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 29^th 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

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Boroka Fire Update 21-01-2025

Park Update

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park 21.01.2025

Boroka Bushfire Update

The Boroka bushfire in Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is now under control
Firefighters continue to monitor and black out hotspots, treat hazardous trees and manage control lines
Small areas of smoke within the containment area may be visible

The following closures are in place to support ongoing suppression activities and work towards fire recovery operations and impact assessments.

Mt Difficult Road between Lake Wartook boat ramp and Mt Victory Road
Boroka Lookout
Boroka Track
Lake Wartook Lookout
Old Mill Road from Rose Creek Road to Mt Difficult Road.

For more information

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.

Visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre – 277 Grampians Road … Read the rest

January 7th Community Newsletter

Community Newsletter No 5: Grampians (Gariwerd) National park POSTED: 7 January 2025

Information about the fire

On 6 January 2025, the bushfire in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park was declared contained. The fire began on 17 December after dry lightning started multiple fires in the southern part of the national park. With a fire footprint circumference of 422 kilometres, more than 76,000 hectares of national park and agricultural land has burned.

Victorian emergency services, with help from interstate crews worked extremely hard to combat the periods of extreme fire danger faced over recent weeks.

Reopening plan

With the Grampians fire now contained, fire agencies and local councils have been working with businesses to re-open Halls Gap township to visitors at 10:00am tomorrow, Wednesday 8 January.

Parts of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park not affected by fire will also re-open to visitors at 9:00am Friday 10 January.

Sites that are re-opening include

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January 3rd Community Update Grampians Bushfire

Friday 03/01/2025

Community Newsletter Grampians National Park and Surrounds
Information about the fire The Grampians National Park fire is now over 76,000 ha with a perimeter of over 400km. Crews, aircraft and heavy machinery continue to focus on containing any remaining active fire and hotspots. Controlled burning out operations have been undertaken over the past few days to help strengthen our containment lines.
The Grampians National Park remains closed to the public with limited access to residents into Halls Gap. This is due to the ongoing fire threat as well as hazardous trees that are within the National Park. Fines may apply if you are found crossing through traffic management point road closed signs.

Upcoming weather and reopening plan

We are expecting challenging conditions over the coming weekend with very hot, dry and windy weather forecast on both Saturday and Sunday, combined with warm temperatures overnight on Saturday night. Conditions … Read the rest