The trail will be constructed over a number of years in a staged process. The track and hiker campsites form the basis of the core infrastructure necessary. To create the Trail will require the development of approximately 80km of new trail and the upgrade of 64km of existing trails.
Stage One: Halls Gap to Borough Huts
(3 days/2 nights)
Delivery of Stage One is well underway and includes a three day/two night loop walk from Halls Gap to Borough Huts covering a total of 19 kilometres for the return trip. This stage is being delivered by Parks Victoria through $1.3M in funding provided on behalf of the Victorian Government by Regional Development Victoria.
Stage One achievements to date:
- An 8.7km track realignment from Mt Rosea to the Belfield Fire Line is complete;
- Development of a design manual which sets a consistent style for tracks, bridges, signs and hiker camping areas across the whole trail;
- Detailed planning for the new 24 people capacity hiker campsite at Mount Rosea and construction of a new footbridge over Fyans Creek;
- Construction of a lookout platform at Mount Rosea;
- The location of a group camp on Stony Creek road close to the Mount Rosea Hiker Camp has been determined; and
- Desktop environmental risk assessment and cultural heritage management plan undertaken for the entire trail.
Stage One Works Remaining
Planning requirements relating to the application of a Bushfire Management Overlay at the Mount Rosea Hiker Camp site are being undertaken prior to any construction commencing.
Stage Two: Borough Huts to Mount William
The next stage of the project will be extending the trail 13 km from Borough Huts towards Mount William. Planning has yet to commence on this stage of the trail. Victorian Government funding of $1.2 million has been allocated to progress this segment.
The trail is being developed in accordance with the Grampians National Park Management Plan. Existing trails will be used where possible and any trail and associated infrastructure development will be planned to minimise disturbance of sensitive ecosystems, vegetation and fauna.
Fundamental to the preparation of the master plan is the conservation of the natural and cultural values of the Grampians, in accordance with the Grampians National Park Management Plan. Protecting this unique environment is integral to creating an exhilarating and sustainable walking experience. The master plan will consider the services and facilities required to support the long distance walk, including potential opportunities for suitable hiker accommodation within the park, as well as in areas outside the park boundaries. Opportunities for licensed tour operators to guide walkers will also be important.
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If you would like to register your interest in the Grampians Peaks Trail project, and to be kept informed about progress of the master plan, please email Parks Victoria at: