Grampians Peaks Trail 7 day Self-Guided

This morning we transfer to the topmost northern part of the Grampians Peaks Trail for today’s walk and the Mount Zero carpark with an option to climb nearby Mount Zero, the top of the Grampians Range.

Start ascending the Grampians peak trail to the top of Mount Stapylton, passing some incredibly eroded rock formations and views back over the plains. We’ll continue along the escarpment with sweeping dramatic views of the Grampians range before us until we descend through a gorge and towards the Stapylton campground. There is an optional walk from here to look at the nearby Namadidgj shelter. You then return on an easy track passing through the Stapylton Amphitheatre looking up at the spectacular red cliffs of one of Victoria’s tallest and steepest former rock-climbing sites, the Taipan wall.

Overnight: Halls Gap

Meals: Lunch only

This morning you will pick up the trail again at Stapylton campground, where you visited the previous day. From here you begin a hike up to and over the ridge line which will take you to Coppermine track and road intersection and then climb up a fantastically eroded ridge, with great views of the central Grampians before you. Eventually, you will begin dropping down following a tributary of Briggs creak and passing by Barigar hikers campsite. From here it’s a further 4km to your finish at Roses Gap road. You’ll pass striking orange and grey cliffs and have wonderful views of the imposing Mount Difficult range in front of you.

Overnight: Halls Gap

Meals: B, L

After enjoying breakfast we head off onto today’s walk which will eventually descend us down to Hall’s Gap. First though we start with a transfer to near Werdug hiker’s camp and shortly after a climb to Lake Wartook Lookout at 829m, one of the highest points in the Mount Difficult range which offers incredible views with Mount William and the Black ranges in the distance and the evocatively named Asses Ears Mountains and Wartook Basin below you.

After descending back to Mt. Difficult road you cross over onto the Eastern side of the range again, skirting cliffs with views out onto the plains below. Then you begin a steep descent on a stone staircase through a pass in the cliffs and walk through a forest of messmate and stringybark which after several km brings us to Chatauqau peak and Clematis falls; both short side trips where you can take your lunch. The last section descends you down into Halls Gap and your centrally located accommodation in the town.

Overnight: Halls Gap

Meals: B, L

NOTE: If you are a group of 5+ then we will need to substitute this day for another on the GPT, such as the Mt William section or another suited to your group’s desire and ability. (The dirt road on this day is not suitable for the buses we use for groups.)

Today you can start your walk straight from the centre of Halls Gap as you tackle the central Grampians. The Peaks Trail starts with a climb via Venus Baths and continues on towards Splitter Falls. After viewing the falls you return to the main track and continue on to the Grand Canyon and wonderland. After the steep climb to the impressive rock formations, continue on through rocky woodland and the narrow rock canyon known as Silent Street to the famous Pinnacle lookout. Perched on the very edge of the range, the views from the lookout over the Grampians and Mt William are magnificent.

We continue south following the signs to Lakeside Lookout and then an option to add on a walk to Sundial Peak Lookout, which is return walk of an additional 4km and 1.25 hours, before returning and continuing to the Rosea carpark, which is the finish of today’s hike. Today’s route offers stunning views along the way, with some steep ascents, rocky sections and walking through some narrow rock tunnels.

Overnight: Halls Gap

Meals: B, L

This morning you will shuttle to the start of today’s walk at Jimmy Creek Road (having left your car at Yarram Gap road). Start with a gentle uphill of 2km, becoming steeper as you ascend further up the trail. Today’s walk involves some easy sections of hiking and tougher sections as you walk on a cross-slope track. You will have great views of the rugged Serra range opposite through today’s hike.

You’ll reach today’s high point, which is a saddle of 670m, before descending down towards the impressive Yarram hikers camp tucked in a gully. After this, the trail descends more steeply before ending on an undulating trail section of a few km to reach the intersection and your endpoint at Yarram Gap road.

Overnight: Dunkeld

Meals: B, L

This morning we explore the southernmost section of the Grampians and one of the peaks that are visible from Dunkeld. We meander by Red Gums by the Wannon river and climb the nearby Mount Sturgeon first at the very southernmost edge of the range, and take in the wonderful views of the Serra Range to the north and Dunkeld in the south, before descending to a car park at the base of the mountain. Enjoy lunch in Dunkeld.

Alternate option: Mount Abrupt : If you are feeling very energetic and would like an additional challenge today there is the option to extend your walk and begin at the Mount Abrupt Carpark. There is a steep climb to the iconic summit of Mount Abrupt, the most imposing peak in the south, which offers fantastic views back along the Serra range northwards and south to Dunkeld.

Adding this option would mean another 8.9km to reach the car park at the Picaninny and a long, strenuous day of 20.1km with 3 peaks and an estimated 8 to 9 hours, so it’s not to be underestimated with an early start required. Don’t attempt this unless you are very fit and have adequate time and daylight hours!

Overnight: Dunkeld

Meals: B, L

A leisurely breakfast this morning to enjoy and reflect upon your experiences in the Grampians. Have a look around Dunkeld and check out the Arboretum and other attractions of this small but lovely town. Once you check out of your accommodation, your trip is at an end. We ask that you return your PLB to our Halls’s Gap driver’s office on your return drive.

Meals: B

• Twin-share accommodation in an ensuite room
• 4 nights in Halls Gap hotel, 2 nights in Dunkeld B&B
• 6 cooked breakfasts, 6 packed lunches
• Personal locator beacon for the duration of your trip
• Daily trailhead transfer and local support driver
• Pack of 3 Grampians hiking maps 1:50,000 scale
• RAW’s unique walking app for real-time navigation on trail
• National park fees
• Carbon offset for your trip and an Australian tree planted on your behalf
• 10% GST

• Breakfast on day 1 and lunch on day 7
• Dinners each night, selection of local restaurants to choose from
• Travel insurance
• Additional transfers
• Transport to / from Halls Gap
• Alcohol with meals

This walk is challenging due to the ascents and descents involved, plus navigating your way over the rock plateau and narrow rock defiles in some places.The walks are mostly listed as Grade 4 by Parks Victoria with some sections as grade 3. It’s best suited to hikers of reasonably good fitness and confidence on a trail.

Grade 4 hike definition: Recommended for experienced hikers and a reasonable level of fitness. A grade 4 hike includes rough ground and very steep sections. These trails are suggested for people with experience hiking. They may be any length, but physically more demanding.