PYRAMIDS AND
OTHER WONDERS
LIONEL EXPLORES A
SPECIAL ‘GETAWAY’
RESORT IN THE
GRAMPIANS, VIC.
Yes, Egypt and the pyramids are a long way
from Melbourne – 3,966.903km by air to be
exact – but you can see some pyramids
much closer home.
Dotted around in a lovely wooded area not far
from Halls Gap, Vic, and in sight of the
Grampians, are some lovely pyramid-shaped
buildings that in reality are luxurious
accomodation units for families and/or friends.
Not only are the units set in a peaceful setting
but they are in easy walking distance of a
lake within the spacious grounds with
kayaking facilities.
I first met the owner of this premises,
Josephina, at a Probus meeting about eight
years ago when she came to tell us about the
ambitious plans she and husband Rohan had
for the Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park.
I have been friends with Josephina ever since.
Having taken over the Halls Gap Lakeside
Tourist Park in a run-down condition, Rohan
and Josephina McDonald have transformed
the park into one of the highest-rated RV
parks in Australia.
They are not afraid of taking on new projects
and their latest venture is taking over the
'Grampians Getaway' resort and its 'pyramids'.
I can just imagine RVers who want
somewhere to hold a family reunion spotting
these units. There are plans afoot to
completely refurnish the pyramids, put
converted containers as accomodation on
islands in the lake, including one special ‘Love
Island’, and maybe at some time in the future
they could even think about an area for RVs!
There’s even going to be space where horse
race enthusiast Rohan can keep his horses!
Knowing what they have already achieved at
their Lakeside Tourist Park project, I am sure
the ‘Getaway’ will enjoy a rosy future.
One of the pyramids found in the Grampians.
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