Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in the peaceful setting of Zumtein Picnic Area. Once a thriving tourist resort explore the historic ruins where beekeeper Walter Zumstein played host to hundreds of holidaymakers in the 1930s.
Zumsteins Historic Area is one of the best picnic spots for your day trip in the central Grampians. Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in scenic surrounds nestled near the banks of the MacKenzie River.
Discover the history of Zumsteins as you follow interpretive signs through the settlement. See remnants of cottages built in the 1930s as part of an old retreat for holidaymakers.
Follow the boardwalk along the banks of MacKenzie River. Watch the tranquil water and see if you can spot a platypus swim by.
Zumsteins Picnic Area has disabled access toilets, compacted gravel paths, electric barbecues and picnic shelters. A timber boardwalk is located along the banks of the MacKenzie River to allow visitors to interact with the river. It is suitable for wheelchairs.
Things to do
MacKenzie Falls
An easy stroll from the MackKenzie Falls carpark leads to a viewing platform overlooking the picturesque Broken Falls. To reach the base of MacKenzie Falls, follow the signs. Take care as this walk has many steps and is steep, slippery and strenuous in sections.
Picnics
Head outdoors for lunch in the warmer months and enjoy a picnic in some of nature's most relaxing and inspiring settings.
Day trips
Pack the car and round up your family and friends. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, parks offer a variety of day trips close to Melbourne.
Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre
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.
How to get there
Zumsteins Historic Area
Grampians National Park is located in Western Victoria, a three-hour (260km) drive from Melbourne and a five-hour (460km) drive from Adelaide. The central Grampians is easily accessed from the villages of Halls Gap and Wartook and is a scenic day trip from the regional towns of Hamilton, Horsham, Stawell and Ararat. It is also a key destination on the internationally renowned Great Southern Touring Route.
When you're there
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and the plethora of experiences to be had within its borders.
Need to know
Zumsteins Historic Area
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.
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.
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
Mt William Rd – Temporary Closure for Recovery Works
Mt William Rd is currently closed due to summer bushfire impacts.Scheduled recovery works are underway including the replacement of powerlines and radio tower infrastructure.The Mount William (Duwul) Summit Walk and the Kalymna Campground to Mount William Walk remain closed.For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria 131 963 or go to parks.vic.gov.auYarram Gap Road Closure December 1st –December 4th, 2025
Yarram Gap Road will be closed for culvert repairs between Grampians Tourist Road and the eastern boundary of the National Park from 8.30am on Monday, December 1st until 5pm Thursday, December 4th, 2025.During this time the road will be impassable, and heavy machinery will be working on site.Access to the Grampians Peaks Trail at Yarram Gap Road will be unavailable. Pick up drop off is available at Jimmy Creek Road or Grampian Tourist Rd north of Griffin Trailhead.Please use detours provided:· Return via Yarram Gap Road to B180 Moyston Willaura Road· To Moyston via Moyston Dunkeld Road· To Halls Gap via Yarram Park Road, Jimmy Creek Road, Grampians Tourist Road· To Dunkeld via Moyston Dunkeld Road, Red Hill Road, Old Ararat Road or Glenelg HwyFor further information please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, Halls Gap Ph 8427 2058.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 21.11.2025
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 areasFor 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” November 18 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: GGNP_Park Update_Whats Open-Closed_Nov182025 (1,023KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 26.11.2025
The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed due to bushfire and flood impacts.Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.For more information refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 26.11.2025 (220KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Mount Zero Car Park - Closed for Upgrade Works
Mount Zero Car Park (Mura Mura Trailhead), including the picnic and toilet facilities are CLOSED while Parks Victoria undertakes construction works.These works are part of upgrades to trailheads along the Grampians Peaks Trail which will improve trail access, carparking, visitor and picnic facilities, signage and landscaping. Construction is underway and is scheduled to be completed by February 2026.During construction:- There will be no day
or overnight parking available at Mount Zero Picnic Area (Mura Mura
Trailhead).
- Day and overnight hikers can access the
Grampians Peaks Trail at Mount Zero Picnic Area (Mura Mura
Trailhead) via drop
off /pick up only at the
designated area on Mount
Zero Road.
- Mount Zero (Mura Mura) walk can be accessed via drop off/pick up
only on Mount Zero Rd, or via
Stapylton Loop walk from Stapylton Campground.
- Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car
Park and Stapylton Campground.
Day walkers wishing to complete the Stapylton Loop walk can access via the trailhead at Stapylton Campground. Please note there will be limited car parking along Olive Plantation Road, north of the campground entry.
We apologise for any inconvenience while these improvement works take place.For further information on the closure please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 1963.Grampians Peaks Trail – Reopened for Day Walking (sections C3-C5 & S1-S2)
The central and southern sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail (C3-C5 and S1-S2) have re-opened for day walking only from the 10th of November 2025.These sections were heavily impacted by the 2024/25 Summer bushfires and incorporate the trail from Borough Huts Campground to Griffin Trailhead (including section S1 –S2 Yarram Gap Road to Griffin Fireline).The Barri Yalug, Duwul, Durd Durd, Yarram and Wannon Hike-in Campgrounds and facilities will remain closed, as works take place to repair damaged toilets, water tanks, elevated walkways, tent platforms, shelters, and signage.Please note:- Drinking water is available
at serviced water tanks only, located at Grampians Peaks Trail Road
crossings. Important: drinking water is not available at the
Hike-in Campgrounds. Hikers must adjust accordingly and carry sufficient
drinking water.
- Toilet facilities are
available at Borough Huts, Jimmy Creek, Kalymna and Wannon Crossing
campgrounds.
- Mount William Road is closed
until further notice, and vehicle access to the Mount William Carpark is
unavailable.
- Please see the Plan and Prepare Guide for more information
on how to plan and prepare, before accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Please remember, this fire affected landscape is fragile. Stay on formed tracks and be mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have changed.Visit our fire recovery project web page for relevant upgrade information.Check what's open and closed in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park on the change of conditions web page. If you are visiting the area and require more detailed local information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd Halls Gap, open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively, you can call (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au - There will be no day
or overnight parking available at Mount Zero Picnic Area (Mura Mura
Trailhead).
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Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre (Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park, Grampians (Gariwerd) National 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 -
Manja Shelter Trailhead (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
Manja Shelter Walk
Manja Shelter Walk has reopened to visitors.Manja Shelter is an Aboriginal Rock Art Site in the Victoria Range (western section) of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.Access to Manja Shelter is via a 1-hour (2.6km return) Grade 3 walk from the car park on Harrops Track.Please be aware the forest surrounding the shelter has been impacted by fire and is recovering. Help stop weed spread and damage to cultural and environmental values by staying on designated walking tracks.There are additional hazards in fire impacted areas including damaged trees and soft hidden holes.
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