Grampians Peaks Trail
Also known as: Gariwerd
The Grampians (Gariwerd) skyline - the Pinnacle, sculpted sandstone, waterfalls and rock art
The route
The line through Grampians, Victoria, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Waypoints
- 1Halls Gap (start)Trailhead
Start [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 2Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
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- 3Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 4Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 5Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 6Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 7Stage camp/villageCamp
Staging point (approx) [interpolated - upgrade in research]
Approximate node - GPS and name to be upgraded in deeper research.
- 8EndTrailhead
End of route [interpolated - upgrade in research]
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Season & conditions
Autumn-spring (avoid summer heat/fire)
Hot summers (fire), cool wet winters
Best Mar-Nov; summer heat/fire risk. Confirm.
On the trail
Rugged Grampians sandstone ranges - ridges, scrambles and forest
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Sections busy
Popular as day sections (the Pinnacle, Mt Rosea, the Grand Canyon)
Getting there & staying
Mt Zero (north) to Dunkeld (south)
Point-to-point may need transport between ends - confirm
Booked hike-in campsites (some with platforms); carry a tent
Layered outdoor kit, sturdy footwear, sun/rain protection, ample water; patchy mobile coverage - carry a map/PLB where remote
Services in Halls Gap; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Parks Victoria booked hike-in camps required end-to-end. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Heat/fire, exposed scrambly ridges, weather
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.