Brambuk cultural centre upgrade and re-imagining project
Project status
- The Cultural Centre is currently closed to the public, however the Park Infomation Centre remains open.
- Parks Victoria, in partnership with Gariwerd Traditional Owners, have appointed a construction contractor and works have commenced.
- The works are essential to ensure the Brambuk Cultural Centre meets current service requirements, accessibility, and compliance to current codes and regulations.
Last updated: April 2026
The project
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.
Since opening in 1990, Brambuk provided an opportunity for visitors to connect and learn about what the Gariwerd cultural landscape means to the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung peoples. Parks Victoria is temporarily managing the site while working with a strategic partnership committee of 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 Brambuk Brambuk Cultural Centre will be upgraded with a new roof, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, a new climate-controlled artefact storage facility, and other building improvements to support environmental sustainability, bushfire resilience, accessibility and inclusion.
Project benefits
Visitors
New visitor experiences and activation opportunities including Aboriginal arts, community events and cultural exhibitions are being explored as Brambuk moves towards operation by a Gariwerd Traditional Owner entity.Community
Consultation will help to better define community desires for Brambuk as a place of cultural strengthening, community, learning, heritage conservation, employment, economic outcomes, and connection to Country.
Economy
Brambuk supports the local tourism industry and visitor economy through motivating visitation to the region, encouraging longer length of stay and providing employment opportunities to Traditional Owners and others.
Project funding
The Victorian Government allocated $5.8 million from the Flagship Tourism Projects program for buildings and precinct upgrades.
The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions has provided $400,000 from the Infrastructure Planning Acceleration Fund to undertake engagement with Traditional Owner communities and stakeholders to prepare a vision and planning for the future of the Brambuk precinct.
Who are we working with?
Parks Victoria, Barengi Gadjin Land Council Aboriginal Corporation, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation are working in partnership to deliver the Brambuk Re-Imagining Project and Revitalisation Project.
Access changes
The Brambuk Cultural Centre is currently closed to the public, with works continuing until 2026.
The Park Infomation Centre remains open to the public.
Before visiting any park, you should check the relevant park page for any Change of Conditions.
Related information
- Media Release - Plan for Gariwerd's future released
- Brambuk: The National Park and Cultural Centre
- Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan
FAQs
What’s happening at Brambuk?
Traditional Owner corporations and Parks Victoria are working together to reinvigorate Brambuk: The National Park and Cultural Centre.
Brambuk is a place of cultural strengthening and renewal for Traditional Owners, a hub of cultural learning and tourism, and the key visitor information centre for the heritage-listed Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
When will the cultural centre reopen?
New visitor experiences and activation opportunities including Aboriginal arts, community events and cultural exhibitions are being explored as Brambuk moves towards operation by a Gariwerd Traditional Owner entity.
How long will Parks Victoria manage the site?
Parks Victoria is temporarily managing Brambuk: the National Park and Cultural Centre.