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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

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 17.01.2025

    The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to recent bushfires. Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the national park is restricted.

    Mitchell Rd between Redman Rd and Mt William Picnic Ground Rd.

    Temporary Road & Seasonal Road Closures
    These are mostly due to recent bushfires and is a long list. Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.

    Seasonal Roads
    Seasonal Roads reopened on Thursday 31st October 2024.

    The following seasonal roads require further management and remain closed:
    ·      Moora Track
    ·      Launders Track
    ·      Mt Cassell Fireline

    Seasonal road closures are necessary to maintain water quality, protect public safety and prevent erosion during the wetter months, making them vulnerable to damage.

    Please see the latest road report attachment for full road and track details at the bottom of this page.

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 17.01.2025 (224KB)

    Re-opening of visitor areas in Central Grampians - following recent bushfires

    Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now re-opened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire, though there are some sections of the park will remain closed while fire suppression, rehabilitation and recovery works continue. 
     
    A new fire at Boroka Lookout on January 19th is now contained, but closures will remain in place over the coming long weekend.
     
    For safety reasons, visitors are asked to adhere to on ground signage and remain out of closed fire affected areas.
     
     
    What’s Open and Closed? – Central Grampians
     
    Popular Visitor sites RE-OPENING in central Grampians from 10am Friday 24th January
    • Grampians Tourist Road between Halls Gap and Dunkeld
    • Wonderland Loop from Halls Gap
    • Mackey’s Peak walk
    • The Pinnacle Lookout walk from Wonderland carpark
    • Grand Canyon Loop  
    • Wonderland Forest Loop
    • Turret Falls
    • Splitters Falls
    • Reeds Lookout -*note the Balconies lookout walk remains closed
     
    Areas previously re-opened – central Grampians
    • Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre
    • Brambuk Wetland loop
    • Fyans Creek (Barri Yalug) loop
    • Boronia Peak
    • Venus Baths
    • Bullaces Glen
    • Chatauqua Peak (Bim)
    • Clematis Falls
    • MacKenzie Falls
    • Broken Falls
    • Mackenzie Falls Bluff Lookout walk
    • Fish Falls
    • Mackenzie River/Bun-nah Trail
    • Zumsteins Picnic Area/Historic walk
     
    Campgrounds open - central Grampians
    • Smiths Mill Campground
    • Plantation Campground (State Forest)

    Key Roads and 4WD tracks that are open - central Grampians
    • Grampians Tourist Road Between Halls Gap and Dunkeld C216 (Note all side roads remain closed)
    • Northern Grampians Road C222/Mt Victory Road 
    • Reed Lookout Road
    • Wonderland Road
    • See Road Report for further detail – note: Due to firefighting use, unsealed roads may not be suitable for 2WD
     

    What remains closed in Central Grampians?
     
    Visitor Site closures due to Boroka fire – Central Grampians
    • Mt Difficult Road (from Lake Wartook boat ramp to Mt Victory Road)
    • Old Mill Road (Rose Creek road to Mt Difficult road)
    • Boroka Lookout
    • Boroka Track
    • Lake Wartook Lookout Trailhead and walk
    • Grampians Peaks Trail - Mt Difficult road crossings 1 and 2
     
    Visitor site closures due to Yarram fire - Central Grampians
    • Balconies Lookout
    • Pinnacle walks from Sundial car park
    • Lakeview Lookout
    • Sundial Peak
    • Viewpoint
    • Sundial 4x4 track access from Lake Bellfield
    • Mt Rosea day walk
    • Stony Creek Group camp link
    • Bundaleer  
    • Burma Track loop
    • Borough Huts campground to Mt Rosea walk
    • Tunnel walking track
    • Terraces Fireline around Lake Bellfield
    • Pomonal Fireline
     
    Campground closures due to Yarram Fire - Central Grampians
    • Borough Huts Campground
    • Stony Creek Road bush camps
    • Moora and Vic Valley bush camps
    • Boreang Campground
     
    Overnight hike closures – Central Grampians
    Grampians Peaks Trail closures section C1 – C5 Wonderland/Sundial – Durd Durd
    • Sundial car park
    • Bugiga Hike-in campground
    • Barri Yalug Hike-in campground
    • Duwul Hike-in campground
    • Durd Durd Hike-in campground
     
    Key Roads Closed - Central Grampians (See Grampians road report for details)
    • Silverband Road
    • Sundial Road
    • Redman Road
    • Stony Creek Road
    • Glenelg River Road
     
    Designated Rock-climbing areas closed – central Grampians
    Wonderland Range, Sundial, Mt Rosea and Serra Range area
    78. Neurology Wall
    79. Bellfield Peak
    80. Wurzelgammage
    81. Lookout Point Wall
    82. Lake View Wall
    83. The Bleachers (Sundial Peak) (Bouldering Area)
    84. Equinox Walls (RNA)
    85. Western Wall
    86. Stoney Peak
    87. Bundaleer
    88. Calecstasia Walls
    89. Tower Hill
    90. Rosea Far Right
    91. Mount Rosea



    Reopening of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Southern Section

    Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now reopened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire. 
     
    Some sections of the park will remain closed for the time being while fire suppression works are ongoing.
     
     
    Visitor sites in the Southern Grampians area which are OPEN 10 include:
    - Mt Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug)  
    - Mt Sturgeon (Wurgarri)  
    - Piccaninny (Baingugg)  
    - Signal Peak  
    - Buandik (Jadawadjali) Falls 
    - Chimney Pots  
    - Billimina Art Shelter  
    - Manja Art Shelter 
    - Red Rock Picnic Area 
    - Strachans Campground 
    - Buankdik Campground 
    - Grampians Peaks Trail: South Section S4-S5 - Dunkeld to Cassidy Gap Road (including Dunkeld Trailhead, Victoria Valley Road Trailhead, Bainggug (Picaninny) Trailhead, Mud-Dadjug hike in campground, Djardji-Djawara hike in campground (End Point - no access north of the campground), Cassidy Gap Trailhead)
    - Victoria Range Overnight Hike (including Fortress remote overnight Hike-in campground) 
     
    Visitor sites to remain CLOSED: 
    - Paddys Castle  
    - Tower Hill 
    - Burrong Falls 
    - Moora Moora area   

    Reopening of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Northern Section

    Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now reopened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire.

    Some sections of the park will remain closed for the time being while fire suppression works are ongoing.
     
    Visitors can view a Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Closure Map here. 

    Visitor sites in the Northern Grampians area which are OPEN include:
    - Mount Zero (Mura Mura)  
    - Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) summit and loop  
    - Flat Rock viewpoint  
    - Hollow Mountain (Wudjub Guyan)  
    - Gulgurn Manja Art Shelter  
    - Ngamdjidj Art Shelter  
    - Golton Gorge 
    - Beehive Falls 
    - Briggs Bluff walk 
    - Mt Difficult (Gar)  
    - Waterfalls of Gar  
    - Brim Springs Picnic area 
    - Heatherlie Quarry  
    - Stapylton Campground 
    - Troopers Creek Campground  
    - Coppermine 4x4 Campground 
    - Grampians Peaks Trail North Section N1- N3 - Mt Zero to Halls Gap (including, Mt Zero Trailhead, Coppermine Group Camp, Longpoint West Group Camp, Barigar Hike-in campground, Gar Trailhead, Gar Hike in-campground, Werdug Hike-in campground, Halls Gap Trailhead)

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

    Parks Victoria is conducting a conservation program to respond to the ecological impacts of the Yarram Gap fire.

    An aerial shooting operation will be undertaken between Wednesday 22nd – 10:00am Friday 24th of January 2025 to target pest animals and to support the recovery of the park and its native species.

    The fire affected over a third of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park impacting native plants, animals, aquatic species and invertebrates. 

    Urgent action is being taken to reduce introduced predators and herbivores, threatening the survival and recovery of vulnerable native plants and animals.

    Operations will occur within fire ground areas currently closed to the public. No additional closures of visitor sites or campgrounds will occur.

    To ensure visitor safety, fire ground closure signs are located at key road access points to the control area. Visitors are encouraged to follow all instructions on permanent and temporary signage.

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

    Attachments: MAP - Aerial Control Operation - Fireground closed areas Jan 2025 (1,162KB)

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Boroka Lookout Closed due to Boroka Fire

    Due to the recent Boroka fire, Mt Difficult Road is closed between Lake Wartook boat ramp and Mt Victory Road. 
    This includes the closure of the following visitor sites:
    • Boroka Lookout
    • Boroka walking track
    • Lake Wartook Lookout
    • Old Mill Road from Rose Creek road to Mt Difficult Road
    • *note - The Grampians Peaks Trail remains OPEN from Mt Zero (Mura Mura) trailhead through to Halls Gap 
     
    Check the Vic Emergency website emergency.vic.gov.au or Vic Emergency App for the latest warnings and advice.

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