Smiths Mill Campground

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Smiths Mill Campground

Just 1km from popular sights such as Mackenzie Falls, and only a short drive to Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area, Smiths Mill is the ideal campground to explore the central Grampians.
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Smiths Mill Campground is located in woodland at the site of an old sawmill. Enjoy sleeping in the company of emus and kangaroos far from civilisation.

There are 28 sites suitable for tent-based camping with adjacent vehicle parking and five drive-in sites suitable for camper-trailers, caravans and campervans. Each site at Smiths Mill Campground accommodates a maximum of 6 people. Sites are unpowered.

There are non-flush toilets, a bush shower, and shared fire pits available.

Popular nearby sights include Mackenzie Falls, Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area.

Things to do

 
A young couple cross the stream on rocks in front a the spectacular MacKenzies Falls.

MacKenzie Falls

An easy stroll from the MackKenzie Falls carpark leads to a viewing platform overlooking the picturesque Broken Falls. To reach the base of MacKenzie Falls, follow the signs. Take care as this walk has many steps and is steep, slippery and strenuous in sections.
A couple enjoy a picnic by the MacKenzie river at Zumsteins Historic Area.

Zumsteins Historic Area

Zumsteins Picnic Area is located on the banks of the MacKenzie River and is the site of an historic settlement. It provides a great opportunity to relax in the natural setting of the Grampians, enjoy the wildlife, a barbecue and a short stroll.
Two friends take in the view from Boroka Lookout at sunset.

Boroka Lookout

Boroka Lookout provides spectacular views of the Wonderland Range, Mt William Range, Fyans Valley, Lake Bellfield and the plains to the east of the Grampians. The lookout is located 15km from Halls Gap and is easily accessed via sealed roads.

Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre

Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap began with the building of the Brambuk Cultural Centre in 1989 to acknowledge, protect and share the cultures of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples.

How to get there

Smiths Mill Campground

Smiths Mill Campground is best accessed via the C228 (Wartook Rd), but it can also be accessed from non-sealed Old Mill Road.

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Need to know

Smiths Mill Campground

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 National Park

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 22.09.2023

    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 22.09.2023 (181KB)

  • 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)

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