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Grampians National Park
Grampians National Park is part of the Gariwerd Aboriginal cultural landscape. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.
Explore the natural beauty of the Grampians from its world-famous hiking trails. Discover majestic waterfalls, dazzling spring wildflower displays and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas. Cross paths with kangaroos, wallabies, emus and native birds. Heritage-listed for its Aboriginal heritage, animal and plant life, and stunning natural beauty, the Grampians National Park is one of Australia's most recognisable places. The best way to appreciate it is on one of its many world-class walks or hikes or by taking a scenic drive.
Traditionally known as Gariwerd, this region is home to the largest number of significant and ancient Aboriginal rock art paintings and shelters in southern Australia. A visit to Brambuk – The National Park & Cultural Centre will help you get the most of your trip to these rock shelters.
The Grampians draws walkers from around the world. Hike to the highest peak within the Grampians, Mount William, or explore the plethora of walks around Halls Gap and the Wonderland Range. Views from the Pinnacle are famous, but the steep walk should only be attempted by the fit. If you’re an experienced walker you’ll enjoy the unique challenge of the park’s overnight hikes. Choose from the iconic Grampians Peaks Trail, Major Mitchell Plateau or The Fortress and Mt Thackeray Overnight Hike.
There are more relaxing pursuits to enjoy in the Grampians, too. Go fishing, canoeing or kayaking at Lake Wartook, Lake Bellfield and Moora Moora Reservoir or one of the park’s many other streams and creeks.
Grampians Peaks Trail
The Grampians Peaks Trail (160km) is a world-class 13-day hiking experience from Mt Zero in the north, through Halls Gap and finishing at Dunkeld in the south. It can also be completed in shorter sections.
MacKenzie Falls
MacKenzie Falls is the most iconic and spectacular waterfall in the Grampians. Watch the majestic waterfall from the lookout platform or tackle the steep track to the base of the falls. Make the most of your day trip in the Grampians National Park with a strenuous walk through the beautiful MacKenzie River Gorge to Zumsteins Historic Area.
The Pinnacle walks
Choose from two different routes up to The Pinnacle lookout – an easy to medium walk from Sundial Carpark and a more challenging walk from Wonderland Carpark.
Zumsteins Historic Area
Zumsteins Picnic Area is located on the banks of the MacKenzie River and is the site of an historic settlement. It provides a great opportunity to relax in the natural setting of the Grampians, enjoy the wildlife, a barbecue and a short stroll.
Mount Stapylton Loop Walk
Hike through open forest and scramble over rocky outcrops on the Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. The adventurous walk will test your endurance as it dips into forested gullies and navigates the steep slope of Flat Rock. Fit walkers can tackle the challenging trek to the summit of Mount Stapylton for sweeping views of the Grampians.
Boreang Campground
There are many locations for camping in the central region of the Grampians National Park including, Smiths Mill Campground, Borough Huts Campground, Boreang Campground and Jimmy Creek.
Jimmy Creek Campground
Jimmy Creek Campground is located in an open forest adjacent to the upper Wannon River. This campground is halfway between Halls Gap and Dunkeld, and is a great base for exploring both the Southern and Eastern Grampians.
Smiths Mill Campground
Smiths Mill Campground is positioned within heath woodland at the site of an old sawmill. It is centrally located a kilometre from Mackenzie Falls, and only a short drive to Boroka Lookout, Reed Lookout and Zumsteins Picnic Area.
Stony Creek Campground
Stony Creek Group Camping Area is available for school or large groups undertaking overnight walks in the Wonderland Range, Mt Rosea area and on the Grampians Peaks Trail. Vehicle accessible off Stony Creek Road, this camping area is an informal, temporary group campsite set amongst stringy bark forest, banksias and rocky outcrops.
Borough Huts Campground
Borough Huts Campground is set in a tranquil forested area adjacent to Fyans Creek. It is close to Halls Gap, The Wonderland Range and a starting point for walks to Lake Bellfield and Mt Rosea.
Stapylton Campground
Stapylton Campground is one of the best places to stay when exploring the Northern Grampians. It is close to a great selection of day walks, Aboriginal rock shelters, world-class rock climbing, picnic areas and day visitor sites.
Mount William
Mount William or Duwul is the highest peak in the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd). This trailhead provides access to the challenging Mount William walk where you can obtain 360 degree views of the mountains and surrounding pastoral lands reward walkers for their efforts.
Buandik Campground
Buandik Campground is located in the Western Grampians at the base of the Victoria Range. The campground is set amongst open woodland beside Cultivation Creek and is close to the start of walks to Billimina and Manja rock art shelters and Buandik Falls.
First Wannon Hiker Camp-Major Mitchell Plateau
First Wannon Hiker Camp is a small clearing with limited space best positioned for small, single groups or individual walkers undertaking the remote overnight hike across the Major Mitchell Plateau.
Strachans Campground
Strachans Campground is located beside the headwaters of the Glenelg River at the site of a former timber mill. Strachans is perfectly situated to explore the Victoria Range and Victoria Valley, where there are opportunities for bushwalking, four wheel driving and rock climbing.
Troopers Creek Campground
Located in the northern Grampians, just south of Roses Gap, Troopers Creek Campground is set amongst tall Eucalypts and heathy shrubland, providing impressive views of Mt Difficult.
When you're there
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide for more information about the park and a map.
Please note that for visitor and staff safety, MacKenzie Falls precinct (including Fish Falls) will be closed on days of Extreme and Code Red Fire Danger. Check the Fire Danger Rating forecast before you visit at cfa.vic.gov.au.
Camping & accommodation
There are a variety of campgrounds located in beautiful forest surrounds. All campgrounds have basic amenities including pit toilets, fireplaces and picnic tables. Drinking water is not provided so please bring your own. Book early during busy holiday periods.Need to know
Grampians National Park
Where to climb
There are more than 100 designated rock climbing areas in the landscape including 13 bouldering areas. Most of these areas have multiple climbs within them. The maps showing approximate locations of these designated areas can be found here.
Please note there are conditions to rock climbing in the Gariwerd landscape. These include: using approved chalk colours where available, and using designated tracks where they exist. In the future, you will need to obtain a permit (which will be available free online), once the permit system is established. Until the permit system is established, rock climbing can occur in designated areas without a permit. Find more information at Rock climbing in Gariwerd.
Go with a guide
Abseiling and rock climbing with a licensed tour operator is a great way to have a safe and supervised visit. There are a number of licensed tour operators offering abseiling, rock-climbing, and many other activities in the national park.
Accessibility
Boroka Lookout, Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre and Stapylton and Plantation Campgrounds have been assessed for accessibility.
A TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair and TrailRider Volunteers are available for park visitors with low mobility to explore the natural beauty of Grampians National Park. The TrailRider is fitted with an electric motors to assist operators on steeper sections of walking tracks. Chair passengers are required to wear a bike helmet.
The TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair and TrailRider Volunteer service are both free of charge, however, please book a week in advance. To book the TrailRider contact the Brambuk National Park & Cultural Centre on (03) 8427 2058. For booking TrailRider volunteers contact the Volunteer Coordinator on volunteer@parks.vic.gov.au.
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.
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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.
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Grampians Peaks Trail - Borough Huts to Halls Gap (Grampians National Park)
Grampians Peaks Trail - Important information update
Grampians Peaks Trail - Important information updatesWaterThe most reliable source of water on Grampians Peaks Trail are the serviced water tanks located at trailheads and road access points/ road crossings. These tanks are marked on the topographic map and are serviced regularly by Parks Victoria.Water at hike-in campgrounds, if available, is generally supplied for extra cooking and hand washing supply at camp and is untreated. When rainfall is minimal, water supply at hike-in campgrounds cannot be guaranteed. It is important that walkers fill up at serviced trailheads or road crossings prior to undertaking each overnight section of the walk.Serviced GPT Water Tanks - TrailheadsLocationMt Zero Picnic Area54H 622593 E 5916314 NCoppermine Track Crossing54H 626028 E 5912465 NGar (Roses Gap Road) Trail Head54H 627470 E 5906120 NMt Difficult Road Crossing (North)Redman Road Crossing54H 637531 E 5878975 NMt William Rd 254H 640566 E 5873211 NMt William Summit (Install by Jan 30)54H 641994 E 5871285 NJimmy Creek Rd Crossing54H 634182 E 5862766 NYarram Gap Rd Crossing54H 631094 E 5854728 NGriffin Trailhead54H 624362 E 5848912 NDunkeld Reservoir Road Crossing54H 618375 E 5835899 NSturgeon MVO Road Crossing54H 617081 E 5835321 NPlease note current changes to some marked water sources:· N2 –Gar Trailhead: Water levels are low at Gar hike-in campground. Fill with enough water at Gar Trailhead (Roses Gap Road) to get through to Mt Difficult Road crossing (north), just north of Werdug Hike in campground Grid Reference: 54H 632908 E 5896505 N· N4 - Lake Wartook Lookout: Water tank is not installed as marked on map edition 1 at Lake Wartook Lookout car park. To get you through to Halls Gap, fill up at ‘Mt Difficult Road crossing' (North) Grid Reference: 54H 632908 E 5896505 N.· C4 - Mt William Carpark: Water tank not installed at car park as marked on map edition 1. Fill up at Mt William Rd access 2 Grid Ref: 54H 640566 E 5873211 N. Emergency marker GNP 228. New tank to be installed at Mt William summit within next fortnight.· S1 - Yarram Hike-in Campground: Water tank at campground currently empty. Before walking this section, fill with water at Jimmy Creek Road Crossing Grid ref: 54H 634182 E 5862766 N. Next available water is at Yarram Gap Road crossing.· S3 - Mud-dadjug Hike-in Campground: Water tank at campground currently empty. Prior to walking into Mud-dadjug hike in campground, fill up with extra water at Djardji-djawara hike in campground. Next available water is at the Dunkeld Reservoir road crossing south of Mt Abrupt (Mud-Dadjug) Grid Ref: 54H 618375 E 5835899 N.*Changes will be made to the topographic maps to represent these locations in the next edition.
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Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park- Road Access Report
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park road access report updateAttachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 14.1.2022 (170KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park- Road Access Report
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park road access report updateAttachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 14.1.2022 (170KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Access Update
National Park Access updates
Attachments: Grampians National Park Access Update 18th January 2022 (242KB)
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Road Access Report
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park: Road Access Update ReportAttachments: Grampians NP Road Report - 20.1.2022 (167KB)
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