Zumstein Picnic Area (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Zumstein Picnic Area (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in the peaceful setting of Zumtein Picnic Area on the Mackenzie River. Once a thriving tourist resort, explore the historic ruins where beekeeper Walter Zumstein played host to hundreds of holidaymakers in the 1930s.

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Zumstein Picnic Area (Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park)

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Zumstein Picnic Area (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 dogs allowed
No generators
No horses
No firearms allowed
No fires permitted
No camping
No bicycles
No fishing

Warnings

Other warnings
Trees may fall take care

Limbs may fall take care
Terrain hazards
Uneven ground

Slippery rocks
Water hazards
Shallow water

Submerged obstacles

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 17.04.2025

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 - 17.04.2025 (225KB)

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)