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Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

Climb to the highest point in The Grampians, Mount William (Duwul), where stunted eucalyptus give way to 360-degree views of jagged mountain ranges and open plains. Make the trek just before sunset or sunrise and see the landscape saturated in beautiful colours.
Rising to 1167 metres in height, Mount William is the Grampians' tallest peak. You can drive almost all of the way to the top of the mountain, before parking your car and walking the rest of the way. It's a steep climb on a sealed road with fantastic views most of the way to the top. 

You'll notice the effect of altitude on the type of vegetation as you climb the mountain. Tall eucalyptus trees on the lower slopes give way first to dwarfed trees and then to low, windswept bushes and grasses.

Visit on a crisp winter's day and you may see snow covering the stunted vegetation of the sub-alpine landscape.

Things to do

 
A young man offers his hand to his walking partner at the summit of The Pinnacle in the Grampians National Park.

The Pinnacle walks

Choose from two different routes up to The Pinnacle lookout – an easy to medium walk from Sundial Carpark and a more challenging walk from Wonderland Carpark.
Two women unpack camping great from their ute at Jimmy Creek Campground at the Grampians National Park

Jimmy Creek Campground

Jimmy Creek Campground is located in an open forest adjacent to the upper Wannon River. This campground is halfway between Halls Gap and Dunkeld, and is a great base for exploring both the Southern and Eastern Grampians.

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.
Two friends walk along the track south of Redmans Bluff with views of the Serra Range in the background on central section 3 of the GPT

Grampians Peaks Trail

The Grampians Peaks Trail (160km) is a world-class 13-day hiking experience from Mt Zero in the north, through Halls Gap and finishing at Dunkeld. It can also be completed in shorter sections.

How to get there

Mount William

Mount William is 30 minutes' drive from Halls Gap or an hour from Dunkeld. Take the Mount William Road turn off from Grampians Road C216. 

Need to know

Mount William

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.

  • Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfire Information

    Since 16 December 2024, several bushfires have impacted large parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park including the Serra, Mt Willliam and Victoria Ranges, Victory Valley, Wallaby Rocks and Central Corridor areas. 
     
    The fires are now either listed as ‘Contained’ or ‘Under Control’, however large areas of the National Park remain closed to support ongoing fire operations and to ensure visitor and community safety. The closed areas include all fire affected areas including Parks Victoria managed roads, walking tracks, campgrounds and visitor sites.
     

    Click here to see a map of the closed areas.

    Many visitor sites within the non-fire affected areas of the National Park are now re-opened to the public for day use. This includes walking tracks, designated climbing areas, roads, access tracks and picnic areas.  
     
    Popular open visitor areas include: 
     
    Central Grampians, Wonderland Range and Halls Gap visitor areas 
    Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre and nearby walks
    Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout, Mackenzie Falls and Zumsteins Picnic Area 
    The Wonderland Area, including The Pinnacle, Venus Baths and Grand Canyon 
    Chatauqua Peak, Clematis Falls and Bullaces Glen
    Boronia Peak and Fyans Creek Loop  

    Northern Grampians 
    Mount Zero, Mount Stapylton, Hollow Mountain and Mount Difficult (Gar) walks 
    Grampians Peaks Trail between Mount Zero and Halls Gap (day walks only) 

    Southern Grampians 
    Mt Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug), Mt Sturgeon (Wurgarri) Piccaninny (Baingugg), Signal Peak walks 
    Grampians Peaks Trail between Dunkeld and Cassidy Gap Road (day walks only) 

    Designated rock-climbing areas
    Hollow Mountain, Mount Stapylton, Halls Gap and Wonderland area sites: 1 – 77

    Roads
    Key roads including Grampians Tourist Road, Mount Victory Road, Roses Gap Road, Mount Zero Road are all open. 
    For more information on road closures, visit the VicTraffic website ww.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au  

    Closed Areas
    Refer to the attached map for closed areas of the National Park. 

    Camping and overnight hikes 
    All vehicle based and hike-in campgrounds are currently closed 
     
    Prior to setting out into the National Park, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre. Located 2km south of Halls Gap township, this centre provides up to date park information and sells maps, brochures and a range of Aboriginal art and souvenirs. The centre is open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au 
     
    For further park information, call Parks Victoria on 13 1963.
     
    For fire related information,  download the VicEmergency app or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
     
    If you see impacted wildlife - call 1300 356 682. 
     

    Attachments: 17022025 Grampians National Park Closure Map (3,736KB)

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