Venus Baths Loop Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Venus Baths Loop Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

An easy stroll from Halls Gap leads you to the tranquil waters of Venus Baths. Fed by Stony Creek, the naturally formed rockpools make the perfect spot to cool off on a warm summers day. Bring the family and a picnic basket for a fun day out.

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Venus Baths Loop Walk (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Venus Baths Loop 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 fishing
No fires permitted
No horses
No dogs allowed
No camping
No bicycles
No vehicles
No firearms allowed
No generators

Warnings

Terrain hazards
Unstable cliffs

Slippery surface

Uneven ground
Other warnings
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.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Bushfire Reopening Update - Easter 2025

The impact of the 2024/2025 summer fires in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was widespread. It resulted in the closure of many popular visitor sites including campgrounds, picnic areas, a large network of roads and walking tracks (including sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail).

Parks Victoria is now progressing with large scale fire recovery works across the park. To complement these, a staged re-opening of visitor sites is being implemented. Staff have worked diligently to ensure the first phase of reopening’s are ready for the Easter long weekend.

The sites to be reopened from Good Friday (18th April) are:

· Silverband Falls walk and Silverband Road

· Balconies walk

· Sundial carpark and the walk to the Pinnacle and Lakeview lookout walk (Sundial Peak remains closed)

· Boroka Track walk

· Jimmy Creek and Wannon Crossing Campgrounds

· Kalymna Campground and Kalymna walk

· Griffin Trailhead to Cassidy Gap Rd (Grampians Peaks Trail) – walkers can now access this area by either pick up or drop off at Grampians Tourist Rd. The Griffin Fireline Track remains closed to vehicles.

For more detailed information please see the attached Park Update on “what is open” and “what is closed’ in the park.

Attachments: GNP Park Update April 2025 (837KB)

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 09.05.2025

The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has many roads temporarily closed due to the recent bushfires. Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted.

Key roads open include Grampians Tourist Rd (most side roads remain closed), Mt Victory Rd, Sundial Rd, Silverband Rd, Roses Gap Rd, Mt Zero Rd and Victoria Valley Rd.

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

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 09.05.2025 (246KB)

The Balconies Walk and Reeds Lookout carpark

The walk to the Balconies from Reed Lookout carpark is closed for track repair works from Monday 12th of May to Friday 23rd May 2025.

The Reeds Lookout carpark will be closed from Monday 12th of May to Tuesday 13th of May 2025. The closure extends to Mount Victory Rd to support heavy vehicle material carting.

From Wednesday 14th of May 2025 to Friday 23rd May 2025, the Reeds Lookout carpark will reopen with 50 percent fewer parking spaces and limited turnaround space for vehicles towing trailers.

Grampians Peaks Trail – Helicopter Operations – 20.05.2025

Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are scheduled along the Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) on Tuesday 20th May 2025.

An all-day closure will be in place at Piccaninny East (Bainggug) carpark. The carpark will be reopened at the earliest opportunity possible. The Piccaninny (Bainggug) walk to the summit and return only remains accessible from the Victoria Valley Road parking area. The roads in and around the reservoirs are closed.

Temporary ‘hold in place’ closures of approximately 15 minutes at Hike-in campgrounds and walking tracks will be activated as staff work to remove toilet pods on the Grampians Peaks Trail. Please see the sites listed below.

Signage will be installed at trailheads and staff will be on ground to assist with temporary closures. Please follow signage advice and remain clear of closed areas during operations.

The operation will only take place under favourable weather conditions. Should the operation be suspended, a contingency day on Wednesday the 21st of May 2025 is available for works to re-commence when conditions are deemed favourable.

Temporary ‘hold in place’ closures of approximately 15 minutes will occur at:

GPT Hike-in Campgrounds

· Barigar, Gar, Werdug and Mud-Dadjug Hike-in campgrounds

Walking Tracks/Management Vehicle Only tracks (MVO)

· Walking tracks and MVO’s north and south of the GPT Hike-in campgrounds listed

Helicopter Landing Sites (HLS)

· Lake Wartook HLS & Piccaninny East carpark HLS

For further information, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 8427 2258.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – Fire Recovery Update - April 2025

The impact of the 2024/2025 summer fires in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was widespread. Parks Victoria is now progressing with large scale fire recovery works across the park. For more information, please see the attached Fire Recovery Update April 2025.

Attachments: GNP Fire Recovery Newsletter April 2025 (1,458KB)

The Pinnacle Walk from Wonderland Carpark

Track repair works will take place on the Pinnacle Walk (halfway along in the Bridal Veil Falls area) from Monday 12th of May to Friday 23rd May 2025. The walk will remain open however visitors may experience delays. The Forest Loop Walk turn off near the works area offers an alternative route to access the Pinnacle Lookout.