Dunkeld

Grampians National Park, Australia

The southern endpoint of the Grampians Peaks Trail, home to the award-winning Royal Mail Hotel.

Places in Dunkeld

Royal Mail Hotel Located on the Glenelg Highway in Dunkeld, has won a number of awards for its bistro and restaurant.
Grampians Peaks Trail A 160km world-class hiking trail from the Northern Grampians via Halls Gap to Dunkeld, a 13-day/12-night multiday hike.

Best time to visit: March to May and September to November, avoiding the summer bushfire risk period and offering the best hiking conditions on the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Getting around: Halls Gap is the best base for exploring the park, a short drive from most walks, lookouts, lakes and waterfalls; the Grampians Peaks Trail runs 160km from the Northern Grampians via Halls Gap to Dunkeld, with 13 campgrounds throughout the park.
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Language: English. Aboriginal languages are spoken in some communities.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
Current trends: The Grampians Peaks Trail's 160km, 13-day multiday hike from Northern Grampians to Dunkeld continues to draw serious hikers to the region, while Halls Gap remains the essential base with its mix of luxe-to-budget accommodation, and MacKenzie Falls' multiple trail options, from wheelchair-accessible to steep, keep the park accessible to a wide range of visitors alongside its craft-brewery and award-winning restaurant scene.

Halls Gap — Arguably the best base for exploring the park, offering plenty of food and accommodation options from luxe to budget.
MacKenzie Falls area — Home to multiple trail options including the Bluff Lookout path and the falls' base trail.