Zumsteins Historic Area is one of the best picnic spots for your day trip in the central Grampians. Enjoy a picnic or barbecue in scenic surrounds nestled near the banks of the MacKenzie River.
Discover the history of Zumsteins as you follow interpretive signs through the settlement. See remnants of cottages built in the 1930s as part of an old retreat for holidaymakers.
Follow the boardwalk along the banks of MacKenzie River. Watch the tranquil water and see if you can spot a platypus swim by.
Zumsteins Picnic Area has disabled access toilets, compacted gravel paths, electric barbecues and picnic shelters. A timber boardwalk is located along the banks of the MacKenzie River to allow visitors to interact with the river. It is suitable for wheelchairs.
Things to do
MacKenzie Falls
Picnics
Day trips
Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre
How to get there
Zumsteins Historic Area
When you're there
Need to know
Zumsteins Historic Area
Accessibility
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 24.03.2023
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, repair works and upgrades. The movement of visitors in these parts of the National Park is restricted.Major Road Closures
Red Rock Road, Mitchell Road and Bullawin Road are closed.
Lodge Road is partly closed (section from Syphon Rd to Asses Ears Road).Regional Roads – Mt Victory Road UpdateWith works to complete the final seal and finishing work at Mt Victory Road underway, the road is operating under shuttle flow with traffic management in place. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of March 2023. Please plan your journey and follow the directions on all on-site signage. We thank the communities of Halls Gap, Wartook and surrounding areas for their continued patience while we carry out these vital works. For more information, call 133 788, email westernprojects@roads.vic.gov.au or visit Mt Victory Road west of Halls Gap | Regional Roads VictoriaSeasonal Road ClosuresSeasonal road closures are in place due to flood damage. They have remained in place since November 2022. Seasonal roads will gradually reopen after repair works and final assessments are completed.Please see the latest road report attachment for full road and track details at the bottom of this page.Key Visitor Sites ClosuresBoroka LookoutThe northern viewing platform at Boroka Lookout is temporarily closed for upgrades. Visitors can still access the southern viewing platform.MacKenzie FallsThe large rock shelf area, opposite the base of the MacKenzie Falls is closed. Recent investigations have revealed a significant rock fall risk from the cliff above the area. Views of the Falls, from above and at the base are located on the walking track and linked viewing platforms only. Please be aware these can be crowded, especially over busy long weekends and Easter. For visitor safety, please stay on the walking track and linked viewing platforms only. To avoid crowds, we recommend visitation in the early morning or later in the afternoon. Further improvements are planned as part of the MacKenzie Falls Revitalisation projectSilverband FallsThe Silverband Falls closure is 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 TrailGrampians 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) NP Road Report 24.03.2023 (187KB)
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