The southern Grampians takes in the remote Victoria Range and the park's highest point, Mt William. Close to Dunkeld, Mt Sturgeon, the Piccaninny and spectacular Mt Abrupt are waiting to be conquered. This expansive area far from the crowds offers rugged hikes and short walks.
The southern Grampians is often overlooked by visitors who flock to the famous sights around Halls Gap further north. But if you prefer to experience epic landscapes away from the crowds and scenic drives along lonely mountain roads, then this is the place to come.
Dunkeld is the gateway to the southern Grampians and many visitors stay here. The town is close to three fantastic summit walks: Mount Abrupt, Mt Sturgeon and The Piccaninny.
Mt William, the highest point in the Grampians, is a short and scenic drive from Halls Gap - or a longer and even more scenic drive from Dunkeld.
If you’re an experienced walker you’ll enjoy the unique challenge of the southern Grampians' overnight hikes. Tackle the 40km Major Mitchell Plateau hike or the truly remote experience of the Fortress and Mt Thackeray hike.
The Grampians is a special place for nature lovers and the remote campgrounds that offer temporary accommodation to humans are also the permanent homes of native animals. You're pretty much guaranteed to see emus, kangaroos and wallabies if you stay the night. Encounters with wildlife and plants become even more pleasing against the spectacular mountain backdrops.
Some of the most popular places in the Grampians are its waterfalls. In the southern region, Kalymna Falls and Burrong Falls are reached by fairly short walks and are spectacular after rain. Jadawadjali Falls is a pleasant stop on the way up to Billimina Shelter, a massive rock overhang with Aboriginal art.
Traditionally known as Gariwerd, this region is home to the largest number of significant and ancient Aboriginal rock art paintings and shelters in southern Australia. A visit to Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap will help you get the most of your trip to these rock shelters. You will also find general information about visiting the park.
Things to do
Mount William
Buandik Campground
Strachans Campground
First Wannon Hiker Camp
Jimmy Creek Campground
How to get there
Southern Grampians
When you're there
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide or start your visit at Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap. Here you will find the latest park information, maps and guidebooks.
The Grampians Road and Touring Map covers car touring and is an essential tool to help plan your route. There are two main drives in the southern Grampians. One loop starts in Halls Gap and takes in Mt William, Mirranatwa Gap, The Piccaninny and back to Halls Gap. Another, also starting in Halls Gap, includes some unsealed roads and takes in Paddy Castle, Billimina Shelter and Manja Shelter before returning to Halls Gap. The Grampians Iconic 4WD brochure details a popular easy-medium route.
Need to know
Southern 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.
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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.auGround 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 areasFor 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.auAttachments: GGNP_Park Update_Whats Open-Closed_Nov182025 (1,023KB)
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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.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 - There will be no day
or overnight parking available at Mount Zero Picnic Area (Mura Mura
Trailhead).
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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-rangersFor a list of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Licensed Tour Operators Visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/ltoFor 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 2058Further 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.
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