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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

Hike during the day and camp 1-night under the stars to experience a little bit more of what the Grampians Peaks Trail has to offer. Choose from three 2-day hike options and explore the ancient, rugged landscape of Gariwerd. All itineraries require a car shuffle from start to finish. If you only have one vehicle, contact a Grampians Peaks Trail Licensed Tour Operator for transport services or visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre for other pick-up or hiking options.

 

Barigar

This overnight hike takes in the dramatic Stapylton Amphitheatre with the magnificent orange wave of Taipan Wall, Bird Rock, Mt Stapylton, panoramic ridgeline walking, wildflowers, seasonal creeks and a hidden waterfall located not far from Barigar Hike-in Campground.

Map of Barigar on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 4

Length: 16.0km  Day 1: 12.1km  Day 2:3.9km

Start: Mt Zero Picnic Area (N1 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Gar Trailhead (Roses Gap Road)

Pick up and drop off: Short vehicle shuffle between Mt Zero Picnic Area and Gar Trailhead or arrange a bus transfer with Licensed Tour Operator. 45min round trip.

How to get there: From Melbourne (290km, 3hrs and 15mins), drive west on the Western Highway (A8) through Ararat, Stawell and Dadswells Bridge to Wonwondah-Dadswells Bridge Road. Turn left and follow for 6.4km to Winfields Road (unsealed), turn left and follow for 1.2km to Mt Zero Road (unsealed), turn left and follow for 2.2km to Mt Zero Picnic Area.

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Gar

From Gar Trailhead, a gentle walk through dense bushland soon begins to climb along Dead Bullock Creek, passing by impressive seasonal waterfalls before opening up onto the rocky escarpment of Gar (Mt Difficult).

Enjoy breathtaking views before continuing to climb further, ending your day with a stunning sunset view at Gar Hike-in Campground. To enjoy an impressive sunrise, follow the track for 1.4km over steep rocky slabs to Gar summit. Return to your destination, Gar Trailhead by descending back to Gar Hike-in Campground first, and then follow the same GPT route from the previous day.

Map of Gar on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 4

Length: 15km  Day 1: 7.5km  Day 2: 7.5km

Start: Gar Trailhead (N2 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Gar Trailhead

Pick up and drop off: Park car at Gar Trailhead or arrange a bus transfer with Licensed Tour Operator; 30min each way.

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Werdug

From the main car park in Halls Gap, walk past the pool, through the botanic gardens and head north towards Clematis Falls and Chatauqua Peak. From the saddle junction, the track climbs steeply transitioning from tall eucalypt forest into the dry rocky escarpments of the Mt Difficult Range. 
Cross over Mt Difficult Road, where your perspective changes westerly. Navigate through the rocky escarpments to Werdug Hike-in Campground and enjoy breathtaking sunset views over Lake Wartook and the surrounding peaks. Return via the same route the following day.

Map of Werdug on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 4

Length: 15km  Day 1: 7.5km  Day 2: 7.5km

Start: Halls Gap (N4 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Halls Gap

Pick up and drop off: Park car at Gar Trailhead or arrange a bus transfer with Licensed Tour Operator; 30min each way.

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Bugiga

Start the morning in Halls Gap before traversing the Wonderland and northern section of the Serra Ranges on this overnight hike. Follow the cascading Stony Creek upstream through the Grand Canyon, climb to the Pinnacle and continue along the trail to camp below Mt Rosea at Bugiga Hike-in Campground. Wander through tall forest to rocky outcrops and incredible views on Mt Rosea, then take the long descent to the finishing point at Borough Huts Campground.

Map of Bugiga on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 4

Length: 22.3km  Day 1: 9km  Day 2: 13.3km

Start: Halls Gap (C1 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Borough Huts Campground (C2)

Pick up and drop off: Short vehicle shuffle from Borough Huts Campground back to Halls Gap or arrange a bus transfer with Licensed Tour Operator.

How to get there:

  • From Melbourne (253km, 3hrs), 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.

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Barri Yalug

Starting at Mount Rosea Carpark, follow the trail to Mt Rosea, heading south through tall forest then onto rocky escarpments. After climbing the summit (Bugiga Mirgani), head south towards Borough Huts Campground then on to Barri Yalug Hike-in Campground, with incredible views north over Lake Bellfield.

Day 2 on this hike provides a challenging climb over Seven Dials and Redman Bluff before arriving at Duwul Hike-in Campground, perched high on the Mt William Range. A short 1.2km walk from here takes you to the endpoint at Mt William Carpark.

Map of Barri Yalug on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 4

Length: 28.4km  Day 1: 14.0km  Day 2: 14.4km

Start: Mount Rosea Carpark (C2 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Mount Rosea Carpark

Pick up and drop off:
Vehicle shuffle between Mount Rosea Carpark and Mt William Carpark (35 minutes each way) or arrange a transfer with a Licensed Tour Operator. Park your car at the Redman Road Trailhead. 

Please note, Mount William and the Major Mitchell Plateau are exposed areas with fast changing weather. During winter and wet weather, hikers can expect heavy driving rain, sleet and strong winds. Snow may occur between May and October. In July, the average temperature is 5 degrees Celsius and 170mm rain. Walkers should be well prepared for these conditions and should reconsider their need to cross the Plateau in bad weather conditions.

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Duwul

Starting at Redman Road Trailhead, the trail ascends through dense woodland then provides a challenging climb over Seven Dials and Redman Bluff before arriving at Duwul Hike-in Campground. Known for its impressive wildflowers and stunning mountain scenery from some of the highest mountain peaks of the park. Return via the same route the following day.

Map of Duwul on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 4

Length: 26.4km  Day 1: 13.2km  Day 2: 13.2km

Start: Redman Road Trailhead (C3 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Redman Road Trailhead

Pick up and drop off:
Park your car at the Redman Road Trailhead.

Please note, Mount William and the Major Mitchell Plateau are exposed areas with fast changing weather. During winter and wet weather, hikers can expect heavy driving rain, sleet and strong winds. Snow may occur between May and October. In July, the average temperature is 5 degrees Celsius and 170mm rain. Walkers should be well prepared for these conditions and should reconsider their need to cross the Plateau in bad weather conditions.

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Durd Durd

One of the most difficult sections (Grade 5) of the Grampians Peaks Trail – only suitable for very experienced and very fit hikers.

From the Mount William Carpark, follow the steep vehicle access road south-westerly toward the summit. At the towers take the gravel track southwards then drop steeply into Boundary Gap. Climb the steep exit and traverse across the Major Mitchell Plateau - the highest section of the trail. Enjoy the stunted sub alpine vegetation and far-reaching views before arriving at Durd Durd Hike-in Campground, nestled high on a west-facing gully. On day 2, a gentle decent takes you through towering trees to Jimmy Creek Campground, enjoying impressive mountain views along the way.

Map of Durd Durd on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 5

Length: 20.6km  Day 1: 13.3km  Day 2: 7.3km

Start: Mount William Carpark (C4 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Jimmy Creek Campground (C5)

Pick up and drop off:
Vehicle shuffle between Mt William Carpark and Jimmy Creek Campground (25 minutes each way) or arrange a transfer with a Licensed Tour Operator.

Please note, Mount William and the Major Mitchell Plateau are exposed areas with fast changing weather. During winter and wet weather, hikers can expect heavy driving rain, sleet and strong winds. Snow may occur between May and October. In July, the average temperature is 5 degrees Celsius and 170mm rain. Walkers should be well prepared for these conditions and should reconsider their need to cross the Plateau in bad weather conditions.

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Yarram

Starting at Jimmy Creek Campground, the upsloping trail criss-crosses the range, featuring sections of cross slope walking and rock hopping.  Enjoy views over distant wetlands and farmland plains before passing a helipad and shortly after arriving at the stunning Yarram Hike-in Campground. Nestled in a gully amongst old stringybark forest enjoy peace and tranquillity and stunning night skies. Day 2 follows a steep descent through gullies and lower mountain slopes before arriving at Yarram Gap Road Trailhead.

Map of Yarram on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 4

Length: 12.6km  Day 1: 8.0km  Day 2: 4.6km

Start: Jimmy Creek Campground (C5 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Yarram Gap Road Trailhead (S1)

 

Wannon

From Yarram Gap Road, walk parallel to the road through Callitris forest and climb onto the ridgeline. Rolling up and down through six knolls and saddles, you’ll see a series of wetlands to the east. Descend a spur into taller forest, before entering open grassland and arriving at Wannon Hike-in Campground. Follow the track through cleared land before crossing the Wannon River. Travel through swampy river flats and heathy under-storey before intercepting with Grampians Tourist Road. Meander up a gentle slope through sandy, heathy forest for 2.6km to Griffin Trailhead.

Map of Wannon on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: 4

Length: 12.1km  Day 1: 6.5km  Day 2: 5.6km

Start: Yarram Gap Road Trailhead (S1 on GPT Topographic map)

Finish: Griffin Trailhead (S2)

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Mud-Dadjug

Starting from Cassidy Gap Road, hike uphill through rocky shrubland before climbing up to Signal Peak and across escarpments to the rocky exposed summit of Mud-Dadjug (Mt Abrupt). Enjoy sweeping views across the Serra Range and Southern Grampians, before arriving at Mud-Dadjug Hike-in Campground. On the second day cross over Bainggug (The Piccaninny) and take the steady climb up Wurgarri (Mt Sturgeon) before descending down the rocky slope to meander through an open Red Gum woodland. Cross bridges and follow directional signage into the small town of Dunkeld.

Map of Mud-dadjug on the Grampians Peaks Trail

Grade: Grade 4

Length: 22.1 km  Day 1: 7.3km  Day 2: 14.8km

Start: Cassidy Gap Road Trailhead. Limited parking available, drop offs are encouraged.

Finish: Dunkeld

Pick up and drop off: Short vehicle shuffle between Dunkeld and Cassidy Gap Road or arrange a transfer with a Licensed Tour Operator. 15min round trip.

How to get there:

  • From Melbourne (273km, 3hrs 20mins): Drive west on the Western Highway (M8) to Ballarat. From Ballarat take the Glenelg Highway (B160) west to Dunkeld. Turn north onto Victoria Valley Road (C216). Drive 2.6km and turn right on Grampians Tourist Road (C216) to Halls Gap. Drive 7.6km then turn left onto Cassidy Gap Road. Drive three minutes to the GPT trail crossing.
  • From Dunkeld (10.8km, 13mins): Leave Dunkeld village to the east on the Glenelg Highway (B160). Drive 200m and turn north onto Victoria Valley Road (C216). Drive 2.6km and turn right on Grampians Tourist Road (C216) to Halls Gap. Drive 7.6km then turn left onto Cassidy Gap Road. Drive three minutes along the dirt road to the GPT trail crossing.
  • From Halls Gap (54.5km, 40mins): Drive south on Grampians Tourist Road (C216) towards Dunkeld. After 54km turn right onto Cassidy Gap Road. Drive three minutes along the dirt road to the GPT trail crossing.

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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.
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.

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.

Need to know

Overnight Hikes

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

    The Balconies Walk and Reeds Lookout carpark

    The walk to the Balconies from Reed Lookout carpark is closed for track repair works from Monday 12th of May to Friday 23rd May 2025.

    The Reeds Lookout carpark will be closed from Monday 12th of May to Tuesday 13th of May 2025. The closure extends to Mount Victory Rd to support heavy vehicle material carting.

    From Wednesday 14th of May 2025 to Friday 23rd May 2025, the Reeds Lookout carpark will reopen with 50 percent fewer parking spaces and limited turnaround space for vehicles towing trailers.

    Coppermine 4WD Track Partial Closure

    Partial closure of Coppermine Track 21-23 May 2025
     
    Coppermine Track will be partially closed between Coppermine Campground and Mt Zero Rd from Wednesday 21 May until Fri 23 May 2025 for roadworks.  

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 20.05.2025

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

    Key roads open include Grampians Tourist Rd (most side roads remain closed), Mt Victory Rd, Sundial Rd, Silverband Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mt Zero Rd and Victoria Valley Rd.

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

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 20.05.2025 (217KB)

    The Pinnacle Walk from Wonderland Carpark

    Track repair works will take place on the Pinnacle Walk (halfway along in the Bridal Veil Falls area) from Monday 12th of May to Friday 23rd May 2025. The walk will remain open however visitors may experience delays. The Forest Loop Walk turn off near the works area offers an alternative route to access the Pinnacle Lookout.  

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfire Reopening Update – May 2025

    The impact of the 2024/2025 summer fires in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was widespread. It resulted in the closure of many popular visitor sites including campgrounds, picnic areas, a large network of roads and walking tracks (including sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail).

    Parks Victoria is now progressing with large scale fire recovery works across the park. To complement these, a staged re-opening of visitor sites is being implemented

    The sites, which have reopened from April 18, 2025 are:
     
    ·      Silverband Falls Walk and Silverband Road
    ·      Balconies walk
    ·      Sundial carpark and the walk to the Pinnacle and Lakeview lookout walk (Sundial Peak remains closed)
    ·      Boroka Track Walk
    ·      Jimmy Creek and Wannon Crossing Campgrounds
    ·      Kalymna Campground and Kalymna Walk
    ·      Griffin Trailhead to Cassidy Gap Rd (Grampians Peaks Trail) – Walkers can now access this area by either pick up or drop off at Grampians Tourist Rd.  The Griffin Fireline Track remains closed to vehicles but open to walkers accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail via the Griffin Trailhead.

    For more detailed information please see the attached Park Update on “what is open” and “what is closed’ in the park.

    Attachments: GNP Park Update May 2025 (556KB)

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – Fire Recovery Update – May 2025

    The impact of the 2024/2025 summer fires in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was widespread. Parks Victoria is now progressing with large scale fire recovery works across the park. For more detailed information, please see the attached Fire Recovery Update May 2025. 

    Attachments: GNP Fire Recovery Newsletter May 2025 (1,327KB)

    Run The Gap 2025 - Fun Run Event – Halls Gap and surrounds

    Run the Gap 2025 is an annual fun run being held in Halls Gap and surrounding areas of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park on Sunday May 25th, 2025.
     
    Schedule
    7:30am – 21km run
    8:10am – 12km run
    8:30am - 6km run
    8:35am - 6km walk
     
    The trail running courses will be held on several walking tracks, with marshalled road crossings and event stations in place at several visitor sites. 

    For more detail on the event including start and finish locations for each distance visit:

    If you are visiting the area on these dates and require more detailed information, contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre on (03) 8427 2258. 

  • 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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