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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. | ||
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.< | 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.<ref>http://www.atn.com.au/vic/west/parks-b.htm</ref> | ||
Historical sites from European settlement that are of interest include the Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission, built in 1867. | Historical sites from European settlement that are of interest include the Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission, built in 1867. | ||
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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. 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.[1]
Historical sites from European settlement that are of interest include the Lake Condah Aboriginal Mission, built in 1867.
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