Boronia Peak is not the most visited hike in Gariwerd. It’s the most rewarding. At 1,050 metres, the views from the summit take in almost the entire Grampians range — north to the Serra Range, south over Lake Bellfield, west across the Wartook Valley. On a clear day you can pick out landmarks you’ve visited […]

Venus Baths is one of those places that earns its name. A series of natural rock pools cut into the sandstone, tucked into a creek valley just outside Halls Gap. It’s a short walk — around 1.5 kilometres from the car park. The trail is mostly flat and shaded, which makes it a good choice […]

Most people drive past Lake Bellfield on the way to somewhere else. That’s their loss. The lake sits in the valley below Boroka Lookout — you can see it from up there, catching the light. But it’s worth stopping at, not just looking down at. What’s There There’s a picnic area on the northern shore […]

There are lookouts in Gariwerd that impress you. And then there’s Boroka. It’s the one guests describe when they get home. The one that ends up as a phone wallpaper. The view over Lake Bellfield and the Wartook Valley that keeps going long after you expect it to stop. Getting There Boroka Lookout is about […]

Not every walk in Gariwerd needs to be an expedition. Clematis Falls proves that. It’s a one-kilometre out-and-back from the Halls Gap Recreation Reserve — flat, shaded, and quiet. Twenty minutes each way. You could do it before breakfast and still make it back for eggs. The Walk The trail follows a creek through a […]

You can see Chautauqua Peak from the main street of Halls Gap. That ridge line sitting above the rooftops — that’s where you’re headed. The loop is 5.5 kilometres. It starts from the tennis courts at the southern end of town, which means you can walk straight from the Nook without touching the car. Go […]

We’ve always kept a booklet at the Nook. A handwritten (well, printed) guide to the walks, lookouts, waterfalls, swimming holes, and towns worth your time in Gariwerd. Guests have flipped through it over breakfast for years. Scribbled notes in the margins. Asked us to photograph the pages before checking out. So we’ve decided to put […]

Anniversaries are more than just dates on a calendar; they’re precious milestones, shimmering opportunities to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible journey you’ve shared. In a world that often rushes by, finding a truly special place to honour your love is a gift in itself. For an unforgettable anniversary, look no further than this heart […]

Planning a trip to Australia from overseas can be confusing when it comes to the weather. Is it always hot? Does it ever snow? When is the best time to hike? At Nook On The Hill, we believe the Grampians (Gariwerd) is a year-round destination, but the experience changes dramatically with the seasons. Here is […]

Most mornings at the Nook, the kangaroos are already on the grass by the time the coffee is ready. Eastern Greys, usually — a mob of them, grazing unhurriedly at the foot of the hill, entirely indifferent to the humans watching from the deck. For international visitors, this tends to stop them cold. After years […]