Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) Loop Walk (Grampians National Park)

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Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) Loop Walk (Grampians National Park)

Start this strenuous 12km return walk from Stapylton Campground. The Mount Stapylton loop walk gradually climbs through open forest then quickly turns into a strenuous scramble over rocky outcrops and ramps as you reach the summit. Take in the iconic Grampians vistas before looping back past water-etched rock terraces.

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Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) Loop Walk (Grampians National Park)

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Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) Loop 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 bicycles
No dogs allowed

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Unstable cliffs

Steep track

Slippery surface

Slippery rocks

Uneven ground
Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

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 22.09.2023

The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has several roads temporarily closed for repair works and upgrades. Please be aware the movement of visitors in these parts of the National Park is restricted.

Road Closures
Mitchell Road, Mt William Picnic Ground Track are closed.

Partial Road Closures
Mafeking Road from Emmet Road intersection to Mt William Picnic Ground Road.

Pohlner Road from North Link Track to Winfields Road.

Grampians Peaks Trail - Access Closures
Road access (Griffin Track) to the Griffin Trailhead for the Grampians Peaks Trail is currently closed to vehicles due to poor road condition. Walkers can access the GPT on foot via the Griffin Track from the Grampians Tourist Road.

Redman Road Trailhead carpark is currently closed. The nearest site for parking is at Borough Huts Campground.

Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

Please see the latest road report attachment for full road and track details at the bottom of this page.

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Road Report 22.09.2023 (181KB)

Seasonal road closures 2023

Seasonal road closures apply to areas within and tracks bordering this park from 15 June 2023. See MapshareVic for locations of the closures. Visit the seasonal road closures page for more information

Grampians Gariwerd Landscape - Aerial Deer Management Program Temporary Park Closures

Grampians Gariwerd Landscape – Information Update

Parks Victoria will commence aerial and ground-based pest animal control operations across the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and Black Range State Park during October 2023.

Informed by scientific research, this program is aimed at controlling/reducing introduced Goat and Deer populations that are threatening the important natural and cultural values of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape. Qualified and experienced contractors will undertake aerial based control operations across the landscape where these animals are impacting vegetation and cultural values.

Parks Victoria staff will continue to support these efforts with staged ground-based operations throughout the year, including at Black Range Scenic reserve.

The first aerial operation is scheduled to commence Tuesday 10^thOctober, and conclude Thursday 12^th October 2023. A Fact sheet showing the operation areas is attached showing approximate dates and times of temporary closures, and a list of these closures is shown below.

During operations, some key visitor sites including the Grampians Peaks Trail and other walking tracks may be temporarily closed (up to two hours) for visitor safety. See list below.
Park closures will be clearly signposted and managed by staff
Visitors are asked to refrain from entering closed areas, staying on designated walking tracks or modifying their plans to visit outside of the hours of operation.
Visitors may be able to see helicopters flying at low levels and hear gunshots

All Parks Victoria’s conservation programs are thoroughly planned and implemented under strict protocols and oversight, ensuring that operations are safe, effective, humane and meet obligations of all relevant legislation, Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures.

For Further Information about this operation and temporary park closures please refer to the Deer Control Program Fact Sheet attached and Parks Victoria website, or call the Parks Victoria Information centre on 13 19 63.

List of visitor sites and roads potentially impacted by temporary closures. Please note, the below times are best estimates and are subject to change. Parks Victoria will update the list of temporary closure times closer to the date.

Day 1: Tuesday 10^th October - Temporary closures may occur between 08:00 – 14:30pm

(Bullawin Sector)

Closed Visitor Sites

Fortress Walking Track

Mt Thackeray Walking Track

Hut Creek Walking Track

Mt Thackeray and Fortress Overnight hiking camp

Manja Art Shelter walking track

Chimney Pots walking track

Victoria Range Rock climbing sites

Closed Roads

Victoria Range Track

Goat Track

“Blind Fireline

Yanganaginj Njawai track

Sites Remaining Open:

Buandik Campground from Red rock road

Billimina shelter

Jadawadjali Falls walking track

Strachans Campground

Ingleton Springs

Red Rock Road

Harrops Track

(Burrunj Black Range) Sector

Closed Visitor Sites

Mount Byron Walking track

Mudadgadjiin Picnic Area and Art shelter walk

Rock Escarpment Discovery walk

Wildman Cave

Closed Roads

Muirfoot track (MVO)

Black Range Road between Rees and Rocklands-Cherrypool Rd

Sites Remaining Open:

Rockland Cherrypool Road

Rees Rd

Day 1: Tuesday 10^th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 15:00 – 17:00pm

(Boroka Sector)

Closed Visitor Sites

Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult road south Crossing to Halls Gap

Boroka Lookout Walking track

Bullaces Glen walking track

Chatauqua Peak Loop walking track

Clematis Falls Walking Track

Closed Roads

Mt Difficult Road - Gravel Section Only

Sites Remaining Open:

Boroka Lookout – from Mt Victory Road only

Day 2: Wednesday 11^th October - Temporary closures may occur between 08:30 – 14:30

(Glenelg River Sectors)

Closed Visitor Sites

Red Gum Walk

Closed Roads

Mair Track (Seasonal)

Henham Shortcut Track

Channel track

(Moora Moora Sector)

Closed Visitor Sites

Tower Hill

Moora Moora Outlet/Dam Wall

Closed Roads

Serra Henham Link Track

Henham Track

Moora Moora Track (Seasonal)

Outlet Track

Rosea Track (Seasonal)

Remaining Open

Paddy’s Castle

Boreang Campground

Bundaleer and Mt Rosea Rockclimbing areas

Glenelg River Road

(Wartook Sector) - Temporary Closures may occur between 15:00 -17:00

Closed Visitor Sites

Grampians Peaks Trail from Mt Difficult Rd Crossing sth – Old Mt Difficult Loop intersection Grid Ref e629933 n5903971

Long Point West Hike-in campground

Long Point East Hike Hike-in campground

Wartook Lookout walking track

Closed Roads

Wartook East Fireline (MVO)

Mt Difficult Road – Gravel Section

Old Mill Road

Ricky North track (MVO)

Sites Remaining Open:

Werdug Hike in Campground – movement to and from may be delayed

Boroka Lookout

Thursday 12^th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 08:30 – 10:30am

(Briggs Sector)

Closed Visitor Sites

Beehive Falls Walking Track

Grampians Peaks Trail from Troopers Creek campground intersection to Gar Hike in campground

Briggs Bluff walking track

Mt Difficult Walking track – from Mt Difficult road /Carters track intersection

Gar Waterfalls Track

Long Point West Hike in Campground

Closed Roads

Carters-Longpoint track (MVO)

Long Point Fireline (MVO)

Sites Remaining Open:

Gar Hike in Campground

Heatherlie Quarry

Thursday 12^th October - Temporary Closures may occur between 10:30 – 12:30

(Boronia Sector)

Closed Visitor Sites

Tunnel walking track

Boronia Peak walking track

Closed Roads

Mt Cassell fireline (Seasonal)

Terraces Fireline (MVO)* Grampians Peaks Trail return to Halls Gap section

Sites Remaining Open:

Fyans Creek Loop walking track

Delleys Bridge walking track

Tunnel visitor site east

Lake Bellfield Track

(Seven Dials Sector)

Closed Roads

Redman Rd – between GPT/Redman road trailhead and East Park Boundary

Seven Dials Track (MVO) *rock climbing areas

Sites Remaining Open:

Grampians Peaks Trail

(Wannon Sector)

Closed Roads

All internal seasonal and management vehicle only tracks

Lynches Crossing track

Childs Lane

Park Boundary tracks near gooseneck swamp and Brady Swamp

Attachments: Grampians Deer Management Fact Sheet_final (1,792KB)