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Manja Walk (Victoria Range Remote and Natural Area, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
Manja Shelter is home to some of the best Aboriginal hand stencils in Victoria. The rock art here also includes animal tracks and stick figures. The short walk from the carpark winds uphill through stringybark forest and over a boardwalk protecting fragile heathland.
How to get there
Manja Walk (Victoria Range Remote and Natural Area, Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)
Need to know
Manja Walk (Victoria Range Remote and Natural 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 firearms allowed
- No horses
- No bicycles
- No generators
- No dogs allowed
- No fires permitted
- No camping
Warnings
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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 Peaks Trail – Hike-in Campground Closures (sections C3-C5 & S1-S2)
The central and southern sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail (C3-C5
and S1-S2) re-opened for day walking only on the 10th of
November 2025.
These sections were heavily impacted by the 2024/25 Summer bushfires and
incorporate the trail from Borough Huts Campground to Griffin Trailhead
(including section S1 –S2 Yarram Gap Road to Griffin Fireline).
Barri Yalug, Duwul, Durd Durd, Yarram and Wannon Hike-in Campgrounds and facilities remain
closed, as works take place to repair damaged toilets, water tanks,
elevated walkways, tent platforms, shelters, and signage.
Please note:
- Drinking water is available
at serviced water tanks only, located at Grampians Peaks Trail Road
crossings. Important: drinking water is not available at the
Hike-in Campgrounds. Hikers must adjust accordingly and carry sufficient
drinking water.
- Toilet facilities are
available at Borough Huts, Jimmy Creek, Kalymna and Wannon Crossing
campgrounds.
- Mt William Road is closed
until further notice, and vehicle access to the Mount William carpark is
unavailable.
- Please see the Plan and
Prepare Guide for more information on how to plan and prepare, before
accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Please remember, this fire affected landscape is fragile. Stay on formed
tracks and be mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have
changed.
Visit our fire recovery project web page for relevant upgrade
information.
Sundial Peak Walk and The Bleachers (Sundial Peak) – Temporary closure
Sundial Peak Walk
and The Bleachers (Sundial Peak) – Temporary closure
Sundial
Peak Walk and The Bleachers (Designated Climbing Area – Bouldering (Site 83) both
remain closed due to track damage from the 2024/25 summer bushfires.
Alternative
walks from Sundial carpark including The Pinnacle Walk and the Lakeview Lookout
Walk.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 30.01.2026
The Grampians (Gariwerd)
National Park has some roads temporarily closed due to bushfire and flood
impacts.
Please be aware the
movement of visitors in some areas of the National Park is restricted.
Please refer to the
attached up-to-date road report below.
Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 30.01.2026 (221KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 04.02.2026
Grampians
(Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 04.02.2026
During the summer of
2024/2025 the southern and western areas of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
and the central section of Grampians Peaks Trail were impacted by multiple
bushfires. Since then, a staged re-opening has commenced and many popular visitor
areas have re-opened in the Northern, Wonderland and Southern areas of the
park. However, some visitor sites and roads remain closed in the Sundial, Mount
William, Victoria Range, Victoria Valley and Wallaby Rocks areas.
Roads in fire impacted areas
For up-to-date information please refer to
the Road Report on the change of conditions listings.
For more detail on “What’s Open What’s
Closed”
Please refer to the attached “What’s Open
What’s Closed” February 4, 2026, Park Update. It provides a park wide
compilation of the staged fire recovery reopenings in 2025/2026.
For further information, visit Brambuk
the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks
Victoria on 131963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au
Attachments: GGNP_Park Update_Whats Open-Closed_Feb 4 2026 (1,023KB)
Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures throughout 2026
· Cultural tours, activities and venue hire
currently unavailable.
· Park information centre and gift shop remain
open.
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.
The reimagining project
aims to renew Traditional Owner management arrangements of the Brambuk precinct
and includes careful consideration of the tourism and visitor experiences,
commercial opportunities, cultural education and training programs that may be
available in the future. As part of this project, there are also building
upgrades and refurbishments that require the Cultural Centre to be closed
during 2026. However, the park information centre, gift shop and self-guided
walks remain available.
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
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
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
Mackenzie Falls (Migunang wirab) - Upcoming closure for major construction works – 9 February 2026 to midyear 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 in the second half of the year.
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.
Access
to Fish Falls and the base of Mackenzie Falls will remain possible from the
Zumsteins Picnic Area up to and including the Autumn School Holidays. However,
there will need to be a full closure of Zumsteins and Mackenzie Falls for one
week prior to the Autumn School Holidays due to helicopter operations. From May
2026 until works are complete, the base of Mackenzie Falls will be
inaccessible. Fish Falls will still be accessible from Zumsteins Picnic Area.
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 –
This is a 2 to 3 hour return walk (grade 3). Start at Zumsteins Picnic Area and
follow the track to Fish Falls and then to the base of Mackenzie Falls. Walkers
require a reasonable fitness level, need to wear sturdy walking shoes as the
track can be rocky with uneven surfaces including steep sections and steps.
Please ensure you carry plenty of water and be aware mobile phone service is
limited. Access to the steps at the base of Mackenzie Falls to the Mackenzie
Falls carpark will be closed to walkers, return by the same route to 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).