Go to to explore the many possibilities available. Local Visitor Information Centres can assist with accommodation, walk, dining, tours, activities, festivals, events and Licensed Tour From the saddle the track climbs up onto the drier western slopes of Signal Peak passing through heathy vegetation before finally reaching the summit at an elevation of 780m. Follow the track for 2.2km as it winds below a rocky escarpment and through a saddle with tall trees. Turn right after 1.7km at the track junction. The track steadily rises through low forest, crossing several landslides Cross the Grampians Tourist Road and follow the signs to Mt Abrupt and Signal Peak. It is a gradual downhill walk south via the Chatauqua Peak saddle, Clematiss Falls and the Botanic Gardens into Halls Gap. Limited parking available.įrom Lake Wartook Lookout follow the Grampians Peaks Trail south for 1.1km to cross the Mt Difficult Road and for 2km walk through low forest before taking steep descending steps into taller forest. Note: unsealed road access to the lookout car park requires higher clearance vehicles. Start: Lake Wartook Lookout, Mt Difficult Road. Grade 4 (Hard): Challenging steep sections, rock hopping, slippery surfaces and exposed rocky outcrops. Vehicle drop/shuffle required or 20.7km return, 6-7 hours Approximately 4.5km north of Boroka Lookout carpark.įrom the roadside you will walk west before climbing steadily up rock staircases and over rocky terraces to finally climb through a narrow rocky slot onto the summit. Grade 3 (Medium): Uneven surfaces, slippery rocks, exposed cliff edges. Continue on upwards enjoying fine views to finish at the base of the third waterfall. Spectacular views from rockyįollow the creek side track steadily uphill for 1.8km past the first small waterfall spilling from a wave-shaped rock. A series of seasonal waterfalls that are best seen after rain. For fit, experienced and prepared walkers only. Note: the walking track beyond the falls and on to Gar (Mt Difficult) and Briggs Bluff is Grade 4: Hard. Steep rock steps and walking track, creek crossings, slippery rocks, and exposed cliff edges. Troopers Creek Campground Return walk: 4.2km. This concludes the loop and you return to Mt Zero Picnic Area via Flat Rock. Into the Stapylton Amphitheatre and back on to the Grampians Peaks Trail. The track winds its way up, over and under rocky outcrops for the next 2.3km.Īt the next track junction follow signs leaving the Grampians Peaks Trail and head west, downhill towards Pohlners Road and the Stapylton Campground track junction where the track heads north-west for 3km leading back Keep left and continue 1.3km before beginning to climb steadily up and over rocky terraces, passing ‘bird rock’.Īt the Mt Stapylton summit intersection take the 600m return walk to the lower area before continuing south along the Grampians Peaks Trail. Continue downhill to the next track junction where the Loop walk begins. Start: Mt Zero Picnic Area, Mt Zero Road.įollow Grampians Peaks Trail markers for 500m up ‘Flat Rock’ to an outcrop overlooking the Stapylton Amphitheatre and the spectacular orange-coloured Taipan Wall. Slippery surfaces and exposed rocky outcrops. Grade 4 (Hard): Challenging steep sections, rock hopping, Mt Zero Picnic Area or alternatively from Stapylton Campground So you need a safe way to treat water for drinking. All water tanks along the trail are untreated. Our water information and availability page includes the locations (with latitude and longitude references) of serviced water tanks. Explore the ancient, rugged landscape of Gariwerd and discover the natural beauty of the Grampians National Park.įor your safety, having enough water along the Grampians Peaks Trail for hydration and cooking is so important. Get a sample of the Grampians Peaks Trail with one of our suggested day walks.
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