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Strachans Campground
Strachans is ideally situated beside the headwaters of the Glenelg River to explore the Victoria Range and Victoria Valley, where there is fantastic four wheel driving, bushwalking and rock climbing.
There are eight tent-based camping sites with adjacent vehicle parking. There are no caravan, campervan or camper trailer campsites at Strachans Campground. Sites are unpowered.
Strachans is ideally situated beside the headwaters of the Glenelg River to explore the Victoria Range and Victoria Valley, where there is fantastic four wheel driving, bushwalking and rock climbing.
Visit the nearby Chimney Pots, a set of unique rock formations that open up to panoramas of the Grampians’ rugged landscape. Or drive to Manja and Billimina rock art shelters where there are short walks to Aboriginal art.
Things to do
Camping
Wildlife viewing
Picnics
Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre
How to get there
Strachans Campground
Sites
When you're there
No drinking water is provided and only a limited water supply is available from the nearby stream during winter. This is not for drinking and should be treated before use. Campfires are only allowed in designated fireplaces and you must supply your own wood.
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide to get the most out of your park visit.
Need to know
Strachans Campground
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
Strachans 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 (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 - 25.03.2025
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).The fires are now declared under control and Parks Victoria is progressing with initial risk and damage assessments across the park. To complement this large-scale work, a staged re-opening process of visitor sites is being implemented. Notification of reopening’s will occur through updates on the Parks Victoria website.Currently there are many areas open for visitors to enjoy as we move closer to the busy period around Anzac Day weekend and Easter holidays.Open AreasCentral 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 LoopNorthern Grampians• Mount Zero, Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg), Hollow Mountain (Wubjub-guyun) and Mount Difficult (Gar) walks• Grampians Peaks Trail between Mount Zero (Mura Mura) 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 CampgroundSouthern 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 campgroundsDesignated rock-climbing areas• Hollow Mountain (Wubjub-guyun), Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg), Halls Gap and Wonderland area sites 1 – 77Roads• Key roads including Grampians Tourist Rd, Mount Victory Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mount Zero Rd are all openSafety ConsiderationsFor your safety, always remain in open areas only. In relation to the closed burnt areas, please be aware that:• They contain unsafe trees, unstable rocks and soils with soft hidden holes• Staff and contractors maybe working with heavy machinery, assessing hazardous trees or doing other works• The ecological recovery of the area is highly sensitive to disturbance.Further InformationPrior 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 from 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.auCall Parks Victoria on 13 1963.For fire related information, download the VicEmergency app or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.auIf you see impacted wildlife, call 1300 356 682Attachments: 20250217_1200_Wimmera19_GrampiansNP_ParkClosureMap_A3P_20022025000048861 (3,736KB)