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Central Grampians

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

The central Grampians is the most popular area of the national park, boasting a variety of short walks, lookouts, waterfalls and picnic areas. Hikers flock to the Wonderland Range, while a memorable car tour from the pretty town of Halls Gap takes in the Balconies, Boroka Lookout, MacKenzie Falls and Zumsteins.

The Grampians between Halls Gap, MacKenzie Falls and Zumsteins is home to many of the most famous sights of this celebrated national park. There are epic landscapes and a mix of easy and challenging trails to explore them. See majestic waterfalls and take a memorable scenic drive over mountains and through valleys.

Traditionally known as Gariwerd, the Grampians and the surrounding region has a fascinating Aboriginal history. Make Brambuk – The National Park & Cultural Centre in Halls Gap your first stop. Here you can explore what Gariwerd-Grampians means to Aboriginal people and find general information about visiting the Grampians National Park.

Grampians is most famous for its spring wildflowers, Aboriginal culture and cascades and waterfalls. Take a short journey to the iconic and enduring MacKenzie Falls. Or venture deeper along trails into the rugged landscape to discover the slither of Silverband, cascades of Fish or Turret Falls.

Bushwalking in the Wonderland from its carpark near Halls Gap is aptly named. A hike to the Pinnacle is very popular despite being a strenuous walk. An easier and no less spectacular view can be had by walking the Lakeview Loop from Sundial Carpark. Venus Baths is a delight for all with its refreshing spa-like rock pools. It is another easy walk from Halls Gap along the Stony Creek.

If you’re an experienced walker you’ll enjoy the unique challenge of the park’s overnight hikes. A section of the iconic Grampians Peaks Trail starts at Halls Gap. Visit the website for further details.

There are lakes here too! Go fishing, canoeing, kayaking or sailing. Lake Wartook, Lake Bellfield and Moora Moora Reservoir all have access.

The Grampians is a special place for nature lovers and there is something to see in all seasons.

Things to do

Boroka Lookout

Boroka Lookout provides spectacular views of the Wonderland Range, Mt William Range, Fyans Valley, Lake Bellfield and the plains to the east of the Grampians. The lookout is located 15km from Halls Gap and is easily accessed via sealed roads.

Reeds Lookout

Great views overlooking the Victoria Valley. Follow the path around the gate and along the sealed road to the summit of Reeds Lookout. From this magnificent lookout you will receive breathtaking views over Victoria Valley, Victoria Range, Serra Range,

A young couple cross the stream on rocks in front a the spectacular MacKenzies Falls.

MacKenzie Falls

An easy stroll from the MackKenzie Falls carpark leads to a viewing platform overlooking the picturesque Broken Falls. To reach the base of MacKenzie Falls, follow the signs. Take care as this walk has many steps and is steep, slippery and strenuous in sections.

Zumsteins Historic Area

Zumsteins Picnic Area is located on the banks of the MacKenzie River and is the site of an historic settlement. It provides a great opportunity to relax in the natural setting of the Grampians, enjoy the wildlife, a barbecue and a short stroll.

Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre

Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap began with the building of the Brambuk Cultural Centre in 1989 to acknowledge, protect and share the cultures of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples.

A young man offers his hand to his walking partner at the summit of The Pinnacle in the Grampians National Park.

The Pinnacle walks

Choose from two different routes up to The Pinnacle lookout – an easy to medium walk from Sundial Carpark and a more challenging walk from Wonderland Carpark.

Two friends walk along the track south of Redmans Bluff with views of the Serra Range in the background on central section 3 of the GPT

Grampians Peaks Trail

The Grampians Peaks Trail (160km) is a world-class 13-day hiking experience from Mt Zero in the north, through Halls Gap and finishing at Dunkeld. It can also be completed in shorter sections.

Boreang Campground

There are many locations for camping in the central region of the Grampians National Park including, Smiths Mill Campground, Borough Huts Campground, Boreang Campground and Jimmy Creek.

A family camps at Borough Huts in the Grampians National Park

Borough Huts Campground

Borough Huts Campground is set in a tranquil forested area adjacent to Fyans Creek. It is close to Halls Gap, The Wonderland Range and a starting point for walks to Lake Bellfield and Mt Rosea.

Smiths Mill Campground

Smiths Mill Campground is positioned within heath woodland at the site of an old sawmill. It is centrally located a kilometre from Mackenzie Falls, and only a short drive to Boroka Lookout, Reed Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area.

How to get there

Central Grampians

Grampians National Park is located in Western Victoria, a three-hour (260km) drive from Melbourne and a five-hour (460km) drive from Adelaide. The central Grampians is easily accessed from the villages of Halls Gap and Wartook and is a scenic day trip from the regional towns of Hamilton, Horsham, Stawell and Ararat. It is also a key destination on the internationally renowned Great Southern Touring Route.

Central Grampians

When you're there

The Central Grampians Day Trip enters the park via Halls Gap before visiting Boroka and Reed Lookouts, the dramatic Balconies rock formations, MacKenzie Falls and historic Zumsteins Picnic Ground. The Grampians Road and Touring Map covers car touring and is an essential tool to help plan your route. The Grampians Iconic 4WD brochure details a popular easy-medium route. Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders.

Grampians National Park Visitor Guide

Need to know

Central Grampians

Accessibility

A Trailrider all-terrain wheelchair and Sherpa Volunteers are now available for park visitors with limited mobility to explore the natural beauty of Grampians National Park. The Grampians has two TrailRiders available for visitors and both of these chairs are fitted with electric motors to assist operators on steeper sections of track. Passengers must wear a helmet.

The TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair and Volunteer Sherpa service is free of charge however please book a week in advance. To book the TrailRider please contact Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre on (03) 8427 2058. To book a Volunteer Sherpa please contact the Volunteer Sherpa Coordinator on (03) 8427 3541 or volunteersherpa@parks.vic.gov.au

Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.

Change of Conditions

Nature being nature, sometimes conditions can change at short notice. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

Mt William Rd – Temporary Closure for Recovery Works

Mt William Rd is currently closed due to summer bushfire impacts.

Scheduled recovery works are underway including the replacement of powerlines and radio tower infrastructure.

The Mount William (Duwul) Summit Walk and the Kalymna Campground to Mount William Walk remain closed.

For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria 131 963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

Ground shooting pest animal control program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

Parks Victoria is conducting a conservation program targeted at protecting flora and fauna of the Grampians (Gariwerd NP).

A ground shooting operation will be undertaken in the evenings between Sunday 16th November and Friday 27th November 2025 to target pest animals.

During operations, parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park will be temporarily closed or restricted while shooting activities are underway.

To ensure visitor safety, warning signs will be placed at closures and major road access points to the control area.

Visitors must follow all instructions on permanent and temporary signage.

No additional closures of visitor sites or campgrounds are being implemented.

For further information visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call Parks Victoria Information on 13 1963.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 21.11.2025

The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed due to bushfire and flood impacts.

Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 21.11.2025 (192KB)

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 21.11.2025

During the summer of 2024/2025 the southern and western areas of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and the central section of Grampians Peaks Trail were impacted by multiple bushfires. Since then, a staged re-opening has commenced and many popular visitor areas have re-opened in the Northern, Wonderland and Southern areas of the park. However, some visitor sites and roads remain closed in the Sundial, Mount William, Victoria Range, Victoria Valley and Wallaby Rocks areas.

Roads in fire impacted areas

For up-to-date information please refer to the road report on the change of conditions listings.

For more detail on “What’s Open What’s Closed”

Please refer to the attached “What’s Open What’s Closed” November 18 Park Update. It provides a park wide compilation of the staged fire recovery reopening’s in 2025.

For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria on 131963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

Attachments: GGNP_Park Update_Whats Open-Closed_Nov182025 (1,023KB)
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Mount Zero Car Park - Closed for Upgrade Works

Mount Zero Car Park (Mura Mura Trailhead), including the picnic and toilet facilities are CLOSED while Parks Victoria undertakes construction works.

These works are part of upgrades to trailheads along the Grampians Peaks Trail which will improve trail access, carparking, visitor and picnic facilities, signage and landscaping. Construction is underway and is scheduled to be completed by February 2026.

During construction:

There will be no day or overnight parking available at Mount Zero Picnic Area (Mura Mura Trailhead).

Day and overnight hikers can access the Grampians Peaks Trail at Mount Zero Picnic Area (Mura Mura Trailhead) via drop off /pick up only at the designated area on Mount Zero Road.

Mount Zero (Mura Mura) walk can be accessed via drop off/pick up only on Mount Zero Rd, or via Stapylton Loop walk from Stapylton Campground.

Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and Stapylton Campground.

Day walkers wishing to complete the Stapylton Loop walk can access via the trailhead at Stapylton Campground. Please note there will be limited car parking along Olive Plantation Road, north of the campground entry.

We apologise for any inconvenience while these improvement works take place.

For further information on the closure please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 1963.

For more information on the Grampians Peaks Trail upgrades, please click here.

MacKenzie Falls (Migunang Wirab) - Upcoming closures for major construction works – Late January through to midyear 2026

This update is to provide information for the planned construction work at MacKenzie Falls in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, and closures while the works happen.

The works at MacKenzie Falls precinct includes the construction of a new viewing platform at the base of the falls, upgrades to the carpark and the Bluff Lookout Walk and other important safety improvements to stabilise rock and improve walking tracks.

The MacKenzie Falls carpark and all walking tracks in the precinct including Broken Falls Walk, MacKenzie Falls Walk to the base (from the carpark), the Bluff Lookout Walk, and parts of MacKenzie Falls River Walk will close when construction starts in late January 2026, and we anticipate that work will run through to midyear 2026.

The carpark will be a construction site throughout the works period with large machinery operating and materials being stored on site. There will be no access for all vehicles or visitors at MacKenzie Falls Precinct during construction.

Zumsteins Picnic Area

When construction works start at MacKenzie Falls precinct, parking at the popular Zumstein picnic area will be limited, especially for large vehicles (buses and caravans) during weekends and holiday periods.

Access to Fish Falls and the base of MacKenzie Falls will remain possible from the Zumsteins Picnic Area up to and including the Autumn School Holidays. However, there will need to be a full closure of Zumsteins and MacKenzie Falls for one week after the Summer School Holidays (prior to Autumn School Holidays) due to helicopter operations. From May until works are complete, the base of MacKenzie Falls will be inaccessible. Fish Falls will still be accessible from Zumsteins Picnic Area.

Zumsteins to Fish Falls – This popular walk to the beautiful Fish Falls is a 1.5 to 2 hour return walk (Grade 3) – walkers should have a reasonable fitness level, carry water and wear sturdy walking shoes as the track can be rocky with uneven surfaces and some steep sections.

MacKenzie River Walk – This is a 2 to 3 hour return walk (grade 3). Start at Zumsteins Picnic Area and follow the track to Fish Falls and then to the base of MacKenzie Falls. Walkers require a reasonable fitness level, need to wear sturdy walking shoes as the track can be rocky with uneven surfaces including steep sections and steps. Please ensure you carry plenty of water and be aware mobile phone service is limited. Access to the steps at the base of MacKenzie Falls to the MacKenzie Falls carpark will be closed to walkers, return by the same route to Zumsteins Picnic Area.

For further information on the MacKenzie Falls (Migunang Wirab) project visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/mackenzie-falls-revitalisation

Popular day visitor sites such as Reeds Lookout, the Balconies, Boroka Lookout, Silverband Falls and various walks with large bus carparking will still be available. For further information on the MacKenzie Falls River Walk contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap (Ph 8427 2058).

Please keep up to date with closures through the Change of Conditions page for Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.

Grampians Peaks Trail – Reopened for Day Walking (sections C3-C5 & S1-S2)

The central and southern sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail (C3-C5 and S1-S2) have re-opened for day walking only from the 10th of November 2025.

These sections were heavily impacted by the 2024/25 Summer bushfires and incorporate the trail from Borough Huts Campground to Griffin Trailhead (including section S1 –S2 Yarram Gap Road to Griffin Fireline).

The Barri Yalug, Duwul, Durd Durd, Yarram and Wannon Hike-in Campgrounds and facilities will remain closed, as works take place to repair damaged toilets, water tanks, elevated walkways, tent platforms, shelters, and signage.

Please note:

Drinking water is available at serviced water tanks only, located at Grampians Peaks Trail Road crossings. Important: drinking water is not available at the Hike-in Campgrounds. Hikers must adjust accordingly and carry sufficient drinking water.

Toilet facilities are available at Borough Huts, Jimmy Creek, Kalymna and Wannon Crossing campgrounds.

Mount William Road is closed until further notice, and vehicle access to the Mount William Carpark is unavailable.

Please see the Plan and Prepare Guide for more information on how to plan and prepare, before accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail.

Please remember, this fire affected landscape is fragile. Stay on formed tracks and be mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have changed.

Visit our fire recovery project web page for relevant upgrade information.

Check what's open and closed in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park on the change of conditions web page. If you are visiting the area and require more detailed local information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd Halls Gap, open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively, you can call (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park)

Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures during 2025

Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures during 2025

· Cultural tours, activities and venue hire currently unavailable.

· Park information centre and gift shop remain open.

Parks Victoria is working with a strategic partnership committee of Gariwerd Traditional Owners from Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to ‘reimagine’ the future of Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre.

The reimagining project aims to renew Traditional Owner management arrangements of the Brambuk precinct and includes careful consideration of the tourism and visitor experiences, commercial opportunities, cultural education and training programs that may be available in the future. As part of this project, there are also building upgrades and refurbishments that require the Cultural Centre to be closed during 2024-25. However, the park information centre, gift shop and self-guided walks remain available.

For Junior Ranger School holiday programs visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/junior-rangers

For a list of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Licensed Tour Operators Visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/lto

For up-to-date national park information, brochures, maps, permits and access advice contact information staff at Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre info@parks.vic.gov.au or phone 8427 2058

Further details on the Brambuk Reimagining project can be found on the Parks Victoria website https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/brambuk-cultural-centre-upgrade
Manja Shelter Trailhead (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

Manja Shelter Walk

Manja Shelter Walk has reopened to visitors.

Manja Shelter is an Aboriginal Rock Art Site in the Victoria Range (western section) of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.

Access to Manja Shelter is via a 1-hour (2.6km return) Grade 3 walk from the car park on Harrops Track.

Please be aware the forest surrounding the shelter has been impacted by fire and is recovering. Help stop weed spread and damage to cultural and environmental values by staying on designated walking tracks.

There are additional hazards in fire impacted areas including damaged trees and soft hidden holes.