time 3 days
distance 22.9km
type One way
Grade

Grade 4

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Yarram-Wannon Multi-day Hike

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

Experience the serenity of nature on this secluded walk exploring previously untracked terrain on the southern reaches of the Mt William Range.

Itinerary highlights

This itinerary provides amazing views over the Serra Range, hikes through rocky knolls, waterways, wetlands and open grassland camping. C5-S2 sections on GPT topographic map. 

Climb and descend a succession of six knolls and saddles passing through ancient old growth forests and lower swampland plains with stands of native Oyster Bay Pines along the way. Take in views of farmland to the east and south-east reveal a myriad wetlands.

Continue hiking the ups and downs of the most southern ridgeline of the Mt William Range and settle in at Wannon Hike-in Campground for the night in a reclaimed farmland gully. Explore surrounding ridges for stunning sunset views.

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.

When planning this incredible hike, read the important Grampians Peaks Trail Plan and Prepare Guide.

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Day one: (C5) Jimmy Creek Campground to Yarram Hike-in Campground (7.3km)

From the campground cross the road and climb up onto the Mt William Range and follow the range to its most southern extent. Enjoy views along the eastern slopes of farmland, small waterways and wetlands. The track passes through a gully and high cliffs to camp in a high saddle at Yarram Hike-in Campground.

Day two: (S1) Yarram Hike-in Campground to Wannon Hike-in Campground (11.1km)

This day will take hikers down steeply to a gully and then onto the western edge of the range, with views of the jagged Serra Range. Continuing south uphill and then descend to cross Yarram Gap Road. From the trailhead traverse a succession of rocky knolls with views east, west and south across to Mt Abrupt to find your camp in an open, grass clearing at Wannon Hike-in Campground.

Day three: (S2) Wannon Hike-in Campground to Griffin Fireline / Traihead (5.6km)

The final day of this itinerary takes hikers through a heavily forested saddle and slowly descends into open woodland and then grassland, to meet the Wannon River. Cross the river and follow the boardwalk that winds through wildflower-rich open woodland to the Grampians Tourist Road and then onto Griffin Fireline Trailhead. 

Bookings and itinerary information

This 3-day hike connects with Yarram and Wannon 3-day hike to the north and continues south to the Djardi-djawara and Mud-dadjug 3-day hike. The trailhead for this itinerary is Jimmy Creek. Find out more about the central Grampians walks in the official map for Grampians Peaks Trail. All itineraries require a car shuffle from start to finish. If you only have one vehicle, please visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre for other pick-up or walk options.

Camping fees

This itinerary includes two nights at two different, dedicated campgrounds: first night at Yarram Hike-in Campground and second night at Wannon Hike-in Campground. These are booked as an all-inclusive itinerary - all you need to do is choose the date of your first night to book. We recommend booking your 3-day hike well in advance of your planned departure to ensure there is tent pad availability at each campground.

Once usual pricing commences, the 3-day itinerary cost is $95.40 for up to two people on a 3.5m x 3.5m standard tent pad.

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 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 environmental values of this heritage-listed national park.

Campground information

Campgrounds have a mix of 3.5m x 3.5m timber tent platforms and granite sand pads with steel chains that can be used to secure your tent. Additional guy rope may be needed for tent vestibules or tunnel style tents. Each campground has been individually designed the fit within the surrounding landscape. They feature an unpowered communal area for meal preparation, basic toilet facilities and water collection points

Patchy/poor mobile service between Yarram Hike-in Campground and Yarram Gap Road. Good service on the top of the range between Yarram Gap Road and Wannon Hike-in Campground. No service at Wannon Hike-in Campground. The use of fuel stoves in all hiker camps is permitted but open campfires are not allowed. Please take your rubbish with you on the entire journey and dispose of it when you get home.


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How to get there

Yarram-Wannon Multi-day Hike

Jimmy Creek Campground is located halfway between Halls Gap and Dunkeld, along Grampians Road. From the campground cross the road to begin this 3-day hike.

From Horsham/Wimmera River Bridge (100kms, 1hour and 15mins): Drive south-east on the Western Highway (A8) for 44.7kms. Turn right and follow Mt Drummond Rd, Greenhole Rd and Fyans Creek Rd for 20.7km to Grampians Road (C216). Turn right and follow Grampians Tourist Road (C216) for 32.8km to reach Jimmy Creek Campground.

From Halls Gap (27.3km, 20minutes): Drive south-east on Grampians Tourist Road (C216) for 27.3kms.

From Melbourne (252km, 3 hours and 5mins): Drive west on the Western Highway (A8) to Ararat. At Ararat, turn onto the Pyrenees Highway and follow signs towards the Grampians National Park.

Need to know

Yarram-Wannon Multi-day Hike

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

    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. 


    Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Updates - Road Report 06.06.2023

    Recent rainfall has led to slippery driving conditions across many roads in Grampians National Park. Please drive carefully and plan your visit accordingly by noting the following closures. 

    Silverband Road is closed between Sundial Road and Silverband car park (one way section) on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th June, while critical flood repair works are completed. The Silverband car park will remain open, with access to the car park and waterfall via Grampians Road.  Drivers are encouraged to plan their journey and follow all signage in place. For more information, call 133 788 or email westernprojects@roads.vic.gov.au
     
    Red Rock Road and Mitchell Road are closed until further notice.
     
    Lodge Road is partly closed, from Syphon Road intersection to Asses Ears Road until further notice.
     
    Redman Road is closed for roadworks from Wednesday 31/5/2023 until further notice. Redman Road Trailhead remains open.

    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 National Park Road Report 02062023_02062023044510858 (191KB)

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