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Piccaninny Trailhead (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 generators
- No bicycles
- No vehicles
- No camping
- No fires permitted
- No horses
- No dogs allowed
- No firearms allowed
Warnings
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Other warnings
- Limbs may fall take care
- Trees may fall take care
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Terrain hazards
- Slippery rocks
- 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.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 01.04.2026
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 - 01.04.2026 (222KB)
Strachans Campground – Temporary Closure – 13 April to 15 May 2026
Strachans Campground will
be closed to visitors for major upgrade works from 13 April to 15 May 2026.
Alternative
campgrounds can be booked at https://bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/book
For
further information contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in
Halls Gap (Ph 8427 2058).
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), the Bluff Lookout
Walk, and parts of Mackenzie Falls River Walk are 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 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.
Access to the base of Mackenzie Falls via the Mackenzie River Walk will remain open until 26 April 2026. After this date until works are complete, the base of Mackenzie Falls will be inaccessible. Fish Falls will still be accessible from Zumsteins Picnic Area.
Zumsteins
Picnic Area Parking
During
construction parking at the popular Zumstein 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.
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).
Please
keep up to date with closures through the Change of
Conditions page for Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 02.04.2026
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” April 2, 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_April 2 2026 (1,095KB)
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
· 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