Romance isn’t the only form of love that deserves to be celebrated. Some of our most special guests recently haven’t been partners, but sisters, best friends, mothers & daughters. They reminded us that there is nothing quite like the deep, restorative therapy of escaping to the bush with your favourite person. The “Friendmoon” Concept Life […]

There is a unique magic to a Grampians summer night. As the heat of the day dissipates and native birdsong rings in the dusk, the light gently fades into darkness, unveiling a truly spectacular show above Gariwerd. At Nook On The Hill, we are blessed with some of the darkest skies in Victoria. Far from […]

Summer in the Grampians is hot. Not unbearably so, but the kind of dry, eucalyptus-scented heat that makes you think about water a lot. The good news: Gariwerd has swimming holes, lakes, waterfalls, and creeks that are genuinely worth the walk or the drive. Here are seven of our favourites. 1. Venus Baths Natural sandstone […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Pinnacle is the walk guests do on their first morning. Short, close to town, and completely unforgettable — it sets the tone for everything that follows. At just 3 kilometres return, it climbs from the Grand Canyon trailhead through a narrow gorge before emerging on open sandstone with views over Halls Gap and the […]

Lake Fyans is where locals go when they want the Grampians without the crowds. The reservoir sits on the northern edge of the national park, surrounded by open farmland and the blue haze of the ranges. It’s a different feel from Halls Gap — wider, quieter, more breathing room. Out on the Water This is […]