Monica Coleman

Red Centre – a guide book by the same authors

While staying in the area, check out the accommodation, dining and activities that can be done at Grampians Tourism.

May 12 2023

Changes to the GPT campsite booking system

GPT campsite booking system to become fairer and easier

Parks Victoria is making long awaited improvements to the GPT booking system. These changes will make it easier to book and provide more flexibility. As a result it will now be possible to do a single night booking, skip campgrounds and enjoy more rest days along the way.

Changes will include:

More single night options
Skip a hike-in campground to hike longer distances in a single day
Hike in either direction: north-to-south (recommended) or south-to-north
Options for an extra rest day(s) in Halls Gap (if hiking through)
Book easily using an interactive map (rather than set itineraries)

GPT hikers' camp at Djardij-djawara — The campsite at Djardij-djawara is one of the sites that has a fabulous communal shelter

It’s not happening straight away though!

The updates to the booking system will be implemented by September 2023. Therefore you can opt to book now or wait until the system offers more flexibility when booking for Spring.

The new updates will allow hikers to change their booking in line with the booking Terms and Conditions.

To book GPT campsites

Hikers’ campsites can be booked via Grampians Peaks Trail.

Bugiga campsite on the Grampians Peaks Trail — Platforms to pitch your tent at Bugiga camp

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Red Centre – a guide book by the same authors

While staying in the area, check out the accommodation, dining and activities that can be done at Grampians Tourism.

May 08 2023

MacKenzie Falls is closed

Recent investigations at Mackenzie Falls have revealed a significant rockfall risk. As a result, Parks Victoria has closed MacKenzie Falls for visitor safety. They are working to assess and manage the risk and plan to have access restored once safety can be ensured.

Parks Victoria has removed these stepping stones as well

You can still enjoy views of Mackenzie Falls from Cranages Lookout and Mackenzie Falls Lookout. The Broken Falls viewing platform is also accessible. Both of these places are accessed from the MacKenzie Falls Carpark.

The western access walking track from Zumsteins is open to the upper section of Fish Falls. From this point the walking track closed. It’s a fabulous walk to Fish Falls so that would be our recommendation in the interim.

Parks Victoria received significant funding to redevelop the MacKenzie Falls area. They are hoping to create a one-way loop track and a viewing platform perched over the river. Stay tuned for updates.

MacKenzie Falls is closed so walk to Fish Falls instead — Magnificent Fish Falls

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Red Centre – a guide book by the same authors

While staying in the area, check out the accommodation, dining and activities that can be done at Grampians Tourism.

Mar 12 2023

Mt Difficult: Minor change to route for Walk 4

This change affects the GPT Day Walk from Longpoint E Access to Mt Difficult Rd.

The 4WD track at Longpoint E Access is no longer being maintained by Parks Victoria and is quite overgrown. The best way to deal with this is to start Walk 4 at Longpoint West Access, where you finished Walk 3.

Hiking in the Grampians — Expansive views on the GPT

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The rock excavation works are almost completed and on Friday 18 November by 5pm, Mt Victory Road will be reopened to shuttle flow traffic while the realignment works continue. Speed restrictions and traffic management will be in place for safe travel.

Red Centre – a guide book by the same authors

While staying in the area, check out the accommodation, dining and activities that can be done at Grampians Tourism.

Oct 08 2022

Mt Victory Rd is open again

Mt Victory Rd will open Friday 18th November

The Department of Transport is managing a construction project to realign a section of Mount Victory Road impacted by a landslip.

While excavation works were underway, a section of Mt Victory Road has been closed to traffic between the intersections of Wonderland Road and Silverband Road.

The full realignment works are expected to be completed by mid-December 2022.

MacKenzie Falls walks will be affected by the Mt Victory Rd temporary closure — During the Mt Victory Rd temporary closure, MacKenzie Falls must be accessed via the northern Grampians

If you are planning to detour this closure using unsealed roads within the park, please note that these roads are very slippery and rough due to on-going wet weather. Parks Victoria recommends 4WD vehicles on unsealed roads during the closure.

Access to Wonderland Carpark

During the Mt Victory Rd closure, access to Wonderland Carpark will be available from Halls Gap, however this carpark will be extremely busy with limited parking. Parks Victoria recommends that caravans and large buses should not enter this area due to limited parking and turning space

For further information on walking in the Grampians National Park or how to access other areas in the park during these works, please call into Brambuk the National Park Centre in Halls Gap or a local Visitor Information Centre.

When Parks Victoria open the Mt Victory Rd? Once earthworks are complete, Mt Victory Road will reopen to one lane as crews continue work. Traffic management will be in place to safely guide vehicles through the site in both directions. We’re sure there will be long delays. We’ve been told that realignment works will be completed by mid-December 2022. Stay tuned. Please plan ahead when travelling and visit Regional Roads Victoria website for further project information.

For ongoing updates about these changes, please visit the Regional Roads Victoria page https://regionalroads.vic.gov.au/map/grp_resurface_fye22/mt-victory-road-halls-gap