The Grampians Peaks Trail is a memorable multi-day hike through the rugged interior of the Grampians National Park, beginning and ending at Halls Gap. Over three days, two nights and 36km, experience dramatic mountain peaks, rugged rocky outcrops, unforgettable panoramas and the ancient Aboriginal heritage of Gariwerd.
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When it is finished in 2020, the Grampians Peaks Trail will be a once-in-a-lifetime 13-day hike through the backbone of a mountain range famed for its dramatic scenery and Aboriginal heritage.
Even in its current format as a three-day, two-night circuit hike from Halls Gap, the Grampians Peaks Trail is still unforgettable. The trail takes in popular highlights such as the Grand Canyon and the Pinnacle lookout as well as quieter spectacles such as the route to the summit of Mount Rosea.
Your first night's camping is on specially raised tent pads at Bugiga Hiker Camp. Enjoy awesome views from this campground built exclusively for the use of Grampians Peaks Trail hikers.
Your second night's camp is at Borough Huts Campground, a popular spot close to Fyans Creek and Lake Bellfield. If you would prefer to do a two day, one night hike, you can arrange for a pick up from Borough Huts.
The Grampians Peaks Trail is well signposted, but includes very steep sections and many obstacles. Only experienced and well-prepared walkers should attempt it.
Please register your hike at Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre and pick up an up to date map.
Even in its current format as a three-day, two-night circuit hike from Halls Gap, the Grampians Peaks Trail is still unforgettable. The trail takes in popular highlights such as the Grand Canyon and the Pinnacle lookout as well as quieter spectacles such as the route to the summit of Mount Rosea.
Your first night's camping is on specially raised tent pads at Bugiga Hiker Camp. Enjoy awesome views from this campground built exclusively for the use of Grampians Peaks Trail hikers.
Your second night's camp is at Borough Huts Campground, a popular spot close to Fyans Creek and Lake Bellfield. If you would prefer to do a two day, one night hike, you can arrange for a pick up from Borough Huts.
The Grampians Peaks Trail is well signposted, but includes very steep sections and many obstacles. Only experienced and well-prepared walkers should attempt it.
Please register your hike at Brambuk National Park and Cultural Centre and pick up an up to date map.
Things to do
Brambuk the National Park and Culture Centre
Brambuk is about bringing life to the history and culture of the Jardwadjali and Djab Wurrung and aboriginal communities of south-western Victoria.Ownership of Brambuk is shared between five Aboriginal communities with historic links to the Gariwerd-Grampians ranges and the surrounding plains
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 climb from Wonderland Carpark.
How to get there
Grampians Peaks Trail
The Grampians Peaks Trail currently starts and finishes in Halls Gap. The 260 km drive to Halls Gap from Melbourne along the Western or Glenelg Highways takes about 3.0 hours. There are approaches to Halls Gap via Stawell, Ararat or Dunkeld.
When you're there
The current Grampians Peaks Trail route is over three stages:
Day 1: Halls Gap to Bugiga Hiker Camp
8.6km, 5 hours
Climb from Halls Gap via Splitters Falls and the Grand Canyon to the Pinnacle before heading south to Lakeside Lookout and Bugiga Hiker Camp. This trail offers commanding views for most of the way.
Day 2: Bugiga Hiker Camp to Borough Huts Campground
13.8km, 5-6 hours
Ascend through tall Messmate forest and a maze of sandstone outcrops before crossing a bridge over the Gate of the East Wind and climbing to the summit of Mount Rosea. Descend through sheltered forest to Borough Huts Campground.
Day 3: Borough Huts to Halls Gap
14km, 5-6 hoursWalk along Bellfield Lake via Bellfield Track and the Terraces Fireline on your way to Halls Gap.
For more information, download the Grampians Peaks Trail Brochure before you go.
Camping & accommodation
The Grampians Peaks Trail is a memorable multi-day hike through the rugged interior of the Grampians National Park, beginning and ending at Halls Gap. Over three days, two nights and 36km, experience dramatic mountain peaks, rugged rocky outcrops, unforgettable panoramas and the ancient Aboriginal heritage of Gariwerd.Need to know
Grampians Peaks Trail
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.
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 National Park
Road closure: Mt Difficult Rd from Boroka Lookout.
Mt Difficult Rd from Boroka Lookout will be closed for works for the duration of this week.Silverband Road partial closure for roadworks
Silverband Road will be closed for roadworks between Mt Rosea Carpark and Grampians Tourist Road on Monday the 18th of November 2019. There will be no access to Silverband Falls or Burma Track during this time. Mt Rosea Carpark will remain open.Grampians National Park Road Report - 15/11/2019
Please find attached the 15th of November 2019 Grampians National Park Road Report.Attachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 15th November 2019 (343KB)
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