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.
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
Gar and Werdug 3-day Hike
Bugiga and Barri Yalug 3-day Hike
Duwul and Durd Durd 3-day Hike
Yarram and Wannon 3-day Hike
Djardji-djawara and Mud-dadjug 3-day Hike
Grampians Peaks Trail Experiences
Grampians Peaks Trail
Day walks
Overnight Hikes
Full Grampians Peaks Trail (north to south)
Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre
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.
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Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Mountain Lion (Designated rock-climbing and bouldering area) – Temporary exclusion
Significant Aboriginal cultural values have recently been rediscovered at the Mountain Lion designated rock-climbing and bouldering area.While Parks Victoria and Gariwerd Traditional Owners determine a longer-term management response, and out of respect for this significant cultural landscape, visitors are requested to not access this area.The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 protects Aboriginal cultural heritage and significant financial penalties apply for harm caused by individuals or corporate bodies.For more information please visit the FAQ Update at Rock Climbing in Gariwerd link below.Grampians Peaks Trail – Helicopter Operations – November 26.11.2024 to 27.11.2024
Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are scheduled along Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) from Tuesday 26th to Wednesday 27th of November 2024.Temporary closures of Hike-in campgrounds, walking tracks and roads will be required as staff work to remove toilet pods and transfer trail surfacing materials on the Grampians Peaks Trail.The transfer of trail surfacing material requires a temporary closure period of 2 hours. This may delay walkers on GPT section C1, specifically between The Pinnacle and Sundial Car Park on Wednesday 27th of November 2024. Otherwise, pod removal operations at Hike-in campgrounds will incur a wait of up to 30 minutes.Signage will be installed at trailheads and staff will be on ground to assist with temporary closures. Please follow signage advice and remain clear of closed areas during operations.The operation will only take place under favourable weather conditions. Should the operation be suspended, contingency days on Thursday the 28th of November and Friday 29th of November are available for works to re-commence when conditions are deemed favourable.For further information, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 8427 2258Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 08.11.2024
The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has several roads temporarily closed for repair works, upgrades, and fire impacts. Please be aware the movement of visitors in these parts of the National Park is restricted.Mitchell Rd between Redman Rd and Mt William Picnic Ground Rd.Temporary Road ClosuresTaylors Track will be closed on Monday 11th November and Tuesday the 12th of November 2024 for track material transfer works.Seasonal RoadsSeasonal Roads reopened on Thursday 31st October 2024.The following seasonal roads require further management and remain closed:· Moora Moora Track· Launders Track· Mt Cassell FirelineSeasonal road closures are necessary to maintain water quality, protect public safety and prevent erosion during the wetter months, making them vulnerable to damage.Grampians Peaks Trail – Trailhead Access
Road access (Griffin Track) to the Griffin Trailhead for the Grampians Peaks Trail is open to 4WD vehicles only. Walkers can access the GPT on foot via the Griffin Track from the Grampians Tourist Road.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 - 8.11.2024 (217KB)
Upcoming Trail Running Event – GPT 100
We advise that the GPT 100 extended weekend trail running event is being held in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park from Thursday the 21st of November to Sunday the 24th of November 2024.The event follows the Grampians Peaks Trail and may involve temporary delays for walkers. Also, expect busy periods at trailheads and campgrounds.If you are visiting the area on these dates and require more detailed information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap. Open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au