Mt Abrupt (Mud-dadjug) Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Mt Abrupt (Mud-dadjug) Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

Rising abruptly from the open plains of the Grampians, take the strenuous 6.5km walk that winds through heathy woodland, over rock slabs and stunted montane vegetation to the summit for one of the finest lookouts in the national park. Take in the wonderful views of the Serra Range to the north and Dunkeld in the south.

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Mt Abrupt (Mud-dadjug) Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

Mt Abrupt (Mud-dadjug) Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Mt Abrupt (Mud-dadjug) 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 firearms allowed
  • No camping
  • No generators
  • No bicycles
  • No fires permitted
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed

Warnings

  • Other warnings
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Terrain hazards
    • Slippery surface
    • Slippery rocks
    • Steep track
    • Unstable cliffs

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.

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.

For more information visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 20.03.2026

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” March 20, 2026, Park Update. It provides a park wide compilation of the staged fire recovery reopenings in 2025/26.
 
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_March 20 2026 (1,095KB)

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 27.03.2026

The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed due to bushfire and flood impacts.

Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

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

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 27.03.2026 (219KB)

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
 

Grampians Peaks Trail – Hike-in Campground Reopenings (sections C3-C5 & S1-S2)

Five hike-in campgrounds along the Central and Southern sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail reopened to hikers on 2 March 2026.
 
(GPT central section C3-C5) Barri Yalug, Duwul and Durd Durd hike-in campgrounds
(GPT south section S1-S2) Yarram and Wannon hike-in Campgrounds
 
This means the full 164km Grampians Peaks Trail experience (from Mt Zero (Mura Mura) Trailhead in the north to Dunkeld township in the south) will be available for hiking and overnight camping. Redman Road Trailhead is also open for vehicle access.
 
These hike-in campgrounds were damaged by the 2024/25 bushfires and have required significant repair and replacement works to reopen.

Please remember, the Grampians landscape was recently impacted by bushfire and is recovering. Stay on formed tracks and be mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have changed
 
·      For bookings, please visit Book Grampians Peaks Trail 
·      Before attempting the Grampians Peaks Trail, please see the Plan and Prepare Guide for detailed information on how to plan and prepare for the hike
 
Please note:
·      Drinking water is untreated and is only available at serviced water tanks located at selected trailheads, road crossings, access points and some hike-in campgrounds
 
To stay up-to-date with  what's open and closed in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park see our Change of Conditions
 
If you are visiting the area and require more detailed local information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd Halls Gap, open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively, you can call (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au

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