Wannon Hike-in Campground (Grampians Peaks Trail) (Grampians National Park)

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Wannon Hike-in Campground (Grampians Peaks Trail) (Grampians National Park)

Wannon Hike-in Campground (Grampians Peaks Trail) (Grampians National Park)

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Wannon Hike-in Campground (Grampians Peaks Trail) (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 firearms allowed
  • No vehicles
  • No motorbikes/trailbikes
  • No generators
  • No horses
  • No dogs allowed
  • No fires permitted
  • No bicycles
  • No drones without a permit
  • Fees apply

Warnings

  • Terrain hazards
    • Steep descent
    • Slippery surface
    • Steep track
    • Slippery rocks
    • Uneven ground
  • Other warnings
    • No mobile phone reception
    • Heat exhaustion
    • Trees may fall take care
    • Limbs may fall take care
  • Animals and pests
    • Snakes

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.

Mountain Lion (Designated rock-climbing and bouldering area) – Temporary exclusion

Mountain Lion (Designated rock-climbing and bouldering area) – Temporary exclusion
 
Significant Aboriginal cultural values have recently been rediscovered at the Mountain Lion designated rock-climbing and bouldering area.

While Parks Victoria and Gariwerd Traditional Owners determine a longer-term management response, and out of respect for this significant cultural landscape, visitors are requested to not access this area.

The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 protects Aboriginal cultural heritage and significant financial penalties apply for harm caused by individuals or corporate bodies.

For more information please visit the FAQ Update at the Rock Climbing in Gariwerd link below.

Pest animal control program in the Grampians – Deer and feral goats 29.04.2024 – 03.05.2024

An ongoing conservation program in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park will be supported this month by a ground control operation targeting deer and feral goats.

Weather permitting, a ground shooting operation will be undertaken on weekdays between 29 April – 3 May to target these pest animals in remote parts of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park (see attached fact sheet with map).

During this time Boreang Campground will be closed.

To ensure visitor safety, warning signs will be placed at campgrounds and at major road access points to the control area.  Visitors are encouraged to follow all instructions on permanent and temporary signage.

Informed by scientific research, this program is aimed at controlling/reducing introduced deer and goat populations that are threatening the important natural and cultural values of the Greater Gariwerd Landscape.

For further information please contact 13 1963.

Attachments: Notification - Fact sheet - Grampians Deer Control April 2024 (540KB)

Grampians Planned Burn advice - Re-openings for ANZAC Day and weekend

FFMVIC has recently conducted 5 planned burns within Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park. 
With a cool change passing through on Tuesday night (23rd April), ignition has now ceased and crews are now completing hazard assessments in preparation for the burn areas to re-open. 

Planned burns will be patrolled over the coming weekend until officially declared safe. Under regulations, visitors are not permitted to enter burn areas that remain closed.
 
Millstream Creek burn (3km East of Smiths Mill Campground, 20km West of Halls Gap)
Smiths Mill Campground was recently closed to support planned burn operations. Ignition has now ceased and crews are now completing hazard assessments in preparation for the burn areas to re-open.
 
With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke
 
FFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area east of the campground into the weekend.
 
Partial Re-opening Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrs
Boroka Lookout
Lake Wartook Lookout
Mt Difficult Road between Boroka Lookout and Lake Wartook
 
Partial Reopening - Thursday April 25th 08:00hrs
Smiths Mill Campground *Note - Vehicle access is available only via Mt Victory Road and Lake Wartook Road. Arrivals tonight to be supported by FFMVIC Crews
 
Operational closures throughout the coming week:
Old Mill Road (Between Smiths Mill and Boroka Lookout)
Rose Creek Road (North between Mt Victory Road and Old Mill Road)
Ricky Track (MVO)
 
For any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222
For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963
For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058 
 


Cassidy Gap GR-WIM-CAV-00071 (3km north of Dunkeld)
Section S3 of the Grampians Peaks Trail and some day walks north of Dunkeld have been closed due to Planned burn operations. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.
 
With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity in the range (west of Mud-dadjug and south of Cassidy Gap) and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke
 
FFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.
 
Partial Re-opening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00 hours
Grampians Peaks Trail Section S3 – Cassidy Gap to Piccaninny Car Park over Signal Peak to Dunkeld Reservoir Road
Mud-dadjug Hike in Campground
Mt Abrupt day walk  
Signal Peak day walk
Cassidy Gap Road – From Grampians Road to Grampians Peaks Trail Trailhead
Djardji-Djawara Hike in campground is open but depending on conditions may impacted by smoke
Mann’s Road east of the intersection with Victoria Valley Rd
 
Operational closures throughout the coming week:
Cassidy Gap Road from closed from Cassidy Gap Trailhead to Serra Fireline (west side of the range)
Serra Range Fireline is closed at the intersection of Vic Valley Road and Cassidy Gap Road
 
For any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222
For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963
For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058 
 


Oslers Track GR-WIM-HGP-0042
FFMVIC have recently completed planned burning operations in the forest just south of Plantation Campground, 8km north of Halls Gap.  Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.
 
With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity and may be impacted by smoke. For advice on how this may impact your health, visit www.epa.vic.gov.au/smoke
 
FFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area east of the campground into the weekend.
 
Partial Reopening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrs
Plantation campground
Pines road open
Mt Zero Road
 
Operational Closures throughout the coming week:
Oslers track (Between Red Gum Lease Track and Pines Road)
Fire trails and bush camping in the burn area south of Plantation Campground
 
For any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222
For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963
For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058 
 



Victoria Range GR-WIM-CAV-0009
FFMVIC have recently completed planned burning operations in the Victoria Range area 36km north of Cavendish. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.
 
With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity in the range immediately surrounding Strachans Campground and may be impacted by smoke.
 
FFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.
 
Partial Re-opening of visitor areas Wednesday April 24th 17:00hrs
Glenelg River Road
Chimney Pots car park and walking track  
Designated climbing areas 100 – 104 in Victoria Range
Designated Rock-Climbing Areas 92- 99 In the Southern end of the Victoria Range
Sawmill Track
Victoria Range Road
Fortress and Mt Thackeray overnight walk
 
Visitor areas to re-open Thursday April 25th 2pm (depending on conditions)
Strachans campground
 
Operational closures throughout the coming week:
Nil
Note - Mountain Lion Climbing area remains closed for management purposes
 
For any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222
For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963
For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058 
 


Victoria Point GR-WIM-CAV-0064
FFMVIC have recently completed planned burning operations in the Victoria Range area, 38km north of Cavendish. Ignition has now ceased and crews will new undertake risk treatments in preparation for the burn unit to open.
 
With mild weather conditions forecast over the coming days, visitors may still see minimal fire activity in the range immediately surrounding Strachans Campground and may be impacted by smoke.
 
FFMVIC crews will continue patrolling the burn area into the weekend.
 
Visitor areas to re-open Wed April 24th 5pm
Glenelg River Road
Chimney Pots carpark and walking trackDesignated Climbing Areas 100 - 104 in the southern end of Victoria Range
Designated Rock-Climbing Areas 92- 99 in the southern end of the Victoria Range
 
Operational closures throughout the coming week
Geerak track
 
For any further information on the burn operations please contact Wimmera Fire District (03) 8508 1222
For bookings or cancellations advice please contact Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963
For local park information and advice please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058 
 
 

Stay informed about the Autumn planned burns schedule:
 
Visit & Sign Up: Sign up to Planned Burns Victoria www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns  Set up automated notifications about upcoming planned burns on public land near you. There is no charge to sign up to receive text messages. 
Download: The Vic Emergency App. Set up a watch zone and choose to be notified about planned burns in the ‘alerts’ settings
 
Call: The Vic Emergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 and request an interpreter or assistance for hearing difficulties via the National Relay Service. IN AN EMERGENCY CALL 000
 
Email: For specialist advice about planned burns in the Wimmera District you can contact Horsham FFMVic Office at wimmera.fuelmanagement@delwp.vic.gov.au or phone the office on (03) 8508 1222.
 
For Information about park closures and park access within Grampians National Park:
 
Visit or call: Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – 277 Grampians Road Halls Gap, Ph 8427 2058
 
Contact: For bookings and cancellations advice please call Parks Victoria Information Centre 13 1963 or email info@parks.vic.gov.au

Grampians National Park - Autumn planned burn season underway

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – Autumn Planned Program Underway
 
Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) have commenced the Autumn Planned Burning Program in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park and surrounding reserves.
 
These planned burns have been nominated and approved as part of the FFMVic three-year Joint Fuel Management Program for the Wimmera Fire District. Each burn has been designated to a year and season, though this may change depending on burn objectives and seasonal conditions. You can view the three-year plan at https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/bushfire-fuel-and-risk-management/joint-fuel-management-program
 
The map attached, outlines the burns programmed for this year. Detailing the exact date and time of ignition can be difficult and the final decision to proceed may only be made on the day of the burn - once resources, weather conditions and local fuel moisture levels are deemed suitable. Once a burn is scheduled for ignition, FFMVIC will send out regular notifications.
 
Some of the planned burns this Autumn may involve the temporary closure of visitor sites, roads and campgrounds within Grampians Gariwerd National Park and other reserves. This may include detours or closures of hike in campgrounds along the Grampians Peaks Trail, and other vehicle-based campgrounds.
·      Closures will be enforced for the duration of ignition and may remain in place for some days.  Visitor sites will re-open once the burn is declared safe.
·      We recommend that you seek information and stay informed about the status of the planned burns scheduled near you.
 
Stay informed about this Autumns planned burns schedule:
 
Visit & Sign Up:
Sign up to Planned Burns Victoria to set up automated notifications about upcoming planned burns on public land near you. There is no charge to sign up to receive text messages. 
Sign up via Planned Burns Victoria at www.vic.gov.au/plannedburns 
 
Download: the VicEmergency App 
Set up a watch zone and choose to be notified about planned burns in the ‘alerts’ settings
 
Call: the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 and request an interpreter or assistance for hearing difficulties via the National Relay Service
 
Email: For specialist advice about planned burns in the Wimmera District you can contact Horsham FFMVic Office at wimmera.fuelmanagement@delwp.vic.gov.au or phone the office on (03) 8508 1222.
 
For Information about park closures and campground bookings within Grampians National Park:
 
Visit: Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – 277 Grampians Road Halls Gap, Ph 8427 2058
or for bookings and cancellations advice contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963 or email info@parks.vic.gov.au

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