Grampians Peaks Trail 3-day hikes

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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.

    Barengi Gadjin Land Council

     

    Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation

    Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation

    For people who enjoy an outdoor adventure but don’t have time to do the full 13-day Grampians Peaks Trail, breaking it up into smaller 3-day hikes is a great way to challenge yourself, build-up long distance hiking skills and experience the spectacular living cultural landscape of Gariwerd. Return again at your leisure to complete more sections of the trail. You can also add individual overnight and 3-day hike itineraries together to create your preferred hiking adventure.

    Get started by choosing from our range of suggested 3-day hiking itineraries below. They are arranged in order from north to south.

    The Grampians Peaks trail is best completed in a north-to-south direction. This allows you to experience the most dramatic views on your hike as they reveal in the landscape. It also allows the best availability to book your preferred dates at hike-in campgrounds along he trail as multi-day hikers are travelling in the one direction.

    The Grampians Peaks Trail is free for anyone to walk on it, no charge. The 11 hike-in campgrounds included in these 3-day hike itineraries have a charge, as do all bookable campsites in parks. These hike-in campgrounds are in very remote locations, you're not near a busy road or carpark, so you feel the reward of being deep inside the national park. They have been built with a good level of amenity that is well designed, sympathetic to the landscape and sustainable. As such, they are priced higher for the value they provide. The price for a standard tent pad for a 3-day/2-night hike is $95.40 ($47.70 p/person for two people sharing). That's roughly $47 per night ($24 p/person if sharing) in camping fees for these unique, well-equipped hike-in campgrounds. These fees contribute towards the operation and maintenance of this unique hiking experience and helps to protect the enviornmental values of this heritage-listed national park.

    Water safety

    For your safety, having enough water along the Grampians Peaks Trail for hydration and cooking is so important. Our water information and availability page includes the locations (with latitude and longitude references) of serviced water tanks. All water tanks along the trail are untreated. So you need a safe way to treat water for drinking. 

    Plan and prepare

    When planning this incredible hike, read the Grampians Peaks Trail Plan and Prepare Guide and order the official topographical maps from Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap. And when the time comes, before you set-off, visit Brambuk and speak to knowledgeable staff for the latest park information.

    Choose your preferred 3-day hiking itinerary 

    The 3-day itineraries below are ordered from north to south along the trail
    A group of walkers head along the trail in front of Gar on norther section 2 of the GPT

    Gar and Werdug 3-day Hike

    A rugged, rocky adventure with steep climbs and panoramic views in the Northern Peaks of the Grampians.
    The view, from inside a tent, of a women sitting nest to a tent at Bugiga Hiker Camp on the Grampians Peaks Trail

    Bugiga and Barri Yalug 3-day Hike

    Start the morning in Halls Gap before traversing the Central Peaks of Wonderland and Serra Ranges. Day one follows the cascading Stony Creek upstream to the Grand Canyon.
    A man sets up his tent at Duwal hiker camp at the end of central section 3 on the GPT

    Duwul and Durd Durd 3-day Hike

    Climbing through the Central Peaks, this tough walk traverses an exposed montane landscape and the highest mountains in the Grampians National Park.
    The view of the Serra Range which is traversed on Southern Section 2 of the Grampians Peaks Trail

    Yarram and Wannon 3-day Hike

    This secluded walk in the Southern Peaks of the Grampians explores previously untracked terrain on the southern reaches of the Mt William Range.
    A man passes a cup of tea to his partner at their tent set up below the communal shelter at Djardji-Djawara Hiker camp on southern section 2 of the GPT

    Djardji-djawara and Mud-dadjug 3-day Hike

    Scenic ridgeline and mountain walking all the way to Dunkeld, as you wander across the Southern Grampians skyline.

    Grampians Peaks Trail Experiences

    Find out more about other options for hiking experiences along the Grampians Peaks Trail.
    Two friends walk along the track south of Redmans Bluff with views of the Serra Range in the background on central section 3 of the GPT

    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. It can also be completed in shorter sections.
    Four friends looking up at the surrounding scenery during their hike at Mount Stapylton

    Day walks

    Day walks are a great way to try smaller sections of the trail. Choose from some of our favourites in northern, central and southern Grampians.
    Walking through the Wonderland Range on Central Section 1 of the Grampians Peaks Trail

    Overnight Hikes

    Choose from two different 2-day hikes available and explore the trail that little bit further.
    A group near the summit of Mount Rosea on Central Section 2 of the Grampians Peaks Trail

    Full Grampians Peaks Trail (north to south)

    If you’re bold and committed to completing this 13-day/12-night hike, you will have an unforgettable adventure and be rewarded with some of the best hiking trails and panoramic views in Australia

    Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre

    Before setting off on your Grampians Peaks Trail hike, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap for topographical maps and speak to knowledgeable staff for the latest park information.

    When you're there

    Make Brambuk - The National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap your first stop. Here you can explore what Gariwerd means to Aboriginal people and find information about visiting Grampians National Park.

     

    Safety is your responsibility

    • At lookouts, never climb over barriers. Your safety is more important than a social media post.
    • There are steep cliffs in the park. Keep to the track, mind your footing and supervise children.
    • Many walking tracks involve rock steps, uneven and slippery track surfaces, water crossings and rock hopping.
    • Mobile phone service is unavailable in many areas of the park. Seek higher elevations for service.
    • Plan your timing, return from walking well before dusk.

     

    Emergency markers

    In the event of an emergency, call Triple Zero 000 or 112 to access police and emergency services. Be aware that you may travel out of mobile phone range. Many of our parks feature emergency markers, which are special green signs with a unique code on them so emergency responders can pinpoint your exact location.

    Need to know

    3-day hikes

    Walking track grades

    Hikes along the Grampians Peaks Trail have been graded using the Australian walking track grading system, which is a primary means of informing people about the features of walking tracks, so they can gauge their suitability for a particular track. Under the system, walking trails are graded on a difficulty scale from grades one to five.

    Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for assisted wheelchair users.

    Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. A hardened or compacted surface which may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps.

    Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and many steps.

    Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.

    Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked.

     

     

    Be bushfire aware

    The warmer months are the perfect time to experience regional Victoria. However, Victoria is one of the most fire-prone areas in the world. During summer in Victoria, the weather can be very hot and dry and the risk of summer lightning storms can increase the chance of bushfires.  

    Follow these bushfire safety tips to ensure that your experience is safe and enjoyable.

     

    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 National Park

      Grampians Peaks Trail - Helicopter Air-Lift Operations

      Helicopter Air-Lift Operations are scheduled along Grampians Peaks Trail at Barigar, Werdug, Barri Yalug and Mud-dadjug Hiker Camps, from Tuesday 30 May 2023 to Friday 2 June 2023

      Temporary walking track and road closures will be in place as staff work to remove toilet pods at Barigar, Werdug, Barri Yalug, Mud-dadjug Hiker Camps along the Grampians Peaks Trail. Please follow advice of signage and remain clear of closed areas. Staff will be on ground with hard closures while the operation is underway. This operation will only take place under favourable weather conditions.

      Temporary closures will be in place at:

      ·      Barigar, Werdug, Barri Yalug, Mud-dadjug Hiker Camps
      ·      Walking tracks and Management Vehicle tracks north and south of hike in campgrounds
      ·      Wartook, Werdug, Roses Gap, Mt William and Piccaninny Helipads
      ·      Piccaninny East Carpark

      For further information, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre or call Parks Victoria on 13 1963

      Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Road Updates 26.05.2023

      Red Rock Road and Mitchell Road are closed until further notice.

      The following road and track closures are in place for roadworks until 2/6/2023.
       
      Syphon Road
      Roses Creek Road
      Zumsteins Short Cut
      Lodge Road
      Wallaby Rocks Track
      Phillip Island Track

      Redman Road is closed for roadworks from Wednesday 31/5/2023 until further notice

      Seasonal Road Closures

      Seasonal road closures are in place due to flood damage. They have been 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 end of this notice.

      Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) NP Road Report 26.05.2023 (191KB)

      Watchtower (access trail) - Trail remediation and improvement works

      The popular Watchtower designated climbing area located near Halls Gap in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is undergoing trail remediation and improvement works. 

      Works commenced on the base trail on Monday (22 May), with completion anticipated in early July 2023. These include the removal of old damaged and degraded timber steps, significant repairs to the existing stone access trail and construction of new stone steps and drains. 


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