Piccaninny Trailhead (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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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 horses
No fires permitted
No camping
No dogs allowed
No firearms allowed
No bicycles
No vehicles
No generators

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Unstable cliffs

Slippery rocks

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.

Silverband Falls Walk – Temporary Closure until 12th September 2025

The temporary closure of Silverband Falls walk for recovery works is extended to Friday 12th September 2025.

Further time and dry weather conditions are required for track stabilisation.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 09.09.2025

The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to the summer bushfires and the impact of rainfall on recent roadworks.

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

Seasonal road closures are now in place from June 12 – October 30, 2025.

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

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 09.09.2025 (217KB)

Mt William Road – Temporary Closure for Recovery Works

Mt William Rd is currently closed due to summer bushfire impacts.

Scheduled recovery works are underway including the replacement of powerlines and radio tower infrastructure.

All walking tracks on the plateau including the Mount William (Duwul) Summit Walk are also closed.

For further information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, call Parks Victoria 131 963 or go to parks.vic.gov.au

Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures during 2025

Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – Closures during 2025

· 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 2024-25. 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

Ground shooting pest animal control program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

Parks Victoria is conducting a conservation program to respond to the ecological impacts of the recent Grampians bushfires.

A ground shooting operation will be undertaken in the evenings between Monday 8th September and Friday 12thSeptember 2025 to target pest animals.

During operations, parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park will be temporarily closed or restricted while shooting activities are underway.

To ensure visitor safety, warning signs will be placed at closures and major road access points to the control area.

Visitors must follow all instructions on permanent and temporary signage.

No additional closures of visitor sites or campgrounds are being implemented.

For further information visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call Parks Victoria Information on 13 1963.