Glenelg River Road Bush Camp 1 (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Glenelg River Road Bush Camp 1 (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 dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No firearms allowed
  • No generators
  • No bicycles

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Limbs may fall take care
    • Trees may fall take care

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.

Sundial Peak Walk and The Bleachers (Sundial Peak) – Temporary closure

Sundial Peak Walk and The Bleachers (Sundial Peak) – Temporary closure
 
Sundial Peak Walk and The Bleachers (Designated Climbing Area – Bouldering (Site 83) both remain 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

Mackenzie Falls (Migunang wirab) – Closed for major construction works – 9 February 2026 to midyear 2026

Construction work at Mackenzie Falls in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is underway and the carpark and precinct is closed to visitors.
 
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 are closed. We anticipate that construction work will finish in the second half of the year.
 
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 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.
 
Access to the base of Mackenzie Falls via the Mackenzie River Walk will remain open until 26 April 2026.  After this date until works are complete, the base of Mackenzie Falls will be inaccessible. Fish Falls will still be accessible from Zumsteins Picnic Area.
 
Zumsteins Picnic Area Parking
During construction parking at the popular Zumstein picnic area will be limited. It is not recommended for large passenger coaches and long caravans to visit during construction. Similarly, they should not travel between Mackenzie Falls and Zumsteins due to the narrow winding road.
 
A small amount of parking for campervans, small motorhomes and cars with trailers is available opposite the Zumsteins Picnic Area car park, however, may not be available on busy weekends and public holidays.
 
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.
 

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 10.04.2026

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

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

Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 10.04.2026 (221KB)

Strachans Campground – Temporary Closure – 13 April – 22 May 2026

Strachans Campground will be closed to visitors for major upgrade works from 13 April to 22 May 2026.

Alternative campgrounds can be booked at https://bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book

For further information contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap (Ph 8427 2058).

Autumn 2026 Planned Burns – Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) has scheduled 3 planned burns within the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park throughout Autumn 2026. 

During these burning operations, there may be temporary closures to visitor sites, campgrounds, walking tracks and roads within Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park to allow for on ground burn operations and the safe movement of vehicles, heavy machinery and aircraft.

Closures will remain in place temporarily, for the duration of ignition, the following 12-24 hours, or until the whole burn unit is declared ‘safe’- this period of time could be one day or multiple days.

The re-opening of roads, walking tracks and visitor sites will be communicated by FFMVic once burn areas have been assessed and declared ‘safe’. Until then visitors are urged to follow the advice of on ground signage and remain clear of burning operations.

Planned Burns within the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – Autumn 2026

Please refer to the attached Autumn 2026 Planned Burns map.

Dunkeld – Cooks Rd

4km NW of Dunkeld, 216 ha

Objective - To develop a fuel reduced area to the North-west of Dunkeld.

This burn will see a temporary disruption during ignition to Mount Sturgeon summit (from Victoria Valley road and the park boundary south of the summit) including the Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT section S4). A detour will be in place to allow walkers access between Victoria Valley Trailhead, Mount Sturgeon car park and Dunkeld, via the Dunkeld loop walk.

Grampians NP - Pomonal Fireline

2km NW of Pomonal, 230 ha

Objective - To develop a fuel reduced area to the North-west of Pomonal.

Boronia Peak Trail, Tunnel Walling Track and Pomonal Fireline will be closed during burning operations.

The Fyans Creek Loop walk will remain open between Delleys Bridge and Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, as will the Terraces Fireline to Lake Bellfield and Barri-Yalug Hike in Campground.

Grampians NP - Mt Zero Rd - South

3km N of Halls Gap, 130 ha

Objective - To develop a fuel reduced area to the North of Halls Gap.

Mt Difficult Fireline (North of the Watchtower area), and Mt Zero Rd (between Pines Rd to Red Gum Lease Track) will be closed but will have detours in place.

The Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult Road (south of Werdug) to Halls Gap may have a detour in place via Mt Difficult Road, Boroka Lookout to Halls Gap.

The Watchtower Climbing Area will be temporarily closed.


Planned burning is a carefully planned and controlled process where fire is used to reduce dry vegetation such as leaves and branches that can build up over time and make forests more flammable. Without planned burning and other bushfire risk management works, bushfires will be bigger and harder for our firefighters to control.

Autumn typically provides FFMV more opportunities to conduct planned burns, as the weather is more stable, and fire behaviour tends to be manageable and predictable. As soon as favourable weather and forest conditions arrive, we’ll make sure all available resources are delivering planned burning. Visit the Planned Burns Victoria website before you travel to make sure your trip isn’t affected.

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’ settings

Call: 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 000

Email: 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 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

You may see or smell smoke in the vicinity of the burn. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke

Attachments: Autumn 2026 GNP Planned Burns (1,920KB)

Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures throughout 2026

·      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 2026. 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
 

Grampians Peaks Trail – Hike-in Campground Reopenings (sections C3-C5 & S1-S2)

Five hike-in campgrounds along the Central and Southern sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail reopened to hikers on 2 March 2026.
 
(GPT central section C3-C5) Barri Yalug, Duwul and Durd Durd hike-in campgrounds
(GPT south section S1-S2) Yarram and Wannon hike-in Campgrounds
 
This means the full 164km Grampians Peaks Trail experience (from Mt Zero (Mura Mura) Trailhead in the north to Dunkeld township in the south) will be available for hiking and overnight camping. Redman Road Trailhead is also open for vehicle access.
 
These hike-in campgrounds were damaged by the 2024/25 bushfires and have required significant repair and replacement works to reopen.

Please remember, the Grampians landscape was recently impacted by bushfire and is recovering. Stay on formed tracks and be mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have changed
 
·      For bookings, please visit Book Grampians Peaks Trail 
·      Before attempting the Grampians Peaks Trail, please see the Plan and Prepare Guide for detailed information on how to plan and prepare for the hike
 
Please note:
·      Drinking water is untreated and is only available at serviced water tanks located at selected trailheads, road crossings, access points and some hike-in campgrounds
 
To stay up-to-date with  what's open and closed in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park see our Change of Conditions
 
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

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