Dunkeld

To discover why so many people opt for Grampians as a travel destination, make sure you and your travel buddies allow some time to hit the road and explore the wider region. Interesting places within a relatively short distance of Dunkeld are Hamilton, 19 miles (31 kilometers) to the east, and Glenisla, 30 miles (48 kilometers) to the south.

If you need to escape the elements, you really can't go past Grampians' excellent art galleries and history museums. These are great places to to soak up some of the local culture and perhaps pick up an unusual souvenir.

For those who feel it's important to collect valuable insights as well as happy snaps on their travels, this region offers plenty of specialist activities, including guided nature walks. If you are not the type of traveler to take holidays purely to relax by the pool all day, the Dunkeld area offers a number of adventure pursuits such as four-wheel driving and abseiling.

Those vacationing in Dunkeld or in other cities and towns in Australia on the 26th of January, can partake in the national Australia Day events and celebrations.

No matter how far you have come and no matter how long you have to spend here, wonderful memories of Grampians will remain with you for a long time.