Is this the best sunrise in Australia? Travellers flock to a ledge in the countryside to capture 'breathtaking' views and epic photos

  • Travellers are visiting a sheer cliff to capture one of Australia's best sunrises
  • The precarious ledge is known as Boroka Lookout in the Grampians, Victoria
  • It's spectacular view makes it popular among campers and photographers

Travellers are scaling a sheer cliff in rural Victoria to capture one of Australia's most beautiful sunrises.

Boroka Lookout, a precarious ledge in the Grampians, a majestic mountain range and forest rising out of flat farmland just under three hours' drive north-west of Melbourne CBD, is popular among campers and amateur photographers.

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The location hashtag is linked to more than 7,000 Instagram photos showcasing the spectacular view that makes it one of the region's top attractions.

'Wowza, what an epic view and an incredible experience!' one woman wrote. 

Travellers are scaling a sheer cliff in rural Victoria to capture one of Australia's most beautiful sunrises (pictured)
Boroka Lookout (pictured) is a precarious ledge in the Grampians, a majestic mountain range and forest rising out of flat farmland just under three hours' drive north-west of Melbourne

A second added: 'Breathtaking sunrise. Best in Aus.' 

Others marvelled at the colour of the sky which turns a warm kaleidoscope of red, orange and pink when the sun breaks the mountain peaks on the horizon.

One man who visited the lookout in 2012 said he still thinks about it often, nine years later.

'That view is iconic and transported me back there immediately,' he wrote.

The location hashtag is linked to more than 7,000 Instagram photos showcasing the spectacular view that makes it one of the region's top attractions
Visitors have hailed it 'breathtaking' and the 'best sunrise in Australia'
One man who visited the lookout in 2012 said he still thinks about it often, nine years later
Others marvelled at the colour of the sky which turns a warm kaleidoscope of red, orange and pink when the sun breaks the mountain peaks on the horizon

Australia's top 10 most-featured national parks on Instagram

1. Blue Mountains (NSW) 1,587,113

2. Whitsunday Islands (Queensland) 1,092,221

3. Uluru-Kata Tjuta (Northern Territory) 662,600

4. Great Sandy (Queensland) 519,417

5. Grampians (Victoria) 320,702

6. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair (Tasmania) 298,149

7. Daintree (Queensland) 253,625

8. Freycinet (Tasmania) 208,903

9. Dandenong Ranges (Victoria) 189,679

10. Kakadu (Northern Territory) 189,397

Honourable mentions: Kalbarri (WA) and Ikara-Flinders Ranges (SA)

Source: MyProtein

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He added: 'I remember the very steep long set of stairs down to a beautiful waterfall, seeing the sunrise set the cliffs ablaze in orange and the huge rocks to climb up.'

Elsewhere in the Grampians National Park, visitors can stay in a fully renovated 1960s bus under a mountain.

The 1968 Bedford - which sleeps two, perfect for close friends or couples in search of a romantic getaway - is strategically positioned to allow guests to watch the sunrise from bed.

Australians looking for a memorable holiday to check off their bucket list can now stay in this 1960s bus under a mountain

The bus, which is available to book for $200 (AUD) a night on Riparide, is entirely self sustained with electricity, fresh water, surround sound and heating throughout.

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Twelve voltage power means you can recharge small devices such as phones and AirPods during your stay.

Defining the concept of 'glamping', every creature comfort has been considered including a plush queen size bed with linen, a fully equipped kitchen, dining table and an ensuite bathroom with shower and toilet.

As well as boasting a fridge and gas cooker, the kitchen is stocked with cooking utensils, while a shed to the rear houses a barbecue space with sun chairs and equipment for building a campfire. 

The bus is parked at the foot of the Grampians, a majestic mountain range and forest rising out of flat farmland in western Victoria, known for its picturesque beauty
The fully renovated 1968 Bedford is strategically positioned to allow guests to watch the sunrise in bed
As well as boasting a fridge and gas cooker, the kitchen is stocked with cooking utensils, while a shed to the rear houses a barbecue space and equipment for building a campfire

Set on 100 acres, the bus sits on land once used to farm merino sheep who were descendants of the first merino sheep brought from Spain to Australia in 1797. 

Its location in the heart of the Grampians National Park arguably has it all, from 'Instagrammable' views and cascading waterfalls to scenic hiking trails and an extraordinarily clear sky to stargaze at night. 

Remarkable wildlife live peacefully in the park, with kangaroos, wallabies, emus, sheep and a plethora of native Australian birds calling it home.

Extraordinarily clear skies over the bus provide the perfect vantage point to stargaze at night

Reviews stand testament to the 'magic' of staying in the bus, with one traveller who spent two nights there last week describing it as 'glamping at its finest'.

A second felt it was so special, he and his wife spent their honeymoon there in March.

Others said the bus was 'very comfortable with everything you could possibly need for a quick getaway', and parked in the 'most beautiful' location.