MacKenzie Falls Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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MacKenzie Falls Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

If you enjoy a strenuous walk, take the steep walk to the base of MacKenzie Falls and feel the thunderous force of one of Victoria's largest and most majestic waterfalls. Watch as the water gracefully cascades over the cliff-face into the deep pool below, stirring a screen of fine rainbow mist into the air.

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MacKenzie Falls Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

MacKenzie Falls Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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MacKenzie Falls 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 fishing
  • No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
  • No vehicles
  • No firearms allowed
  • No generators
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No camping
  • No bicycles

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery rocks
    • Unstable cliffs
    • Steep track
  • Other warnings
    • 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 12.03.2025

The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to the recent bushfires. Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

Key roads open include Grampians Tourist Rd (all side roads remain closed), Mt Victory Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mt Zero Rd and the Mirranatwa Gap end of Victoria Valley Rd.

Please refer to the attached up-to-date road report below.

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 12.03.2025 (225KB)

Tandara Step Project - Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track - Temporary Closure

From Monday 17th March 2025, Wildtracks are commencing works on the Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track between the end of Tandara Rd and the Terraces Fireline). Wildtracks will take approximately 2 weeks with this section of the track temporarily closed or detoured around on the Terraces Fireline in accordance with the progress of works. Boronia Peak remains accessible from the northern end of the Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) Track. 

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfires Reopening Update - 17.03.2025

Since 16 December 2024, several bushfires have impacted large parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park including the Serra, Mount William and Victoria Ranges, Victoria Valley, Wallaby Rocks and central corridor areas.

The fires are now listed as ‘under control’, however large areas of the National Park remain closed to support ongoing fire recovery operations and to ensure visitor and community safety.

Most visitor sites within the non-fire affected areas of the National Park are now re-opened to the public. This includes walking tracks, campgrounds (vehicle based and hike-in), overnight hikes, designated climbing areas, roads, access tracks and picnic areas. The re-opened visitor areas are listed below.

Central Grampians, Wonderland Range and Halls Gap area
• Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre and nearby walks
• Boroka Lookout, Reeds Lookout, Mackenzie Falls and Zumsteins Picnic Area
• Smiths Mill Campground
• The Wonderland Area, including The Pinnacle, Venus Baths and Grand Canyon
• Chatauqua Peak, Clematis Falls and Bullaces Glen
• Boronia Peak and Fyans Creek Loop 

Northern Grampians
• Mount Zero, Mount Stapylton, Hollow Mountain and Mount Difficult (Gar) walks
• Grampians Peaks Trail between Mount Zero and Halls Gap
• Barigar, Gar and Werdug Hike-in campgrounds
• Stapylton Campground
• Troopers Creek Campground
• Coppermine 4X4 Campground (and nearby school group camping areas)
• Plantation Campground

Southern Grampians
• Mt Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug), Mt Sturgeon (Wurgarri) Piccaninny (Bainggug), and Signal Peak walks
• Grampians Peaks Trail between Dunkeld and Cassidy Gap Road
• Djardji-djawara and Mud-Dadjug Hike-in campgrounds

Designated rock-climbing areas
• Hollow Mountain, Mount Stapylton, Halls Gap and Wonderland area sites: 1 – 77

Roads
• Key roads including Grampians Tourist Rd, Mount Victory Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mount Zero Rd are all open
• For more information on road closures, visit the VicTraffic website ww.traffic.transport.vic.gov.au 

For detailed road information refer to the updated road report under ‘change of conditions’ Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

Closed Areas
• Refer to the attached map for closed areas of the National Park.


Prior to setting out into the National Park, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre. Located 2km south of Halls Gap township, this centre provides up to date park information and sells maps, brochures and a range of Aboriginal art and souvenirs. The centre is open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au  

For further park information, call Parks Victoria on 13 1963.
For fire related information, download the VicEmergency app or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au.
If you see impacted wildlife - call 1300 356 682.

Attachments: 20250217_1200_Wimmera19_GrampiansNP_ParkClosureMap_A3P_20022025000048861 (3,736KB)

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