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The Grampians National Park, also known by its indigenous name Gariwerd, is a 168,000 hectare national park in [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], [[Australia]].<ref>Parks Victoria website for [http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=109 Grampians National Park]</ref> It was declared as a national park in 1984. | {{subpages}} | ||
The '''Grampians National Park''', also known by its indigenous name Gariwerd, is a 168,000 hectare national park in [[Victoria, Australia|Victoria]], [[Australia]].<ref>Parks Victoria website for [http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=109 Grampians National Park]</ref> It was declared as a national park in 1984. | |||
The Grampians were named by the NSW Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell after mountains in Scotland in 1836. It became an important source for water for farming in settlement in north-western Victoria. | The Grampians were named by the NSW Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell after mountains in Scotland in 1836. It became an important source for water for farming in settlement in north-western Victoria. | ||
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The Grampians National Park, also known by its indigenous name Gariwerd, is a 168,000 hectare national park in Victoria, Australia.[1] It was declared as a national park in 1984.
The Grampians were named by the NSW Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell after mountains in Scotland in 1836. It became an important source for water for farming in settlement in north-western Victoria.
It is notable for the presence of a large amount of Aboriginal Koorie paintings, providing a substantial records of the ancient culture. There are over 100 currently known caves containing Koorie art.[2]
Historical sites from European settlement that are of interest include the Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission, built in 1867.
References
- ↑ Parks Victoria website for Grampians National Park
- ↑ Grampians Victoria travel guide.