Spotlight on The Grampians
If you are a Mountain Goat, then climb Mt William, a gorgeous 10km (similar gradient to Norton Summit in SA, AUS) ascent leads you up to a carpark, from here duck around the boomgate and then expect a whole world of pain for 10-15minutes. This last two ks are disgustingly steep, and vomit inducing, and alpine country, no trees, just rocks and shrubs and wallabies. If you don't want that kinda pain, just try riding up and down around the Wonderland carpark loop, or head out to McKenzie Falls for a nice up and down roll. You will need to get out the saddle on a couple of corners, especially if you're gunning it. Go easy on the descents as there is wildlife everywhere. If you are a Flat Track Bully then there's always the roads North and South of Halls Gap for a flat spin. When you get there, get a Map from the Tourist Bureau in the middle of Town, and there are plenty of Fire Tracks if you take your MTB along.
Mt William Carpark
Another Mt William
Wonderland carpark
Silverband falls
Reed lookout
For more information on the Grampians try these links
Visit Victoria
Park Web Victoria
Victoria arguably has the best climbs in Australia, with several mountain ranges including the mighty Great Dividing Range. Some popular climbs around the Melbourne area include 1/20. But also The Grampians offer a great variety of riding and climbing.