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Hollow Mountain (Wudjub-guyan) Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
This adventurous climb to the summit of Wudjub-Guyun (Hollow Mountain) starts in a densely vegetated gully of banksias, grass trees, native pines and eucalypts before climbing steeply past an iron-stained cliff and fallen boulders. The wind-scoured caverns near the top are as impressive as the views of Mount Stapylton and the Wimmera Plains.
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Hollow Mountain (Wudjub-guyan) Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
Need to know
Hollow Mountain (Wudjub-guyan) Walk (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 firearms allowed
- No horses
- No bicycles
- No generators
- No dogs allowed
- No fires permitted
- No camping
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
- Uneven ground
- Steep track
- 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Access to Fish Falls and the base of Mackenzie
Falls will remain possible from the Zumsteins Picnic Area up to and including
the Autumn School Holidays. However, there will need to be a full closure of
Zumsteins and Mackenzie Falls for one week prior to the Autumn School Holidays
due to helicopter operations. From May 2026 until works are complete, the base
of Mackenzie Falls will be inaccessible. Fish Falls will still be accessible
from Zumsteins Picnic Area.
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.
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 26.02.2026
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 - 26.02.2026 (221KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 26.02.2026
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
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” February 26, 2026, Park
Update. It provides a park wide compilation of the staged fire recovery reopenings
in 2025/26.
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: GGNP_Park Update_Whats Open-Closed_Feb 26 2026 (1,100KB)
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 will reopen for bookings from 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 (C3) will also reopen from 2 March 2026.
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