With a roller coaster year, we’re all looking forward to some festive cheer this holiday season. We’re encouraging you to support our local businesses this Christmas by purchasing a special gift from the Grampians region.
Browse online or see our gift guide below, you’ll be sure to leave a lasting impression on those you love, The Grampians Way.
If your loved ones are up for an exciting animal experience, then nothing will top this gift! Halls Gap Zoo’s new Cheetah Encounters allow you to get up close and personal with the world’s fastest land animal. Be guided by one of the zookeepers as you feed the big cats before heading into the enclosure to hide food, then watch them run out to discover it.
Spread Christmas cheer with specially designed Christmas hampers from The Hamilton Hamper. With over 20 different locally produced hampers to choose from you’ll be able to surprise everyone on your list.
We all know someone who deserves a little end of year indulgence. Give the gift that keeps on giving with Grampians Goods Co. With aromatherapy candles, beauty and skin products and luxury care packages, you’ll be everyone’s favourite gift giver.
Entertain this festive season and support our community with local produce from the Grampians region. Shop online with Grampians Olive Co and purchase one of their ready-made hampers or personalise your own. Red Rock Olives has a huge range of extra virgin olive oil, table olives, olive salt, artisan vinegars and more - the perfect stocking fillers for foodies. Or shop with Five Ducks Farm for organic and hand-crafted preserves.
If you’re visiting Halls Gap stop by resident shops; Russ Studios, Dot and Frankie and Grampians Wine Cellar. With locally produced goods ranging from jewellery, wine, homewares and clothing, you’ll have your Christmas gift list compete in a matter of minutes!
Sip and savour the Grampians this Christmas. You’ll find an abundance of our region’s wineries on one easily accessible platform – Made the Grampians Way. From small and boutique through to the most established and celebrated, enjoy all the region has to offer.
There’s no time like the present to spoil your family and friends. Go all out and gift them luxurious accommodation, stunning views of rugged mountain ranges and awarding-winning food and wine with a Royal Mail Hotel gift certificate.
If you know someone who gets a thrill from haunting, dark history then book a tour of Aradale Asylum, or step back in time at the iconic J-Ward with Lantern Ghost Tours. Both experiences offer a fascinating, emotional roller coaster. You’ll explore the corridors of these magnificent facilities and listen to the stories of murderers, ghosts and the mistreatment of the mentally ill.
Make dreams come true for all your wine loving friends this Christmas! Arrange a personalised wine tour with Grampians Wine Tours and journey through the stunning Grampians wine region. Visit award-winning wineries, underground cellar tours, experience tastings and picturesque views.
To make them really go ‘wow’, give them an experience they’ll never forget – a scenic flight tour with Grampians Helicopters. Soar over ancient landscapes and take in awe-inspiring views from above. There are 25 different flights and tours to choose from including joy and scenic flights, wine and beer tours or lunch tours dropping in at one of our many restaurants. Can’t choose? Purchase one of their gift certificates instead.
With so much on offer in the region why not support our local businesses this Christmas?