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Strachans Campground
Strachans is ideally situated beside the headwaters of the Glenelg River to explore the Victoria Range and Victoria Valley, where there is fantastic four wheel driving, bushwalking and rock climbing.
There are eight tent-based camping sites with adjacent vehicle parking. There are no caravan, campervan or camper trailer campsites at Strachans Campground. Sites are unpowered.
Strachans is ideally situated beside the headwaters of the Glenelg River to explore the Victoria Range and Victoria Valley, where there is fantastic four wheel driving, bushwalking and rock climbing.
Visit the nearby Chimney Pots, a set of unique rock formations that open up to panoramas of the Grampians’ rugged landscape. Or drive to Manja and Billimina rock art shelters where there are short walks to Aboriginal art.
Things to do
Camping
Wildlife viewing
Picnics
Brambuk The National Park and Culture Centre
How to get there
Strachans Campground
Sites
When you're there
No drinking water is provided and only a limited water supply is available from the nearby stream during winter. This is not for drinking and should be treated before use. Campfires are only allowed in designated fireplaces and you must supply your own wood.
Download the Grampians National Park visitor guide to get the most out of your park visit.
Need to know
Strachans Campground
Safety tips for a great visit
Stay safe and get the most out of your park visit by preparing for natural hazards and other outdoor risks in Victoria’s parks. You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of those in your care.
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.
Bushfire awareness
Strachans Campground in the Grampians National Park is in the Wimmera fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. Anyone entering the park during the bushfire season needs to stay aware of forecast weather conditions. Check the Fire Danger Rating and for days of Total Fire Ban at emergency.vic.gov.au, on the Vic Emergency App or call the Vic Emergency Hotline 1800 226 226.
No fires may be lit on Total Fire Ban days. On Catastrophic Fire Danger Rating days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be erected but do not expect an official warning.
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 1.12.2022
Grampians Gariwerd National Park has been affected by heavy rainfall and flash flooding in the past month. Multiple roads and visitor sites are temporarily closed until floodwaters recede and sites can be assessed as safe. Visitor movement around the National Park is restricted due to road closures. Tree-fall may be an ongoing issue with wet soils and strong winds.
Major Road Closures (due to flood water or damaged crossings)
- Mt Victory Road is open. For more
information, visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au and search ‘Mt Victory Road
Halls Gap’, call 133 788
- Glenelg River Road is closed in sections
- Lodge Road is closed
- Rose creek road is closed
- Multiple other roads and tracks in the north end of Victoria Valley
- Mitchell Road – closed
- Serra road – closed
- Glenelg river road south – open
- 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 closure
- Mackenzie Falls: Access to the
Eastern Rock Shelf (across the steppingstones) 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 an alternative.
Current Campground closures due to closed roads- Boreang Campground is closed
- Kalymna Campground is closed
Grampians Peaks Trail
Flash flooding has impacted many creek crossings, some are currently impassable, many have fast flowing water and deep channels. Some roads are temporarily closed surrounding the trail, so support services are not available in some areas. Weather conditions remain wet with strong winds.
Grampians Peaks Trail sites impacted by closures:
Temporary section closure of Grampians Peaks Trail – Base of Mt Sturgeon through to Dunkeld (Section S4) Recent heavy rains have caused flash flood impacts in areas of Grampians Gariwerd National Park. The section of Grampians Peaks Trail from the base of Mt Sturgeon through to Dunkeld is impassable. Hikers can still access Mt Sturgeon. Hikers are rerouted into Dunkeld from Emergency Marker GNP244, heading north to the Mt Sturgeon car park. Hikers will then walk south into Dunkeld on the eastern side of Victoria Valley Road. Signage has been installed to guide hikers. This is a temporary rerouting and will be reassessed when water levels drop.Griffin Trail Head is Four-Wheel Drive access only
For park information, visitors can contact 13 1963 or they can visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap.Attachments: Grampians NP Road Report 01.12.2022 (165KB)
- Mt Victory Road is open. For more
information, visit regionalroads.vic.gov.au and search ‘Mt Victory Road
Halls Gap’, call 133 788
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