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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.
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.
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. For booking TrailRider volunteers contact the Volunteer Coordinator on volunteer@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.
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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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Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
The Balconies Lookout Walk and Reeds Lookout and Carpark
The walk to the Balconies from Reeds Lookout is closed for track repair works from Monday 12th of May to Friday 6th June 2025.Reeds Lookout and Reeds Lookout carpark will be fully closed on Friday 23rd May. This closure extends to Mt Victory Road to support heavy vehicle material carting.Reeds Lookout carpark will be partially closed from Saturday 24th May to Friday 6th June, with 50 per cent fewer parking spaces and limited turnaround space for vehicles towing trailers.Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 29.05.2025
The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to the recent bushfires. Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.Key roads open include Grampians Tourist Rd (most side roads remain closed), Mt Victory Rd, Sundial Rd, Silverband Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mt Zero Rd and Victoria Valley Rd.Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 29.05.2025 (213KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfire Reopening Update – May 2025
The impact of the 2024/2025 summer fires in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was widespread. It resulted in the closure of many popular visitor sites including campgrounds, picnic areas, a large network of roads and walking tracks (including sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail).Parks Victoria is now progressing with large scale fire recovery works across the park. To complement these, a staged re-opening of visitor sites is being implemented.The sites, which have reopened from April 18, 2025 are:· Silverband Falls Walk and Silverband Road· Balconies walk· Sundial carpark and the walk to the Pinnacle and Lakeview lookout walk (Sundial Peak remains closed)· Boroka Track Walk· Jimmy Creek and Wannon Crossing Campgrounds· Kalymna Campground and Kalymna Walk· Griffin Trailhead to Cassidy Gap Rd (Grampians Peaks Trail) – Walkers can now access this area by either pick up or drop off at Grampians Tourist Rd. The Griffin Fireline Track remains closed to vehicles but open to walkers accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail via the Griffin Trailhead.For more detailed information please see the attached Park Update on “what is open” and “what is closed’ in the park.Attachments: GNP Park Update May 2025 (556KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – Fire Recovery Biodiversity Update – 29 May 2025
The impact of the 2024/2025 summer fires in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was widespread. Parks Victoria is now progressing with large scale fire recovery works across the park, including dedicated programs to address biodiversity impacts.For more detailed information, please see the attached Biodiversity Newsletter May 2025.Attachments: GNP Biodiversity Newsletter May 2025 (872KB)
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Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre (Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
Tours and adventure experiences in parks
One of the best ways you can get into nature is with a Licensed Tour Operator.
There are more than 400 Licensed Tour Operators across Victoria who are ready and waiting to help you experience and connect with Victoria’s spectacular parks and waterways.
Discover more than 60 different types of nature-based experiences including hiking, mountain biking, boating, four-wheel driving, indigenous culture tours, birdwatching, surfing, diving and so much more.
Licensed Tour Operators know all the best places to go and will plan and prepare your visit to ensure you are safe and can enjoy your nature-based adventure to the fullest.
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.