The Grampians region of Victoria is a must for serious adventure and high adrenalin activities! If you're into skiing and snowboarding, the High Country has got what you're after.

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Rock Climbing

Mt Arapiles, Mt Rosea, Mt Stapylton in the Grampians

A combination of dependable rock, reliable weather and an extraordinary array of cliffs, pinnacles and bluffs has made Mt Arapiles the most popular climbing and abseiling destination in Australia. The mountain boasts more than 2000 designated climbs, ranging from easy ascents for beginners all the way up to level 30 climbs, the most extreme ascents. The Grampians are graced with hundreds of exciting climbs, especially on the rugged cliff faces of Mt Stapylton, at the park's northern end, and at Mt Rosea, just south of Halls Gap. Local adventure companies offer a variety of climbing and abseiling courses designed to take you to new heights.

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Off-Road

Grampians

A labyrinth of 4WD roads and access tracks criss-cross the Grampians and all other national and state parks of the region. To give you an idea of just how extensive this network is, the Little Desert National Park alone has more than 600km of tracks. Always observe the regulations and be conscious of the sensitive ecosystems that surround you.

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Horse Riding

Grampians

Set your feet in the stirrups and canter amid some of the most magnificent views you'll ever experience on horseback. An especially enjoyable place to saddle up is in the Wartook Valley area where bridle paths near the Grampian National Park thread through sweeping countryside with the ever-present backdrop of the Northern Grampians' sunlight escarpments.

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Golf

Grampians

For fans of the small white ball, the Grampians Region will have you spoilt for choice with a plethora of great courses located throughout the area. The Horsham course is parred at 71 and offers players a challenge that is unsurpassed outside Melbourne. Chalambar at Ararat is a fully watered and picturesque 18 hole golf course with superb fairways and greens. Balmoral’s 18 hole golf course is woven through tall stands of native bushland. Stawell Golf Club is ranked in Victoria’s top 50 country courses. For something different, try the Mt Difficult Golf Course, located 4km from Halls Gap with the Grampians as its stunning backdrop. For true golfing adventurers, take the Grampians Golfing Challenge – five courses in five days.

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Skiing

Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek High Country

In winter Victoria's snowfields are a hive of activity. A popular destination for international visitors, Mt Buller is the home to the Olympic Winter Institute of Australia. It also boasts a terrain park, two toboggan parks, a cinema and spa retreat, as well as the largest array of on-mountain accommodation in Victoria.
A village so close to the summit makes staying at Hotham a unique Alpine experience. Most accommodation boasts spectacular views as well as convenient ski-in ski-out capability. A huge array of restaurants, bars, nightclubs and accommodation means the village is suited to a hip pocket of any size.
If it's adventure you're after, terrain parks with Australia's best pipes, rails and jumps as well as snowmobile and snowbike riding make Falls Creek and its reliable snow falls and extensive snow-making system the place to be.

No matter where you visit in Victoria, you will be surrounded with history and heritage, from the discovery of gold and the Eureka Rebellion in the Goldfields to the ancient indigineous wall paintings in the Murray Outback.

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The Eureka Centre

Goldfields

The Eureka Centre is located in East Ballarat adjacent to what is considered to be the site of one of the most significant events in the evolution of Australian democracy - the Eureka Rebellion. As well as being one of Victoria's popular tourist destinations, The Centre provides a national focus for debate about, and interpretation of, the Eureka story. Opened in March 1998, the $4 million centre commemorates the passionately held ideals and the sacrifices of those who lived and worked on Ballarat's goldfields.

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Golden Dragon Museum

Goldfields

Chinese heritage is an integral part of Bendigo. From the goldrush to the present day, the Bendigo Chinese community has influenced the proud history of Bendigo – from its traditions of charitable works for local hospitals to its spectacular displays in the Bendigo Easter Fair. Born of the long association with the people of the region‚ the Bendigo Chinese Association is proud to present the Golden Dragon Museum – a living history of the Chinese people of Bendigo from the goldrush of the 1850’s to the present day. Having become the hub of Chinese cultural activity in Australia‚ the museum allows visitors to experience first hand‚ Chinese arts and crafts with visiting artisans and tradespeople.

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Mungo National Park

Mildura/Murray Outback

Get your camera ready to capture vast white sand dunes contrasting against the red outback sun. Mungo National Park is steeped in ancient history. The park covers most of the ancient dry lakebed on the plains of western New South Wales. Lakes that preserve the longest continual record of Aboriginal life in Australia, dating from 40,000 years ago. Due to the evidence of past climatic conditions preserved in the park's landscapes and in recognition of its Aboriginal heritage, Mungo National Park was added to the World Heritage list in 1981. See for yourself the 'walls' containing extremely well preserved campfires, cooking hearths and now exposed hairy-nosed wombat burrows. In fact, evidence of the oldest recorded cremation in the world has been found at Mungo. A Visitor Centre near the park's entrance provides a range of information about the park facilities and accommodation. Pick up a Visitor's Guide while you're there and explore the well marked driving and walking tours at your own leisure. In dry weather, the roads at Mungo are easily negotiated.