The Grampians National Park has a lot of admirers. Here is another one who has taken a shot of MacKenzie Falls.
New koalas at the zoo
A family of three koalas from the Healesville sanctuary have arrived at the Halls Gap Zoo.
It includes the first ever baby koala at the zoo.
The zoo is a 3-4 minute drive from Halls Gap Getaway.
Another walk reopens
After the huge rainfall in early 2011 caused landslides and other damage, the Parks Victoria service has been working to reopen a lot of walks.
This time it is the Bullaces Glen path.
http://www.mailtimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/grampians-walk-set-to-reopen/2474854.aspx
Willaura market – March 4
This market is organised to raise funds for Willaura Healthcare.
This is the 8th market held and will feature and heaps of stalls.
http://www.araratadvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/big-crowds-expected-at-willaura-market/2462199.aspx
Grampians Grape Escape
The Grampians Grape Escape is on again – May 5 & 6. Sorry, we are already booked.
And some bloke from the TV is going to appear.
Adrian Richardson – celebrity chef. I was on the front page of the Sunday paper 25 years ago – does that make me famous?
Anyway, read all about it here - http://www.stawelltimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/adrian-richardson-secured-for-grampians-grape-escape/2454410.aspx
New gallery opens
A new artists studio and gallery has opened at 2310 Grampians Road, Halls Gap.
It will be open to the public between 10am and 4pm, Friday to Monday.
It is a five minute walk from Halls Gap Getaway.
Video of Mackenzie Falls
Here is a great video of one of our favourite spots in the Grampians – Mackenzie Falls.
The walk up is not too onerous and on a hot day it is lovely to cool off with the spray falling on you.
New additions to Halls Gap Zoo
Pygmy marmosets have been been born at the zoo – just up the road from Halls Gap Getaway.
Grampians Ride to Remember
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:
Free entry to St Arnaud pool
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
