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Grampians

Difficulty: Trek rating 1.5 of 5 - Click for detailsTrek rating 1.5 of 5 - Click for details   Suitable for: 4WD AWD 2WD Caravan Camper Motorhome Bike 
Located 260 kms west of Melbourne, the Grampians have a lot to offer the traveller. Spectacular rock formations, mountains and scenery make it a popular getaway. For the 4wder, there are numerous 4wd tracks to explore.
StartClick to Reverse the Dynamic Map and Driving NotesHalls Gap
Trek
FinishHalls Gap
Distance136.66 kmMinimum Days1
Average Speed39.24 km/hrDriving Time3 hr 28 min
Article By: ExplorOz Team   Updated: 15 Jan 2008
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 Description

The Grampians is a popular long weekend or week long destination from Melbourne and travellers in general. The park offers some fantastic scenery, wildflowers, walking and climbing opportunities and has a number of bush camp sites and plenty of room. For the 4WDer, there are a myriad of 4WD tracks to travel.

In January 2006 a large bushfire swept through the central part of the Grampians National Park. Environmental regeneration and the recovery of park facilities are well underway. Most roads and walking tracks are open, however those that do remain closed need further safety and recovery works undertaken.

Before visiting always check for current updates and information at Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, Halls Gap, Phone: (03) 5361 4000

 Interactive Route Map

Halls GapRoseaStony PeakBig CordMount ThackerayBuandik CampgroundZumstein Picnic AreaMacKenzie FallsMount VictoryHalls Gap
Halls Gap
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Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Walk Track Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping National Parks,Reserves Police Station Resort,Motel
Position: 142.5205ºE   37.1366ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Rosea
Distance: 12.51km
Average Speed: 49.44km/h
Rosea
Picnic and camping area
Features: Camp Fee
Position: 142.5029ºE   37.1808ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Stony Peak
Distance: 2.6km
Average Speed: 35.49km/h
Stony Peak
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Features: Mountain,Peak,Hill
Position: 142.4777ºE   37.1820ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Big Cord
Distance: 29.55km
Average Speed: 33.71km/h
Big Cord
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Features: Place Name
Position: 142.3673ºE   37.3125ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Mount Thackeray
Distance: 16.43km
Average Speed: 30.87km/h
Features: Mountain,Peak,Hill
Position: 142.3342ºE   37.3040ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Buandik Campground
Distance: 16.25km
Average Speed: 22.62km/h
Buandik Campground
Buandik Campground and walking trail to Aboriginal shelter and art site. Site has caravan access, picnic areas and information signs.
Features: Camp Fee
Position: 142.2745ºE   37.2547ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Zumstein Picnic Area
Distance: 36.78km
Average Speed: 35.77km/h
Zumstein Picnic Area
Electric/Gas BBQs, Toilets, Information signs and a Walk trail.
Features: Walk Track
Position: 142.3826ºE   37.0928ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: MacKenzie Falls
Distance: 3.44km
Average Speed: 44.78km/h
MacKenzie Falls
Picnic tables and toilets. A 600m walk each way from the carpark with a strenuous uphill return to the kiosk for homemade icecream.
Features: Water Body,River,Stream,FallsToilet
Position: 142.4056ºE   37.1121ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Mount Victory
Distance: 7.56km
Average Speed: 55.03km/h
Features: Mountain,Peak,Hill
Position: 142.4491ºE   37.1475ºS (GDA 94)
Next Place: Halls Gap
Distance: 11.54km
Average Speed: 45.48km/h
Halls Gap
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Features: Populated PlaceService Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Walk Track Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping National Parks,Reserves Police Station Resort,Motel
Position: 142.5205ºE   37.1366ºS (GDA 94)

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 Permits

There is no entrance fee to the Grampians National Park. $12.50 camp fee applies at all designated campgrounds. Camping permits allow up to six people and one vehicle per site. Permits are available at Brambuk - The National Park & Cultural Centrein Halls Gap. Credit card payments can be made by phoning (03) 5361 4000. Campsites are available on a first in first served basis.

 Things to See & Do
MacKenzie Falls   
Water Body,River,Stream,Falls Toilet
Picnic tables and toilets. A 600m walk each way from the carpark with a strenuous uphill return to the kiosk for homemade icecream.
Halls Gap   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Walk Track Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping National Parks,Reserves Police Station Resort,Motel
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Mount Thackeray   
Mountain,Peak,Hill 
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Stony Peak   
Mountain,Peak,Hill 
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Mount Victory   
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For more information on the Grampians National Park, call the Parks Victoria Information Line on 13 1963.

Parks Victoria

Level 10, 535 Bourke Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 13 1963 (within Australia)
Website: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Email: info@parks.vic.gov.au

 Preparation

Fuel Supplies & Usage

Fuel SymbolHalls Gap Diesel4cyl 19 litres ULP4cyl 22 litres LPG4cyl 27 litres
6cyl 21 litres6cyl 17 litres *6cyl 24 litres
8cyl 23 litres8cyl 23 litres
Usage is averaged from TrekFuel (* specific to trek) submissions and calculated based on trek distance.
There is also fuel available at Wartook (not shown on this trek note) which is on the Northern Grampians Road.

Best Time To Visit

Closest Climatic Station

Stawell Aerodrome
Distance from Trek Mid Point 35.09km NE
 JanFebMarAprMayJun JulAugSepOctNovDec
Mean Max. °C 29.028.725.220.9 16.413.512.614.2 16.619.323.326.4
Mean Min. °C 13.413.610.98.1 5.74.54.04.5 6.07.19.210.9
Mean Rain mm 34.934.117.730.3 33.657.449.654.3 59.741.738.728.6
    Best time to travel      Ok time to travel      Travel NOT recommended

Services & Supplies

The following locations have various services and supplies: Halls Gap
There is also supplies available at Wartook (not shown on this trek note) which is on the Northern Grampians Road.

 Camp Sites & Accomodation
Buandik Campground   
Camp Fee 
Buandik Campground and walking trail to Aboriginal shelter and art site. Site has caravan access, picnic areas and information signs.
Halls Gap   
Populated Place Service Station,Roadhouse Caravan Park Walk Track Fuel Water Supply Toilet Food,Shopping National Parks,Reserves Police Station Resort,Motel
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Rosea   
Camp Fee 
Picnic and camping area

 History

The history of the Grampians dates back some 5,000 years ago when it was home to the Aboriginals. The Grampians were named in 1836 by NSW Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Mitchell who thought the ranges reminded him of his home in Scotland. As European settlement grew, the Grampians became an excellent source of water for farming and domestic purposes. In the early days, they were also an excellent source of timber, gold and quarrying. Declared in 1984, the Grampians National Park is a 167,000 hectare park and is home for almost a third of Victoria's plant species.

 Driving Directions
Time
Direction
Distance
Halls Gap to Rosea 12.51 km S 198° 15 min
Rosea to Stony Peak 2.6 km W 267° 4 min
Stony Peak to Big Cord 29.55 km SW 214° 52 min
Big Cord to Mount Thackeray 16.43 km W 288° 31 min
Mount Thackeray to Buandik Campground 16.25 km NW 316° 43 min
Buandik Campground to Zumstein Picnic Area 36.78 km NE 28° 1 hr 1 min
Zumstein Picnic Area to MacKenzie Falls 3.44 km SE 136° 4 min
MacKenzie Falls to Mount Victory 7.56 km SE 136° 8 min
Mount Victory to Halls Gap 11.54 km E 79° 15 min
Halls Gap to Halls Gap 136.66 km     3 hr 28 min
Distance is GPS recorded driving distance (not straight line), Direction is straight line from start to end, Time is calculated from actual GPS driving data.

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