First Wannon Hiker Camp-Major Mitchell Plateau

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First Wannon Hiker Camp-Major Mitchell Plateau

First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area is a small bush camp situated in a saddle at the headwaters of the First Wannon Creek. This site is for overnight hikers traversing the Major Mitchell Plateau. Surrounded by stunted eucalypts and sub-alpine vegetation, it provides shelter from the changeable Plateau weather.
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Located 1000m above sea level, far from civilisation or roads, you will share this campground with the occasional Peregrine Falcon, Black Footed Swamp Wallaby or other small marsupial. There are sweeping views of the Mt William and Serra Ranges stretching right across the plateau. Keep an eye out for the beautiful Banksia saxicola plants that flower during autumn.

First Wannon Hiker Camp can accommodate a maximum of 16 people in one designated area. A camping permit is required for each individual and is bookable online. A Trip Intention Form or Group Activity Statement must be lodged with Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at least two weeks prior to undertaking this overnight hike.

One drop toilet is provided. However it is infrequently serviced. Campers must be self-sufficient, prepared for severe weather and remote area walking and should adopt a minimal impact approach. No camp fires are permitted - small fuel stoves only.

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How to get there

First Wannon Hiker Camp-Major Mitchell Plateau

First Wannon is a hike-in camping area, so you'll need to leave your car somewhere. The best access points are via Sheep Hills Carpark (12.7 km walk away), Mt. William Carpark (6.8 km), or Jimmy Creek Campground (12 km).
First Wannon Hiker Camp-Major Mitchell Plateau

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When you're there

Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide and the Overnight Hiking Trip Intention Form before you go. 

Need to know

First Wannon Hiker Camp-Major Mitchell Plateau

Safety tips for a great visit

Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.

Accessibility

Visiting a park can be more of a challenge for people with disabilities, however in Victoria there are a wide range of facilities to help people of all abilities enjoy our wonderful parks around the state.

Bushfire awareness

First Wannon Hike-in Campground in the Grampians National Park is in the South West fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.

No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.

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 12.03.2025

    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 (all side roads remain closed), Mt Victory Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mt Zero Rd and the Mirranatwa Gap end of Victoria Valley Rd.

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

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 12.03.2025 (225KB)

    Tandara Step Project - Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track - Temporary Closure

    From Monday 17th March 2025, Wildtracks are commencing works on the Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track between the end of Tandara Rd and the Terraces Fireline). Wildtracks will take approximately 2 weeks with this section of the track temporarily closed or detoured around on the Terraces Fireline in accordance with the progress of works. Boronia Peak remains accessible from the northern end of the Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track. 

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfires Reopening Update - 17.03.2025

    Since 16 December 2024, several bushfires have impacted large parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park including the Serra, Mount William and Victoria Ranges, Victoria Valley, Wallaby Rocks and central corridor areas.

    The fires are now listed as ‘under control’, however large areas of the National Park remain closed to support ongoing fire recovery operations and to ensure visitor and community safety.

    Most visitor sites within the non-fire affected areas of the National Park are now re-opened to the public. This includes walking tracks, campgrounds (vehicle based and hike-in), overnight hikes, designated climbing areas, roads, access tracks and picnic areas. The re-opened visitor areas are listed below.

    Central Grampians, Wonderland Range and Halls Gap area
    • Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre and nearby walks
    • Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout, Mackenzie Falls and Zumsteins Picnic Area
    • Smiths Mill Campground
    • The Wonderland Area, including The Pinnacle, Venus Baths and Grand Canyon
    • Chatauqua Peak, Clematis Falls and Bullaces Glen
    • Boronia Peak and Fyans Creek Loop 

    Northern Grampians
    • Mount Zero, Mount Stapylton, Hollow Mountain and Mount Difficult (Gar) walks
    • Grampians Peaks Trail between Mount Zero and Halls Gap
    • Barigar, Gar and Werdug Hike-in campgrounds
    • Stapylton Campground
    • Troopers Creek Campground
    • Coppermine 4X4 Campground (and nearby school group camping areas)
    • Plantation Campground

    Southern Grampians
    • Mt Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug), Mt Sturgeon (Wurgarri) Piccaninny (Bainggug), and Signal Peak walks
    • Grampians Peaks Trail between Dunkeld and Cassidy Gap Road
    • Djardji-djawara and Mud-Dadjug Hike-in campgrounds

    Designated rock-climbing areas
    • Hollow Mountain, Mount Stapylton, Halls Gap and Wonderland area sites: 1 – 77

    Roads
    • Key roads including Grampians Tourist Rd, Mount Victory Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mount Zero Rd are all open
    • For more information on road closures, visit the VicTraffic website ww.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au 

    For detailed road information refer to the updated road report under ‘change of conditions’ Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

    Closed Areas
    • Refer to the attached map for closed areas of the National Park.


    Prior to setting out into the National Park, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre. Located 2km south of Halls Gap township, this centre provides up to date park information and sells maps, brochures and a range of Aboriginal art and souvenirs. The centre is open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au  

    For further park information, call Parks Victoria on 13 1963.
    For fire related information, download the VicEmergency app or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
    If you see impacted wildlife - call 1300 356 682.

    Attachments: 20250217_1200_Wimmera19_GrampiansNP_ParkClosureMap_A3P_20022025000048861 (3,736KB)

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