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Mount Rosea Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, Serra Range Remote and Natural Area)
Conquer Mount Rosea to earn 360-degree views of the Serra and Mount William Ranges. Following a section of the Grampians Peaks Trail, the 8.6km return strenuous trek takes you through tall messmate forest, weathered sandstone outcrops and the well known rock formation "Gate of the East Wind".
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Mount Rosea Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, Serra Range Remote and Natural Area)
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Mount Rosea Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, Serra Range Remote and Natural Area)
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 fires permitted
- No horses
- No generators
- No bicycles
- No dogs allowed
- No camping
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
- Unstable cliffs
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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.
Strachans Campground – Temporary Closure – 13 April – 22 May 2026
Strachans Campground will
be closed to visitors for major upgrade works from 13 April to 22 May 2026.
For
further information contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in
Halls Gap (Ph 8427 2058).
Chatauqua Peak Loop - Partial closure and detour
The Chatauqua Peak Loop
south-eastern section (including Bullaces Glen) will be partially closed for track
upgrades from Tuesday 21 April to Friday 5 June 2026.
Track upgrades include
stabilisation and drainage works.
Chatauqua Peak and
Clematis Falls will remain accessible for day walkers and GPT hikers via the
Halls Gap Recreation Reserve.
Please see the map below.
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
Mackenzie Falls (Migunang wirab) – Closed for major construction works – 9 February 2026 to midyear 2026
Construction
work at Mackenzie Falls in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is underway
and the carpark and precinct is closed to visitors.
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) and the Bluff Lookout
Walk are all closed. 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 Parking
During
construction parking at the popular Zumsteins picnic area will be limited. It is
not recommended for large passenger coaches and long caravans to visit during
construction. Similarly, they should not travel between Mackenzie Falls and
Zumsteins due to the narrow winding road.
A
small amount of parking for campervans, small motorhomes and cars with trailers
is available opposite the Zumsteins Picnic Area car park, however, may not be
available on busy weekends and public holidays.
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 –
There will be no access to the base of Mackenzie Falls from Zumsteins Picnic Area
from 27 April 2026 until construction works are complete. Fish Falls will still
be accessible 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 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.
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 Notification – Planned Burn – Pomonal Fireline
FFMVIC have scheduled ignition for the following
Planned Burn within Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
Grampians
NP – Pomonal Fireline (GR-WIM-HGP-0086)
(NW
of Pomonal)
Fuel reduction burn
Ignition Date: Ignition is scheduled from
Friday,15 May 2026
For visitor safety and to allow FFMVIC staff to
prepare and deliver the burn, temporary closures on roads/tracks, visitor sites
and walking tracks will be in place. These will re-open when the burn, or
specific areas of the burn are declared safe.
Temporary walking track closures from Friday 15 May
until the burn is declared safe.
·
Boronia Peak Walk
·
Terraces Fireline – between Bellfield Track
and Tunnel Walking Track
·
Pomonal Fireline between Reids Lane and
Tunnel Rd
·
Grampians State Forest at Ararat-Halls
Gap Rd
Operational Road and Track closures from Friday 15
May until the burn is declared safe.
·
Terraces Fireline
·
Pomonal Fireline between Reids Lane and
Tunnel Rd
·
Birdswing Road at Pioneer Lane
·
Tunnel Rd at Pomonal Fireline
·
Grampians State Forest at Ararat-Halls
Gap Rd
Visit & Sign Up: Sign up to Planned Burns Victoria www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns Set up automated notifications
about upcoming planned burns on public land near you. There is no charge to
sign up to receive text messages.
Download: The Vic Emergency App. Set
up a watch zone and choose to be notified about planned burns in the ‘alerts’
settings
Call: The Vic Emergency Hotline on 1800 226
226 and request an interpreter or assistance for hearing difficulties via
the National Relay Service. IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000
Email: For specialist advice about planned
burns in the Wimmera District you can contact Horsham FFMVic Office
at wimmera.fuelmanagement@delwp.vic.gov.au or
phone the office on (03) 8508 1222.
For Information about park closures and campground
bookings within Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park:
Visit the Parks Victoria website: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park#change-of-conditions
Grampians Peaks Trail – Helicopter Operations - Major Mitchell Plateau
Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are
scheduled along the Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) in the Major Mitchell Plateau
area (Section C4) from Thursday 21 May to Tuesday 26th May 2026.
Temporary ‘hold in place’ closures of
approximately 15 minutes will be activated as track repair materials are placed
at sites along the central section of the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Signage will be installed at trailheads and
contracted staff will be on ground to assist with the temporary closures.
Please follow signage advice and remain clear of closed areas during operations.
The operations will only take place under
favourable weather conditions.
For further information, please visit Brambuk
the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 8427 2258.
The Wonderland Loop Walk – Upgrade Works
Important safety upgrades
will occur on the Wonderland Loop Walk from Monday 18 May until Friday 29 May
2026.
Short term, ‘hold in
place’ closures may be required near Cool Chamber and in Silent Street while
contractors carry out repairs to elevated walkways and steps.
Walkers can still access the Wonderland Loop and Grampians Peaks Trail during this time.
For Further Information please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, Halls Gap. Phone 8427 2058 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
Walkers can still access the Wonderland Loop and Grampians Peaks Trail during this time.
For Further Information please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, Halls Gap. Phone 8427 2058 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 15.05.2026
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 - 15.05.2026 (226KB)
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
Pest Animal Control Program Scheduled in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park
From Sunday May 17th to Friday 22nd May, a ground shooting program (involving firearms) will occur throughout Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
The program will be delivered at night between 5pm to 6am, 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.
Deer and goats 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 , Phone 8427 2058