lookouts, rock climbing for the adventurous and an amazing variety of wildflowers and spot Australian native wildlife, including the chance to see kangaroos and wallabies in the wild.
		This tour is ideal for those clients self-driving to Ballarat to experience the famous Sovereign Hill, who would prefer to visit Victoria's National Parks with the benefit of a private tour and guide.
		Enjoy a day of nature and wilderness in Victoria's Grampian (Geriwerd) National Park on this full day private tour with Parkwood Tours from Ballarat.
	www.viator.com /tours/Ballarat/2670BALGRAMP1/Grampians-National-Park (474 words)

	"Grampians accommodation, Welch's on Wildflower, Pomonal, b&b, bed and breakfast, INN.HOUSE, Victoria, Australia"
		The natural beauty of the Grampians is highlighted by the mountain ranges of the Grampians National Park, which features over 160 kilometres of walking trails, waterfalls, scenic lookouts, wildlife and seasonal wildflowers.
		The park is also Victoria's main centre for rock climbing and abseiling, with Mt Arapiles offering both challenging and straightforward climbs.
		Here is truly delightful accommodation in a wildflower setting and just a short distance from the majestic mountains and waterfalls of the Grampians.
	www.innhouse.com.au /welchs.html (677 words)

	Get Outdoors - State and National Park, Forest, and Monument Finder
		The rugged topography of Grampians National Park is home to a great diversity of habitats, abundant wildlife, and more than 1/3 of all plant species found in Victoria state.
		The Grampians have been inhabited by Aboriginals for more than 5,000 years, and the greatest concentration of prehistoric rock art in southeast Australia is contained within the park.
		An abundance of nectar-feeding birds inhabit the open shrubby woodlands, and the park is renowned for its astonishing displays of springtime wildflowers.
	syndication.getoutdoors.com /getoutdoors/destination_summary/4996.html (202 words)

	BUG - Backpackers Guide to Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, Victoria, Australia
		The Grampians National Park is known as Gariwerd to the local Aboriginal people and is a place of great cultural significance with more than 100 documented rock art sites.
		The Grampians Mountain Adventure Company (tel 0427 747 047; website www.grampiansadventure.com.au) runs rock climbing and abseiling trips in the Grampians National Park.
		Halls Gap is a small town near the Wonderland Range area of the park, which is a popular base for visitors to the Grampians.
	www.bugaustralia.com /destinations/au-vicgram.html (485 words)

	Way Out There Australia - The Grampians National Park
		I arrived at the entrance to the Grampians National Park, and slowed down to 30 kph, because the park is reputed to be rich in wildlife.
		I took a break along the way at a small park just off the highway, whose main feature was a "Pink Lake." The lake was actually an orangish-pink color, because of carotene deposits that lined the shore.
		Before I reached Halls Gap, the commercial center of the park, I had seen five wallabies, a group of emus strutting in a meadow, and more than a dozen kangaroos.
	www.wayoutthere.com /page8.html (650 words)

	Grampians National Park :: What to See and Do
		The Grampians National Park is a great place for outdoor activities: bushwalking, picknicking, camping, rockclimbing, fishing, photography, nature study and car touring.
		The Grampians National Park covering 167,000 hectares is one of the largest National Parks in Victoria.
		For further details about the Grampians National Park, see the following sections:
	www.wartookgardens.com.au /html/attract.asp (266 words)

	MAJOR NEW CAMPGROUND FOR GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK
		The Grampians National Park is one the most popular tourist attractions in Victoria with over 1.7 million visitors each year, Mr Birrell said.
		Victorias newest national park campground was unveiled in the Grampians today by the Minister for Conservation and Environment, Mark Birrell.
		The camping area, near Mt Stapylton in the north of the Grampians, is the biggest in the park and includes 32 separate campsites, each with nearby parking and shared picnic facilities.
	www.dpc.vic.gov.au /domino/web_notes/pressrel.nsf/e960e6708878a58f4a25637100061946/06a1f87e9a79ceb34a2561f2000764ac!OpenDocument (394 words)

	Walking & Day Excursions in Grampians National Park
		The Grampians National Park consists of 167,000 hectares and the choice of walks is almost infinite.
		It was the turbulent gold era that spawned the vineyards and wineries of the Grampians region.
		Diary note: Attend the Grampians Gourmet Festival in early May each year to experience the best of the region's food and wine in lively combination with music and varied entertainment including the popular Scarecrows in the Vineyard display
	www.babs.com.au /borokadowns/grampians.htm (616 words)

	Halls Gap, Grampians National Park - Bundaleer Luxury Accommodation
		Bundaleer is a new, modern and luxurious fully self-contained holiday home situated in the beautiful Grampians National Park region.
		With an abundance of entertainment and local activities and attractions, Bundaleer is the obvious choice when planning your next Grampians getaway.
		Bundaleer is situated in close proximity to the Halls Gap township and the Halls Gap Hotel and Bistro.
	www.bundaleer.net.au (88 words)

	Halls Gap - Maps and towns - The Grampians - visitvictoria.com
		From the local village stores, the taste tempting wineries and the colourful galleries, to the majesty of the Grampians National Park, with its wildflowers and waterfalls, Halls Gap is the heart of this region.
		The picturesque town is set in the Fyans Valley at the foot of the of Wonderland and Mount William ranges and is the perfect place from which to explore the Grampians National Park, one of Victoria’s most outstanding natural features.
		Learn about the diverse culture of the local indigenous people at the Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre and join a tour of the many ancient aboriginal rock art sites in the area
	www.visitmelbourne.com /displayObject.cfm/ObjectID.0007A30B-D69C-1A64-88CD80C476A90318/vvt.vhtml (475 words)

	GRAMPIANS NATIONAL PARK
		The Grampians National Park covers a large area in the west of Victoria.
		The only town within the Grampians National Park is Halls Gap where you can find accommodation, buy food and fuel.
		There is plenty to do within the park from bushwalking and rock climbing, to simply admiring the spectacular views.
	www.australianexplorer.com /grampians_national_park.htm (321 words)

	Visit Grampians - Grampians - Halls Gap - Accommodation - Attractions - Welcome
		This touring route combines the spectacular scenery of the rugged Grampians mountain range with the rich pastoral heritage of the Southern Grampians Region.
		Enjoy natural heritage attractions and majestic mountain ranges with a Great Grampians and Little Desert tour.
		Learning the intimate secrets of some of Australia’s greatest cool-climate wines is a dream – all you have to do is wind your way through a scenic corner of Victoria’s spectacular west.
	www.visitgrampians.com.au (211 words)

	Meringa Springs - Grampians National Park
		The neighbouring Grampians National Park with its extraordinary beauty and diversity of wildlife and flora is striking, waiting to be explored by you.
	www.meringasprings.com.au (122 words)

	The Grampians National Park - Grelco Run
		Situated in the Northwest "Sunny side" of the Grampians National Park, this wilderness escape is away from the maddening crowds of Halls Gap and boasts two modern self-contained cottages, sleeping six in each, plus a homestead accommodating three couples.
		This is one of the largest parcels of privately owned forest left in Western Victoria, and has over 120 species of birds (some rare), wildflowers and an abundance of kangaroos, wallabies, possums, goannas, echidnas, antichinas and emus.
		First class country hospitality and attention to detail that feels like you are visiting friends in the country.
	www.grampiansgrelcorun.com (256 words)

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