Grampians National Park Visitor Guide Grampians National Park is Victoria’s fourth largest national park. The park area, also known as Gariwerd is listed on Australia’s National Heritage List for its Aboriginal cultural heritage, landscapes, diversity of flora and fauna and protection of threatened species. The park is a popular destination for visitors, well known for its variety of recreational activities such as bushwalking, car touring, camping and rock climbing. Getting there The Northern Grampians comprising of the Mt Difficult Range and the Mt Stapylton area includes easy walks to Aboriginal rock art sites The park is located in Western Victoria, a three‐hour (260km) drive and more difficult day walks to exposed mountain peaks. from Melbourne and a five‐hour (460km) drive from Adelaide. It is easily accessed from the villages of Halls Gap, Wartook and Dunkeld The Southern Grampians is spread across Mt William, Serra and and a scenic day trip from the regional towns of Hamilton, Horsham, Victoria Ranges. This expansive area offers diverse environments, Stawell and Ararat. It is also a key destination on the internationally rugged and remote bushwalks, and short walks to Aboriginal rock renknowned Great Southern Touring Route. shelters and waterfalls. Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre The park has four multi‐day walks. The most popular is the Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT), stage one, a three‐day loop through Start your visit at Brambuk in Halls Gap where you will find the latest the Wonderland and Mt William Ranges. park information, saleable maps and guidebooks. Immerse yourself in the cultural heritage of Gariwerd through interpretive displays, To increase accessibility, TrailRider all terrain wheelchairs for people the Dreaming Theatre, the bushfoods cafe and cultural activities. with limited mobility are available for free hire from Brambuk. Open 9am ‐ 5pm (except Christmas Day), phone (03) 5361 4000 or Planning information, bushwalking guides and an All‐Abilities visit www.brambuk.com.au Walking Track and TrailRider Guide are available for download at www.parks.vic.gov.au or as hardcopies from Brambuk. When to visit Camping Recreational activities such as car touring, short walks and camping can be enjoyed throughout the park during any season. The park has 10 vehicle based campgrounds. Book your campsite before you arrive at www.parks.vic.gov.au/stay, call 13 1963 or visit Summer is usually hot and dry. Start activities early when it is cooler Brambuk in Halls Gap. Campgrounds with no fees operate on a first and avoid remote areas of the park during hot weather. in first served basis and cannot be booked in advance. Autumn offers mild temperatures and generally stable weather, it is Campground $ popular for camping, bushwalking, rock climbing and cycling. Boreang Winter is cool and wet and popular for seasonal waterfalls, 12 11 bushwalking and winter camping. Secluded, unsealed access Borough Huts 30 5 Spring is variable with mild to warm temperatures. Popular for Popular, sealed access wildflowers, camping, bushwalking, rock climbing and cycling. Buandik 13 4 Things to see and do Rock art, unsealed access Jimmy Creek 13 8 At 167,000ha in size the park has plenty to offer. There are three Popular, sealed access main visitor areas: Northern, Central and Southern Grampians and Kalymna 5 0 each distinctive area has a range of different activities. Secluded, unsealed access Plantation Day trips, picnics and car touring 20 30 * Popular, unsealed access The Central Grampians offers the best selection of 2WD car touring, Smiths Mill 22 11 short walks, lookouts, waterfalls and picnic areas. Other car touring Central, sealed access options are available across a large network of unsealed roads and Stapylton 11 6 tracks, with four‐wheel drive vehicles required for some areas. Popular, unsealed access Strachans The Grampians Road and Touring Map covers car touring and is an 8 0 Secluded, unsealed access essential tool to help plan your route. The Grampians Iconic 4WD Wannon Crossing 6 1 brochure details a popular easy‐medium route. Small, sealed access Check the latest access conditions by downloading the park’s road *Dogs are only allowed in Plantation Campground and state forest surrounding the park 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 its variety of bushwalking. Campfires are not permitted – fuel stoves only The Central Grampians, dominated by the Wonderland Range, Mt Only camp in previously cleared areas Victory Road and the Mackenzie River, has the largest selection of Leave no trace of your visit – take all rubbish home with you day walks, including the Pinnacle, the Balconies and Mackenzie Falls. Camp at least 25m from waterways and 1km from campgrounds. Parks Victoria Phone 13 1963 www.parks.vic.gov.au Grampians National Park To Horsham 15km Hollow Mt Carpark Gulgurn Manja Shelter Mt Zero Picnic Area To Horsham 20km Glenorchy Stapylton Dadswells Bridge D Ngamadjidj Shelter R H E N Roses Gap W T ES Y See Stapylton map TE M RN To St Arnaud S D T Heatherlie R R E 60km N Briggs Bluff Quarry L M H H P W O T Y P A Z G E H D R O W S I Y E S F Lake O F Wartook R Mt Difficult I Lonsdale R Brimpaen Valley C D M U Mudadgadjiin T Mackenzie Falls L Picnic Area T Plantation Stawell Zumsteins D R Lake I Boroka Lookout F F A Wartook I C N U L T G RD E S Smiths Mill AN Brim Springs R PI D AM Cherrypool GR Wonderland Carpark To Ararat Black Range (Djarabul) Halls Gap State Park Red Rock Reed Lookout Brambuk The National Park 16km & Balconies & Cultural Centre Sundial D R LO Boreang DG Carpark E RD K Bunjil Shelter C Lake O Buandik Mt Rosea R Bellfield Pomonal D E See Central GlenislaR Grampians map Borough Huts S GOAT TK Y Moora Moora GRD P IN H Rocklands ILLYW Reservoir B O Reservoir N Billimina Shelter Grampians M I T Manja Shelter National Park C R H D E D S Mt WilliamL E R Moyston Mt Thackeray G R L R R E E A Ingleton Springs E G To Ararat 5km N Kalymna Falls R S D N K R A T D C RD R R E E E NG K RA D JIMMYS R CREEK RD IA R RIVER R D O E L T G E IC EL D V N K E Jimmy Creek N L R Chimney G U ILL D A Pots H D Strachans T M R S AFEK JEN R I ING S D R R EN R D S U E Mirranatwa R E O D T Mafeking B G S U Y L N W L A H RD A W Y I E R N L L N A O V ST A YAR Y R RAM O I D M IA GAP R R O RD T S Wannon O IC V N T IA Crossing P Y C NT M E I A H R V G D R Victoria Point T Griffin IN Cavendish PO Willaura Victoria A I R Bryan Valley O T Swamp Please note: Seasonal storm damage, C I V bushfires and maintenance can alter track and road conditions or cause temporary Mt Abrupt closures. Please check current closures at See Mt Abrupt map www.parks.vic.gov.au, Brambuk the The Piccaninny National Park and Cultural Centre or local Mt Sturgeon HWY Visitor Information Centres. To Hamilton To Hamilton To Lake Bolac Dunkeld LENELG 10km 25 km G 35km Dispersed camping Parking Camping Highway Main tourist roads not permitted Information Aboriginal site Main road Walking track Mountain/peak/hill Management vehicles/ Disabled access Lookout Sealed road Mgmt. vehicle gate walkers Toilets Rock climbing Unsealed road Grampians National Park Seasonal gate Picnic area Visitor Info Centre 4WD track Other park/reserve www.parks.vic.gov.au Disclaimer: Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is without flaw of any kind and therefore disclaims all 0 10 20 Kilometres liability which may arise from you relying on this information. Cartography by Parks Victoria June 2017. 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