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	Drive carefully - wildlife can be a hazard. All native animals and plants are protected. Do not disturb or remove them. Dogs and other pets are prohibited except inside vehicles travelling on sealed roads or parked in sealed carparks. Take your rubbish home, and where possible recycle it. Keep vehicles on open, formed roads.

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The glorious Grampians

THE Grampians National Park covering 167,000 hectares is one of the largest national parks in Victoria.

The Grampians National Park boasts spectacular scenery
and offers great opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Its colorful displays of wildflowers, spectacular scenery and wide range of opportunities for outdoor recreation make it one of the state's most popular tourist destinations.

Three spectacular sandstone ranges rise more than 1000 metres above the surrounding basalt plains.

This island of mountains and forest contains an extraordinary array of plants and animals. Aboriginal people have a long association with the Grampians, traditionally known as Gariwerd. Major Thomas Mitchell was the first European to visit the area in July 1836 and settlers traced his footsteps in pursuit of land, gold, sandstone and timber.

You can discover more about the park's natural and cultural history by visiting the National Park Visitor Centre and Brambuk Aboriginal Culture Centre. Both centres are located 2.5km from Halls Gap and are open daily.

The National Park Visitor Centre has informative displays and the largest range of walking and road maps for the area. Park staff will help you have a safe and memorable time while visiting the Grampians.

For details on the Grampians National Park and other Victorian national parks contact the Parks Victoria Information line on 13 1963, or visit the website at http:/www.parks.vic.gov.au