3-day hikes

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Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park


Grampians National Park is part of the Gariwerd Aboriginal cultural landscape. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.

Barengi Gadjin Land Council   Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation   Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation


For people who enjoy an outdoor adventure but don’t have time to do the full 13-day Grampians Peaks Trail, breaking it up into smaller 3-day hikes is a great way to challenge yourself, build-up long distance hiking skills and experience the spectacular living cultural landscape of Gariwerd. Return again at your leisure to complete more sections of the trail.

You can also start with a suggested 3-day hike and add additional days of hiking using the GPT interactive map to create your preferred hiking adventure. Below are suggested 3-day hikes arranged in order from north to south.

The Grampians Peaks trail is best completed in a north-to-south direction. This allows you to experience the most dramatic views on your hike as they reveal in the landscape. However, it can also be booked in south-to-north direction by using the GPT interactive map.

The Grampians Peaks Trail is free for anyone to walk on it, no charge. The 11 hike-in campgrounds have a fee, as do all bookable campgrounds in parks. These hike-in campgrounds are in very remote locations, you're not near a busy road or carpark, so you feel the reward of being deep inside the national park. They have been built with a good level of amenity that is well designed, sympathetic to the landscape and sustainable. As such, they are priced higher for the value they provide. The price for a tent pad for a 3-day/2-night hike is $100.80 ($50.40 p/person for two people sharing). That's roughly $50 per night ($25 p/person if sharing) in camping fees for these unique, well-equipped hike-in campgrounds. These fees contribute towards the operation and maintenance of this unique hiking experience and helps to protect the enviornmental values of this heritage-listed national park.

Water safety

For your safety, having enough water along the Grampians Peaks Trail for hydration and cooking is so important. Our water information and availability page includes the locations (with latitude and longitude references) of serviced water tanks. All water tanks along the trail are untreated. So you need a safe way to treat water for drinking.

Plan and prepare

When planning this incredible hike, read the Grampians Peaks Trail Plan and Prepare Guide and order the official topographical maps from Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap. And when the time comes, before you set-off, visit Brambuk and speak to knowledgeable staff for the latest park information.

Choose your preferred 3-day hiking itinerary 

The 3-day itineraries below are ordered from north to south along the trail
A group of walkers head along the trail in front of Gar on norther section 2 of the GPT

Gar and Werdug 3-day Hike

A rugged, rocky adventure with steep climbs and panoramic views in the Northern Peaks of the Grampians.
The view, from inside a tent, of a women sitting nest to a tent at Bugiga Hiker Camp on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Bugiga and Barri Yalug 3-day Hike

Start the morning in Halls Gap before traversing the Central Peaks of Wonderland and Serra Ranges. Day one follows the cascading Stony Creek upstream to the Grand Canyon.
A man sets up his tent at Duwal hiker camp at the end of central section 3 on the GPT

Duwul and Durd Durd 3-day Hike

Climbing through the Central Peaks, this tough walk traverses an exposed montane landscape and the highest mountains in the Grampians National Park.
The view of the Serra Range which is traversed on Southern Section 2 of the Grampians Peaks Trail

Yarram and Wannon 3-day Hike

This secluded walk in the Southern Peaks of the Grampians explores previously untracked terrain on the southern reaches of the Mt William Range.
A man passes a cup of tea to his partner at their tent set up below the communal shelter at Djardji-Djawara Hiker camp on southern section 2 of the GPT

Djardji-djawara and Mud-dadjug 3-day Hike

Scenic ridgeline and mountain walking all the way to Dunkeld, as you wander across the Southern Grampians skyline.

Grampians Peaks Trail Experiences

Find out more about other options for hiking experiences along the Grampians Peaks Trail.
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.
Four friends looking up at the surrounding scenery during their hike at Mount Stapylton

Day walks

Day walks are a great way to try smaller sections of the trail. Choose from some of our favourites in northern, central and southern Grampians.
Walking through the Wonderland Range on Central Section 1 of the Grampians Peaks Trail

Overnight Hikes

Choose from two different 2-day hikes available and explore the trail that little bit further.
A group near the summit of Mount Rosea on Central Section 2 of the Grampians Peaks Trail

Full Grampians Peaks Trail (north to south)

If you’re bold and committed to completing this 13-day/12-night hike, you will have an unforgettable adventure and be rewarded with some of the best hiking trails and panoramic views in Australia

Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre

Before setting off on your Grampians Peaks Trail hike, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap for topographical maps and speak to knowledgeable staff for the latest park information.

When you're there

Make Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap your first stop. Here you can explore what Gariwerd means to Aboriginal people and find information about visiting Grampians National Park.

 

Safety is your responsibility

  • At lookouts, never climb over barriers. Your safety is more important than a social media post.
  • There are steep cliffs in the park. Keep to the track, mind your footing and supervise children.
  • Many walking tracks involve rock steps, uneven and slippery track surfaces, water crossings and rock hopping.
  • Mobile phone service is unavailable in many areas of the park. Seek higher elevations for service.
  • Plan your timing, return from walking well before dusk.

 

Emergency markers

In the event of an emergency, call Triple Zero 000 or 112 to access police and emergency services. Be aware that you may travel out of mobile phone range. Many of our parks feature emergency markers, which are special green signs with a unique code on them so emergency responders can pinpoint your exact location.

Need to know

3-day hikes

Walking track grades

Hikes along the Grampians Peaks Trail have been graded using the Australian walking track grading system, which is a primary means of informing people about the features of walking tracks, so they can gauge their suitability for a particular track. Under the system, walking trails are graded on a difficulty scale from grades one to five.

Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for assisted wheelchair users.

Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. A hardened or compacted surface which may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps.

Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked.

 

 

Be bushfire aware

The warmer months are the perfect time to experience regional Victoria. However, Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world. During summer in Victoria, the weather can be very hot and dry and the risk of summer lightning storms can increase the chance of bushfires.  

Follow these bushfire safety tips to ensure that your experience is safe and enjoyable.

 

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

    Mt William Rd – Temporary Closure for Recovery Works

    Mt William Rd is currently closed due to summer bushfire impacts.
     
    Scheduled recovery works are underway including the replacement of powerlines and radio tower infrastructure.

    The Mount William (Duwul) Summit Walk and the Kalymna Campground to Mount William Walk remain closed.

    For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria 131 963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

    Grampians Peaks Trail – Helicopter Operations – 18 November 2025

    Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are scheduled along Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) on Tuesday 18 November 2025.

    A closure will be in place at Piccaninny East (Bainggug) carpark from 3pm Sunday, 16 November 2025 until 5pm Tuesday 18 November 2025. The carpark will be reopened at the earliest opportunity possible. The Piccaninny (Bainggug) walk to the summit and return only remains accessible from the Victoria Valley Road parking area. The roads in and around the reservoirs are closed.

    Temporary ‘hold in place’ closures of approximately 15 minutes at Hike-in campgrounds and walking tracks will be activated as staff work to remove toilet pods on the Grampians Peaks Trail. Please see the sites listed below.

    Signage will be installed at trailheads and staff will be on ground to assist with any closures. Please follow signage advice and remain clear of closed areas during the operation.

    Temporary ‘hold in place’ closures of up to 15 minutes will occur at:

    GPT Hike-in Campgrounds
    ·      Barigar, Gar, Werdug, and Mud-Dadjug Hike-in campgrounds

    Walking Tracks/Management Vehicle Only tracks (MVO)
    ·      Walking tracks that traverse Piccaninny East (Bainggug) carpark
    ·      Walking tracks and MVO’s north and south of GPT Hike-in campgrounds listed
     
    Helicopter Landing Sites (HLS)
    ·      Lake Wartook HLS, Piccaninny East carpark HLS, Gar HLS, Roses Gap HLS.
     
    The operation will only take place under favourable weather conditions. Should the operation be suspended, a contingency day on Wednesday 19 November 2025 is available for helicopter air-lift operations.

    For further information, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 8427 2258.

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 24.10.2025

    During the summer of 2024/2025 the southern and western areas of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and the central section of Grampians Peaks Trail were impacted by multiple bushfires. Since then, a staged re-opening has commenced and many popular visitor areas have re-opened in the Northern, Wonderland and Southern areas of the park. However, some visitor sites and roads remain closed in the Sundial, Mount William, Victoria Range, Victoria Valley and Wallaby Rocks areas.

    Roads in fire impacted areas

    Many of the roads within the National Park due for reopening to the public by late July were impacted by weather events. There will be longer term closures required for some roads, where significant damage has occurred and further essential works are required. For up-to-date information please refer to the road report on the change of conditions listings.

    For more detail on “What’s Open What’s Closed”  

    Please refer to the attached “What’s Open What’s Closed” September 19 Park Update. It provides a park wide compilation of the staged fire recovery reopening’s in 2025.

    For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria on 131963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

    Attachments: GNP Park Update 19 September 2025 - What's Open What's Closed V2 (748KB)

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 31.10.2025

    The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed.

    Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

    Seasonal roads are due to open this weekend, however, please be aware that many have remained closed due to fire impacts.

    Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 31.10.2025 (211KB)

    Ground shooting pest animal control program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

    Parks Victoria is conducting a conservation program targeted at protecting flora and fauna of the Grampians (Gariwerd NP).
     
    A ground shooting operation will be undertaken in the evenings between Monday 10th November and Friday 14th November 2025 to target pest animals.

    During operations, parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park will be temporarily closed or restricted while shooting activities are underway.
     
    To ensure visitor safety, warning signs will be placed at closures and major road access points to the control area.

    Visitors must follow all instructions on permanent and temporary signage.

    No additional closures of visitor sites or campgrounds are being implemented.

    For further information visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call Parks Victoria Information on 13 1963.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Mt Zero Car Park - Closed for Construction from 10th November 2025

    Mount Zero Picnic Area – Upcoming closure for construction works – 10th November to February 2026
     
    Mount Zero Picnic Area, car park and facilities will be CLOSED from Monday 10th November as Parks Victoria commences construction works to upgrade the Mount Zero Picnic Area / Grampians Peaks Trail - Mura Mura Trailhead. 
    It is expected that the major works requiring closure will be completed before Christmas, with ongoing minor works occurring post-Christmas. Parks Victoria will re -open the car park as soon as it is safe to do so. 
    These works are part of upgrades to trailheads along the Grampians Peaks Trail which will improve trail access, carparking, visitor and picnic facilities, signage and landscaping.
     
    During construction:
    • There will be no parking at Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead.
    • Day and Overnight Hikers can access the Grampians Peaks Trail at Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead via drop off / pick up only.
    • Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and Stapylton Campground.
    Day walkers wishing to complete the Stapylton Loop Walk can access via the trailhead at Stapylton Campground. Please note there will be limited car parking along Olive Plantation Road, north of the campground entry. Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and/or Stapylton Campground.
     
    We apologise for any inconvenience.
     
    For further information on the closure please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au 
    For more information on the GPT Trailhead upgrades, please click here.

    Grampians Peaks Trail - Re-opening to day walking Monday 10th November (sections C3-C5 & S1-S2)

    Grampians Peaks Trail - Reopening for Day Walking Monday 10th November 2025
     
    The central section and southern sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail (C3-C5 and S1-S2) will re-open for day walking only on Monday the 10th of November 2025.
     
    This section was heavily impacted by the 2024/25 Summer bushfires and incorporates the trail from Borough Huts Campground to Griffin Trailhead (including section S1 –S2 Yarram Gap Road to Griffin fireline). 
     
    The Barri Yalug, Duwul, Durd Durd, Yarram and Wannon Hike-in Campgrounds and facilities will remain closed, as works take place to repair damaged toilets, water tanks, elevated walkways, tent platforms, shelters, and signage.
     
    Please note:
    • Drinking water is available at serviced water tanks only, located at Grampians Peaks Trail Road crossings. Important: drinking water is not available at the Hike-in Campgrounds. Hikers must adjust accordingly and carry sufficient drinking water.
    • Toilet facilities are available at Borough Huts, Jimmy Creek, Kalymna and Wannon Crossing campgrounds.
    • Mount William Road is closed until further notice, and vehicle access to the Mount William Carpark is unavailable.
    • Please see the Plan and Prepare Guide for more information on how to plan and prepare, before accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail.
     
    Please remember, this fire affected landscape is fragile. Stay on formed tracks and be mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have changed.
     
    Visit our fire recovery project web page for relevant upgrade information. 
     
    Check what's open and closed in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park on the change of conditions web page. If you are visiting the area and require more detailed local information,  visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd Halls Gap,  open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively, you can call (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au

  • Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre (Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre Park, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

    Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures during 2025

    Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures during 2025

    ·      Cultural tours, activities and venue hire currently unavailable.
    ·      Park information centre and gift shop remain open.

    Parks Victoria is working with a strategic partnership committee of Gariwerd Traditional Owners from Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to ‘reimagine’ the future of Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre.

    The reimagining project aims to renew Traditional Owner management arrangements of the Brambuk precinct and includes careful consideration of the tourism and visitor experiences, commercial opportunities, cultural education and training programs that may be available in the future. As part of this project, there are also building upgrades and refurbishments that require the Cultural Centre to be closed during 2024-25. However, the park information centre, gift shop and self-guided walks remain available.
     
    For Junior Ranger School holiday programs visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/junior-rangers

    For a list of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Licensed Tour Operators Visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/lto

    For up-to-date national park information, brochures, maps, permits and access advice contact information staff at Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre info@parks.vic.gov.au or phone 8427 2058

    Further details on the Brambuk Reimagining project can be found on the Parks Victoria website https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/brambuk-cultural-centre-upgrade

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