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Stapylton Campground
Wake to views over Mount Stapylton and Mount Zero before exploring the best of the northern Grampians. Enjoy fantastic views over the rugged northern ranges, discover Aboriginal rock shelters and tackle memorable and beautiful walks.
Book now The remote and rugged northern Grampians is a quiet alternative to popular Halls Gap. The wide, open spaces of Stapylton Campground offer everything you need for a comfortable stay, and is a favourite grazing spot of the local mob of kangaroos.
The campground features shared fireplaces and picnic tables. There are pit toilets and untreated tank-water is available, however you should bring drinking water with you.
Individual campgrounds need to be booked online in advance and you need to bring your own firewood.
Leading off from the campground, the Mount Stapylton Loop Walk is a great introduction to the iconic landscapes of the Grampians. Meander through dense scrub, dip into forested gullies and scramble over sandstone steps to reach the unforgettable vistas to be had.
A shorter stroll out to the Ngamadjidj Shelter provides a unique insight into the rich Aboriginal history of the region. Tee up your walk with a visit to Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap to learn about the six seasons of Gariwerd, try your hand at traditional painting methods or treat your taste buds to some bush tucker in the cafe.
Things to do
Mount Stapylton Loop Walk
Hike through open forest and scramble over rocky outcrops on the Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. The adventurous walk will test your endurance as it dips into forested gullies and navigates the steep slope of Flat Rock.
Mount Zero
The northern Grampians National Park is dominated by the Mountt Difficult Range, Mount Stapylton and Mount Zero. Picnic at Mount Zero Picnic Area before tackling the gentle ascent to Flat Rock.
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
Stapylton Campground
Mount Stapylton Campground is just over 3-hours drive from Melbourne. Follow the Western Highway to Dadswell Bridge. After approximately 5-kilometres turn onto Wonwondah-Dadswell Bridge Road and head west until you reach Olive Plantation Road. Turn here and follow the road until you reach Stapylton Campground.
Sites
When you're there
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide to get the most out of your visit.
Need to know
Stapylton Campground
Accessibility
Campsite 1 and 2 at Stapylton Campground are vehicle accessible and contain a wheelchair accessible picnic tables on a compacted gravel surface. Campsite 7 is not accessible by vehicle, however contains a wheelchair accessible picnic table. The toilet block contains an accessible cubicle. The bush showers however are not accessible.
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.
Bushfire awareness
Stapylton Campground in the Grampians National Park is in the Wimmera 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.
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Grampians National Park
Mountain Lion (Designated rock-climbing and bouldering area) – Temporary exclusion
Mountain Lion (Designated rock-climbing and bouldering area) – Temporary exclusionSignificant 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 the Rock Climbing in Gariwerd link below.Pest animal control program in the Grampians – Deer and feral goats 29.04.2024 – 03.05.2024
An ongoing conservation program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park will be supported this month by a ground control operation targeting deer and feral goats.Weather permitting, a ground shooting operation will be undertaken on weekdays between 29 April – 3 May to target these pest animals in remote parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park (see attached fact sheet with map).During this time Boreang Campground will be closed.To ensure visitor safety, warning signs will be placed at campgrounds and at major road access points to the control area. Visitors are encouraged to follow all instructions on permanent and temporary signage.Informed by scientific research, this program is aimed at controlling/reducing introduced deer and goat populations that are threatening the important natural and cultural values of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape.For further information please contact 13 1963.Attachments: Notification - Fact sheet - Grampians Deer Control April 2024 (540KB)
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Notices Affecting Multiple Sites
Grampians Planned Burn advice - Re-openings for ANZAC Day and weekend
FFMVIC has recently conducted 5 planned burns within Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.With a cool change passing through on Tuesday night (23rd April), ignition has now ceased and crews are now completing hazard assessments in preparation for the burn areas to re-open.Planned burns will be patrolled over the coming weekend until officially declared safe. Under regulations, visitors are not permitted to enter burn areas that remain closed.Millstream Creek burn (3km East of Smiths Mill Campground, 20km West of Halls Gap)Smiths Mill Campground was recently closed to support planned burn operations. Ignition has now ceased and crews are now completing hazard assessments in preparation for the burn areas to re-open.With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smokeFFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area east of the campground into the weekend.Partial Re-opening Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrsBoroka LookoutLake Wartook LookoutMt Difficult Road between Boroka Lookout and Lake WartookPartial Reopening - Thursday April 25th 08:00hrsSmiths Mill Campground *Note - Vehicle access is available only via Mt Victory Road and Lake Wartook Road. Arrivals tonight to be supported by FFMVIC CrewsOperational closures throughout the coming week:Old Mill Road (Between Smiths Mill and Boroka Lookout)Rose Creek Road (North between Mt Victory Road and Old Mill Road)Ricky Track (MVO)For any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Cassidy Gap GR-WIM-CAV-00071 (3km north of Dunkeld)Section S3 of the Grampians Peaks Trail and some day walks north of Dunkeld have been closed due to Planned burn operations. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity in the range (west of Mud-dadjug and south of Cassidy Gap) and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smokeFFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.Partial Re-opening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00 hoursGrampians Peaks Trail Section S3 – Cassidy Gap to Piccaninny Car Park over Signal Peak to Dunkeld Reservoir RoadMud-dadjug Hike in CampgroundMt Abrupt day walkSignal Peak day walkCassidy Gap Road – From Grampians Road to Grampians Peaks Trail TrailheadDjardji-Djawara Hike in campground is open but depending on conditions may impacted by smokeMann’s Road east of the intersection with Victoria Valley RdOperational closures throughout the coming week:Cassidy Gap Road from closed from Cassidy Gap Trailhead to Serra Fireline (west side of the range)Serra Range Fireline is closed at the intersection of Vic Valley Road and Cassidy Gap RoadFor any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Oslers Track GR-WIM-HGP-0042FFMVIC have recently completed planned burning operations in the forest just south of Plantation Campground, 8km north of Halls Gap. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smokeFFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area east of the campground into the weekend.Partial Reopening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrsPlantation campgroundPines road openMt Zero RoadOperational Closures throughout the coming week:Oslers track (Between Red Gum Lease Track and Pines Road)Fire trails and bush camping in the burn area south of Plantation CampgroundFor any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Victoria Range GR-WIM-CAV-0009FFMVIC have recently completed planned burning operations in the Victoria Range area 36km north of Cavendish. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity in the range immediately surrounding Strachans Campground and may be impacted by smoke.FFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.Partial Re-opening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrsGlenelg River RoadChimney Pots car park and walking trackDesignated climbing areas 100 – 104 in Victoria RangeDesignated Rock-Climbing Areas 92- 99 In the Southern end of the Victoria RangeSawmill TrackVictoria Range RoadFortress and Mt Thackeray overnight walkVisitor areas to re-open Thursday April 25th 2pm (depending on conditions)Strachans campgroundOperational closures throughout the coming week:NilNote - Mountain Lion Climbing area remains closed for management purposesFor any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Victoria Point GR-WIM-CAV-0064FFMVIC have recently completed planned burning operations in the Victoria Range area, 38km north of Cavendish. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity in the range immediately surrounding Strachans Campground and may be impacted by smoke.FFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.Visitor areas to re-open Wed April 24th 5pmGlenelg River RoadChimney Pots carpark and walking trackDesignated Climbing Areas 100 - 104 in the southern end of Victoria RangeDesignated Rock-Climbing Areas 92- 99 in the southern end of the Victoria RangeOperational closures throughout the coming weekGeerak trackFor any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Stay informed about the Autumn planned burns schedule:Visit & Sign Up: Sign up to Planned Burns Victoria www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns Set up automated notifications about upcoming planned burns on public land near you. There is no charge to sign up to receive text messages.Download: The Vic Emergency App. Set up a watch zone and choose to be notified about planned burns in the ‘alerts’ settingsCall: The Vic Emergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 and request an interpreter or assistance for hearing difficulties via the National Relay Service. IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000Email: For specialist advice about planned burns in the Wimmera District you can contact Horsham FFMVic Office at wimmera.fuelmanagement@delwp.vic.gov.au or phone the office on (03) 8508 1222.For Information about park closures and park access within Grampians National Park:Visit: the Parks Victoria website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park#change-of-conditionsVisit or call: Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – 277 Grampians Road Halls Gap, Ph 8427 2058Contact: For bookings and cancellations advice please call Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963 or email info@parks.vic.gov.auGrampians National Park - Autumn planned burn season underway
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – Autumn Planned Program UnderwayForest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) have commenced the Autumn Planned Burning Program in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and surrounding reserves.These planned burns have been nominated and approved as part of the FFMVic three-year Joint Fuel Management Program for the Wimmera Fire District. Each burn has been designated to a year and season, though this may change depending on burn objectives and seasonal conditions. You can view the three-year plan at https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/bushfire-fuel-and-risk-management/joint-fuel-management-programThe map attached, outlines the burns programmed for this year. Detailing the exact date and time of ignition can be difficult and the final decision to proceed may only be made on the day of the burn - once resources, weather conditions and local fuel moisture levels are deemed suitable. Once a burn is scheduled for ignition, FFMVIC will send out regular notifications.Some of the planned burns this Autumn may involve the temporary closure of visitor sites, roads and campgrounds within Grampians Gariwerd National Park and other reserves. This may include detours or closures of hike in campgrounds along the Grampians Peaks Trail, and other vehicle-based campgrounds.· Closures will be enforced for the duration of ignition and may remain in place for some days. Visitor sites will re-open once the burn is declared safe.· We recommend that you seek information and stay informed about the status of the planned burns scheduled near you.Stay informed about this Autumns planned burns schedule:Visit & Sign Up:Sign up to Planned Burns Victoria to set up automated notifications about upcoming planned burns on public land near you. There is no charge to sign up to receive text messages.
Sign up via Planned Burns Victoria at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburnsDownload: the VicEmergency AppSet up a watch zone and choose to be notified about planned burns in the ‘alerts’ settingsCall: the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 and request an interpreter or assistance for hearing difficulties via the National Relay ServiceEmail: For specialist advice about planned burns in the Wimmera District you can contact Horsham FFMVic Office at wimmera.fuelmanagement@delwp.vic.gov.au or phone the office on (03) 8508 1222.For Information about park closures and campground bookings within Grampians National Park:Visit the Parks Victoria website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park#change-of-conditionsVisit: Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – 277 Grampians Road Halls Gap, Ph 8427 2058or for bookings and cancellations advice contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963 or email info@parks.vic.gov.au
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