If you’re dreaming of a weekend that feels like a deep breath, the kind where you leave the noise behind and trade it for mountain views, animal cuddles, and golden paddocks, then come spend a few days on our side of the Grampians.
This guide is like what I’d share with a friend who rings up and says, “Pam, we need a weekend away. What should we do?”
Well, let me tell you…
Friday: Arrive, Unwind, and Breathe
Stop at Grampians Olive Co.
Just off the Western Hwy in Laharum. Their olive oil is delicious, and the views are the perfect welcome to the area.
Check in nearby
Whether you’re staying at Happy Wanderer Holiday Resort for a relaxed vibe or one of the Tiny Away Escape eco cabins tucked amongst the trees, you’ll feel the stress start to melt away.
Then it’s early dinner, warm socks, and a slow start to the weekend.
Saturday: Farm Friends & Mountain Walks
11am Rosehaven Farms Tour
That’s us! Come meet the mini donkeys, goats, alpacas, sheep and our cheeky farm dog Ella. The tour is relaxed and personal, just small groups, and there’s plenty of time to ask questions, take photos, and soak in the views.
After the tour, people often say it was their favourite part of the weekend, not just because of the animals, but because it felt like being welcomed into someone’s home. (Which it is, really.)
Afternoon Adventure: Walk to Mt Zero or Gulgurn Manja Shelter
Both are short drives from the farm. Mt Zero has rocky trails and stunning views if you’re up for a climb, or you can take the gentle track to Gulgurn Manja Shelter to see incredible Aboriginal rock art and peaceful bushland.
Back to your accommodation in time to watch the sunset behind the ranges. Bliss.
Sunday: One Last Stroll or a Women’s Nature Walk
A morning walk with Wellness Walking
They offer guided nature walks for women that are calm, restorative, and perfect for reconnecting with yourself before the drive home.
Or visit Ngamadjidj Shelter
A quiet, easy walk near Stapylton campground that takes you through peaceful bushland to a beautiful Aboriginal rock shelter.
Then grab a snack, take one last look at the mountains, and carry that calm country feeling with you all the way home.
Plan Your Visit
Location: Laharum, Victoria – 45 mins from Halls Gap
Tour time: 11am (bookings essential)
Book now: https://rosehavenfarms.com.au/farm-tours
We’d love to meet you.
Pam
Rosehaven Farms
Where muddy boots, mini donkeys, and warm cuppas remind you to slow down.