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First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area (Major Mitchell Plateau Remote and Natural Area, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
The First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area is a small bush camping area that is part of the strenuous overnight Major Mitchell Plateau hike. Quiet and remote, this small hikers camp is near the First Wannon Creek. For further information on this overnight walk please contact Brambuk the National Park Centre in Halls Gap.
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First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area (Major Mitchell Plateau Remote and Natural Area, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
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First Wannon Hike-in Camping Area (Major Mitchell Plateau Remote and Natural Area, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
Safety in nature
You can benefit both mind and body when you get outdoors to explore and experience Victoria's natural places. Before you go, take a look at our safety tips and check our changed conditions and closures information for a great visit.
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. Parks Victoria provides a range of a equipment, including all-terrain and beach wheelchairs, facilities, accommodation and accessibility information and programs to help you plan and enjoy your visit to Victoria's parks.
Assistance dogs are welcome in Parks Victoria parks and reserves. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
Warnings & Restrictions
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed
Restrictions
- No fires permitted
- No firearms allowed
- No horses
- No bicycles
- No generators
- No dogs allowed
- Fees apply
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
- Unstable cliffs
Be Prepared
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. Find out more.
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.
Mt William Road – 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.
All
walking tracks on the plateau including the Mount William (Duwul) Summit Walk
are also 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
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
Scheduled Trail Running Event – GPT 100 (6-9 November 2025)
Parks Victoria advises that the GPT 100 (gpt100.com.au/), a
long-distance trail running event is scheduled to be held in Grampians
(Gariwerd) National Park from Thursday the 6th of November to Sunday the 9th
of November 2025. The event
route follows the Grampians Peaks Trail, from Mt Zero (Mura Mura) Trailhead in
the north, to Dunkeld township in the south and has a range of running events
scheduled across the four days.
Please note this event utilises the Grampians Peaks Trail, several trailheads, other visitor sites and campgrounds at various stages throughout the event
period. There may be additional event staff and spectator activity, limited
parking, and increased traffic during these times.
If you are visiting the
area on these dates and require more detailed information, please visit Brambuk the National
Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap. Open 9am to 4pm, 7
days a week. Alternatively, please contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
Ground shooting pest animal control program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Parks
Victoria is conducting a conservation program targeted at protecting flora and
fauna of the Grampians (Gariwerd NP).
A
ground shooting operation will be undertaken in the evenings between Sunday 19th October and Friday 24th October 2025 to target pest animals.
During
operations, parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park will be temporarily
closed or restricted while shooting activities are underway.
To
ensure visitor safety, warning signs will be placed at closures and major road
access points to the control area.
Visitors
must follow all instructions on permanent and temporary signage.
No
additional closures of visitor sites or campgrounds are being implemented.
For
further information visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in
Halls Gap or call Parks Victoria Information on 13 1963.
Increased landslide risk within fire affected areas - 25 October to 27 October 2025
With
the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting a series of rain events across the
weekend and early next week. The State Emergency Service (SES) has issued advice
on increased landslide risk within fire affected areas of Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park. The advice is for the period Saturday 25 to Monday 27 October 2025.
Landslides
Plants and tree roots help to stop landslides from happening by absorbing
water and holding the ground together.
After bushfires, rain and the loss of plants and roots can make the
ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
Landslides can carry debris such as boulders and trees downhill, and
cause serious damage to buildings.
They can be extremely dangerous to anyone on or below the
affected area.
The risk of a landslide occurring in a burnt area depends on how steep
the land is, the number of remaining trees to support the land, the soil
composition, and the structure of the rocks below the surface.
Stay Safe
Avoid walking in burnt areas or along riverbanks and gullies during and
immediately after rainfall.
Stay safe by never entering floodwater. It can take just 15 cm of water
to float a car.
Do not drive in dangerous conditions, including during storms and heavy
rain.
Follow any road signs and warnings, including detours.
Access emergency
information through the VicEmergency app, website and hotline (1800 226 226).
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 24.10.2025
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
Many of the roads within
the National Park due for reopening to the public by late July were impacted by
weather events. There will be longer term closures required for some roads,
where significant damage has occurred and further essential works are required.
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” September 19 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: GNP Park Update 19 September 2025 - What's Open What's Closed V2 (748KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 24.10.2025
The Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park has roads temporarily closed.
Please be aware the
movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.
Seasonal road closures are
in place from 12 June 2025 to 30 October 2025.
Please refer to the
attached up-to-date road report below.
Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 24.10.2025 V1 (216KB)