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.
277 Grampians Road
Halls Gap VIC 3381
View map brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
The award-winning Cultural Centre was designed collaboratively with the Traditional Owners of Gariwerd by renowned architect, Greg Burgess, to celebrate connection to Country.
In 2006, the park visitor information building was added, which now houses the Grampians park information counter, a café and gift shop. It is a one-stop shop for park information and a must-see for people visiting the Grampians.
Parks Victoria has temporarily taken over the management of Brambuk: The National Park and Cultural Centre in association with Gariwerd Traditional Owner corporations, Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation.
The first stage of Brambuk’s re-opening has commenced, with the precinct’s park visitor information building reopening on 24 November. Services include map sales, activity brochures, campground bookings, permits, souvenirs and interpretive displays, as well as scheduled holiday activities for kids (Junior Ranger Program).
Cultural centre
Further assessments and maintenance works for the Cultural Centre are still underway, so the building remains temporarily closed. Alternative options for delivering cultural experiences for visitors are currently being investigated.
In great news for Brambuk and the region, the Victorian Government Budget 2020–21 has allocated $5.8 million to upgrade buildings, refresh activity spaces, and develop new long term environmental and cultural programs at the precinct. Further details about these upgrades will be provided by Parks Victoria and the Gariwerd Traditional Owner corporations in due course.
How to get there
Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre
Facilities
When you're there
Visitors seeking park information in person are asked to visit the Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre located at 117-119 Grampians Road, Halls Gap VIC 3381.
Walking and driving maps are available through the Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre, Halls Gap newsagent and local Visitor Information Centres in Ararat, Horsham, Hamilton and Dunkeld.
Completion of an Overnight Hiking Trip Intention Form is a must for all overnight walkers in the Grampians National Park. Please contact 13 1963 to submit an Overnight Hiking Trip Intention Form.
Need to know
Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre
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. Visit our All abilities access page to find more.
A Trailrider all-terrain wheelchair and Sherpa Volunteers are now available for park visitors with limited mobility to explore the natural beauty of Grampians National Park. The Grampians has two TrailRiders available for visitors and both of these chairs are fitted with electric motors to assist operators on steeper sections of track. Passengers must wear a helmet.
The TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair and Volunteer Sherpa service is free of charge, however, please book a week in advance. To book the TrailRider please contact the Volunteer Sherpa Coordinator on (03) 8427 3541 or volunteersherpa@parks.vic.gov.au
Brambuk: Live Music and Art Workshops - inviting musicians and artists to register interest
Brambuk is about strengthening, celebrating and sharing the cultures and heritage of Gariwerd’s Traditional Owners.
Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation and Parks Victoria are seeking interested Traditional Owner artists to share their story and heritage at Brambuk with visitors and community members, through playing a concert or hosting an arts / craft workshop.
We invite interested artists to apply to deliver an arts activity at Brambuk during Spring 2021.
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Seasonal road closures 2021
Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate after the long weekend in June through to the end of October, but may be extended due to seasonal conditions. Visit the seasonal road closures page for maps and more information.
Pest animal management
Pest animal management will be taking place throughout the Grampians National Park and Black Range State Park. The works will be taking place in pre-determined sectors and signage will be in place to notify visitors of any operations in the vicinity.Visitors may hear firearms. Visitors are asked to stay on designated walking tracks and roads. -
Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Grampians National Park - Piccaninny car park temporarily closed
Piccaninny car park will be closed temporarily this week from Tuesday 19th - Friday 22nd October. Grampians Peaks Trail construction crews, including aircraft, will be operating from the car park in order to ferry materials to nearby constructions sites along the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Access to the Picaninny summit will still be available from the Victoria Valley Road trailhead. Tracks are closed to the east car park and on surrounding fire lines and reservoir access roads.Please observe closure signage due to safety around aircraft.Refer to map for relevant Piccaninny closures.For further information please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre phone 8427 2058
