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In 1841, four years after Major Thomas Mitchell
first climbed and named Mt William, Charles Browing Hall became the first
European to locate a gap through the mountain range and discover the lovely
valley now named after him. However, the ramparts of the Wonderland and Mt
William Ranges that rise 700 metres each side of this little tourist village
have existed since ancient times.
Cattle rustlers were the first to make use of the valley, but were soon removed and the whole valley was taken-up by station owners, including new arrivals from The discovery of gold in Centred around the town is the Wonderland Forest Park, which is one of the most popular sections of the Grampians with its interesting rock formations, canyons and viewpoints. A network of roads from the town lead to other scenic drives and a wealth of walking trails. Lakes Bellfield, Lonsdale, Fyans, Wartook and Moora Moora are all within a short drive of the town. Visitors should orientate themselves at the National Parks Visitors Centre where they can also experience local aboriginal culture at the award winning Brambuk Living Cultural Centre. Halls Gap features a wide variety of accommodation styles and offers fine dining both in the town and its immediate surrounds.
Info from
www.ngshire.vic.gov.au
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POPULATION 300
DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE 262 km North-West of Melbourne
Halls Gap and Grampians
Visitor Information Centre Freecall: 1800 065 599
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