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Stawell’s prosperous and lively city is one of the most beautiful communities on the outer edge of the Grampians. Regarded as the service centre of this region, the township of Stawell is a thriving community known for its unique attractions and wide range of activity options.

Gold was discovered in Stawell in the late 1850s. Soon after, many European settlers headed to this town to settle and grow their businesses. Today, Stawell is a popular and prosperous city in the Grampians region.

Stawell Accommodation, Caravan Park & Motels, Victoria

Popular events in Stawell include the world-renowned Stawell Gift foot race. Many local and international athletes attend Stawell every year to participate in this prestigious event. The Stawell Gift Foot race draws thousands of visitors to this town every year.

Stawell provides a wide choice of accommodation to suit your lodging needs. Guests can choose from hotels, motels, and B&Bs, most of which have a range of amenities, including private rooms, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and tea and coffee-making facilities. There is also a large caravan site within the township for those looking for budget accommodation while staying in Stawell. Check out the map below for the Stawell Grampians Gate Caravan Park, which details the facilities on site.

Visitors to Stawell can also enjoy various other activities, including golfing, heritage walks, driving tours, scenic tours, winery tours, and cultural tours of the museums and art galleries throughout the town. Discover the history of this vibrant city by taking a heritage tour across the many historic sites of Stawell.

Art lovers should ensure they visit Bunjil’s Shelter, which depicts the famous rock art of Bunjil, an imaginary Aboriginal spirit entity.

The Stawell Gift Hall of Fame museum is also a popular attraction in this region. Visitors can enjoy viewing the popular artefacts, exhibits, and many nineteenth-century costumes on display. Visitors to Stawell can also take a tour of the Pioneers Memorial, which honours the early residents of Stawell.

With so many things to see and do, Stawell is certainly a great choice for your next day trip or weekend getaway.

About the author

Michael Jones

Michael created and runs the Grampians Point website, as well as the Holiday Point travel brand that incorporates a network of 16 location based travel information and attraction websites around Australia, Asia, and around the world.

With 25+ years of online experience and a passion for travel (having lived in Melbourne most of his life and has visited the Grampians many times), Michael not only researches and writes content for the website, he also tinkers behind the scenes with the website functionality & design.

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    • Hi Susy,

      Looking at the official website, all that it mentions is that “free car parking can be found in the surrounding streets”.

      So based on that, it doesn’t sound like there is an official car park and you will just need to play it by eye on the day.

      It states that “ground entry is via the Stawell Athletic Club or via the entry gates on Main and Victoria streets”, so perhaps use that as a guide of where to aim near.

      Thanks
      Michael

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