Grampians National Park - North

    This area has additional visitor advice This area has reported issues This area is closed

    Explore

    Northern Grampians

    Grampians National Park

    The northern Grampians National Park is home to rugged walking trails, Aboriginal rock art shelters and picturesque campgrounds. Hike to the top of sandstone peaks such as Mount Zero, Mount Stapylton and Hollow Mountain and stay overnight in this special place.
    The northern Grampians National Park is dominated by the Mt Difficult Range, Mt Stapylton and Mt Zero. It includes easy walks to Aboriginal rock art shelters, more difficult day hikes to exposed mountain peaks and great canyons and hollow mountains to explore.

    Picnic at Mount Zero Picnic Area before tackling the gentle ascent to Flat Rock. The more adventurous can continue on to Mt Stapylton. Flat Rock offers views of a natural amphitheatre featuring the stunning yellow and red streaked rock faces of Taipan Wall.

    If you love waterfalls, then head to Roses Gap, where Beehive Falls is a fairly gentle walk ending at the beautiful cascade and quiet setting of pretty rock pools and lush ferns. As with most waterfalls in the Grampians, its better after rainfall. Go in spring and you'll see some amazing wildflowers too.

    Hollow Mountain carpark is the start of another easy walk which takes you to the Aboriginal rock art shelter of Gulgurn Manja. Ponder the small hand prints on this rock art shelter wall while looking out over the surrounding Wimmera Plains.

    The northern Grampians is also home to some harder walks where you will need to scramble and rock hop with steely nerves. The climb to the top of Hollow Mountain is an adventure. Once upon the mountain, you enter an eerie landscape of weird and wonderful wind-carved rock formations. The ascent to the summit of Mt Stapylton is also a memorable walk that will take your breath away.

    With so much to do, it’s definitely worth staying the night, so bring your tent and camp at Stapylton Campground.

    Things to do

     
    The view of the Wimmera plains through Hollow Mountain in the Grampians National Park.

    Hollow Mountain

    Hollow Mountain carpark is the start of another easy walk which takes you to the Aboriginal rock art shelter of Gulgurn Manja. Ponder the small hand prints on this rock art shelter wall while looking out over the surrounding Wimmera Plains.
    Two people stop for a picnic in front of Mount Zero in the Northern Grampians.

    Mount Zero

    The northern Grampians National Park is dominated by the Mountt Difficult Range, Mount Stapylton and Mount Zero. Picnic at Mount Zero Picnic Area before tackling the gentle ascent to Flat Rock.
    A couple in their twenties camp at the Mt Stapylton Campground in the Grampians National Park.

    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, picnic areas and day visitor sites.
    The view from inside a tent, looking out to the grassy landscape and cloudy sky.

    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.

    How to get there

    Northern Grampians

    Grampians National Park is located in Western Victoria, a three-hour (260km) drive from Melbourne and a five-hour (460km) drive from Adelaide. The northern Grampians is easily accessed from the villages of Halls Gap and Wartook and is a scenic day trip from the regional towns of Horsham, Stawell and Ararat. The entire park is a key destination on the internationally renowned Great Southern Touring Route, which includes the Great Ocean Road.
    Northern Grampians

    When you're there

    Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide or start your visit at Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap. Here you will find the latest park information, maps and guidebooks.

    Accessibility

    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 Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre on (03) 8427 2058. To book a Volunteer Sherpa please contact the Volunteer Sherpa Coordinator on (03) 8427 3541 or volunteersherpa@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.

    Nearby Events

    No results

    There are no results matching your criteria.

    Need to know

    Northern Grampians

    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.

    • First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area (Grampians National Park)

      Major Mitchell Plateau Partial Closure

      The Major Mitchell Plateau walking track is closed between First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area and Jimmy Creek Campground due to Grampians Peaks Trail construction works.
      First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area remains open and accessible from Mt William Carpark and Kalymna Campground as a return walk.

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

      Grand Canyon Staircase Closed

      The steel staircase at the south-eastern exit of the Grand Canyon is closed due to an engineering issue. The Grand Canyon remains open as a return walk from Wonderland Carpark. The Pinnacle walk remains open via the canyon bypass walking track.

      Mt William and Barbican Rocks Air Operation

      On Friday the 22nd of January 2021 an air operation will be occurring in the Mt William and Barbican Rocks area of Grampians National Park to support Grampians Peaks Trail construction.
       
      To ensure the operation is undertaken safely the following closures and access changes will be in place for the day:
       
      Walking tracks closed:
      • Sheep Hills Carpark to Mt William Carpark
      • Mt William Carpark to Mt William summit
      • Mt William Summit to Boundary Gap
      Roads closed:
      • Mt William Road at Grampians Tourist Road
      Roads open with traffic management:
      • Redman Road
      Campgrounds closed:
      • First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area will be closed on both Thursday and Friday nights to ensure walkers are not in the area

      Mt Victory Road closure: 8th to 12th February 2021

      Mt Victory Road closed between Halls Gap and Reed Lookout: 8th to 12th of February 2021
       
      Due to roadworks from the 8th to the 12th of February 2021, Mt Victory Road will be closed to all traffic between Halls Gap and Reed Lookout.
       
      Access to visitor sites in and around the Central Grampians will be impacted during this period. Walking Tracks in the Wonderland Range will only be accessible from Halls Gap or Lake Bellfield Dam Wall.
       
      Visitor sites not accessible to vehicles:
      Wonderland Carpark
      Sundial Carpark
      Rosea Carpark

      Walking tracks only accessible by walking from Halls Gap:
      The Pinnacle
      The Grand Canyon
      Sundial Peak
      Lakeview Lookout
      Splitters Falls
      Turret Falls
       
      Visitor sites only accessible from the western side of the park (not accessible from Halls Gap):
      Zumsteins Picnic Area (via Northern Grampians Road)
      Mackenzie Falls (via Northern Grampians Road)
      Smiths Mill Campground (via Northern Grampians Road)
      Boroka Lookout (via Old Mill Road - unsealed, AWD recommended)
      Reed Lookout and the Balconies (via Northern Grampians Road)
      Boreang Campground (via Rose Creek Road)
      Stony Creek Group Camping Area (via Rose Creek Road and Glenelg River Road).
       
      Download the attached PDF map for alternative access routes to open sites in the Central Grampians from Halls Gap.
       
      For further information please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, 2.5km south of Halls Gap, Ph: (03) 8427 2058.

      Attachments: Mt Victory Road Closure - Alt accces map (1,686KB)

    • Grampians National Park

      Mitchell Road Closed

      Mitchell Road is closed until further notice due to storm damage to a concrete causeway.

      Park Access Update - 6/01/21

      Download the latest Park Access Update for information on closures or access issues within Grampians National Park.

      Attachments: Grampians Access Update 6th Jan 2021 (171KB)

      Road Report - 07/01/2021

      Download the latest Grampians National Park Road Report to find out the condition of the parks roads and four wheel drive tracks.

      Attachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 7 Jan 2021 (159KB)

    • Stony Creek Group Camping Area (Grampians National Park)

      Stony Creek Group Camping Area Relocated

      Stony Creek Group Camping Area has been relocated 500m west of Rosea Carpark on Stony Creek Road. Walkers should access this site by following Stony Creek Road from Rosea Carpark, rather than the link track from the Mt Rosea Walking Track.

    Similar experiences

     
    A walker stops to take in the sunrise at Mt Arapiles.

    Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park

    Mount Arapiles is a spectacular feature, rising sharply from the Wimmera plains to form part of the Mount Arapiles-Tooan State Park.
    A young couple walk through a cave in Budj Bim National Park

    Budj Bim National Park

    Budj Bim is a long dormant volcano. Budj Bim is the source of the Tyrendarra lava flow which extends over 50km to the southwest. It is central to the history of the Gunditjmara people.
    A woman leads her partner across the Razorback track surrounded by stunning views of the Rubicon Valley.

    Cathedral Range State Park

    The Cathedral Range is a spectacular seven km ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock.
    Two hikers reach the summit of Mount Nelse at Bogong High Plains
    X
    By using our site you accept that we use and share cookies and similar technologies with certain approved third parties. These tools enable us to improve your website experience and to provide content and ads tailored to your interests. By continuing to use our site you consent to this. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.
    Confirm