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Ingleton Springs Picnic 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 camping
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Trees may fall take care
- Limbs 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.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 17.01.2025
The Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to recent bushfires. Please
be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the national park is restricted.
Mitchell Rd between Redman
Rd and Mt William Picnic Ground Rd.
Temporary Road
& Seasonal Road Closures
These are mostly due to
recent bushfires and is a long list. Please refer to the attached up-to-date road
report below.
Seasonal Roads
Seasonal Roads reopened on Thursday 31st October 2024.
The following seasonal roads require further management and remain
closed:
·
Moora Track
·
Launders Track
·
Mt Cassell Fireline
Seasonal road closures are necessary to maintain water quality, protect
public safety and prevent erosion during the wetter months, making them
vulnerable to damage.
Please see the
latest road report attachment for full road and track details at the bottom of
this page.
Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 17.01.2025 (224KB)
Rock climbing closures due to Grampians-Yarram Gap Bushfire
Due to recent bushfires in the area and ongoing efforts to suppress them, designated rock climbing sites 63-91 in the Wonderland and Serra Range are temporarily closed to climbers and visitors.
This includes:
63. The Elephants Hide
64. Wild Geese Wall
65. Mackeys Peak
66. The Tower of Paine
67. Crock Wall
68. Blockbuster Buttress
69. Wil Flower Wall
70. Point Sunshine
71. The Upper Goon
72. The Lower Goon
73. Signal Peak
74. Frenchmans Beret
75. Grand Canyon
76. The Underworld
77. The Wall of China
78. Neurology Wall
79. Bellfield Peak
80. Wurzelgammage
81. Lookout Point Wall
82. Lake View Wall
83. The Bleachers (Sundial Peak) (Bouldering Area)
84. Equinox Walls (RNA)
85. Western Wall
86. Stoney Peak
87. Bundaleer
88. Calecstasia Walls
89. Tower Hill
90. Rosea Far Right
91. Mount Rosea
Click here for more information on rock climbing in Gariwerd.
Reopening of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Southern Section
Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now reopened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire.
Some sections of the park will remain closed for the time being while fire suppression works are ongoing.
Visitors can view a Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Closure Map here.
Visitor sites in the Southern Grampians area which are OPEN 10 include:
- Mt Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug)
- Mt Sturgeon (Wurgarri)
- Piccaninny (Baingugg)
- Signal Peak
- Buandik (Jadawadjali) Falls
- Chimney Pots
- Billimina Art Shelter
- Manja Art Shelter
- Red Rock Picnic Area
- Strachans Campground
- Buankdik Campground
- Grampians Peaks Trail: South Section S4-S5 - Dunkeld to Cassidy Gap Road (including Dunkeld Trailhead, Victoria Valley Road Trailhead, Bainggug (Picaninny) Trailhead, Mud-Dadjug hike in campground, Djardji-Djawara hike in campground (End Point - no access north of the campground), Cassidy Gap Trailhead)
- Victoria Range Overnight Hike (including Fortress remote overnight Hike-in campground)
Visitor sites to remain CLOSED:
- Paddys Castle
- Tower Hill
- Burrong Falls
- Moora Moora area
Reopening of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Central Section
Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now reopened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire.
Some sections of the park will remain closed for the time being while fire suppression works are ongoing.
Visitor sites in the Central Grampians area which are OPEN include:
- Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre
- Brambuk Wetland loop
- Fyans Creek (Barri Yalug) loop
- Boronia Peak
- Venus Baths
- Bullaces Glen
- Chatauqua Peak (Bim)
- Clematis Falls
- MacKenzie Falls
- Broken Falls
- Mackenzie Falls Bluff Lookout walk
- Fish Falls, Mackenzie River/Bun-nah Trail
- Zumsteins Picnic Area and Historic walk
- Boroka Track and Lookout
- Lake Wartook Lookout
- Smiths Mill Campground
- Plantation Campground (State Forest)
Visitor sites to remain CLOSED:
- Reeds Lookout
- Balconies Lookout
- Pinnacle walks from Halls Gap, Wonderland and Sundial car parks
- Wonderland Loop from Halls Gap
- Mackey’s Peak
- Grand Canyon Loop
- Wonderland Forest Loop
- Turret Falls
- Splitters Falls
- Lakeview Lookout
- Sundial Peak
- Viewpoint
- Sundial 4x4 track access from Lake Bellfield
- Mt Rosea day walk
- Stony Creek camp link
- Bundaleer
- Burma Track loop
- Borough Huts campground to Mt Rosea
- Tunnel Walking Track
- Terraces Fireline around Lake Bellfield
- Pomonal Fireline
- Mt William Summit Walk
- Sheep Hills
- Kalymna Falls
- Mafeking Picnic Area
- Brownings Loop Historic Walk
- Teddy Bear Gap Walk
- Borough Huts Campground
- Stony Creek road bush camps
- Moora and Vic Valley bush camps
- Kalymna Campground
- Wannon Crossing Campground
- Boreang Campground
- Boreang Campground
- Jimmy Creek Campground
- Grampians Peaks Trail: Section N4 – S3 - Halls Gap to Cassidy Gap Road (including Bugiga Hike-in campground, Barri Yalug Hike-in campground, Duwul Hike-in campground, Durd Durd Hike-in campground, Yarram Hike-in campground, Wannon Hike-in campground, Wonderland carpark access, Sundial carpark access, Rosea carpark access, Redman Road Trailhead, Mt William Carpark, Jimmy Creek Road Trailhead, Yarram Gap Road Trailhead, Griffin Trailhead)
- Mt William Overnight Hike – Boundary Gap/First Wannon remote hike in campground
Reopening of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Northern Section
Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park have now reopened following the containment of the Yarram Gap Bushfire.
Some sections of the park will remain closed for the time being while fire suppression works are ongoing.
Visitor sites in the Northern Grampians area which are OPEN include:
- Mount Zero (Mura Mura)
- Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) summit and loop
- Flat Rock viewpoint
- Hollow Mountain (Wudjub Guyan)
- Gulgurn Manja Art Shelter
- Ngamdjidj Art Shelter
- Golton Gorge
- Beehive Falls
- Briggs Bluff walk
- Mt Difficult (Gar)
- Waterfalls of Gar
- Brim Springs Picnic area
- Heatherlie Quarry
- Stapylton Campground
- Troopers Creek Campground
- Coppermine 4x4 Campground
- Grampians Peaks Trail North Section N1- N3 - Mt Zero to Halls Gap (including, Mt Zero Trailhead, Coppermine Group Camp, Longpoint West Group Camp, Barigar Hike-in campground, Gar Trailhead, Gar Hike in-campground, Werdug Hike-in campground, Halls Gap Trailhead)
Mt Difficult road closure in the Northern Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Mt Difficult road is closed between Lake Wartook boat ramp and Mt Victory Road. This includes the closure of:
- Boroka Lookout
- Boroka Track
- Lake Wartook Lookout
- Old Mill Road from Rose Creek road to Mt Difficult Road
Check the Vic Emergency website emergency.vic.gov.au or Vic Emergency App for the latest warnings and advice.
Aerial pest animal control program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Parks Victoria is
conducting a conservation program to respond to the ecological impacts of the
Yarram Gap fire.
An aerial
shooting operation will be undertaken between Wednesday 22nd – 10:00am Friday
24th of January 2025 to target pest animals and to support the recovery of the
park and its native species.
The fire affected over a
third of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park impacting native plants,
animals, aquatic species and invertebrates.
Urgent action is being
taken to reduce introduced predators and herbivores, threatening the survival
and recovery of vulnerable native plants and animals.
Operations will occur
within fire ground areas currently closed to the public. No additional
closures of visitor sites or campgrounds will occur.
To ensure visitor safety, fire ground closure signs are located at key road access points to the control
area. Visitors are encouraged to follow all instructions on permanent and
temporary signage.
For further information
visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call Parks
Victoria Information on 13 1963.
Attachments: MAP - Aerial Control Operation - Fireground closed areas Jan 2025 (1,162KB)