The Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT), the newest world class trail situated in Gariwerd, the Grampians National Park, is a 162km trail with 7,700 metres of elevation from Mt Zero in the north to Dunkeld in the south. The GPT passes through the rugged, stunning and varied terrain that the Grampians is famous for. The race […]

If anybody lives by living life to their fullest potential it is Stacey Rees! By following her passion and purpose, setting goals and taking daily action with focused attention Stacey is now a well known contemporary abstract artist based right here in Gariwerd. I have been so fortunate to see Stacey evolve and I absolutely […]

It forever fascinates me how people fall onto your path exactly at the right time. Liana reached out recently to see if I would have any interest in offering mobile massage to our guests at Grampains Getaway. That was a “no brainer”! A straight YES PLEASE from me. And how lucky I was, when she […]

Beautiful Sheree has a calming and caring persona about her. Whether it is a private yoga and wellbeing session, a sound bath, or a group yoga class, each connection with Sheree will leave you to feel at peace, deeply connected, restored and at ease. Sheree’s authentic teachings allow for a state of wholeness through the […]

As I am writing this blog I am in a real catch 22, I am eager to share my experience at Aro-Ha, as it is the most wonderful experience I have ever had the privilege to experience in my 48 years of being here on earth, yet, it still is so raw and deeply personal, […]

There are many glorious activities to partake in around the Grampians, so here is our first interview with a fantastic local business owner Earl, encouraging individuals to get outdoors! Easy mannered, experienced, professional, and extremely skilled Earl has a wealth of local, historical, environmental and cultural knowledge of the Gariwerd landscape and its people. With […]

A delicious, nutritious start to your day.

“What did you have for dinner last night?” That was the question I got asked in my course last Thursday.  My heart sank. Literally… I would say I am a healthy eater! I like to eat organic where I can, eat whole foods, love my cooking, mostly avoid sugar, and have oat milk in my […]

As I am writing this blog post I am sitting with a glass of red at a stunning resort in Bunker Bay, Margaret River area, WA. It is 4 years after we bought Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park. When people say, ohhh running a caravan park must be such a great lifestyle … think again! […]

Well with over 7 years at Halls Gap Lakeside and prior to that The Lorne Country Club, we have been self employed for nearly 20 years. And although being self employed has its rewards (and for us far outweigh the negatives) it can be exhausting.