Mountain Lion (Designated
rock-climbing and bouldering area) – Temporary exclusion
Significant Aboriginal
cultural values have recently been rediscovered at the Mountain Lion designated
rock-climbing and bouldering area.
While Parks Victoria and
Gariwerd Traditional Owners determine a longer-term management response, and
out of respect for this significant cultural landscape, visitors are
requested to not access this area.
The Aboriginal Heritage
Act 2006 protects Aboriginal cultural heritage and significant financial
penalties apply for harm caused by individuals or corporate bodies.
For more information please
visit the FAQ Update at the Rock Climbing in Gariwerd link below.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfire Closures Update - March 22, 2024
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was impacted by the Bellfield and Stapylton bushfires from 13th February 2024. There are temporary closures still in place in the vicinity of the fires. Visitors are asked to adhere to road and park closures as we work to assess and re-open these areas.
Northern Grampians (Mt Stapylton Fire) Closures remaining March 22, 2024:
Road/track closures east of Mt Zero Road
Golton track
Crutes track/Crutes road
No off-track walking within the burnt area
Mt William Range (Bellfield Fire) - Closures remaining March 22, 2024
Tunnel Walking Track
Mt Cassell Track
Pomonal Fireline
Birdrock Rd
No off-track walking within the burnt area
All other areas of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park previously closed due to the fires have been re-opened.
For further information about the closures, please visit Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre, or call (03) 8427 2258. For National Park Information visit www.parks.vic.gov.au, or for booking refunds email info@parks.vic.gov.au
Please visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au for emergency updates, or free call 1800 226 226. Monitor the Emergency Vic app for alerts and warnings or listen to your local ABC radio stations for emergency broadcasts.
The Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park has several roads temporarily closed for repair works, upgrades,
and recent fire impacts. Please be aware the movement of visitors in these
parts of the National Park is restricted.
Road Closures
Mitchell Road is closed between Redman Road and Mt William Picnic Ground Road.
Old Mill Road (from Smiths
Mill Campground to Mt Difficult Road) and Rose Creek Road (from Mt Victory Road
to Old Mill Road) will be closed for Planned Burn Prep from March 28 to April
15.
Seasonal
Closures
Launders and Sanders Tracks are closed.
Moora Moora Track is
partially closed in the southern section, from Homestead Track
intersection to Glenelg River Road.
Grampians
Peaks Trail – Trailhead Access
Road access (Griffin Track) to the Griffin Trailhead for the Grampians Peaks
Trail is open to 4WD vehicles only. Walkers can access the GPT on foot via the
Griffin Track from the Grampians Tourist Road.
Redman Road Trailhead
carpark is closed. The nearest site for parking is at Borough Huts Campground.
Please see the
latest road report attachment for full road and track details at the bottom of
this page.
Attachments:
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 28.03.2024 (272KB)
Kalymna Campground is now open.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Update
Autumn planned burn program to commence soon
Forest Fire
Management Victoria (FFMVic) will commence the Autumn Planned Burning Program
in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and surrounding reserves as soon as
conditions are suitable.
·
The
map attached, outlines the burns programmed for this year. Detailing the
exact date and time of ignition can be difficult and the
final decision to proceed may only be made on the day of the burn - once
resources, weather conditions and local fuel moisture levels are deemed
suitable. Once
a burn is scheduled for ignition, FFMVIC will send out regular notifications.
·
Some of the planned burns this
Autumn may involve the temporary closure of visitor sites, roads and
campgrounds within Grampians Gariwerd National Park and other reserves. This
may include detours or closures of hike in campgrounds along the Grampians
Peaks Trail, and other vehicle-based campgrounds.
·
Closures will be enforced for
the duration of ignition and may remain in place for some days. Visitor
sites will re-open once the burn is declared safe.
·
We recommend that you seek
information and stay informed about the status of the planned burns scheduled
near you.
Stay informed about this Autumns planned burns schedule:
Visit & Sign Up:
Sign up to Planned Burns Victoria to set up automated notifications
about upcoming planned burns on public land near you. There is no charge to
sign up to receive text messages.
Sign up via Planned Burns Victoria at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns
Download: the VicEmergency
App
Set
up a watch zone and choose to be notified about planned burns in the ‘alerts’
settings
Call: the
VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 and
request an interpreter or assistance for hearing difficulties via the National
Relay Service
For Information about park closures and campground bookings
within Grampians National Park:
Visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – 277
Grampians Road Halls Gap, Ph 8427 2058
or for bookings and cancellations advice contact the Parks
Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963 or email
info@parks.vic.gov.au
Attachments:
Grampians Year 1 JFMP Map (17,972KB)