National Park Visitor Guide

Grampians National Park is ’s fourth largest national park. The park is in an area known as Gariwerd and is listed on ’s National Heritage List for its Aboriginal cultural heritage, fauna and flora diversity, landscapes, and protection of threatened species. The park is well known and popular for its scenery and outdoor activities such as hiking, car touring, camping, rock climbing and wildlife viewing.

Getting there Northern Grampians: the Mt Difficult Range and the The park is located in , a three‐hour (260km) drive Mt Stapylton areas include easy walks to Aboriginal sites from and a five‐hour (460km) drive from . It is and more difficult day walks to several exposed mountain peaks. easily accessed from the villages of , Wartook and Dunkeld Southern Grampians: is spread across Mt William, Serra and Victoria and a scenic day trip from the regional towns of Hamilton, Horsham, Ranges. This expansive area offers rugged and remote bushwalks, Stawell and Ararat. It is also a key destination on the internationally and short walks to view Aboriginal rock shelters. renowned Great Southern Touring Route. Planning information for four multi‐day walks, including stage one of Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre the Grampians Peaks Trail, bushwalking guides and an All‐Abilities Start your visit at Brambuk NPCC in Halls Gap where you will find the Walking Track and TrailRider Guide are available for download at latest park information, maps and guidebooks. Immerse yourself in www.parks.vic.gov.au or as hardcopies from Brambuk. the cultural heritage of Gariwerd through interpretive displays, the To increase accessibility, TrailRider all terrain wheelchairs for people Dreaming Theatre, the bushfoods cafe and cultural activities. with limited mobility are available for free hire from Brambuk NPCC. From July 2020 – the Centre is closed for upgrades. For park Camping information call (03) 8427 2258, or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au The park has 12 vehicle based campgrounds. Book your campsite before you arrive at www.parks.vic.gov.au, call 13 1963 or visit When to visit Brambuk NPCC in Halls Gap. Campgrounds with no fees operate on Recreational activities such as car touring, short walks and camping a first‐in first‐served basis and cannot be booked in advance. can be enjoyed throughout the park during any season. Campground $ Autumn offers mild temperatures and generally stable weather, it is Boreang popular for camping, bushwalking, rock climbing and cycling. 12 11     Secluded, unsealed access Winter is cool and wet and popular for seasonal waterfalls, Borough Huts 30 5     bushwalking and winter camping. Popular, sealed access Spring is variable with mild to warm temperatures. Popular for Buandik 13 4     wildflowers, camping, bushwalking, rock climbing and cycling. Rock art, unsealed access Coppermine Summer is usually hot and dry. Start activities early when it is cooler 0 4    4wd access only and avoid remote areas of the park during hot weather. Jimmy Creek 13 8      Popular, sealed access Things to see and do Kalymna 5 0   At 168,241ha in size the park has plenty to offer. There are three Secluded, unsealed access main visitor areas: Northern, Central and Southern Grampians and Smiths Mill 22 11      each distinctive area has a range of different activities. Central, sealed access Stapylton 11 6      Day trips, picnics and car touring Popular, unsealed access The Central Grampians offers the best selection of 2WD car touring, Strachans 8 0     short walks, lookouts, waterfalls and picnic areas. Other car touring Secluded, unsealed access options are available across a large network of unsealed roads and Troopers Creek 9 4     tracks, with four‐wheel drive vehicles required for some areas. Variety of sites, sealed access Wannon Crossing The Grampians Road and Touring Map covers car touring and is an 6 1    essential tool to help plan your route. The Grampians Iconic 4WD Small, sealed access Plantation* brochure details a popular easy‐medium route. 20 30     State Forest, unsealed access Check the latest access conditions by downloading the park’s road *Dogs on‐lead are permitted at Plantation and in state forest areas. report from www.parks.vic.gov.au Dispersed or bush camping is not permitted inside the hatched Bushwalking areas displayed on the park map. While bush camping, remember: The park is well‐known for it’s variety of bushwalking opportunities.  Campfires are not permitted – fuel stoves only Central Grampians: dominated by the Wonderland Range, Mt  Only bush camp in previously cleared areas Victory Road and the Mackenzie River (Zumstein), has the most day  Leave no trace of your visit – take all rubbish home with you walks, including the Pinnacle, the Balconies and Mackenzie Falls.  Camp at least 25m from waterways and 1km from campgrounds.

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Dunkeld www.parks.vic.gov.au Disclaimer: Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is without flaw of any kind and therefore disclaims all liability which may arise from you relying on this information. Data source acknowledgements: State Digital Mapbase. The State of Victoria and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries. Cartography by Parks Victoria September 2019. For mobile App search for Avenza PDF Maps Cycling Plants Road cyclists will find classic climbs to destinations such as Mt The park protects one third of Victoria’s flora species and is the most William Carpark, Boroka and Reed Lookouts. Mountain bikers can important botanical reserve in the state. Close to 970 native species explore the parks open public unsealed roads and 4WD tracks. occur and over 40 are found nowhere else in the world. The area is known for its colourful spring wildflower displays and popular walks Rock climbing, abseiling and bouldering include Heatherlie area, Sundial Peak, The Piccaninny and Mt Zero. The Grampians National Park is an internationally known climbing destination. Licensed tour operators organise trips, training and skill Caring for the national park development. No‐impact climbing is permitted in many areas of the  Please take all rubbish with you and leave no trace of your visit ‐ national park, though is not permitted in Special Protection Areas (see website for details). Stay on designated walking tracks and do there is no rubbish collection in the national park not damage vegetation. The installation of new bolts or fixed  Keep wildlife wild – do not feed the native wildlife protection is prohibited in order to protect, cultural, geological and  Dogs and domestic pets are not permitted in the park ecological values. Climbers must adhere to all National Park  Campfires are only permitted in the steel fireplaces provided regulations. Observe signage where climbing is not permitted.  Campfires are not permitted while bush camping – use fuel stoves Water‐based activities  Generators, chainsaws and firearms are not permitted. Fishing, boating and swimming occur at Lake Wartook, Lake Bellfield and Moora Moora Reservoir. Visit www.gwmwater.org.au for more Be prepared and stay safe information. Swimming is not permitted at Mackenzie Falls. In an emergency dial 000 for police, ambulance or fire. Please take care as inland waterways, including rivers, creeks, lakes Important things to know and dams, while popular for water recreation have hidden dangers, The park has many remote areas, plan wisely before your visit: such as submerged objects, debris, slippery rocks, flooding and strong currents. Visit www.watersafety.vic.gov.au for information.  Mobile phone service does not exist in many areas, you may get emergency phone coverage at high elevations Photography, filming and events  Drinking water is not provided – bring plenty of your own There are many spectacular views and excellent opportunities for  photography. For your safety and to protect the environment please Creekwaters dry up and should not be relied on stay on tracks and lookouts. Do not climb over barriers.  Drive carefully on roads, wildlife regularly cross without warning For information on planning events such as weddings and  Walking tracks, roads and visitor sites may be closed due to fire undertaking commercial photography or filming in the park, damage, seasonal storms or maintenance. call 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au Be fire ready A permit is required to use a drone in national parks as Bushfires can occur during the warmer months. It is your their use often impacts on wildlife and park visitors. responsiblity to check current and forecast weather conditions. Environment, culture and heritage The park is located in the and South West fire districts. Aboriginal cultural heritage Campfires cannot be lit on days of Total Fire Ban, however gas The park is in an area known as Gariwerd and is in the traditional cookers (fuel stoves) can be used for preparing food. On Code Red lands of Aboriginal people with cultural history dating back at least days this park will be closed for public safety. Closure signs will be 22,000 years. This landscape tells their story and protects cultural erected, but do not expect an official warning from park rangers. sites including over 80% of all rock art found in Victoria. Five rock For emergency updates and fire information call 1800 226 226, shelters are open to public viewing; Ngamadjidj, Gulgurn Manja, listen to local radio (94.1FM, 89.3FM, 91.7FM or 594AM), download Billimina, Manja and Bunjils Shelter (Black Range Reserve near the VicEmergency phone app or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au Stawell). Begin your cultural journey at Brambuk NPCC. For park conditions visit www.parks.vic.gov.au or call us on 13 1963. Post settlement Further information The Grampians was named after the Grampian Mountains in Visit the Grampians National Park page on www.parks.vic.gov.au for Scotland by Major Thomas Mitchell on his 1836 expedition through further information on activities, the environment, culture and western Victoria. Since this time the area has seen much change, heritage and park management. particularly through industries such as forestry, stone quarrying, gold mining and water harvesting. The park has historically had Grampians Tourism and local Visitor Information Centres (V.I.C.s.) dams and pipelines constructed for regional water supply. can assist with accomodation, dining, tours, activities, festivals and People have been drawn here for thousands of years and tourism events and a range of experiences just outside the national park. established its roots in the early 1900s. More than 1.3 million people Visit www.visitgrampians.com.au from all over the world visit the park annually. Ararat V.I.C. 1800 657 158 or 03 5355 0281 Geology Halls Gap V.I.C. 1800 065 599 or 03 5361 4444 The sandstone ranges of the Grampians began forming 1800 807 056 or 03 5572 3746 approximately 430 million years ago as sediment deposited on the Hamilton V.I.C. sea floor. Geological processes of pressure, heat, folding, faulting Horsham V.I.C. 1800 633 218 or 03 5382 1832 and erosion continue to shape the mountain ranges appearance. Stawell V.I.C. 1800 330 080 or 03 5355 0281 This geology is fundamental to soil composition, and has had direct 03 5577 2558 impact on the flora found within the national park. Dunkeld V.I.C. Wildlife Other parks nearby The park provides habitat for at least 230 bird, 40 mammal, 30 There are a number of other parks in the Grampians that reptile, 11 amphibian and 6 native fish species. 50 species in the offer camping and other park‐based activites including Arapiles‐ park are classified as threatened, including Brush‐tailed Rock Tooan State Park, Black Range State Park, National Park, Wallabies, Smokey Mice and Powerful Owls. Halls Gap and Fyans Little Desert National Park, Mt Buangor State Park, Mt Langi Ghiran Valley are one area to see Eastern‐grey Kangaroos, Emus and to State Park. Visit www.parks.vic.gov.au for information. hear kookaburras at dawn and dusk.

July 2, 2020