It was made in honour of the Dutch immigrants who moved to Australia.

The couple’s daughter Connie Sporne said her parents enjoyed the Grampians region.

They were regular visitors to Halls Gap throughout their lives.

“After the passing of our parents, my brother Gerry, sister Jane and I felt we wanted to commemorate their lives and their appreciation of Halls Gap,” she said.

“Mum and Dad holidayed here regularly and we thought a picnic table and plaque would be a nice way to honour their connection to Halls Gap.”

The table was officially unveiled on June 28 when the family visited Halls Gap.

The Goossenaerts’ family travelled from Adelaide, Murray Bridge, Melbourne, Avoca and New South Wales to view the picnic table and plaque at Delley’s Bridge.

Northern Grampians Shire parks and gardens co-ordinator John Hunt said the Delley’s Bridge location was an ideal place to put the picnic setting.

Delley’s Bridge is along a popular walking track.

The table provides visitors a place where they can stop and rest if required.

Mr Hunt said the donation was appreciated and would be enjoyed by the many tourists who visited Halls Gap each year.

“The picnic table has been placed in a picturesque spot at Delley’s Bridge where it can be appreciated by others who visit our shire,” he said.

“It was nice to hear that Connie’s parents had such a love for Halls Gap and that we could assist with honouring their memory.

“We would like to thank the family for this lovely gesture, which will be enjoyed for many years to come.”

Delley’s Bridge is located on Grampians Road near Halls Gap. It crosses Fyans Creek near Mount Zero Road.

An increase in visitors is expected in the coming months due to warmer weather. Council communications manager Amy Rhodes said she encouraged all visitors to stop at the site.