HALLS GAP - Halls Gap has been a hive of activity this summer despite the mid-January bushfire threat.
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Tourists from across the state, country and even overseas have traveled to the idyllic location nestled in the heart of the Grampians and Stawell Times-News photographer Kerri Kingston was there to capture them enjoying the surrounds.
Where else would you rather be? Oliver and Isabel are pictured with parents Keegan and Belinda Thirlway from Moonta in South Australia. Pictures: KERRI KINGSTON.
Stawell resident Ian Ripper was determined to support Halls Gap as things returned to normal following the fire threat.
The Grima family at Grampians Adventure Golf - Steven, Samantha, Thomas, Liam and Nathan.
Europeans Dirk Boehe, Maiara Sophia and Paola Arevalo tuck into a traditional Australian breakfast at Halls Gap.
Young friends Zoe, George and Max make their way across Grampians Road in Halls Gap.
Halls Gap Zoo owner Yvonne Cullel with the very friendly meerkats.
Ballarat's Ailyn and Bill Jones with 18 month old Maya Preston.
Zoo keeper Nicola Saville made sure 'Bonnie' the wombat was keeping cool during the recent hot weather.
City slickers Cathy, Peter and Tom Nisbet returned to Halls Gap after their evacuation to Ararat during the fire threat. They are pictured here at Halls Gap Zoo.
Olivia, Cooper, Jack and Charlie were mesmerized by the deer at the Halls Gap Zoo.
Stawell's Elesha Elso enjoyed tending to the deer by hand feeding them at the Halls Gap Zoo.
Zoo keeper Nicola Saville checks on 'Bean' the wombat.
Halls Gap was untouched by the fires that at one stage threatened the town in January.
Jarred Thorpe of Adelaide joins Stawell's Lilly Ruck, Shirley Cook and Elesha and Paige Elso in supporting local Stony Creek businesses.
Geelong's Julie and Grant Sizer made a special trip to Halls Gap to support the town in the wake of the fire threat.
Youngsters Isabel and Tommy had their first camping experience in Halls Gap.
Fiona Bolton with her miniature mate 'Mitzi'.
Three generations came together at Halls Gap. Pictured (back) is Wendy, Amy and Geoff McGinniskin. Front - David, Jomal and Louca Nicholson with Carly McGinniskin.
Matilda, Trevor and Lily Gillespie navigate the stones to cross Stony Creek in Halls Gap.
Dutch tourists Hans Kooij and Barbara Neidhofen enjoy a warm cup of coffee while taking in the beautiful surroundings.
Sandra Attard and Kelly Fenech made the most of the bike paths that snake their way through Halls Gap.
Balloons have been placed around Halls Gap and the Grampians as a symbol of thanks for all those who fought the Grampians bushfire.
Halls Gap businesses along with residents have been doing their bit to give back. Pictured here is Stony Creek Bakery staff member Amy Arnfield with their collection bucket.
The mighty effort by those who worked tirelessly to defend the town of Halls Gap hasn't been lost on the tourists and residents that call the town home. Pictures: KERRI KINGSTON.
Kaela, Benjamin and Luke sink their teeth into something sweet and cool at the Lake Fyans Caravan Park.
Cooper, Finn, Georgia and Ella enjoy the spectacular conditions at Lake Fyans.
Cooper splashes about the pristine water at Lake Fyans.
Lake Fyans is looking amazing this summer, with holidaymakers finding plenty of time to take their boats out on the water. Pictures: KERRI KINGSTON.
