Dunkeld Spring Festival

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Spring is a great time to visit the Grampians and every October the Grampians Wildflower Show takes place at Halls Gap showcasing the wildflowers of the area. The Halls Gap Wildflower Show is a renowned showcase of indigenous flowers of the Grampians. Displays demonstrate and explain the native flora found in the region.

Grampians Wildflower Show

Grampians Wildflower Show

A four day exhibition of the unique local wildflowers displayed to highlight the diverse plant communities of the Grampians. The show opens each morning at 9.30 and last entry is at 4.30. Cost is $7, $6 concession and 50c children and students.

The display in the Centenary Hall features plants from heathland, woodland and wetland areas. The plants are grouped according to their habitat.

Extensive reference material is available to help with information about plant identification, botanical names and details and advice as to where to see plants in the park. Ask questions of our local wildflower experts, take part in hands-on activities, and tour the wildflowers in their natural environment.

Other features of the show include:

So much for children! Daily children’s activities include quizzes, art activities, giant jigsaw, toys for the littlies, sample bags and more

On Friday and Saturday, be entertained by our roving Connie

Twice daily bus tours with expert guides to see wildflowers (at an extra cost of $4)

Gift shop with a wide variety of publications and wildflower related souvenirs

If you are in need of accommodation in Halls Gap during this time then look no further than The Grampians Accommodation.

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22 Oct 2010 – 24 Oct 2010

An entire weekend of activities features something for everyone. Click here to view the program of events.

Markets in the Park on Saturday from 10am set against Dunkeld’s stunning mountain backdrop.

Mt Sturgeon Homestead bring along the family with a picnic to the historic Mt Sturgeon Homestead for a rare public viewing.

Royal Mail Hotel Wine Cellar Tours including wine tastings with Sommelier, Jeremy Shiell.

Regional Producers Dinner featuring the best of western Victoria’s produce in a special menu prepared by the Royal Mail Hotel’s Executive Chef, Dan Hunter.

And around town…..

Sculpture, painting, photography and installation art exhibitions

Children’s Adventures – Discover Dunkeld in A Day Passport

Open Gardens

Sour dough bread baking workshop

Wildflower trails with children’s nature activities

Iyengar Yoga

Historical displays

Nature trails and more…..

For more information and to request a program for the event, please contact the Southern Grampians Visitor Information Centre on 1800 807 056.

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