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Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Explore the natural beauty of the Grampians from its world-famous hiking trails. Discover majestic waterfalls, dazzling spring wildflower displays and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas. Cross paths with kangaroos, wallabies, emus and native birds. Heritage-listed for its Aboriginal heritage, animal and plant life, and stunning natural beauty, the Grampians National Park is one of Australia's most recognisable places. The best way to appreciate it is on one of its many world-class walks or hikes or by taking a scenic drive.
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 & Cultural Centre will help you get the most of your trip to these rock shelters.
The Grampians draws walkers from around the world. Hike to the highest peak within the Grampians, Mount William, or explore the plethora of walks around Halls Gap and the Wonderland Range. Views from the Pinnacle are famous, but the steep walk should only be attempted by the fit. If you’re an experienced walker you’ll enjoy the unique challenge of the park’s overnight hikes. Choose from the iconic Grampians Peaks Trail, Major Mitchell Plateau or The Fortress and Mt Thackeray Overnight Hike.
There are more relaxing pursuits to enjoy in the Grampians, too. Go fishing, canoeing or kayaking at Lake Wartook, Lake Bellfield and Moora Moora Reservoir or one of the park’s many other streams and creeks.
Grampians Peaks Trail
The Grampians Peaks Trail (164km) is a world-class 13-day hiking experience from Mt Zero in the north, through Halls Gap and finishing at Dunkeld in the south. It can also be completed in shorter sections.
MacKenzie Falls
MacKenzie Falls is the most iconic and spectacular waterfall in the Grampians. Watch the majestic waterfall from the lookout platform or tackle the steep track to the base of the falls. Make the most of your day trip in the Grampians National Park with a strenuous walk through the beautiful MacKenzie River Gorge to Zumsteins Historic Area.
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.
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.
Mount Stapylton Loop Walk
Hike through open forest and scramble over rocky outcrops on the Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. The adventurous walk will test your endurance as it dips into forested gullies and navigates the steep slope of Flat Rock. Fit walkers can tackle the challenging trek to the summit of Mount Stapylton for sweeping views of the Grampians.
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.
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.
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.
Stony Creek Campground
Stony Creek Group Campground is available for schools or groups of up to 16 people undertaking overnight walks such as the Grampians Peaks Trail in the Wonderland and Mt Rosea areas. Vehicle accessible off Stony Creek road, this camping areas has a drop toilet, elevated timber tent platforms, a group gathering area and a day use shelter available. Bookings apply.
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.
Stapylton Campground
Stapylton Campground is one of the best places to stay when exploring the Northern Grampians. It is close to a great selection of day walks, Aboriginal rock shelters, world-class rock climbing, picnic areas and day visitor sites.
Mount William
Mount William or Duwul is the highest peak in the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd). This trailhead provides access to the challenging Mount William walk where you can obtain 360 degree views of the mountains and surrounding pastoral lands reward walkers for their efforts.
Buandik Campground
Buandik Campground is located in the Western Grampians at the base of the Victoria Range. The campground is set amongst open woodland beside Cultivation Creek and is close to the start of walks to Billimina and Manja rock art shelters and Buandik Falls.
First Wannon Hiker Camp-Major Mitchell Plateau
First Wannon Hiker Camp is a small clearing with limited space best positioned for small, single groups or individual walkers undertaking the remote overnight hike across the Major Mitchell Plateau.
Strachans Campground
Strachans Campground is located beside the headwaters of the Glenelg River at the site of a former timber mill. Strachans is perfectly situated to explore the Victoria Range and Victoria Valley, where there are opportunities for bushwalking, four wheel driving and rock climbing.
Troopers Creek Campground
Located in the northern Grampians, just south of Roses Gap, Troopers Creek Campground is set amongst tall Eucalypts and heathy shrubland, providing impressive views of Mt Difficult.
When you're there
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and a map.
Please note that for visitor and staff safety, MacKenzie Falls precinct (including Fish Falls) will be closed on days of Extreme and Catastrophic Fire Danger. Check the Fire Danger Rating forecast before you visit at cfa.vic.gov.au.
Change of park conditions
During the summer of 2024-2025, widespread bushfires impacted over 135,000 hectares in the central, west and south-eastern sections of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. Many popular visitor sites were damaged including campgrounds, walking tracks and sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail. Many sites have already re-opened and Parks Victoria has commenced a phased recovery program to repair, rebuild and re-open damaged visitor sites.
For up-to-date information on what’s open and closed in Gariwerd please view the change of conditions on this page
For further information on the phased fire recovery program in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park please visit the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Fire Recovery page
Need to know
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Where to climb
There are more than 100 designated rock climbing areas in the landscape including 13 bouldering areas. Most of these areas have multiple climbs within them.
Please note there are conditions to rock climbing in the Gariwerd landscape, including:
- Rock climbing can only occur in designated areas.
- Rock climbers are responsible for assessing and accepting the risks associated with climbing within these areas.
- Climbers are required to minimise the use of chalk and only use chalk coloured to match the rock surface.
- Adhere to signs and notifications and do not enter closed areas.
Find more information at Rock climbing in Gariwerd.
Go with a guide
Abseiling and rock climbing with a licensed tour operator is a great way to have a safe and supervised visit. There are a number of licensed tour operators offering abseiling, rock-climbing, and many other activities in the national park.
Accessibility
Boroka Lookout, Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre and Stapylton and Plantation Campgrounds have been assessed for accessibility.
The Grampians TrailRider is available for bookings. The TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair and TrailRider Volunteers are for park visitors with low mobility to explore the natural beauty of Grampians National Park. The TrailRider is fitted with an electric motors to assist operators on steeper sections of walking tracks. Chair passengers are required to wear a bike helmet.
The TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair and TrailRider Volunteer service are both free of charge, however, please book a week in advance. For more information and to book the TrailRider contact the Brambuk National Park & Cultural Centre on (03) 8427 2058.
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.
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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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Silverband Falls Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
Silverband Falls Walk – Temporary Closure until 17 August 2025
The temporary closure of Silverband Falls walk for recovery works will be extended to 17 August 2025. -
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 01.08.2025
The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed due to the summer bushfires and the impact of heavy rainfall on recent roadworks.Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.Seasonal road closures are in place from 12 June 2025 to 30 October 2025.Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 01.08.2025 (220KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 01.08.2025
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 recent 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” August 1 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 1 August 2025 - What's Open What's Closed (739KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Peaks & Trails Run - Southern Grampians
A trail running event will be held in the southern area of the park from August 9 -10th 2025.This event includes popular visitor sites and sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail. The event may involve temporary delays on some walking tracks.For more information contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre on (03) 8427 2258 or visit https://peaksandtrails.com.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-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
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How we keep it special
The Greater Gariwerd Landscape Management Plan sets management directions for the landscape over the next 15 years to protect the parks and reserves for current and future generations.
The Grampians (Gariwerd) Conservation Action Plan provides directions for environmental conservation management across the diverse landscape which includes Grampians National Park. This covers the sandstone peaks, heathlands, forests and wetlands.
GPT Trailheads upgrades
To provide more options to access the Grampians Peaks Trail, a range of new and upgraded access points and trailheads are being developed along the trail. The upgrades planned will vary between sites, and may include improved carparking and landscaping, additional water tanks, toilets, visitor and interpretive information about the Gariwerd landscape and culture.
Mackenzie Falls revitalisation
To better cater for visitors, including managing visitor safety and potential impacts on the landscape, the Mackenzie Falls area is being revitalised. The project is likely to include improved education and interpretive signage, track improvements and all-abilities access, potential track extensions, safety improvements, new facilities, and parking and congestion management.