Family-Friendly Itineraries: Arrival Day in Halls Gap, Wildlife Spotting and Venus Baths

Arrival day in the Grampians is all about slowing down, settling in and letting the holiday begin gently. With Serenity Accommodation as your Halls Gap base, families can ease into the mountains with wildlife spotting, village exploring and a relaxed walk to Venus Baths.

Arrive in Halls Gap and ease into the Grampians slowly. Once you have checked into Serenity Accommodation, unpack the essentials, take in the mountain views and give everyone a little time to settle. If you have driven in from Melbourne or regional Victoria, this is the day to keep things nice and simple.

Later in the afternoon, take a stroll to Venus Baths Walk. Just head up to the fire access trail 50m above the backyard toward the National Park, turn left towards town and the beginning of the Venus Bath trail, an easy, family-friendly walk along Stony Creek, with peaceful bushland, smooth sandstone and seasonal rock pools along the way. It feels like a proper little adventure for kids, without being too much on day one.

As the afternoon cools down, take your time around the village and keep an eye out for local wildlife. Kangaroos, wallabies, emus and colourful birds are often seen around Halls Gap, so it is a lovely chance for the kids to explore, take photos and get excited about the days ahead.

For an easy first-night meal, book a table at Kookaburra Hotel. It is a popular Halls Gap spot for relaxed pub-style meals and family-friendly dining.