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UPDATE FROM Parks Victoria ON THE GRAMPIANS PEAKS TRAIL

Grampians Peaks Trail - Re-opening to day walking Monday 10th November (sections C3-C5 & S1-S2)

The central section and southern sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail (C3-C5 and S1-S2) will re-open for day walking only on Monday the 10th of November 2025.

This section was heavily impacted by the 2024/25 Summer bushfires and incorporates the trail from Borough Huts Campground to Griffin Trailhead (including section S1 –S2 Yarram Gap Road to Griffin fireline).

The Barri Yalug, Duwul, Durd Durd, Yarram and Wannon Hike-in Campgrounds and facilities will remain closed, as works take place to repair damaged toilets, water tanks, elevated walkways, tent platforms, shelters, and signage.

Please note:
Drinking water is available at serviced water tanks only, located at Grampians Peaks Trail Road crossings. Important: drinking water is not available at the Hike-in Campgrounds. Hikers must adjust accordingly and carry sufficient drinking water.
Toilet facilities are available at Borough Huts, Jimmy Creek, Kalymna and Wannon Crossing campgrounds.
Mount William Road is closed until further notice, and vehicle access to the Mount William Carpark is unavailable.
Please see the Plan and Prepare Guide for more information on how to plan and prepare, before accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail.

Please remember, this fire affected landscape is fragile. Stay on formed tracks and be mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have changed.

More information: www.parks.vic.gov.au/coc-listing?region=Western+Victoria

If you are visiting the area and require more detailed local information, visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre at 277 Grampians Rd Halls Gap, open 9am to 4pm, 7 days a week. Alternatively, you can call (03) 8427 2258 or email brambuk@parks.vic.gov.au

Thanks to Camperdown Bushwalking Club for giving us the update!
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UPDATE FROM Parks Vi

Heads up if you are headed to Kosciuszko National Park, there is an upcoming part park closure for feral animal control operations

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service will be conducting aerial control operations in some parts of this park. Areas will be closed from 5:45 am, Monday 10 November until 8:15 pm, Friday 28 November 2025, excluding weekends.

Closure notices will be placed at relevant access points. Do not enter the closed areas. Penalties apply for non-compliance.

The following areas will be closed:

The sign posted section of the AAWT from Guthega to Charlottes Pass along Illawong track. [NB: not on official AAWT Maps]
Rennix walk
Rainbow Lake walk
Porcupine walk
Waterfall walk
Illawong walk
Snowies Alpine Walk: Guthega to Charlotte Pass walk
Snowies Alpine Walk: Charlotte Pass Village to Perisher Valley walk
Snowies Alpine Walk: Perisher Valley to Bullocks Flat walk
Hannels Spur track
The Main Range - Dicky Cooper Bogong south along Rolling Grounds (down to ~1300m elevation to West, ~1600m elevation to N, E) to Wilkinson Valley
Ramshead Range - Merritts Creek east to Sawpit Creek
Part of Perisher Range including Mount Guthrie (Snowy River east to Mount Paralyser)
The area east of Guthega Link Road, eastwards to Diggers Creek
The area east from Diggers Creek (Guthega Road) and north of Kosciuszko Road towards Jindabyne Pumping Station
The area west of Thredbo Resort, Dead Horse Gap walk and Kosciuszko walk.
Cootapatamba Hut
Pilot Wilderness Area (excepting the Australian Alps Walking Track route from Dead Horse Gap to Cowombat Flat)
Moonbah, Grosses Plain and Ingebyra areas
Teddys Hut
The Ingeegoodbee and Nine Mile Trail sections of the Pilot Wilderness mountain bike ride (Alpine Way to Barry Way)
Tin Mine trail
The area east of Whites River corridor and west of the Brassy Mountains.


The following areas will remain open:

Resort areas
Public road corridors
The official AAWT through the area (apart from the unofficial section noted above in the closed area) remains open.
Kosciuszko walk
Summit walk
Summit trail
Main Range walk
Mount Stilwell walk
Pallaibo walk
Dead Horse Gap walk
Thredbo River walk
Thredbo Valley track

For the most up to date information, visit:
www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/kosciuszko-national-park/local-alerts
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Heads up if you are

Jeff McDonell, President of both Bushwalking Australia and Bushwalking Victoria appeared on ABC News yesterday, spreading the word about safe and responsible bushwalking. Check out the interview here.

Walk Safely: bushwalkingvictoria.org.au/walk-safely/

Bushwalking Manual: bushwalkingmanual.org.au/
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