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.
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
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.
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.
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.
When you're there
There is ample shaded parking at the Mt William (Duwul) Trailhead. The walk to the summit departs from here and is approximately 3.5km there and back. Download the Grampians National Park Visitor Guide before your visit.
Need to know
Mount William
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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Notices Affecting Multiple Parks
Seasonal road closures 2022
Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures. Seasonal road closures generally operate from 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. -
Grand Canyon Loop Walk (Grampians National Park)
Grand Canyon Staircase Closure
A steel staircase located 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 the Wonderland Carpark. The Pinnacle walk remains open via the canyon bypass walking track.
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Mt Victory Road closure from October 3, 2022
Grampians National Park UpdateRegional Roads Victoria (RRV) are closing a section of Mt Victory Road in the Grampians National Park for up to three weeks from 3rd October 2022 for major works.Mt Victory Road closure from October 3, 2022- Mt Victory Road will
temporarily close between Wonderland Road and Silverband Road intersections
during rock removal and earthwork activities.
- All vehicles will be
detoured via the Western Highway.
- Access
to Boroka and Reeds Lookouts, Mackenzie Falls and Lake Wartook is from the
Northern end of the Grampians.
- If visitors do choose to detour this
closure using unsealed roads within the park, please note that these roads
are very slippery and rough due to on-going wet weather. Parks Victoria
recommends 4WD vehicles on unsealed roads during
the closure.
- Access to Wonderland Carpark will be available from Halls Gap, however this carpark will be extremely busy with limited parking. Parks Victoria recommends that caravans and large buses should not enter this area due to limited parking and turning space
- For further information on walking in the Grampians National Park or how to access other areas in the park during these works, please call into Brambuk the National Park Centre in Halls Gap or a local Visitor Information Centre.
Once earthworks are complete, Mt Victory Road will reopen to one lane as crews continue work. Traffic management will be in place to safely guide vehicles through the site in both directions. Delays are expected. The realignment works are expected to be completed by mid-December 2022. Please plan ahead when travelling and visit Regional Roads Victoria website for further project information.For ongoing updates about these changes, please visit the Regional Roads Victoria page https://regionalroads.vic.gov.au/map/grp_resurface_fye22/mt-victory-road-halls-gapAttachments: Mt Victory Road Detour Mapping_Digital (1,842KB)
Mt Victory Road closure from October 3, 2022
Grampians National Park UpdateRegional Roads Victoria (RRV) are closing a section of Mt Victory Road in the Grampians National Park for up to three weeks from 3rd October 2022 for major works.Mt Victory Road closure from October 3, 2022- Mt Victory Road will
temporarily close between Wonderland Road and Silverband Road intersections
during rock removal and earthwork activities.
- All vehicles will be
detoured via the Western Highway.
- Access
to Boroka and Reeds Lookouts, Mackenzie Falls and Lake Wartook is from the
Northern end of the Grampians.
- If visitors do choose to detour this
closure using unsealed roads within the park, please note that these roads
are very slippery and rough due to on-going wet weather. Parks Victoria
recommends 4WD vehicles on unsealed roads during
the closure.
- Access to Wonderland Carpark will be available from Halls Gap, however this carpark will be extremely busy with limited parking. Parks Victoria recommends that caravans and large buses should not enter this area due to limited parking and turning space
- For further information on walking in the Grampians National Park or how to access other areas in the park during these works, please call into Brambuk the National Park Centre in Halls Gap or a local Visitor Information Centre.
Once earthworks are complete, Mt Victory Road will reopen to one lane as crews continue work. Traffic management will be in place to safely guide vehicles through the site in both directions. Delays are expected. The realignment works are expected to be completed by mid-December 2022. Please plan ahead when travelling and visit Regional Roads Victoria website for further project information.For ongoing updates about these changes, please visit the Regional Roads Victoria page https://regionalroads.vic.gov.au/map/grp_resurface_fye22/mt-victory-road-halls-gapAttachments: Mt Victory Road Detour Mapping_Digital (1,842KB)
- Mt Victory Road will
temporarily close between Wonderland Road and Silverband Road intersections
during rock removal and earthwork activities.
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