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Jimmy Creek Campground (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
Jimmy Creek Campground sits in the surrounds of native bushland, adjacent to the gentle-flowing Wannon River. Set up your caravan or pitch a tent in the company of kangaroos and wallabies and get ready to explore the Grampians.
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Jimmy Creek Campground (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
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Jimmy Creek Campground (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 horses
- No firearms allowed
- No generators
- No bicycles
- No dogs allowed
- Fees apply
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Trees may fall take care
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Animals and pests
- Beware European wasps
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.
Rockclimbing Access Changes - Centurion Walls, Tortoise Wall
Re-discovery
of cultural heritage at two designated rock-climbing sites in Grampians
(Gariwerd) National Park has resulted in changes to access.
Centurion Walls
Significant Aboriginal cultural values were rediscovered at Lower
Centurion in late 2025. As a result, a partial closure is now in place,
ensuring cultural heritage protection while maintaining modified climbing
access for visitors. On-ground signage at the access track clearly delineates
where climbing is or isn’t permitted.
Visitors are advised:
- Access is closed from the
area north of and including Damage Done. These sites include:
Damage Done, Shades of Black, Liberator, Lexicon, Temuujin, Killer Wolf, Devilled Haircut, Compressor route, Anti-Christ Superstar, Pining for the Fiords, Unknown Route 2, Genghis Khan, Project KP2, Project KP, Kublai Khan, Stone Temptress, Psychotic Episode, Trail of the dead, Flood the Zone, Push it Upstairs, Progressive Happy House.
- All climbs south of and
including In Plain Sight remain open. These climbs include; In Plain Sight, Who
Dreams of Cats, Who Dreams of Cats – short, Nowhere to Hide,
Afterworld, Left Hand Black, Centrifugal Force, Centrifugal Force –
Romanes Eunt Domas (linkup), Romanes Eunt Domas, Black Nobility, Sandpit,
Ton Steine Scherben, Winged Corpse, HCP, Massacres and Maniacs, Lunchbox
Legend, and AA New Rope / New route.
- Access to Upper Centurion
remains unchanged and is via the south end near Winged Corpse.
Tortoise Wall
We’re currently asking visitors to not access the area known as
‘Tortoise Wall’ to avoid causing potential harm to Aboriginal cultural heritage
that was rediscovered in April 2026. A temporary closure is now in place, while
Parks Victoria and Gariwerd Traditional Owners determine a longer-term
management response. Out of respect for this significant cultural landscape,
visitors are requested to not access this area.
For further information visit the 'rock climbing in Gariwerd' web
page https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park/rock-climbing-in-gariwerd
Billimina Walk – Temporary closure
Billimina
Walk and Rock Art Shelter remain closed to visitors due to track damage from the 2024/25
summer bushfires.
An
alternative walk in this area is the Manja Walk to the Manja Shelter, which is an
Aboriginal Rock Art site in the Victoria Range.
For more
information visit Brambuk
the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
The Fortress Walk and Hike-in Campground – Temporary closure
The
Fortress Walk and The Fortress Hike-in Camp remain closed to visitors due to track
damage from the 2024/25 summer bushfires.
For
more information on alternate walks in the western section of the Grampians
(Gariwerd) National Park visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural
Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
The Chimney Pots Walk – Temporary closure
The
Chimney Pots Walk remains closed to visitors due to track damage from the
2024/25 summer bushfires.
For
more information on alternate walks in the western section of the Grampians
(Gariwerd) National Park visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural
Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
Red Gum Walk – Temporary closure
The
Red Gum Walk remains closed to visitors due to track damage from the 2024/25
summer bushfires.
For
more information on alternate walks in the western section of the Grampians
(Gariwerd) National Park visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural
Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
Mafeking Picnic Ground and Brownings Loop Walk – Temporary closure
Mafeking
Picnic Area and Brownings Loop Walk remain closed to visitors due to damage
from the 2024/25 summer bushfires.
For
more information visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural
Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
Temporary closure of a Glenelg River Road section – 25 May to 26 June 2026
The section of Glenelg
River Road from the Stony Creek Road intersection to the Boreang Campground
turn off will be closed from Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 26 June 2026 for
roadworks.
The southern end of the
closure can be accessed via Rose Creek Road. Paddy Castle walk and Boreang
Campground remain open, as does Glenelg River Road, south of Lodge Road.
Mount Victory Road will
have an increased amount of heavy trucks and machinery. Drivers are urged to
slow down and drive with care, particularly in tight corners.
Please refer to the map
provided for detour information.
For further information
please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058.
Strachans Campground –Temporary Closure – 13 April – 30 July 2026
Strachans Campground will
be closed to visitors between 13 April and 30 July 2026 while major upgrade
works are completed.
For
further information contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in
Halls Gap (Ph 8427 2058).
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 19.06.2026
The Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park has roads temporarily closed due to bushfire and weather impacts.
Please be aware the
movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.
Due to recent
weather our road/track network is wet and slippery. Please drive with extra
caution across the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
Seasonal Road
Closures are now in place from the
9 June 2026 to 29 October 2026.
Ongoing
Roadworks
Glenelg River
Rd
The section of
Glenelg River Road from the Stony Creek Road intersection to the Boreang
Campground turn off will be closed until Friday 26 June 2026 for
roadworks.
The southern
end of the closure can be accessed via Rose Creek Road then Phillip Island
Track. Paddy Castle walk and Boreang Campground remain open, as does Glenelg
River Road, south of Lodge Road.
Recent
Openings
Mitchell Rd
Recent
Closures
Lodge Rd –
from Glenelg River Rd to Red Rock Rd.
Rose Creek Rd
– from Phillip Island Track to Lodge Road
Mt Difficult
Loop Rd – from Lake Wartook carpark to Lake Wartook Lookout carpark.
Boreang Campground can be
accessed via Glenelg River Rd (4WD drive only from Lodge Rd intersection or
Phillip Island Track).
For more detail, please
refer to the attached up-to-date road report attached.
Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report 19.06.2026 (241KB)
Mackenzie Falls (Migunang wirab) - Upcoming closure for major construction works – 9 February 2026 to the end of 2026
This
update is to provide information for the planned construction work at Mackenzie
Falls in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, and closures while the works
happen.
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 will close when construction
starts on Monday, 9 February, 2026, and we anticipate that construction work
will finish by the end of 2026.
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
When
construction works start at Mackenzie Falls precinct, parking at the popular
Zumstein picnic area will be limited, especially for large vehicles (buses and
caravans) during weekends and holiday periods.
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
From
May 2026 until works are complete, the base of Mackenzie Falls will not be accessible
via the Mackenzie River Walk from 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.
Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Building Upgrades in 2026
The
Cultural Centre is closed for refurbishment.
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.
Building
upgrades are essential to ensure the centre meets current services
requirements, accessibility, and compliance to current building regulation. New
visitor experiences and activation opportunities including Aboriginal arts,
community events and cultural exhibitions are being explored as Brambuk moves
towards operation by a Gariwerd Traditional Owner entity.
The
National Park Information Centre and gift shop remain open.
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
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
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
Pest Animal Control Program Scheduled in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and Black Range State Park (Burrunj)
Throughout June, a ground shooting
program (involving firearms) will occur throughout Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park and Black Range State Park
- Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park: Every
week of June
- Black Range State Park (Burrunj): 22nd June and
25 June
The program will be delivered at night
between 6pm to 5am, in remote areas away from busy visitor sites, and will be
carried out by professionals under strict conditions to ensure practices are
safe, effective, and humane.
There will be no visitor site closures
as part of this operation. Areas will be thoroughly assessed and swept prior,
but there may be signage in place to notify visitors of the operation occurring
in the surrounding area.
Target species include deer and goats
which cause serious damage to native plants, animals, and habitat by trampling
and destroying plants, increasing grazing pressure, ring-barking young trees,
fouling waterholes, causing soil erosion, and spreading weeds. Introduced
predators (foxes and cats) prey on small mammals and reptiles and impact the
ability of these species to recover from bushfire events.
For further information, please contact
Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au