Zumsteins Historic Area

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Zumsteins Historic Area

Grampians National Park

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

 
A young couple cross the stream on rocks in front a the spectacular MacKenzies Falls.

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.
Three friends enjoy a picnic on the grass in front of the historic Wallace Hut.

Picnics

Head outdoors for lunch in the warmer months and enjoy a picnic in some of nature's most relaxing and inspiring settings.
A husband and wife stop to take a photo of Masons Falls from the lookout.

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.

Need to know

Zumsteins Historic Area

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.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Seasonal road closures 2023

    Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Grampians Gariwerd Landscape - Aerial Deer Management Program Temporary Park Closures

    Grampians Gariwerd Landscape – Information Update
     
    Parks Victoria will commence aerial and ground-based pest animal control operations across the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and Black Range State Park during October 2023.
     
    Informed by scientific research, this program is aimed at controlling/reducing introduced Goat and Deer populations that are threatening the important natural and cultural values of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape. Qualified and experienced contractors will undertake aerial based control operations across the landscape where these animals are impacting vegetation and cultural values.
     
    Parks Victoria staff will continue to support these efforts with staged ground-based operations throughout the year, including at Black Range Scenic reserve.
     
    The first aerial operation is scheduled to commence Tuesday 10th October, and conclude Thursday 12th October 2023. A Fact sheet showing the operation areas is attached showing approximate dates and times of temporary closures, and a list of these closures is shown below.
     
    • During operations, some key visitor sites including the Grampians Peaks Trail and other walking tracks may be temporarily closed (up to two hours) for visitor safety. See list below.
    • Park closures will be clearly signposted and managed by staff
    • Visitors are asked to refrain from entering closed areas, staying on designated walking tracks or modifying their plans to visit outside of the hours of operation.   
    • Visitors may be able to see helicopters flying at low levels and hear gunshots
     
    All Parks Victoria’s conservation programs are thoroughly planned and implemented under strict protocols and oversight, ensuring that operations are safe, effective, humane and meet obligations of all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures.
     
    For Further Information about this operation and temporary park closures please refer to the Deer Control Program Fact Sheet attached and Parks Victoria website, or call the Parks Victoria Information centre on 13 19 63.
     
    List of visitor sites and roads potentially impacted by temporary closures. Please note, the below times are best estimates and are subject to change. Parks Victoria will update the list of temporary closure times closer to the date.
     
    Day 1: Tuesday 10th October - Temporary closures may occur between 08:00 – 14:30pm
    (Bullawin Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Fortress Walking Track
    Mt Thackeray Walking Track
    Hut Creek Walking Track
    Mt Thackeray and Fortress Overnight hiking camp
    Manja Art Shelter walking track
    Chimney Pots walking track
    Victoria Range Rock climbing sites
     
    Closed Roads
    Victoria Range Track
    Goat Track
    “Blind Fireline
    Yanganaginj Njawai track
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Buandik Campground from Red rock road
    Billimina shelter
    Jadawadjali Falls walking track
    Strachans Campground
    Ingleton Springs
    Red Rock Road
    Harrops Track
     
    (Burrunj Black Range) Sector
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Mount Byron Walking track
    Mudadgadjiin Picnic Area and Art shelter walk
    Rock Escarpment Discovery walk
    Wildman Cave
    Closed Roads
    Muirfoot track (MVO)
    Black Range Road between Rees and Rocklands-Cherrypool Rd
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Rockland Cherrypool Road
    Rees Rd
     
     
    Day 1: Tuesday 10th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 15:00 – 17:00pm
    (Boroka Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult road south Crossing to Halls Gap
    Boroka Lookout Walking track
    Bullaces Glen walking track
    Chatauqua Peak Loop walking track
    Clematis Falls Walking Track
    Closed Roads
    Mt Difficult Road - Gravel Section Only
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Boroka Lookout – from Mt Victory Road only
     
     
    Day 2: Wednesday 11th October - Temporary closures may occur between 08:30 – 14:30  
    (Glenelg River Sectors)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Red Gum Walk
    Closed Roads
    Mair Track (Seasonal)
    Henham Shortcut Track
    Channel track
     
    (Moora Moora Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Tower Hill
    Moora Moora Outlet/Dam Wall
    Closed Roads
    Serra Henham Link Track
    Henham Track
    Moora Moora Track (Seasonal)
    Outlet Track
    Rosea Track (Seasonal)
    Remaining Open
    Paddy’s Castle
    Boreang Campground
    Bundaleer and Mt Rosea Rockclimbing areas
    Glenelg River Road
     
    (Wartook Sector) - Temporary Closures may occur between 15:00 -17:00
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult Rd Crossing sth – Old Mt Difficult Loop intersection Grid Ref e629933 n5903971
    Long Point West Hike-in campground
    Long Point East Hike Hike-in campground
    Wartook Lookout walking track
    Closed Roads
    Wartook East Fireline (MVO)
    Mt Difficult Road – Gravel Section
    Old Mill Road
    Ricky North track (MVO)
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Werdug Hike in Campground – movement to and from may be delayed
    Boroka Lookout
     
    Thursday 12th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 08:30 – 10:30am
    (Briggs Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Beehive Falls Walking Track
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Troopers Creek campground intersection to Gar Hike in campground
    Briggs Bluff walking track
    Mt Difficult Walking track – from Mt Difficult road /Carters track intersection
    Gar Waterfalls Track
    Long Point West Hike in Campground
    Closed Roads
    Carters-Longpoint track (MVO)
    Long Point Fireline (MVO)
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Gar Hike in Campground
    Heatherlie Quarry
     
    Thursday 12th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 10:30 – 12:30
    (Boronia Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Tunnel walking track
    Boronia Peak walking track
    Closed Roads
    Mt Cassell fireline (Seasonal)
    Terraces Fireline (MVO)* Grampians Peaks Trail return to Halls Gap section
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Fyans Creek Loop walking track
    Delleys Bridge walking track
    Tunnel visitor site east
    Lake Bellfield Track
     
    (Seven Dials Sector)
    Closed Roads
    Redman Rd – between GPT/Redman road trailhead and East Park Boundary
    Seven Dials Track (MVO) *rock climbing areas
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Grampians Peaks Trail
     
    (Wannon Sector)
    Closed Roads
    All internal seasonal and management vehicle only tracks
    Lynches Crossing track
    Childs Lane
    Park Boundary tracks near gooseneck swamp and Brady Swamp

    Attachments: Grampians Deer Management Fact Sheet_final (1,792KB)

  • Grampians National Park

    Grampians Peaks Trail - Helicopter Air-Lift Operations - Thursday 5/10/2023 & Friday 6/10/2023

    Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are scheduled along Grampians Peaks Trail from Thursday 5th- Friday 6th October 2023 at Gar, Werdug, Barri Yalug, Duwul, Yarram, Mud-Dadjug Hike-in campgrounds.

    Temporary walking track and road closures (of up to half an hour) may be required as staff work to remove toilet pods and transfer trail surfacing materials into and out of Hike-in Campgrounds.
    Signage will be installed at Trailheads and staff will be on ground to assist with any closures. Please follow advice of signage and remain clear of closed areas during operations.

    Temporary closures will be in place at:

    ·      Gar, Werdug, Barri Yalug, Duwul, Yarram and Mud-Dadjug hike-in campgrounds
    ·      Walking tracks and Management Vehicle Only tracks north and south of hike-in campgrounds.
    ·      Gar, Wartook, Brambuk, Mt William and Piccaninny Helicopter Landing Sites
    ·      Piccaninny East Carpark
    ·      Fyans Creek Loop Track southern end (includes the bridge crossing near Brambuk and eastern side of the open area)
    ·      Apiary (Bee) Site 20m east off Grampians Road (approx. 4.5km south of Jimmy Creek Campground)

    This operation will only take place under favourable weather conditions. Should the operation be suspended, the works will re-commence when conditions are deemed favourable.

    For further information, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call Parks Victoria on 13 1963.

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 03.10.2023

    The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has several roads temporarily closed for repair works and upgrades. Please be aware the movement of visitors in these parts of the National Park is restricted.

    Road Closures
    Mitchell Road, Mt William Picnic Ground Track are closed.

    Partial Road Closures
    Mafeking Road from Emmet Road intersection to Mt William Picnic Ground Road.
    Pohlner Road from North Link Track to Winfields Road.

    Grampians Peaks Trail - Access Closures
    Road access (Griffin Track) to the Griffin Trailhead for the Grampians Peaks Trail is currently closed to vehicles due to poor road condition. Walkers can access the GPT on foot via the Griffin Track from the Grampians Tourist Road.

    Redman Road Trailhead carpark is currently closed. The nearest site for parking is at Borough Huts Campground.

    Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

    Please see the latest road report attachment for full road and track details at the bottom of this page.

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Road Report 03.10.2023 (180KB)

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A husband and wife stop to take a photo of Masons Falls from the lookout.

Masons Falls

Enjoy a picnic in the beautiful surrounds of Masons Falls Picnic Area. Set among towering gums, the large shelters and free gas barbecues make it the perfect place for a social gathering. The short waterfall walk is a real highlight.
An echidna in the grass.

Picnic areas in Brisbane Ranges National Park

There are a number of options for bushwalking ranging from short walks to three-day walks. This park is also popular for picnicking, scenic drives and camping.
A family walk through the Organ Pipes National Park on the way to a picnic spot.

Picnic areas

Organ Pipes National Park is a great place to enjoy a picnic. Picnic tables and toilets are available next to the carpark and near the Organ Pipes lookout.
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