Climb to the highest point in The Grampians, Mount William (Duwul), where stunted eucalyptus give way to 360-degree views of jagged mountain ranges and open plains. Make the trek just before sunset or sunrise and see the landscape saturated in beautiful colours.
Rising to 1167 metres in height, Mount William is the Grampians' tallest peak. You can drive almost all of the way to the top of the mountain, before parking your car and walking the rest of the way. It's a steep climb on a sealed road with fantastic views most of the way to the top.
You'll notice the effect of altitude on the type of vegetation as you climb the mountain. Tall eucalyptus trees on the lower slopes give way first to dwarfed trees and then to low, windswept bushes and grasses.
Visit on a crisp winter's day and you may see snow covering the stunted vegetation of the sub-alpine landscape.
Things to do
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.
Jimmy Creek Campground
Jimmy Creek Campground is located in an open forest adjacent to the upper Wannon River. This campground is halfway between Halls Gap and Dunkeld, and is a great base for exploring both the Southern and Eastern Grampians.
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.
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.
How to get there
Mount William
Mount William is 30 minutes' drive from Halls Gap or an hour from Dunkeld. Take the Mount William Road turn off from Grampians Road C216.
When you're there
There is ample shaded parking at the Mt William (Duwul) Trailhead. The walk to the summit departs from here and is approximately 3.5km there and back. Download the Grampians National Park Visitor Guide before your visit.
Need to know
Mount William
Accessibility
Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.
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.auGrampians Peaks Trail – Helicopter Operations – 19 November 2025
Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are scheduled along Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) on Wednesday 19 November 2025.A closure will be in place at Piccaninny East (Bainggug) carpark from Sunday, 16 November 2025 until 5pm Wednesday, 19 November 2025. The carpark will be reopened at the earliest opportunity possible. The Piccaninny (Bainggug) walk to the summit and return only remains accessible from the Victoria Valley Road parking area. The roads in and around the reservoirs are closed.Temporary ‘hold in place’ closures of approximately 15 minutes at Hike-in campgrounds and walking tracks will be activated as staff work to remove toilet pods on the Grampians Peaks Trail. Please see the sites listed below.Signage will be installed at trailheads and staff will be on ground to assist with any closures. Please follow signage advice and remain clear of closed areas during the operation.Temporary ‘hold in place’ closures of up to 15 minutes will occur at:GPT Hike-in Campgrounds· Barigar, Gar, Werdug, and Mud-Dadjug Hike-in campgroundsWalking Tracks/Management Vehicle Only tracks (MVO)· Walking tracks that traverse Piccaninny East (Bainggug) carpark· Walking tracks and MVO’s north and south of GPT Hike-in campgrounds listedHelicopter Landing Sites (HLS)· Lake Wartook HLS, Piccaninny East carpark HLS, Gar HLS, Roses Gap HLS.The operation will only take place under favourable weather conditions. Should the operation be suspended, a contingency day on Thursday 20th November 2025 is available for helicopter air-lift operations.For further information, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 8427 2258.Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 24.10.2025
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 areasMany of the roads within the National Park due for reopening to the public by late July were impacted by weather events. There will be longer term closures required for some roads, where significant damage has occurred and further essential works are required. 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” September 19 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: GNP Park Update 19 September 2025 - What's Open What's Closed V2 (748KB)
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 14.11.2025
The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has some roads temporarily closed due to bushfire and flood impacts.Please be aware the movement of visitors in some areas of the National Park is restricted.Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report 14.11.2025 (193KB)
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Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre (Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park, Grampians (Gariwerd) National 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 -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Mt Zero Car Park - Closed for Construction from 10th November 2025
Mount Zero Picnic Area – Upcoming closure for construction works – 10th November to February 2026Mount Zero Picnic Area, car park and facilities will be CLOSED from Monday 10th November as Parks Victoria commences construction works to upgrade the Mount Zero Picnic Area / Grampians Peaks Trail - Mura Mura Trailhead.It is expected that the major works requiring closure will be completed before Christmas, with ongoing minor works occurring post-Christmas. Parks Victoria will re -open the car park as soon as it is safe to do so.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.During construction:- There will be no parking at
Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead.
- Day and Overnight Hikers can
access the Grampians Peaks Trail at Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead via
drop off / pick up only.
- 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. Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and/or Stapylton Campground.We apologise for any inconvenience.For further information on the closure please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at brambuk@parks.vic.gov.auGrampians 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 parking at
Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead.
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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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