Brambuk: The National Park and Cultural Centre, in Halls Gap began, with the building of the Brambuk Cultural Centre in 1989 to acknowledge, protect and share the cultures of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples.
277 Grampians Road
Halls Gap VIC 3381
View map brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au
Make Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap your first stop before exploring Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park.
Visit the National Park information Centre for the latest park information including walking, camping and touring. A unique range of local Indigenous products, Australian made souvenirs and park maps are available in the gift shop. The Brambuk Café and Eatery offers visitors a selection of delicious food and drinks, whilst relaxing indoors or outside to enjoy nature at its finest.
A series of self-guided and wheelchair friendly walks through the Brambuk wetlands and native gardens links the Park Information Centre to the Cultural Centre, and provides a glimpse of the native plants and animals of Gariwerd.
Since opening in 1990, Brambuk provides an opportunity for visitors to connect and learn about what Gariwerd means to the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung people. The award-winning Cultural Centre building is currently closed for upgrades, and these works are expected to be ongoing between 2022 and 2024.
Keep an eye on the Parks Victoria Junior Ranger website for the latest list of holiday activities and programs.
Brambuk is 2kms south of Halls Gap and is open 7 days a week (except Christmas Day) from 9am -5pm or phone 8427 2058.
How to get there
Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre
Facilities
When you're there
Walking and driving maps are also available through the Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre, Halls Gap newsagent and local Visitor Information Centres in Ararat, Horsham, Hamilton and Dunkeld.
Completion of an Overnight Hiking Trip Intention Form is a must for all overnight walkers in the Grampians National Park. Please contact 13 1963 to submit an Overnight Hiking Trip Intention Form.
Need to know
Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre
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. Visit our All abilities access page to find more.
A Trailrider all-terrain wheelchair and Sherpa Volunteers are now available for park visitors with limited mobility to explore the natural beauty of Grampians National Park. The Grampians has two TrailRiders available for visitors and both of these chairs are fitted with electric motors to assist operators on steeper sections of track. Passengers must wear a helmet.
The TrailRider all-terrain wheelchair and Volunteer Sherpa service is free of charge, however, please book a week in advance. To book the TrailRider please contact the Volunteer Sherpa Coordinator on (03) 8427 3541 or volunteersherpa@parks.vic.gov.au
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 National Park
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Update 24.1.2023
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was impacted by heavy rainfall and flash flooding during spring and early summer 2022. Multiple roads and some visitor sites are temporarily closed for assessment and repair works. The movement of visitors in these parts of the National Park is restricted.Major Road closures
Mt Victory Road is open.For more information, visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au and search ‘Mt Victory Road Halls Gap’, call 133 788.Redman Road is now open. Further road works are taking place from Monday 23/1/23. Travel with caution.Lodge Road is partly closed (Syphon Rd to Asses Ears Road and Rose Creek Rd to Glenelg River Rd sections are closed).
Multiple other roads and tracks in the north end of Victoria Valley.Mitchell Road is closed
Mt Difficult Road is open (4WD only)
**See latest road report for full road and track details at the bottom of this page.Key Visitor Sites impacted by walking track closures
Mackenzie Falls: Access to the Eastern Rock Shelf (across the stepping-stones) at Mackenzie Falls is not open. Visitors can still access the walking track through to Fish Falls and Zumsteins.The Silverband Falls temporary closure is still in place due to flood damage. Visitors can access Clematis Falls and the Venus Baths loop as alternative walks.Current Campground closures due to closed roads
Kalymna Campground is closed
Grampians Peaks Trail
Grampians Peaks Trail sites impacted by closures
Griffin Trail Head is Four-Wheel Drive access only
For park information, visitors can contact 13 1963 or visit the Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap.Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Road Report 24.01.2023_V1 (183KB)
