10 Apr 2025

Easter is coming up and the Grampians are full of small businesses offering deals.

Make this Easter memorable with a trip to the Grampians and show your support for the region as it recovers from bushfires.

There’s plenty to see and do such as scenic day hikes, cascading waterfalls, adventure activities, animal encounters, live music and award-winning wineries.

Need inspiration?
The Visit Grampians website is full of deals from businesses in the area. These include 3 nights for 2, reopening of historic homesteads, 25% off accommodation and more. Find a deal with Visit Grampians.

What’s on this Easter in the Grampians

The Grampians are preparing for a big Easter celebration this year. Make sure you’re a part of it by booking tickets and accommodation before you go.

Race on with the 2025 Powercor Stawell Gift. This track racing event returns to Central Park Saturday 19 April to Monday 21 April. Record-breaking sensation Gout Gout will be racing during the event. Book a ticket with Stawell Athletic Club.

The Great Western Rodeo promises a day of fun, food and heart-racing entertainment on Friday 18 April (Good Friday). Book your tickets to the 2025 Morris Transport Great Western Rodeo.

Celebrate Easter at Mount William Station, positioned at the foothills of the majestic Grampians National Park. Book a stay at Mount William Station and join the exclusive Easter Sunday Egg Hunt in their gardens for all ages. Book your stay at Mount William Station.

Halls Gap Zoo is open and excited to welcome you for a day of family fun and adorable animals. The zoo is open every day over Easter, from 10 am to 5 pm. Book an encounter with a cheetah, dingo, giraffe, red panda and more at Halls Gap Zoo.

For more information on what’s on in the Grampians, check out the Northern Grampians Shire Council.

Planning a trip

Want to know more about what the Grampians have to offer? The best place to plan a trip and check out all the great businesses across the Grampians region is the official Visit Grampians website.

Staying in the Grampians

While a day trip is a great idea, if you’re coming from Melbourne, the scenic drive is a long one. Instead, why not stay at a family-run bed and breakfast or a cozy cabin?

A great way to support the area and have an unforgettable experience is to spend a weekend near Victoria’s famous sandstone mountains. The Grampians and its surroundings offer accommodations for all budgets and family sizes, from 5-star to camping under the stars.

Discover a great range of accommodation: Stay - Visit Grampians website.

Things to do

Where to start? If you enjoy getting active, why not head out on a bike or take a guided canoeing trip? From family fun to adventure sports and guided tours, the Grampians have something for everyone.

Choose from a range of Grampians activities: See & Do - Visit Grampians website.

Food and wine

The Grampians is a foodie's paradise. From 5-star dining to country pubs, your tastebuds are sure to tingle. And if you’re a red wine connoisseur, then you’re in luck – the region has a 150-year history of making some of Australia’s best Shiraz.

Full of restaurants, cafes, breweries, cellar doors and places to try local produce, if you’ve got a craving for something, you’ll be able to find it in the Grampians. Just don’t forget to bring a cooler for some take-home treats.

Plan your culinary adventure: Food & Wine - Visit Grampians website.

Travelling to and around the Grampians

If you’re ready to explore this great region, then remember to take care and drive safely.

Use the following resources to help plan your trip ahead.