Halls Gap Getaway

New additions to Halls Gap Zoo

Paul — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:40:41 +0000

Pygmy marmosets have been been born at the zoo – just up the road from Halls Gap Getaway.

http://www.stawelltimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/pygmy-marmosets-arrive-at-gap-zoo/2446225.aspx

Grampians Ride to Remember

Paul — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:27:43 +0000

This Sunday (29th of January) will see hundreds of motorcycle riders hit the Grampians for the annual Grampians Ride to Remember.

See this article for more information:

http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/riders-urged-to-stay-safe-on-the-roads/2434744.aspx

Free entry to St Arnaud pool

Paul — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:27:05 +0000

The small town of St Arnaud which is north of Stawell, and a lovely drive from Halls Gap, has opened it’s pool for free this summer.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-23/free-entry-to-st-arnaud-pool/3787568/?site=ballarat

Australia Day activities

Paul — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:05:07 +0000

Stawell, St Arnaud, Marnoo, Stuart Mill, Navarre and Great Western will hold Australia Day celebrations organised by the Northern Grampians Shire Council.

Another blog on Grampians

Paul — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:39:13 +0000

This link is from a keen traveller and photographer.
It shows a series of photographs of McKenzie Falls – a great spot to cool off and a not too strenuous walk.

Grampians Grove nut farm opens in Moyston

Paul — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:13:43 +0000

After planting over 200 trees a few years ago, this Hazelnut farm is open for business.
Moyston is only ten minutes drive from Halls Gap and is sometimes known at the birthplace of Australian Rules Football.

a href=http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/hazelnut-farm-opens-near-moyston/2418856.aspxGrampians Grive/a

Grampians video

Paul — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:47:19 +0000

Check out this video – it really captures the essence of the Grampians on a hot day.

Goodtimes at the Grampians from Dan Jobson Creative on Vimeo.

Didjun spa and beauty opening hours

Paul — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:38:48 +0000

A great local business, Didjun, has just let me know about their new opening hours in 2012.
They offer spa and beauty treatments.

Mondays by appointment
Tuesdays closed
Wednesdays 9.30 – 5.30 by appointment
Thursdays closed
Fridays by appointment
Saturdays by appointment
Sundays by appointment

Give them a call on 03 5356 6120
www.didjun.com.au
facebook – didjun skin and body

Another great way to relax in Halls Gap.

Grampians Toy Club

Paul — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:18:17 +0000

The annual Grampians Toy Club run happens at 6pm on January 27 in Stawell.

http://www.stawelltimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/grampians-toy-club-gearing-up-for-annual-show-and-shine/2411668.aspx

Organisers are expecting up to 100 classic cars and motorbikes.

Walking tracks reopen

Paul — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:18:26 +0000

The landslides and wet weather played havoc with some of the Grampians walking tracks a year ago.
They are gradually reopening. Heres a story on another one.

http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/grampians-tracks-on-the-mend/2409236.aspx