Only 20 minutes drive from Halls Gap, the historic gold mining town of Stawell is the closest major commercial centre to the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
Stawell is famous for hosting the annual Stawell Gift, first run in 1878. Check out the track at Central Park from the Stawell Gift Hall of Fame which also showcases memorabilia of the most prestigious footrace in Australia. The 120 metre handicap race is held annually over the Easter long weekend.
Travel to the nearby Black Range State Park and take the walk to Bunjil's Shelter– a huge rock overhang with ancient rock art depicting Bunjil, an Aboriginal spirit figure.
Local tips:
Take in the natural beauty of the Grampians National Park whilst on a scenic flight with award winning Grampians Helicopters. With 25 different…
Stawell Historical Society is run by volunteers whose main purpose is to preserve the history of Stawell and display objects and memorabilia in the…
Located just 28 kilometres from Halls Gap, 3.5km from Stawell and 17km from Pomonal, Lakeview Organics and Blue Moon Alpacas have been supplying…
Panoramic views from Big Hill Lookout in Stawell look across and over the Black Range and the Grampians National Park. A great place to have a picnic…
Cato Park is situated in the heart of Stawell and provides visitors and the community with a beautiful recreational area. The park surrounds idyllic…
Bunjil Shelter is located in the Black Range Scenic Reserve near Stawell and this is the only rockart painting of Bunjil known. It is widely regarded…
Welcome to Langsford, one of Stawell’s most beautiful and historic buildings located on the corner of Main and Wimmera Streets right in the centre of…
Hi Way 8 Motor Inn features a solar-heated outdoor pool and offers free parking and free Wi-Fi access. The air-conditioned guest rooms are equipped…
At Stawell Tackle and Marine, they aim to please everyone from the novice fisherman to the person that has everything known to man in fishing. They…
Motel Stawell is a family run motel conveniently located on the Western Highway and only a two minute drive from the centre of Stawell. The motel…