Grampians Grade 4 Backpack 3 Days - Cancelled
Head off Wednesday afternoon from wodonga
Walk 1 (2 days) will be on thursday 13th and friday 14th october,
walk 2 will be on saturday 15th october
Start - 9am Halls Gap Caravan Park - Site office
The Grampians Peaks Trail is one of the Walk Victoria’s Icons long distance trails. 2 night circuit walk departing from Halls Gap.
Be inspired by the spectacular outlook of rugged mountain peaks from the top of Mount Rosea, panoramic views from the Pinnacle Lookout, ancient rock features of the Grand Canyon and the rich cultural history of this truly iconic Grampians landscape.
1 night circuit walk
Day1: 8.6km
Day 2: 13.8km
Start/Finish: Halls Gap
Grade: 4 (very steep, formed track, many obstacles, clearly signposted)
Experience required
Bushwalking experience recommended - well-prepared and self sufficient bushwalkers prepared for all weather conditions.
Day one
Halls Gap to Bugiga (8.6km – 5 Hours)
Starting from the carpark in Halls Gap walk past the swimming pool, cross the road and follow signs to Venus Baths. Just before the rock pools at Venus Baths take the track up the stairs towards Splitters Falls. Once on the track you will come to a track junction where you can take a small detour to view the falls.
Return to the main track and climb up through a rocky gully to the Grand Canyon. After the canyon a steady ascent takes you through woodland and to the rocky corridor of Silent Street and then on to the famous Pinnacle. From this lookout views of Mt William, Halls Gap and Fyans Valley are astounding.
Follow the GPT signs south to Lakeside Lookout and then to Sundial Carpark. Much of this track is near the ridge that provides hikers with views along the way.
At Sundial Carpark take the track towards Sundial Peak for 250m. Turn right and follow the track towards Rosea Carpark. After 1.1km turn left onto the track to Bugiga Hiker Camp, a distinctive high-quality sustainable hiker camp exclusive to the Grampians Peak Trail. Alternatively, keep following the track to the Stony Creek group Hikers Camp.
Day two
Bugiga to Barri yalung campsite (15km – 5 to 6 Hours)
Take the track to Rosea Carpark, cross Stony Creek Road to start an ascent through tall Messmate forest. On the ridge, carefully follow track markers through a maze of sandstone outcrops, to cross a bridge over the Gate of the East Wind.
Continue the climb up windswept terraces to a sign posted intersection, turning left to the summit of Mt Rosea. Enjoy amazing 360-degree views over the Serra and Mt William Ranges.
Follow the markers down and veer left, through a sheltered forest. Track markers will guide you down rocky outcrops and forested gullies before reaching Barri yalung campsite. Return to Halls Gap, breakfast in Halls Gap
Walk 2 - Saturday CANCELLED
MacKenzie River / Bun-nah Trail is a 10.5km, grade 3 hike located in the Grampians National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 3 hrs to complete.
The Mackenzie River/Bun-nah Trail is a historic route that stretches for 10.5km between Wartook Valley and Zumsteins Picnic Area. You can walk in either direction but my recommendation is to start at Wartook Valley as from Zumsteins walkers can continue on the Mackenzie River Trail for another 3.7km to Mackenzie Falls.
Originally known as the 'Back Track', the trail closely follows the Mackenzie River, or Bun-nah as it is known to the Traditional Owners. Along the route there are interpretive signs that detail the area's history and its significance to the Jadawadjali People. The trail is open to walkers and mountain bikers when conditions are dry
Water - tanks should not blindly rely on it having water
Walkers must be self-sufficient with food, water, first aid and camping gear,
Accomondation to be organized depending on how many people book in