Strachans Campground

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Strachans Campground

Positioned on the site of a former timber mill, Strachans Campground is a small secluded spot to pitch a tent in the south-west corner of the Grampians. Wake to the sounds of native birds feeding on the nectar-rich trees and kangaroos grazing outside.

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.


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Things to do

 
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Camping

Victoria’s parks have some great places to camp and there is something to suit all tastes. Choose from fully serviced sites with luxury tents to remote locations with nothing but bush.
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Wildlife viewing

Get up close and personal with some of Australia's shy native wildlife or look up to spot tree-dwelling mammals and flocks of colourful birds,
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Picnics

Head outdoors for lunch in the warmer months and enjoy a picnic in some of nature's most relaxing and inspiring settings.

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

Strachans Campground

16km east of the Henty Hwy on Glenelg River Road. The road is unsealed and suitable for two wheel drive vehicles.
Stachans Campground

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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.

  • Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

    Mt William Rd – Temporary Closure for Recovery Works

    Mt William Rd is currently closed due to summer bushfire impacts.
     
    Scheduled recovery works are underway including the replacement of powerlines and radio tower infrastructure.

    The Mount William (Duwul) Summit Walk and the Kalymna Campground to Mount William Walk remain closed.

    For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria 131 963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

    Yarram Gap Road Closure December 1st –December 4th, 2025

    Yarram Gap Road will be closed for culvert repairs between Grampians Tourist Road and the eastern boundary of the National Park from 8.30am on Monday, December 1st until 5pm Thursday, December 4th, 2025.  
     
    During this time the road will be impassable, and heavy machinery will be working on site.

    Access to the Grampians Peaks Trail at Yarram Gap Road will be unavailable.  Pick up drop off is available at Jimmy Creek Road or Grampian Tourist Rd north of Griffin Trailhead.  
     
    Please use detours provided:
    ·      Return via Yarram Gap Road to B180 Moyston Willaura Road  
    ·      To Moyston via Moyston Dunkeld Road  
    ·      To Halls Gap via Yarram Park Road, Jimmy Creek Road, Grampians Tourist Road   
    ·      To Dunkeld via Moyston Dunkeld Road, Red Hill Road, Old Ararat Road or Glenelg Hwy
     
    For further information please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, Halls Gap Ph 8427 2058.


    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 21.11.2025

    During the summer of 2024/2025 the southern and western areas of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and the central section of Grampians Peaks Trail were impacted by multiple bushfires. Since then, a staged re-opening has commenced and many popular visitor areas have re-opened in the Northern, Wonderland and Southern areas of the park. However, some visitor sites and roads remain closed in the Sundial, Mount William, Victoria Range, Victoria Valley and Wallaby Rocks areas.

    Roads in fire impacted areas
    For up-to-date information please refer to the road report on the change of conditions listings.

    For more detail on “What’s Open What’s Closed”  
    Please refer to the attached “What’s Open What’s Closed” November 18 Park Update. It provides a park wide compilation of the staged fire recovery reopening’s in 2025.

    For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria on 131963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

    Attachments: GGNP_Park Update_Whats Open-Closed_Nov182025 (1,023KB)

    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 26.11.2025

    The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed due to bushfire and flood impacts.

    Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

    For more information refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.

    Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 26.11.2025 (220KB)

  • Notices Affecting Multiple Sites

    Mount Zero Car Park - Closed for Upgrade Works

    Mount Zero Car Park (Mura Mura Trailhead), including the picnic and toilet facilities are CLOSED while Parks Victoria undertakes construction works.

    These works are part of upgrades to trailheads along the Grampians Peaks Trail which will improve trail access, carparking, visitor and picnic facilities, signage and landscaping. Construction is underway and is scheduled to be completed by February 2026. 

    During construction:
    • There will be no day or overnight parking available at Mount Zero Picnic Area (Mura Mura Trailhead).
    • Day and overnight hikers can access the Grampians Peaks Trail at Mount Zero Picnic Area (Mura Mura Trailhead) via drop off /pick up only at the designated area on Mount Zero Road.
    • Mount Zero (Mura Mura) walk can be accessed via drop off/pick up only on Mount Zero Rd, or via Stapylton Loop walk from Stapylton Campground.
    • Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and Stapylton Campground.
     
    A map of a parking area
     
    Day walkers wishing to complete the Stapylton Loop walk can access via the trailhead at Stapylton Campground. Please note there will be limited car parking along Olive Plantation Road, north of the campground entry.
     
     
    We apologise for any inconvenience while these improvement works take place.
     
    For further information on the closure please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au or call 13 1963.
     
    For more information on the Grampians Peaks Trail upgrades, please click here.
     

    Grampians Peaks Trail – Reopened for Day Walking (sections C3-C5 & S1-S2)

    The central and southern sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail (C3-C5 and S1-S2) have re-opened for day walking only from the 10th of November 2025.
     
    These sections were heavily impacted by the 2024/25 Summer bushfires and incorporate the trail from Borough Huts Campground to Griffin Trailhead (including section S1 –S2 Yarram Gap Road to Griffin Fireline). 
     
    The Barri Yalug, Duwul, Durd Durd, Yarram and Wannon Hike-in Campgrounds and facilities will remain closed, as works take place to repair damaged toilets, water tanks, elevated walkways, tent platforms, shelters, and signage.
     
    Please note:
    • Drinking water is available at serviced water tanks only, located at Grampians Peaks Trail Road crossings. Important: drinking water is not available at the Hike-in Campgrounds. Hikers must adjust accordingly and carry sufficient drinking water.
    • Toilet facilities are available at Borough Huts, Jimmy Creek, Kalymna and Wannon Crossing campgrounds.
    • Mount William Road is closed until further notice, and vehicle access to the Mount William Carpark is unavailable.
    • Please see the Plan and Prepare Guide for more information on how to plan and prepare, before accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail.
     
    Please remember, this fire affected landscape is fragile. Stay on formed tracks and be mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have changed.
     
    Visit our fire recovery project web page for relevant upgrade information. 
     
    Check what's open and closed in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park on the change of conditions web page. If you are visiting the area and require more detailed local information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd Halls Gap, open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively, you can call (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
     

  • Sundial Peak Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

    Sundial Peak Walk – Temporary closure

    Sundial Peak Walk remains closed due to track damage from the 2024/25 summer bushfires.

    Alternative walks from Sundial carpark including The Pinnacle Walk and the Lakeview Lookout Walk.

    For more information visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.

  • 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

  • MacKenzie Falls Day Visitor Area (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

    MacKenzie Falls (Migunang Wirab) - Upcoming closures for major construction works – Late January through to midyear 2026

    This update is to provide information for the planned construction work at MacKenzie Falls in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, and closures while the works happen.
     
    The works at MacKenzie Falls precinct includes the construction of a new viewing platform at the base of the falls, upgrades to the carpark and the Bluff Lookout Walk and other important safety improvements to stabilise rock and improve walking tracks.

    The MacKenzie Falls carpark and all walking tracks in the precinct including Broken Falls Walk, MacKenzie Falls Walk to the base (from the carpark), the Bluff Lookout Walk, and parts of MacKenzie Falls River Walk will close when construction starts in late January 2026, and we anticipate that work will run through to midyear 2026.
     
    The carpark will be a construction site throughout the works period with large machinery operating and materials being stored on site.  There will be no access for all vehicles or visitors at MacKenzie Falls Precinct during construction.  
     
    Zumsteins Picnic Area
    When construction works start at MacKenzie Falls precinct, parking at the popular Zumstein picnic area will be limited, especially for large vehicles (buses and caravans) during weekends and holiday periods.
     
    Access to Fish Falls and the base of MacKenzie Falls will remain possible from the Zumsteins Picnic Area up to and including the Autumn School Holidays. However, there will need to be a full closure of Zumsteins and MacKenzie Falls for one week after the Summer School Holidays (prior to Autumn School Holidays) due to helicopter operations. From May until works are complete, the base of MacKenzie Falls will be inaccessible. Fish Falls will still be accessible from Zumsteins Picnic Area.
     
    Zumsteins to Fish Falls – This popular walk to the beautiful Fish Falls is a 1.5 to 2 hour return walk (Grade 3) – walkers should have a reasonable fitness level, carry water and wear sturdy walking shoes as the track can be rocky with uneven surfaces and some steep sections.
     
    MacKenzie River Walk – This is a 2 to 3 hour return walk (grade 3). Start at Zumsteins Picnic Area and follow the track to Fish Falls and then to the base of MacKenzie Falls. Walkers require a reasonable fitness level, need to wear sturdy walking shoes as the track can be rocky with uneven surfaces including steep sections and steps. Please ensure you carry plenty of water and be aware mobile phone service is limited. Access to the steps at the base of MacKenzie Falls to the MacKenzie Falls carpark will be closed to walkers, return by the same route to Zumsteins Picnic Area.

    For further information on the MacKenzie Falls (Migunang Wirab) project visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/mackenzie-falls-revitalisation

    Popular day visitor sites such as Reeds Lookout, the Balconies, Boroka Lookout, Silverband Falls and various walks with large bus carparking will still be available. For further information on the MacKenzie Falls River Walk contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap (Ph 8427 2058).

    Please keep up to date with closures through the Change of Conditions page for Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.

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