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Mackenzie River Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
This walk is one of the Grampians' best kept secrets. From Zumsteins picnic area, take the strenuous 7km return walk that winds its way along the most picturesque rivers in the region. Walk through eucalypt forest, past the terraced cascades of Fish Falls and on to the base of the thunderous MacKenzie Falls.
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Mackenzie River Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
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Mackenzie River 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 fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
- No camping
- No motorised vehicles, including electric bikes or scooters allowed on management vehicle only paths, tracks or roads
- No generators
- No firearms allowed
- No bicycles
- No vehicles
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery surface
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 Bushfires - partial reopening - 29/01/2025
Since 16 December 2024, several bushfires have impacted large parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. Whilst some of the earlier fires are under control, a considerable effort remains for firefighters to monitor for hot spots and work has begun on impacts assessments, rehabilitation and recovery in those areas.
On the 27 January 2025 a band of lightning started four new bushfires in the Victoria Range, Asses Ears and Central Grampians area of the National Park. These are currently not under control and large areas of the national park are closed to and ensure visitor and community safety and to support the firefighting effort.
As of 29 January 2025, some popular areas and visitor sites within the National Park have now been declared safe, and have now re-opened to the public. Please see below for further detail:
Central Grampians, Wonderland Range and Halls Gap visitor areas and day walks now open
- Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre and nearby walks
- The Wonderland Loop Walk, including The Pinnacle, Venus Baths and Grand Canyon (either from Halls Gap or Wonderland Car Park)
- Chatauqua Peak, Clematis Falls and Bullaces Glen
- Boronia Peak
Roads - Open
- Mount Victory Road – Halls Gap to Wonderland Carpark
- Grampians Tourist Road (between Halls Gap and Dunkeld)
- Victoria Valley Road via Mirranatwa Gap
Designated rock-climbing areas - open
- Halls Gap and Wonderland area sites 56 – 77
Camping / Overnight hikes – closed
- All vehicle based and Hike-in campgrounds are currently closed.
The remainder of the National Park, including all visitor sites, walks, activity areas, roads and access tracks remain closed.
For further park information, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au or call Parks Victoria on 13 1963. For fire related information, be sure to download the VicEmergency app or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au
Prior to setting out into the national park, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre. Located 2km south of Halls Gap township, this park visitor centre provides up to date park information and sells maps, brochures and a range of local and Australia wide Aboriginal art and souvenirs. The centre is open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
Note: Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre building is closed for refurbishment. You can still enjoy a stroll around the native gardens and wetlands, or view kangaroos and emus and a range of birds along the Fyans Creek Loop walk.
For regional information and accommodation, contact one of the accredited visitor information centres at Halls Gap, Ararat, Horsham, Dunkeld, Stawell or Hamilton.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 29.01.2025
On Tuesday 28th of January
2025, the State Control Centre declared Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
closed after a series of bushfires started following lightning strikes in the
central and Victoria Range areas of the park. This was to ensure visitor and
community safety and to support the firefighting effort. These fires are not
yet under control.
The full closure
declaration was amended on Wednesday 29th of January 2025. It now entails
partial re-openings of some visitor sites, roads and walking tracks in parts of
the park that are safe and unaffected by the current bushfire situation.
Recent major road reopening’s
include:
- Grampians Tourist Road
(all side roads remain closed) from Dunkeld to Halls Gap
- Mt Victory Road (Halls Gap
to Wonderland Carpark only - the remainder of Mt Victory Road is closed)
- Victoria Valley Road via Mirranatwa
Gap
The remainder of
the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park road network remains closed to ensure visitor/community safety and to
support the firefighting effort.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfires
Since 16 December 2024, several bushfires have
impacted large parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. Whilst some of
the earlier fires are under control, a considerable effort remains for
firefighters to monitor for hot spots and work has begun on impacts
assessments, rehabilitation and recovery in those areas.
On the 27 January 2025 a band of lightning started
four new bushfires in the Victoria Range, Asses Ears and Central Grampians area
of the National Park. These have now joined to form one large fire which currently
not yet under control. Large areas of the national park are closed to and
ensure visitor and community safety and to support the firefighting
effort. These closed areas include unburnt sections of the Park around
Dunkeld, and the Northern Grampians.
Some popular areas and visitor sites within the
National Park have been declared safe and are open to the public. Please see
below for further detail:
Central Grampians, Wonderland Range and Halls Gap visitor
areas and day walks now open
- Brambuk the
National Park & Cultural Centre and nearby walks
- The Wonderland
Loop Walk, including The Pinnacle, Venus Baths and Grand Canyon (either from
Halls Gap or Wonderland Car Park)
- Chatauqua Peak,
Clematis Falls and Bullaces Glen
- Boronia Peak
Roads - Open
- Mount Victory Road
– Halls Gap to Wonderland Carpark
- Grampians Tourist
Road (between Halls Gap and Dunkeld)
- Victoria Valley
Road via Mirranatwa Gap
Designated rock-climbing areas - open
- Halls Gap and
Wonderland area sites 56 – 77
Camping / Overnight hikes – closed
- All vehicle based
and Hike-in campgrounds are currently closed.
The remainder of the National Park, including all
visitor sites, walks, activity areas, roads and access tracks remain
closed.
For further park information, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au or
call Parks Victoria on 13 1963. For fire related information, be sure to
download the VicEmergency app or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. If you see impacted wildlife - call 1300 356 682.
Prior to setting out into the national park, visit
Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre. Located 2km south of Halls Gap
township, this park visitor centre provides up to date park information and
sells maps, brochures and a range of local and Australia wide Aboriginal art
and souvenirs. The centre is open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at
(03) 8427 2258 or brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
Note: Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre building
is closed for refurbishment. You can still enjoy a stroll around the native
gardens and wetlands, or view kangaroos and emus and a range of birds along the
Fyans Creek Loop walk.
For regional information and accommodation, contact
one of the accredited visitor information centres at Halls Gap, Ararat,
Horsham, Dunkeld, Stawell or Hamilton.