Cafes in the Grampians
The article “Cafes In The Grampians” has been percolating in my notebook ever since a particularly chilly morning, trudging along Grampians Rd in Halls Gap, searching for a cup of coffee as if my life depended on it. As I am, Oleksandr Honcharenko, I’ve learned the hard way that nothing will perk you back to […]
Little Desert National Park
Exploring Little Desert National Park in Victoria – there’s always a thrill when you step into one of those vast, arid landscapes that’s been shaped over eons by forces far more powerful than any of us who happen to wander through it. My GPS actually tried to steer me straight into a cypress pine thicket […]
Black Range State Park
Black Range State Park – where I’m stoked to take you off the beaten track into one of Victoria’s quieter parks – a rugged sandstone pocket that’s often overlooked in favour of the nearby Grampians National Park, but has its own unique charm. As Oleksandr Honcharenko, I’ve spent years exploring the top end of the […]
Murtoa Stick Shed
The story behind Murtoa Stick Shed — once known formally as the Number 1 Emergency Grain Store — is the kind of yarn that gets better each time you tell it, and as I, Oleksandr Honcharenko, rolled into Murtoa on a warm, dusty afternoon, I realised that this old timber structure is something pretty special. […]
Rupanyup Silo Art
Rupanyup Silo Art – a real surprise in a tiny Aussie town. Its beauty sneaks up on you and reminds you why getting off the beaten path is so much fun. As I soon found out, Oleksandr Honcharenko, these stunning silos aren’t just a pretty sight – they’re a window into rural youth culture and […]
Fancy Picnics in the Grampians National Park
As Oleksandr Honcharenko, I’ve learned over the years of wandering around regional Victoria that a fancy picnic in the Grampians National Park hits you differently when you’re surrounded by sandstone mountains, the cool climate wines, and walking trails that seem to transport you to another world. Halls Gap, with a view out over Lake Bellfield, […]
Stargazing in the Grampians National Park
Most nights in the Grampians are tailor-made for anyone who’s ever wondered where the best spot for stargazing in the Grampians National Park is, and I – Oleksandr Honcharenko – knew straight away that the night sky above Halls Gap can be just as breathtaking as a January heatwave is intense on a car seat […]
Lake Bellfield
Visiting Lake Bellfield in the Grampians – one of those simple pleasures that’ll leave you feeling pretty darn relaxed – a peaceful lake, an enormous sky, and the Grampians rising up behind it like a scene from a postcard come to life. I pulled into Halls Gap in a cloud of dust from Grampians Road, […]
Rock Climbing & Abseiling in the Grampians
Rock climbing & abseiling in the Grampians has been a steady companion to my adventure holidays for years now, still finding ways to surprise the heck out of me every time I return. I’m Oleksandr Honcharenko, and as soon as I stepped foot into Grampians National Park, I knew that this place was tailor-made for […]
10 Epic Walks For Newbie Hikers In The Grampians
So most travellers heading to Halls Gap have this picture in their minds – towering sandstone cliffs, kangaroos galore, and hikes that’ll keep you wide awake – but 10 epic walks for newbie hikers in the Grampians shows that you don’t need to be a seasoned mountaineer to get the most out of this legendary […]