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The Walk in Detail

The walk starts at Halls Gap and follows along Stony creek towards the Wonderland car park, passing Venus Baths.  Take a brief side trip for a rest stop at Splitters Falls.

Return to the GPT and continue towards Wonderland Carpark. This section is steep and some rock hopping over creeks may be needed (the stones are well placed). There is some limited rock scrambling here. The section through the Grand Canyon is spectacular – no need to rush! There are multiple rock formations on the way, and the view opens up as you ascend. Take the left fork at GNP010 towards the Grand Canyon with its metal stairs.  Continue the ascent on the track passing Cool Chamber.

You reach a track junction (GNP012) with a sign indicating optional routes to the Pinnacle. Take the longer option to the right, avoiding Silent Street, into part of the area known as the Garden of the Grampians. This starts off with steps, then turns into a wide track through a forest. Turn left at the next intersection (GNP013). Another 1km to rejoin the GPT and turn left for a short climb to the top.

After enjoying the views, we descend (475m) towards Halls Gap (3.8kms) on a track that does involve lots of steps.

The Walk in Detail

The walk initially follows Dead Bullock Creek (no surprises where that name came from!) where there is a series of beautiful waterfalls, the Gar Falls, culminating in the highest of the falls where we will have a short break before ascending the first of a series of short climbs.  The track is very easy to follow, and is very well constructed with rock steps on the steeper sections. As we climb, we leave the forest and the enter heathlands where views across to the Mt Difficult Range and the country to the north open up.

We pass the Beehive Falls Track junction 3.2km from our starting point, then climb steeply up a gully where the work crew that constructed the steps have done some magnificent work.  After another short break in the open heathland we re-entering the eucalypt forest, through a boulder archway and on to the Briggs Bluff track junction.  At this point, we leave the Grampians Peak Trail and take the spur track out to the Bluff, being careful to follow the track markers as the path is less distinct.  The views from Briggs Bluff, approx 6km from the start of the walk, are spectacular.

After a suitable break, we backtrack to the Beehive Falls track junction, then head north east along the base of an impressive textured cliff face.  The relatively easy walking comes to an end as we descend the escarpment beside Beehive Falls very steeply.  Take care.

After admiring the falls, we cross over the footbridge and follow the track for the easy walk to the Beehive Falls carpark.

The Walk in Detail

This is a somewhat easier walk in the Mt Difficult Range (Gr 3) but there are still plenty of steps, and one very sharp climb.  The rewards are worth it.

We start at the Beehive Falls carpark, having dropped a few cars off at the trailhead of the Roses Gap Road to enable the car shuffle at the end. The walk to Beehive Falls is a very popular walk for good reason and is very easy going.

Once over the bridge, the track climbs up beside the falls and is very steep, with the highest point of the walk less than 1 km past the falls.   After 3.5 km, we join the Grampians Peak Trail, walk south west through heathlands on a rocky plateau where there are impressive views of the Mt Difficult Range, then descend the escarpment to follow Dead Bullock Creek and the Gar Falls.  The walk finishes at the GPT Trailhead on the Roses Gap Road.

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From the Lake Wartook carpark, follow the track to the intersection with the GPT and go right to the Lake Wartook Lookout (there is no sign but it is the obvious highpoint).  

Return to the GPT and continue south. Cross the unsealed Mt Difficult Rd, and continue to follow the GPT along the eastern rim of the Mt Difficult Range with informal lookouts and rock shelters making this a spectacular section of the walk.  After 2km we begin a steep descent on stone steps through a pass in the cliff line. From the bottom of the steps the trail gently descends through a wetter forested section.

At the Chatauqua Peak track junction, take the north-eastern track towards Clematis Falls and Halls Gap. After 400m there is a large boulder which offers more views north and east. Continue along for a further 1km. There is an optional short side trip to Clematis Falls to the left, otherwise take the GPT to the right and continue towards Halls Gap.  Be careful crossing Mt Victory Rd. At the T intersection, go left along the 4WD track until you arrive at the Halls Gap Recreation Reserve, thence to the Hub.

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Beginning at Zumsteins picnic ground, we take the signposted track upstream heading towards MacKenzie Falls. The slightly undulating well-formed track follows the MacKenzie River which has a permanent water flow. After 2.4km we reach the multi layered cascades that is Fish Falls. After taking in Fish Falls the track becomes slightly steeper as we enter the gorge of the Mackenzie Falls and after 1.3km we reach the base of Mackenzie Falls. Here, if we can find some space, we can have lunch. There is an option to climb the 260 stairs to the viewing platforms at the top of the falls before retracing our steps back to Zumsteins.

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This walk starts at the Halls Gap Information Centre, and follows Fyans Creek north to Delley’s Bridge. Cross the bridge and then follows the other side of the creek south to the Boronia Peak turnoff. The track from the turnoff to the Summit is easy to follow but does involve quite a few well-maintained stone steps. The last 100 metres to the actual summit is a rock scramble, but the 360 degree views are well worth the effort. Unfortunately, there is nothing left of the trig point except 3 bolts in the rock.

The return path is easier. Follow the track back to the track junction, turn left and follow The Terraces fire trail for approx. 1km to a marked turnoff to Tandara Rd. Cross the bridge and follow Tandara Rd to Grampians Rd. Cross the road and turn right along the shared path back into Halls Gap.

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Starting from the MacKenzie Falls trailhead at the carpark, take the MacKenzie Falls Lookout path to the right past the toilet block.  At the loop in the track after approximately 800 metres, take the clockwise option to enjoy the wonderful elevated view of the falls from the clifftop lookout.  

Complete the circuit and retrace the path back to the carpark, then follow the main MacKenzie Falls track to the Broken Falls turnoff.  After viewing Broken Falls from the lookout, return to the main track and head gradually downhill to Cranages Lookout for an excellent birds-eye view of the top of MacKenzie Falls and the valley beyond.

The next section is a steep descent of 260 steps to the base of Mackenzie Falls, but the reward is an up-close view of the power of the water crashing over the falls into the rockpool below.  From there, continue to follow the river downstream on an at-times rocky and uneven track as the rapids below the falls gradually give way to peaceful stretches of gently flowing water further downstream.

The three levels of the well-hidden Fish Falls provide ample opportunity to take a break and enjoy the views of the river valley before the final section of track along the river bank gradually flattens out and leads to the end of the walk at the scenic Zumsteins picnic area.

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The walk will take around 4 hours at an easy pace with time to spend at Lake Bellfield.  Starting at the event Hub, you head south on a bitumen path which runs along the west side of the Grampians Road.  After around 2kms the path crosses the Grampians Road and you will pass the Brambuk National Park & Cultural Centre.  Public toilets are available here.  Around 2.5kms later you will pass the Grampians Adventure Golf and Café.  As you approach the Café you will come to a track intersection and you should ensure that you proceed straight ahead and do not take the path to the left.  After having walked around 5km, you will reach Lake Bellfield which does have public toilets.

You return by the same path until you arrive at the Brambuk National Park & Cultural Centre.  Just after the Centre you will come to a dirt track on your right.  A signpost directs you towards the Fyans Creek Loop.  You should take this track until you reach a track junction which shows Delleys Bridge 2.7km.  You should walk along the Boronia Trail until you come to Delleys Bridge.  The track will have some short ascents and descents.  At the bridge, take the bitumen footpath along the eastern side of the Grampians Road back to the start, with a possible detour to the ice creamery just across Stony Bridge. 

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The walk starts at Troopers Creek Campground where toilet facilities are available. Follow the main track out of the campground. As you reach the first creek follow the track off to the right. At the second viewing of the creek take the stepping stones over the creek and follow the track though the bushland. 

After about 1km you will reach the trail head for the Grampians Peak Trail (for others heading up to Mt Difficult). Cross Mt Zero road here and look for the track heading into the bush again. Quickly you will cross Troopers Creek and the small climb begins. The track evens out and becomes a rock-strewn path. Take time to stop for the views. 

Continue along the ridge line. There are many chances to stop and take photos. Make the most of them. Eventually you will start a small descent off the ridge line and walk through open bushland and kangaroo paddocks.  

Cross the bridge and follow the track. You will see a gate to the right (private property). Do not go there. Turn left and about 100m up the rise is Barigar Campground. Enjoy the luxurious shelter and the lookout before returning the same way.

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From the Event Hub, make your way to the Grampians Flora Botanic Gardens, via the East entrance, and after wandering through the gardens exit via the West entrance onto the Venus Baths path.

Proceed for approximately 400 metres along this easy, steadily rising track to where a branch track comes in on the right. Disregard this branch track.

Another 300 metres or so of mostly good track brings you to Venus Baths. Ignore the tracks off to the left and right as you near the destination. Along the way there are great rock formations to view.

For the return to the Event Hub, take the Wonderland Loop Walk track shortly off to the right and over Stony Creek. Keep left when merging onto another track after about 600 metres from Venus Baths. The track then continues to School Road and brings you in sight of the destination.