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5 Reasons to Visit the Grampians in Winter

Don’t let winter scare you off! The Grampians in winter is at its most welcoming.  

 Venture to regional Victoria and leave the wind tunnels and busy public transport of the city behind. As you drive along the Western Highway, watch the fog roll over the hills and the skies open up into a beautiful crisp winter day. Winter has its own unique charms and regional Victoria is the best place to experience it.

Below are five reasons to pack a bag full of coats, beanies and mittens and head out west.

Sunrises and sunsets

There is nothing dreamier than a sunrise or sunset with a silhouette of mountains in the foreground. Watch as pinks, blues and purples take over the sky from your room at the Royal Mail Hotel.

If you’re staying in a Deluxe Mountain View room, simply open your blinds and laze in bed while nature’s television overtakes the mighty Mount Sturgeon.

Booked a digital detox in the Mount Sturgeon Bluestone Cottages? Grab your breakfast hamper, but the kettle on and eat breakfast outside looking at the towering Mount Sturgeon as the day emerges from behind.

Cascading waterfalls

Mackenzie Falls, Grampians
Mackenzie Falls, northern Grampians

Rain in regional Victoria is always a celebration. It’s not only essential for flora and fauna and leaves a wonderful, fresh smell in the air, but it also makes the Grampians region’s waterfalls flow.

Waterfalls in the southern Grampians include Wannon and Nigretta Falls, located a 40-minute drive from the Royal Mail Hotel, via Hamilton. These waterfalls have viewing platforms overlooking the falls and plunge pool below.

The northern Grampians has Victoria’s largest waterfall – Mackenzie Falls. Flowing all year round, but strongest in winter, Mackenzie Falls is a must-see in the National Park. Follow the one kilometre track to the viewing platform, or continue down to the deep pool and surrounding rocks for a closer look.

Great hiking weather

Fresh, crisp air, blossoming native vegetation and cooler temperatures are just a few reasons hiking in the Grampians in winter are a highlight. Wildlife is more typically on the move in winter as well, with kangaroos, wallabies and emus moving through the national park.

Hikes a short drive from the hotel include, Mount Sturgeon (7km return), Mount Abrupt (6.5km return) and Piccaninny (2.4km return).

Hamilton Gallery

Outdoor activities are weather permitting and in winter it can be hit or miss. Luckily, the nearby Hamilton Gallery has an exhibition which is only showing in two venues in Australia, returning to home soils after visiting Washington DC and Paris.

Australian painter William Robinson’s ‘Genesis’ exhibition depicts the Australian environment with a unique vision. It’s exhibiting until July 22.

Fireplaces & Red Wine

Round out the day sipping a glass of Grampians shiraz. Coupled with a hearty meal and an open fire place, it’s hard to complain about the cold, wet weather outside when you have a good drop of red in hand.

Grab a seat in front of the Parker Street Project’s fireplace, try the house made mulled wine with a unique blend of spices and feel the warmth from the inside out.


Check out the Royal Mail Hotel packages to find your perfect winter escape.

 

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