Duwul and Durd Durd 3-day Hike

time 3 days
distance 32.6 kilometres
type One way
Grade

Grade 5

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Duwul and Durd Durd 3-day Hike

Grampians 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

Traversing an exposed montane landscape and the highest mountains in the park, the very difficult Duwul and Durd Durd 3-day hike is an overall grade 5 track, suitable only for very fit and experienced hikers. All itineraries require a car shuffle from start to finish. If you only have one vehicle, see the GPT Licensed Tour Operators page for shuttle service options or contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre for more information.

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.

When planning this incredible hike, read the important Grampians Peaks Trail Plan and Prepare Guide.

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Itinerary highlights

This itinerary has the greatest elevation of the trail and most challenging terrain, climbing to the Seven Dials, Redman Buff and Mount William (Duwul), the highest mountain in western Victoria. Experience a steep and rough descent into Boundary Gap and then a steep climb to Major Mitchell Plateau with some of the most spectacular views that are only accessible on foot. Refer to sections C3-C5 on GPT topographic map.

Day one: (C3) Redman Road to Duwul Hike-in Campground (13.1 kilometres)

This section of the walk has the greatest elevation change on the entire trail crossing Barney Creek at 320 metres and Redman Bluff at 1,017 metres with spectacular views of the Serra Range to the west. From Seven Dials, climb through rocky outlooks onto the ridgeline to the summit of Redman Bluff and continue from the summit downhill to the Duwul Hike-in Campground.

Day two: (C4) Duwul Hike-in Campground to Durd Durd Hike-in Campground (14.5 kilometres)

Climb to Mount William (Duwul) with 360 degree views across Gariwerd. Descend into Boundary Gap and then roam across the exposed Major Mitchell Plateau with fantastic views of the Serra Range and eastern side of the park, before going down the Plateau to camp at the  Durd Durd Hike-in Campground.

Day three: (C5) Durd Durd Hike-in Campground to Jimmy Creek Road (5.7 kilometres)

Begin the long descent to Jimmy Creek Road, with views of the Mount William Range and Serra Range. This section is fantastic for wildflowers. Keep an eye out for the red “spider flowers” of Flame Grevillia (Grevillia dimorpha) which are typically in bloom between April and November.

Bookings and itinerary information

This 3-day hike connects with Bugiga and Barri Yalug 3-day Hike to the north and the Yarram and Wannon 3-day hike in the south. There is also a walking track junction to Kalymna Campground. The trailhead for this itinerary is Redman Road (see map location below). Find out more about the central Grampians walks in the official map for Grampians Peaks Trail. All itineraries require a car shuffle from start to finish. If you only have one vehicle, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre for other pick-up or walk options.

Camping fees

The trail itself is free to hikers but camping fees apply to stay overnight. This itinerary includes two nights at two different, dedicated campgrounds: first night at Duwul Hike-in Campground and second night at Durd Durd Hike-in Campground. These are booked as an all-inclusive itinerary - all you need to do is choose the date of your first night to book. We recommend booking your 3-day hike well in advance of your planned departure to ensure there is tent pad availability at each campground.

The 3-day itinerary cost is $100.80 for up to two people on a 3.5m x 3.5m standard tent pad

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 standard tent pad for a 3-day/2-night hike is 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.

Campground information

Campgrounds have a mix of 3.5m x 3.5m timber tent platforms and granite sand pads with steel chains that can be used to secure your tent. Additional guy rope may be needed for tent vestibules or tunnel style tents. Each campground has been individually designed the fit within the surrounding landscape. They feature an unpowered communal area for meal preparation, basic toilet facilities and water collection points. Mobile phone service good at both campgrounds and on higher elevations with line of sight to Halls Gap and Pomonal communication towers. The use of fuel stoves in all hiker camps is permitted but open campfires are not allowed. Please take your rubbish with you on the entire journey and dispose of it when you get home.


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How to get there

Duwul and Durd Durd 3-day Hike

From Halls Gap (11.5km, 11mins): Drive south on Grampians Tourist Road (C216) for 10.4km. Turn left onto Redman Road and drive 1km to the trailhead.

From Dunkeld (55km, 40mins): Leave Dunkeld village to the east on the Glenelg Highway (B160). Drive 200m and turn north onto Victoria Valley Road (C216). Drive 2.6km turn right on Grampians Tourist Road (C216) and follow for 51.5km towards Halls Gap. Turn right onto Redman Road and drive 1km to the trailhead.

From Melbourne (265km, 3hrs 15mins): Drive west on the Western Highway (A8) to Ararat. From Ararat take the Ararat-Halls Gap Road (C222) for 48km through Moyston, Pomonal and onto Halls Gap. Drive south from Halls Gap on Grampians Tourist Road (C216) for 10.4km. Turn left onto Redman Road and drive 1km to the trailhead.

Need to know

Duwul and Durd Durd 3-day Hike

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.

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Parks

    Seasonal road closures 2023

    Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Grampians Gariwerd Landscape - Aerial Deer Management Program Temporary Park Closures

    Grampians Gariwerd Landscape – Information Update
     
    Parks Victoria will commence aerial and ground-based pest animal control operations across the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and Black Range State Park during October 2023.
     
    Informed by scientific research, this program is aimed at controlling/reducing introduced Goat and Deer populations that are threatening the important natural and cultural values of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape. Qualified and experienced contractors will undertake aerial based control operations across the landscape where these animals are impacting vegetation and cultural values.
     
    Parks Victoria staff will continue to support these efforts with staged ground-based operations throughout the year, including at Black Range Scenic reserve.
     
    The first aerial operation is scheduled to commence Tuesday 10th October, and conclude Thursday 12th October 2023. A Fact sheet showing the operation areas is attached showing approximate dates and times of temporary closures, and a list of these closures is shown below.
     
    • During operations, some key visitor sites including the Grampians Peaks Trail and other walking tracks may be temporarily closed (up to two hours) for visitor safety. See list below.
    • Park closures will be clearly signposted and managed by staff
    • Visitors are asked to refrain from entering closed areas, staying on designated walking tracks or modifying their plans to visit outside of the hours of operation.   
    • Visitors may be able to see helicopters flying at low levels and hear gunshots
     
    All Parks Victoria’s conservation programs are thoroughly planned and implemented under strict protocols and oversight, ensuring that operations are safe, effective, humane and meet obligations of all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures.
     
    For Further Information about this operation and temporary park closures please refer to the Deer Control Program Fact Sheet attached and Parks Victoria website, or call the Parks Victoria Information centre on 13 19 63.
     
    List of visitor sites and roads potentially impacted by temporary closures. Please note, the below times are best estimates and are subject to change. Parks Victoria will update the list of temporary closure times closer to the date.
     
    Day 1: Tuesday 10th October - Temporary closures may occur between 08:00 – 14:30pm
    (Bullawin Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Fortress Walking Track
    Mt Thackeray Walking Track
    Hut Creek Walking Track
    Mt Thackeray and Fortress Overnight hiking camp
    Manja Art Shelter walking track
    Chimney Pots walking track
    Victoria Range Rock climbing sites
     
    Closed Roads
    Victoria Range Track
    Goat Track
    “Blind Fireline
    Yanganaginj Njawai track
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Buandik Campground from Red rock road
    Billimina shelter
    Jadawadjali Falls walking track
    Strachans Campground
    Ingleton Springs
    Red Rock Road
    Harrops Track
     
    (Burrunj Black Range) Sector
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Mount Byron Walking track
    Mudadgadjiin Picnic Area and Art shelter walk
    Rock Escarpment Discovery walk
    Wildman Cave
    Closed Roads
    Muirfoot track (MVO)
    Black Range Road between Rees and Rocklands-Cherrypool Rd
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Rockland Cherrypool Road
    Rees Rd
     
     
    Day 1: Tuesday 10th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 15:00 – 17:00pm
    (Boroka Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult road south Crossing to Halls Gap
    Boroka Lookout Walking track
    Bullaces Glen walking track
    Chatauqua Peak Loop walking track
    Clematis Falls Walking Track
    Closed Roads
    Mt Difficult Road - Gravel Section Only
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Boroka Lookout – from Mt Victory Road only
     
     
    Day 2: Wednesday 11th October - Temporary closures may occur between 08:30 – 14:30  
    (Glenelg River Sectors)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Red Gum Walk
    Closed Roads
    Mair Track (Seasonal)
    Henham Shortcut Track
    Channel track
     
    (Moora Moora Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Tower Hill
    Moora Moora Outlet/Dam Wall
    Closed Roads
    Serra Henham Link Track
    Henham Track
    Moora Moora Track (Seasonal)
    Outlet Track
    Rosea Track (Seasonal)
    Remaining Open
    Paddy’s Castle
    Boreang Campground
    Bundaleer and Mt Rosea Rockclimbing areas
    Glenelg River Road
     
    (Wartook Sector) - Temporary Closures may occur between 15:00 -17:00
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult Rd Crossing sth – Old Mt Difficult Loop intersection Grid Ref e629933 n5903971
    Long Point West Hike-in campground
    Long Point East Hike Hike-in campground
    Wartook Lookout walking track
    Closed Roads
    Wartook East Fireline (MVO)
    Mt Difficult Road – Gravel Section
    Old Mill Road
    Ricky North track (MVO)
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Werdug Hike in Campground – movement to and from may be delayed
    Boroka Lookout
     
    Thursday 12th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 08:30 – 10:30am
    (Briggs Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Beehive Falls Walking Track
    Grampians Peaks Trail from Troopers Creek campground intersection to Gar Hike in campground
    Briggs Bluff walking track
    Mt Difficult Walking track – from Mt Difficult road /Carters track intersection
    Gar Waterfalls Track
    Long Point West Hike in Campground
    Closed Roads
    Carters-Longpoint track (MVO)
    Long Point Fireline (MVO)
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Gar Hike in Campground
    Heatherlie Quarry
     
    Thursday 12th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 10:30 – 12:30
    (Boronia Sector)
    Closed Visitor Sites
    Tunnel walking track
    Boronia Peak walking track
    Closed Roads
    Mt Cassell fireline (Seasonal)
    Terraces Fireline (MVO)* Grampians Peaks Trail return to Halls Gap section
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Fyans Creek Loop walking track
    Delleys Bridge walking track
    Tunnel visitor site east
    Lake Bellfield Track
     
    (Seven Dials Sector)
    Closed Roads
    Redman Rd – between GPT/Redman road trailhead and East Park Boundary
    Seven Dials Track (MVO) *rock climbing areas
    Sites Remaining Open:
    Grampians Peaks Trail
     
    (Wannon Sector)
    Closed Roads
    All internal seasonal and management vehicle only tracks
    Lynches Crossing track
    Childs Lane
    Park Boundary tracks near gooseneck swamp and Brady Swamp

    Attachments: Grampians Deer Management Fact Sheet_final (1,792KB)

  • Grampians National Park

    Grampians Peaks Trail - Helicopter Air-Lift Operations - Thursday 5/10/2023 & Friday 6/10/2023

    Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are scheduled along Grampians Peaks Trail from Thursday 5th- Friday 6th October 2023 at Gar, Werdug, Barri Yalug, Duwul, Yarram, Mud-Dadjug Hike-in campgrounds.

    Temporary walking track and road closures (of up to half an hour) may be required as staff work to remove toilet pods and transfer trail surfacing materials into and out of Hike-in Campgrounds.
    Signage will be installed at Trailheads and staff will be on ground to assist with any closures. Please follow advice of signage and remain clear of closed areas during operations.

    Temporary closures will be in place at:

    ·      Gar, Werdug, Barri Yalug, Duwul, Yarram and Mud-Dadjug hike-in campgrounds
    ·      Walking tracks and Management Vehicle Only tracks north and south of hike-in campgrounds.
    ·      Gar, Wartook, Brambuk, Mt William and Piccaninny Helicopter Landing Sites
    ·      Piccaninny East Carpark
    ·      Fyans Creek Loop Track southern end (includes the bridge crossing near Brambuk and eastern side of the open area)
    ·      Apiary (Bee) Site 20m east off Grampians Road (approx. 4.5km south of Jimmy Creek Campground)

    This operation will only take place under favourable weather conditions. Should the operation be suspended, the works will re-commence when conditions are deemed favourable.

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

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 03.10.2023

    The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has several roads temporarily closed for repair works and upgrades. Please be aware the movement of visitors in these parts of the National Park is restricted.

    Road Closures
    Mitchell Road, Mt William Picnic Ground Track are closed.

    Partial Road Closures
    Mafeking Road from Emmet Road intersection to Mt William Picnic Ground Road.
    Pohlner Road from North Link Track to Winfields Road.

    Grampians Peaks Trail - Access Closures
    Road access (Griffin Track) to the Griffin Trailhead for the Grampians Peaks Trail is currently closed to vehicles due to poor road condition. Walkers can access the GPT on foot via the Griffin Track from the Grampians Tourist Road.

    Redman Road Trailhead carpark is currently closed. The nearest site for parking is at Borough Huts Campground.

    Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

    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 03.10.2023 (180KB)

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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

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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 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.
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