Child hood holiday memories!

Often triggered by one of the five senses: The smell of freshly cut grass, rain in a forest or the smell of campfire smoke, a song on the radio or the taste of your favourite ice cream.

Since holidays are all about creating lifetime soul warming memories, Ronny and Rosa have created this page to stimulate your taste buds whilst holidaying in the Grampians. “Stairway to heaven” ice cream or a “Lemon sorbet”? Yes, your mouth is watering already!

Below you will not only find the best places to eat whilst staying in Halls Gap, a quick and easy Take Away option but also some delicious camp cooking recipes.

Take Away

Flame Brothers


So cool! These guys smoke all their own meat in a steam train, well that’s what is looks like anyway! Full table service or take away, delicious smoked meats, wood fired pizzas, and burgers.

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Sen Vietnamese Restaurant


Traditionally, home made Vietnamese dumplings! So delicious! Ronny can’t get enough of them!

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Spirit of Punjab


On par with the Halls Gap Hotel, The Spirit of Punjab is one of the most family friendly places to eat in or enjoy take away whilst staying in Halls Gap. Why you wonder? First of all their kids menu really caters for the little ones, but even their Mild…

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The Town Fryer Fish and Chips


The good old holiday favorite, fish and chips! And no you don’t need to be at the beach, it tastes just as amazing (or even better!) after a day out exploring the Grampians! Greek salad with some grilled fish or opt for the traditional battered flake with a potato cake?…

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Sweet Treats

Give it a nudge with some fudge, have a sweet ice cream treat, try a homemade waffle cone or purchase a divine jam or mint jelly to go with your lamb! You're guaranteed you cant find those at home.

Ronny and Rosa have visited everywhere and learned so many new skills! Because guess what, most of the products are homemade! How cool is that! Let us know what your favourite sweet treat is #grampiansrangers!

5 Ducks Farm


Venture out and discover 2 gorgeous little farm gates on the Pomonal Road, only 10 minutes by car from the main street of Halls Gap The savoury orientated Red Rock olives and for the sweet tooth 5 Ducks farm. Ever heard of Plum and Liquorice Jam? They keep inventing delicious…

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Ronny and Rosa enjoying icecream.

Coola’s Ice Creamery


A Roly Poly? Yes, it is a super naughty treat Ronny LOVES when he stays in the Grampians. To find out what it is, you might have to hop on the website or visit Coola’s yourself when you are staying in the Grampians next! Coola’s Ice Creamery has been around…

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Gelato Guys


Gelato Guys is a new funky and fun space in the heart of beautiful Halls Gap, serving delicious gelato and sorbet. Rosa gets an upset tummy when she has any dairy, so the sorbet is ideal for her! She loves the watermelon sorbet! The flavours vary every day and are…

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Smugglers Heart


The absolute highlight of visiting little country towns is discovering the hidden little gems. And guess what, you found one! Located on the board walk in the middle of Halls Gap is a little shop called Smugglers Heart. Not only do they sell gorgeous giftware, they also sell delicious homemade…

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Eat Out

So many places to choose from, but what are the best child friendly places to eat in Halls Gap? Well Ronny and Rosa have done all the hard work for you and tried ALL restaurants. Below their top picks!

Barney’s


Did you know, Barneys is a transformed shearing shed?! The backdrop is the stunning Grampians, and takes a wonderful photo! The pub style food is delicious and there is plenty to choose from! Every time Ronny and Rosa have been there recently they skip away with a big smile on…

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Flame Brothers


So cool! These guys smoke all their own meat in a steam train, well that’s what is looks like anyway! Full table service or take away, delicious smoked meats, wood fired pizzas, and burgers.

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Halls Gap Hotel


Kick the footy and run around whilst the parents are enjoying a beverage in good company whilst waiting for their meal. That is exactly what Ronny and Rosa love doing at the Halls Gap Hotel. The Hotel offers friendly service and delicious meals covering all taste buds! Yes indeed, from…

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Spirit of Punjab


On par with the Halls Gap Hotel, The Spirit of Punjab is one of the most family friendly places to eat in or enjoy take away whilst staying in Halls Gap. Why you wonder? First of all their kids menu really caters for the little ones, but even their Mild…

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Camping recipies

BBQ Meat Sticks


Prepare the tools Cut the plastic bottle in half, cut the bottle about a third of the bottom. Make sure that your can fits tightly inside the bottle or you might need to find another can or bottle that fit together Prepare the meat Cut half a red onion in…

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Campfire Damper


Mix the Greek Yoghurt, salt and self raising flower, let the dough rest for 20 minutes. Divide into pieces and roll into a snake shape. Wind around a clean, dry stick. Hold over the campfire to cook

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Jacket Potato


Make sure you have a hot campfire going Tear foot long pieces of aluminium foil, 1 for each potato Spray or rub some olive oil over the foil Pierce the potatoes several times with a fork (be careful not to stab yourself!) Wrap the potatoes in the aluminium foil and…

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Smores


Break the chocolate into pieces Put a marshmallow on your cooking stick and turn over the fire until gooey and brown Put the marshmallow between the biscuit with a piece of chocolate, done!

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