29th January 2025 Grampians Park Update

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park – Bushfires Update 29.01.2025

Full Park Closure Amendment – Partial Reopening

 

On Tuesday 28th of January 2025, the State Control Centre declared Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park closed after a series of bushfires started following lightning strikes in the central and Victoria Range areas of the park. This was to ensure visitor/community safety and to support the firefighting effort. These fires are not yet under control.

 

The full closure declaration was amended on Wednesday 29th of January 2025. It now entails partial re-openings of visitor sites and walking tracks in parts of the park that are safe and unaffected by the current bushfire situation.

 

Visitor Sites and Day Walks – To Re-open

 

Central Grampians, Wonderland Range and Halls Gap local walks

 

  • Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre and nearby walks
  • The Wonderland Loop Walk, including The Pinnacle, Venus Baths, and Grand Canyon Loop (either from Halls Gap or Wonderland Car Park)
  • Chatauqua Peak, Clematis Falls and Bullaces Glen
  • Boronia Peak

 

Southern Grampians

 

  • Grampians Peaks Trail from Dunkeld to Cassidy Gap Road (day walks only)
  • Mt Sturgeon
  • Mt Abrupt
  • Bainggug (The Piccaninny)
  • Signal Peak

 

Roads – Open

 

  • Mount Victory Road – Halls Gap to Wonderland Carpark
  • Grampians Tourist Road (between Halls Gap and Dunkeld)

(please note – revised speed limit is 80km)

  • Victoria Valley Road via Mirranatwa Gap

 

Designated Rock-climbing Areas – To Re-open

 

  • Halls Gap and Wonderland area sites 56 – 77

 

Camping / Overnight Hikes – Closed

 

  • All vehicle based and Hike-in campgrounds in the park are currently closed.

 

The remainder of the National Park, including all visitor sites, walks, activity areas, roads and access tracks remain closed.

 

Further information

 For change of condition updates visit parks.vic.gov.au or contact the Parks Victoria Information Centre Ph 13 1963 or email 

 

Prior to setting out into the national park, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre.
Located 2km south of Halls Gap Township, the centre is open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Contact Brambuk at (03) 8427 2258 or 

 

Use multiple sources to stay informed about emergency information and warnings:

 

www.emergency.vic.gov.au

VicEmergency Hotline – freecall 1800 226 226

VicEmergency app

Facebook or Twitter (#VicFires)

Tune in to ABC Local Radio, commercial and designated community radio stations.

  

William (Bill) Playne

Ranger – Visitor and Community

Grampians (Gariwerd)|Western Region

Friends of Grampians Gariwerd