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

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

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 horses
  • No firearms allowed
  • 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.

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)

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)

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 Monday 13th October and Friday 17th 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.

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