Werdug Hike-in Campground (Grampians Peaks Trail) (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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

Warnings

Other warnings
Heat exhaustion

Limbs may fall take care

No mobile phone reception

Trees may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Slippery surface

Slippery rocks

Uneven ground

Steep descent

Steep track
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.

Grampians Peaks Trail – Central Section - Helicopter Operations – Wednesday Nov 8, 2025

Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are scheduled for closed areas within the Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) Central Section on Nov 8, 2025, to assist with recovery works at GPT Hike-in Campgrounds.

For further information please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre on (03) 8427 2058.

Trail Running Event – GPT 100 (6-9 November 2025)

Parks Victoria advises that the GPT 100 (gpt100.com.au/), a long-distance trail running event will be held in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park from Thursday the 6th of November to Sunday the 9th of November 2025. The event route follows the Grampians Peaks Trail, from Mt Zero (Mura Mura) Trailhead in the north, to Dunkeld township in the south and has a range of running events scheduled across the four days.

Please note this event utilises the Grampians Peaks Trail, several trailheads, other visitor sites and campgrounds at various stages throughout the event period. There may be additional event staff and spectator activity, limited parking, and increased traffic during these times.

If you are visiting the area on these dates and require more detailed information, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd, Halls Gap. Open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively, please contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or brambuk@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

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – What’s Open What’s Closed Update 24.10.2025

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

Many of the roads within the National Park due for reopening to the public by late July were impacted by weather events. There will be longer term closures required for some roads, where significant damage has occurred and further essential works are required. 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” September 19 Park Update. It provides a park wide compilation of the staged fire recovery reopening’s in 2025.

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: GNP Park Update 19 September 2025 - What's Open What's Closed V2 (748KB)

Mt Zero Car Park - Closed for Construction from 10th November 2025

Mount Zero Picnic Area – Upcoming closure for construction works – 10th November to February 2026

Mount Zero Picnic Area, car park and facilities will be CLOSED from Monday 10^th November as Parks Victoria commences construction works to upgrade the Mount Zero Picnic Area / Grampians Peaks Trail - Mura Mura Trailhead.

It is expected that the major works requiring closure will be completed before Christmas, with ongoing minor works occurring post-Christmas. Parks Victoria will re -open the car park as soon as it is safe to do so.

These works are part of upgrades to trailheads along the Grampians Peaks Trail which will improve trail access, carparking, visitor and picnic facilities, signage and landscaping.

During construction:

There will be no parking at Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead.
Day and Overnight Hikers can access the Grampians Peaks Trail at Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead via drop off / pick up only.
Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and Stapylton Campground.

Day walkers wishing to complete the Stapylton Loop Walk can access via the trailhead at Stapylton Campground. Please note there will be limited car parking along Olive Plantation Road, north of the campground entry. Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and/or Stapylton Campground.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

For further information on the closure please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au

For more information on the GPT Trailhead upgrades, please click here.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Roads Update 31.10.2025

The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed.

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

Seasonal roads are due to open this weekend, however, please be aware that many have remained closed due to fire impacts.

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

Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report - 31.10.2025 (211KB)