MacKenzie Falls Lookout Walk (Grampians National Park)

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MacKenzie Falls Lookout Walk (Grampians National Park)

MacKenzie Falls Lookout Walk is an easy walk that meanders through twisted stringybark forest before opening to impressive views over looking MacKenzie Falls. See the MacKenzie River tumble down the sheer cliff-face in to the deep pool below.

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MacKenzie Falls Lookout Walk (Grampians National Park)

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MacKenzie Falls Lookout Walk (Grampians 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 fires permitted
No fishing
No generators
No horses
No swimming
No vehicles
No bicycles
No dogs, cats, pets allowed

Warnings

Other warnings
Limbs may fall take care

Trees 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.

Grand Canyon Staircase Closed

The steel staircase at the south-eastern exit of the Grand Canyon is closed due to an engineering issue. The Grand Canyon remains open as a return walk from Wonderland Carpark. The Pinnacle walk remains open via the canyon bypass walking track.

Mitchell Road Closed

Mitchell Road is closed until further notice due to storm damage to a concrete causeway.

Major Mitchell Plateau Walking Track Partial Closure

The Major Mitchell Plateau Walking Track is closed between Stockyard Track and Jimmy Creek Campground due to Grampians Peaks Trail works.

Walkers crossing the plateau must use Stockyard Track as the southern access route. Vehicles may be parked at Mafeking Picnic Area or the corner of Mafeking and Emmett Roads.

Walkers undertaking the three day circuit, must use Stockyard Track, Emmett Road and Jimmy Creek Road as the alternative route. This alternative involves approximately 10km of four wheel drive track and unsealed road walking.

See the attached map for assistance with orientation.

For further information contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap in (03) 8427 2258.

Attachments: Major Mitchell Plateau - Stockyard to Jimmy Closure (9,807KB)

Mt Difficult Walking Track Closure

Due to Grampians Peaks Trail construction works the Mt Difficult walking track between Deep Creek Track Junction and Mt Difficult (Gar) Summit Track Junction will be closed until further notice.

Mt Difficult (Gar) remains accessible from Mt Difficult Road and Longpoint West Hike-in Camping Area as a return walk. Please keep in mind this is a rough grade 4 walking track only suitable for more experienced bushwalkers. Limited roadside parking is available on Mt Difficult Road.

Beehive Falls and Briggs Bluff remain open as return walks from Beehive Falls Carpark.

Attachments: Mt Difficult Range Track Closure (2,245KB)

Mt Difficult Walking Track Closure

Due to Grampians Peaks Trail construction works the Mt Difficult walking track between Deep Creek Track Junction and Mt Difficult (Gar) Summit Track Junction will be closed until further notice. Please see attached map.

Mt Difficult (Gar) remains accessible from Mt Difficult Road and Longpoint West Hike-in Camping Area as a return walk. Please keep in mind this is a rough grade 4 walking track only suitable for more experienced bushwalkers. Limited roadside parking is available on Mt Difficult Road.

Beehive Falls and Briggs Bluff remain open as return walks from Beehive Falls Carpark.

Attachments: Mt Difficult Range Track Closure (2,245KB)

Mafeking Picnic Area Closure

Mafeking Picnic Area will be closed from Monday the 19th to Wednesday the 21st of April 2021 to upgrade the entrance road.

Stony Creek Group Camping Area Relocated

Stony Creek Group Camping Area has been relocated 500m west of Rosea Carpark on Stony Creek Road. Walkers should access this site by following Stony Creek Road from Rosea Carpark, rather than the link track from the Mt Rosea Walking Track.

Road Report - 01/04/2021

Download the latest Grampians National Park road report to find out the condition of the parks roads and four wheel drive tracks.

Attachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 1 April 2021 (169KB)

Access update 01/04/2021

Download the latest Grampians National Park Access Update to find out information about any closures or access issues.

Attachments: Grampians Access Update 1st April 2021 (171KB)