Significant 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 Rock Climbing in Gariwerd link below.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was
impacted by the Bellfield and Stapylton
bushfires from 13th February 2024. There are temporary
closures still in place in the vicinity of the fires. Visitors are
asked to adhere to road and park closures as we work to assess and re-open
these areas.
Tunnel Walking Track remains closed.
The Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park has several roads temporarily closed for repair works, upgrades,
and recent fire impacts. Please be aware the movement of visitors in these
parts of the National Park is restricted
Road Closures
Mitchell Rd between Redman
Rd and Mt William Picnic Ground Rd.
Partial closure of
Pohlners Road from Coppermine Track to Roses Gap Road for road grading works.
Seasonal
Closures
Seasonal Road Closures are now in place until Thursday 31 October 2024
with signage and gate closures in place.
Seasonal road closures are necessary to maintain water quality, protect
public safety and prevent erosion during the wetter months, making them
vulnerable to damage.
See attached Road Report
for full list of Seasonal Road Closures.
Grampians
Peaks Trail – Trailhead Access
Road access (Griffin Track) to the Griffin Trailhead for the Grampians Peaks
Trail is open to 4WD vehicles only. Walkers can access the GPT on foot via the
Griffin Track from the Grampians Tourist Road.
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 - 26.07.2024 (284KB)
Brambuk the
National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures throughout 2024-2025
· 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 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
Forest
Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) have now completed the Autumn Planned Burns Program in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and surrounding reserves. Patrols
and some road closure remain in place.
Two additional
planned burns have been scheduled for Winter (June/July 2024).
The 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 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 FFMVic’s 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/plannedburns
Download: the VicEmergency
App
Set
up a watch zone and choose to be notified about planned burns in the ‘alerts’
settings
Call: the
VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 and request an interpreter or
assistance for hearing difficulties via the National Relay Service
For Information about park closures and
campground bookings within Grampians National Park:
Visit: Brambuk
the National Park and Cultural Centre – 277 Grampians Road Halls Gap, Ph 8427
2058
or
for bookings and cancellations advice contact the Parks Victoria Information
Centre Ph 13 1963 or email info@parks.vic.gov.au
Attachments:
Grampians Year 1 JFMP Map (17,972KB)