Exciting things are happening just down the road in Pomonal! We are thrilled to share that Block & Cleaver, the team renowned for their exceptional catering and events, has officially taken over the kitchen at Pomonal Estate. This new partnership brings a fresh, seasonal energy to one of our favourite local wineries. What to Expect […]

Wow. I’m still buzzing from Thursday night, and honestly, a little speechless. I’m thrilled and incredibly humbled to share that Nook On The Hill won the Gold Award for Self-Contained Accommodation at the 2025 Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) Awards. We are absolutely ecstatic. This award feels so much bigger than just the Nook. It’s […]

Someone has been hiding gnomes in the Grampians. Dozens of them, tucked into trails, sitting on rocks, propped against tree roots across Gariwerd. The Gnome Homes trail is a community-run summer activity that started small and has quietly become one of the most talked-about things to do in Halls Gap — especially if you’re travelling […]

Summer in Gariwerd/Grampians is a season of vibrant energy. The days are long, the mornings are crisp and the sunsets stretch well into the evening. But packing for an Australian summer in the mountains requires a bit of strategy. While Halls Gap can see temperatures soar during the day, the evenings often bring a cool, […]

We are incredibly proud to share some wonderful news from our local business community. At the recent East Grampians Business Awards, the talent, resilience and innovation of Pomonal were on full display. Barney’s Bar & Bistro A huge congratulations to Barney’s Bar & Bistro, a beloved local institution, for being named the Winner for Outstanding […]

We are absolutely buzzing with excitement and pride to announce that Nook On The Hill has been named a finalist in the 2025 Victorian Tourism Awards! To say we are over the moon is an understatement. To be recognised among the best in the state is a dream come true and it feels like a […]

For many international travellers, the Australian road trip dream follows a familiar path: land in Melbourne, drive the spectacular Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles and then… turn back. But just a couple of hours north of the coast lies a landscape that offers a completely different, yet equally iconic, Australian experience. Welcome to […]

One of our favourite reasons to head into Pomonal involves some of the most exciting wines in the region. Black & Ginger Wines host their beautiful cellar door, The Wine Shed, right next door to the iconic Barney’s Bar & Bistro. A Grampians Staple Black & Ginger is known for pushing the boundaries of the […]

Two stops. One short drive from Halls Gap. Both worth it. Reed Lookout and The Balconies sit together on the western edge of the Grampians — you park once and walk to both. The views are completely different from anything you’ll see on the eastern side of the ranges. Reed Lookout The lookout itself is […]

Mackenzie Falls is the kind of place that earns the drive. At about 45 minutes from the Nook, it’s the furthest north we regularly send guests — but nobody has ever come back saying it wasn’t worth it. It’s the largest waterfall in Victoria, and when it’s running well, the sound reaches you before you […]