Grampians Peaks Trail - Barigar to Gar (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Grampians Peaks Trail - Barigar to Gar (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Grampians Peaks Trail - Barigar to Gar (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Grampians Peaks Trail - Barigar to Gar (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 vehicles
  • No motorbikes/trailbikes
  • No dogs allowed
  • No drones without a permit
  • No fires permitted
  • No firearms allowed
  • No horses
  • No bicycles

Warnings

  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes
  • Other warnings
    • No mobile phone reception
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Heat exhaustion
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Unstable cliffs
    • Slippery surface
    • Slippery rocks
    • Uneven ground
    • Steep descent
    • Steep track

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

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 19.09.2025

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 recent 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 19th 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 (748KB)

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 10.10.2025

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 - 10.10.2025 (217KB)

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

Burrong Falls Walk - Reopening

Burrong Falls Walk is now open to visitors.

Access from Halls Gap is via Mt Victory Rd and Rose Creek Rd (Gravel – 2WD).

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