6 Days Camping & Hiking: Grampians National Park, Victoria
Base yourself in Halls Gap and hike the Grampians' most stunning peaks and canyons. Spot endangered mountain brush-tail possums and rock wallabies, explore Indigenous art galleries, and camp under star-filled skies in Australia's most biodiverse region.
What to expect
- Hike Pinnacle Trail for sweeping views of the Grampians ridge line
- Scramble through Silverband Falls canyon with platypus in the pools
- See Indigenous rock paintings at Burrinja and Baroka galleries
- Spot rare mountain brush-tail possums and echidnas on night walks
- Camp at designated sites surrounded by eucalyptus and banksia woodland
Day by day
Drive to Halls Gap (from Melbourne, 2.5 hours); set up at a caravan park with powered sites.
Visit the Brambuk Cultural Centre to see Indigenous exhibits and book a guide walk.
Light walk to Lake Bellfield; picnic dinner and sunset over the ridge.
Hike Pinnacle Trail (2.5 hours, 5km); steep final pitch rewards with 360° views.
Descend via Mount William for wildflower photography (spring) or mountain views (autumn).
Return to camp; cook dinner on camp stove while listening to kookaburras.
Drive to Silverband Falls trailhead; hike down into cool canyon (1.5 hours, steep).
Swim or wade in pools; look for platypuses in shallows (early morning best, but visible).
Night walk from camp to spot possums and glowworms if season aligns.
Guided walk to Burrinja rock paintings with an Indigenous ranger (book ahead).
Self-guided visit to Baroka art gallery in the park; short hike to viewpoint.
Evening campfire; ranger talk about bush tucker and survival techniques.
Drive to Wonderland carpark; hike the Loop Trail (7km, 3 hours) through ferny gullies.
Set up backcountry camp at a remote site within the park (permits required).
Bush dinner under stars; listen for owls and possums in the trees.
Early start: hike to a ridge vantage point to spot echidnas and mountain brush-tail possums.
Break camp; visit a wildflower nursery in Halls Gap (if season) or souvenir shops.
Drive back to Melbourne or nearby towns.
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