Halls Gap Brand Identity and Tourism Action Plan

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Northern Grampians Shire Council is developing a dedicated Brand Identity and Tourism Action Plan for Halls Gap, building on the success of the development of Discover Northern Grampians brand. This initiative will showcase Halls Gap’s unique character, strengths, and tourism offerings while creating a shared vision for its future as a destination.

The project will begin with defining Halls Gap’s brand identity, including its value propositions, signature experiences, and brand personality. This will involve community consultation and discovery workshops to identify what makes Halls Gap distinctive and how best to present these strengths to visitors. Unique elements of Halls Gap will form part of a compelling brand story supported by practical tools like signage, imagery, and messaging.

The Tourism Action Plan will set out a five-year framework to strengthen the visitor economy, diversify tourism offerings, and grow local jobs and investment. Guided by community input, the plan will identify opportunities, challenges, and priorities, ensuring that Halls Gap is positioned as a competitive, resilient, and vibrant visitor destination within the Northern Grampians region.

 

Objectives

  • Increase destination awareness of Great Western through quality communication and the development of a unique place brand
  • Showcase the unique offering in Great Western
  • Improve the region's digital presence
  • Drive visitation all year round and extend length of stay
  • Increase dispersal around the region
  • Increase revenue from the visitor economy in local towns
  • Create a sense of pride for the community and business owners

 

 

Engagement

Community Engagement conducted to date includes:

  1. July 2025 - Discovery Workshop
  2. September 2025 - Brand Concept Community Consultation

 

Timeline

Step 1.Planning - Project Kick Off

July 2025

Step 2.Discovery - Audit and Insights

July 2025

Step 3.Brand Positioning - Community Engagement Discovery Workshop

July 2025

Step 4.Brand Identity Concept Community Consultation

September 2025

Step 5.Brand Finalisation and Delivery of Brand Toolkit

December 2025

Step 6.Tourism Action Plan Draft Community Consultation 

February 2026

 

FAQs

What is a destination brand?

A destination brand incorporates the identity of our individual communities, who we are and our unique stories.

It is the value people get from the town; functionally, emotionally and socially.

It offers an opportunity to associate a feeling with a place.

A strong place brand applied across our tourism industry increases the chances of travelers choosing our region over others for their next holiday, attracting them to stay longer, experience more and return again.

It is different to the corporate branding of the organisation who manage/promote the brand.

 

Community Consultation

The Discover Northern Grampians brand brings our towns together to celebrate the strength of our visitor and community offering as a whole. At the same time, it gives each town the space to shine in its own unique way. Now it’s Halls Gap’s turn.

We’ve developed a draft brand identity for Halls Gap including a set of assets designed to reflect the heart of the community, celebrate what makes Halls Gap special, and share that story with the world. But this brand isn’t finished without you.

We want the people who live, work, and spend time in Halls Gap to help shape this identity. Does it feel like us? Does it capture the spirit of our town? What excites you? What could be improved?

Your voice matters. Together we can create a brand that truly represents Halls Gap.

View the draft branding deck here: DiscoverNorthernGrampians_Brand-Extension_Halls-Gap(PDF, 5MB)

Feedback closed 4pm Wednesday 1 October 2025.