Grampians Peaks Trail

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    Grampians Peaks Trail

    Grampians National Park

    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.

    Things to do

     
    Four people gather around a campfire in front of Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre

    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
    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 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.
    Grampians Peaks Trail

    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 hours

    Walk 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.
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    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.

    • Grampians National Park

      Mt Zero Rd & Watchtower Area Closure

      Planned burning operations are scheduled to occur in the area north of Quarry Hill and along Mt Zero Road in the Grampians National Park which will result in the closure of the following areas from the time of ignition until the area is declared safe: Mt Zero Road (from Pines Road to Grampians Road), Watchtower area and signed walking tracks. Ignition of the burn is scheduled from Tuesday 10 March 2020 and is subject to favourable weather. Check the status of current planned burns at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns

      National Park Access Update - 02/03/2020

      Download the latest National Park Access Update to find out what areas of the park have access issues.

      Attachments: Grampians Access Update 2nd March 2020 (248KB)

      Road Report - 19/03/2020

      Download the latest Grampians National Park Road Report to find out what roads and four wheel drive tracks are open and closed.

      Attachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 19th March 2020 (242KB)

      Grampians Road Report Update

      Road access update as of 25.03.2020

      Attachments: Copy of Grampians NP Road Report - 25th March 2020 (256KB)

      Grampians Road Report Update

      Road access update as of 25.03.2020

      Attachments: Copy of Grampians NP Road Report - 25th March 2020 (256KB)

    • Stony Creek Group Camping Area (Grampians National Park)

      Temporary Relocation of Stony Creek Group Camping Area

      Due to Grampians Peaks Trail upgrade works, Stony Creek Group Camping Area (Campground) has been temporarily relocated approximately 1.5 km to the east along Stony Creek Road.

      Toilets and signage have been moved to this location.

      This arrangement will remain in place until mid-2020.

      All campers are required to stay at the new location. Camping is not permitted without a permit. 

      Attachments: Stony Creek Group Camping Area Temporary Relocation Map (269KB)

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

      Partial closure of the Major Mitchell Walking Track

      The Major Mitchell Walking Track between First Wannon Hiker Camp and Jimmy Creek Campground, including Stockyard Track, will be closed from Monday the 3rd of February until the end of March 2020

      This closure is due to Grampians Peaks Trail hiker camp construction works.

      First Wannon Hiker Camp will remain open during this period. 

      Walkers will only be able to complete a return walk to First Wannon from one of the following trailheads: Sheep Hills Carpark, Mt William Carpark or Kalymna Campground. 
      A one way walk (with a car shuffle) is also possible between Sheep Hills Carpark and Kalymna Campground.

      Please see the attached map.

      Attachments: Major Mitchell Plateau Walking Track (953KB)

    • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

      Campground closure

      As directed by the Chief Health Officer all campsites, camping grounds and caravan parks closed from midnight 25 March 2020.
      People can continue to live on a closed caravan park or camping ground if it is registered as their primary place of residence or if they are staying in caravan parks as interim accommodation where their primary residence is not available. For further information go to parks.vic.gov.au/COVID19

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