Introduction “From a high forest hill about a mile from our route, I first obtained a complete view of a noble range of mountains, rising in the south to a stupendous height, and presenting as bold and picturesque an outline as ever painter imagined”. Major Thomas Mitchell. Grampians National Park is a diverse landscape famed for its environmental biodiversity, rich Aboriginal cultural heritage and recreational opportunities. The park attracts visitors from all over Australia and the world, with a strong reputation for excellent bushwalking, waterfalls, spectacular lookouts, Aboriginal rock shelters and mountain peaks. This guide contains a selection of 25 walking tracks in and around Grampians National Park that can be accessed by people with limited mobility. These tracks have been chosen to offer a wide range of experiences and challenges – everything from flat and easy short walks, to steep, adventurous and sometimes ambitious ascents. Each track has been scrutinised for its suitability, with the key objective to provide an accurate information resource for TrailRiders (all-terrain wheelchairs), conventional wheelchairs and children’s strollers. Before setting off into the national park it is important to plan and organise your day – know where you are going and what you might need to take. Use this guide, maps and information to accurately assess the demands of a particular track against your own personal needs and capability. Remember to plan ahead and you will have a safe and enjoyable time in this remarkable landscape.
Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre Brambuk is the place to discover everything there is to know about Grampians National Park and its rich Aboriginal culture. At Brambuk you can find up-to-date park information, pick up a guidebook, grab a map and wander through the centre’s fascinating displays and surrounding bushland. The staff at the centre can assist with borrowing a TrailRider and equip you with the skills you need before you go out to explore the national park. The trails that leave from the centre are well suited for both operators and passengers to go for a short walk and practice their skills. The centre also has wheelchairs that are available to be borrowed free of charge. Brambuk is located 2.5km south of Halls Gap on Grampians Tourist Road. Open 9am to 5pm every day except Christmas, phone (03) 5361 4000.
Bushfires and Emergencies The park is a heavily forested and remote environment. Bushfires can occur during the warmer months and emergency help may be many hours away. Be sure to stay up-to-date on the weather, park conditions and be prepared to alter your trip if conditions change. Emergencies Mobile phone coverage in the national park is patchy and in many places non- existent. Where you do have coverage, call 000 for police, ambulance or fire. It is worth noting that even if you do not have mobile coverage with your own service provider, when you make a 000 phone call, your phone will use any available network from any provider. Are you Fire Ready? Prior to your visit go to parks.vic.gov.au and emergency.vic.gov.au to check park conditions, closures and fire information. Plan to leave remote and heavily forested areas on extremely hot, dry and windy days. To stay up-to-date on fires in Victoria or for general bushfire safety advice: Call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226 Visit emergency.vic.gov.au Download the VicEmergency app on your phone Tune in to local radio stations 08
Walking Track Selector Area Track No. Track Name Distance Track Grade TrailRider Grade Page No. Brambuk and Fyans Valley 1 Brambuk Precinct 1.2km loop 2.1 Beginner 13 2 Fyans Creek Loop 2.5km loop 2 Intermediate 13 3 Halls Gap Bike Path – Brambuk to Lake Bellfield 5.3km return 2 Beginner 13 4 Lake Bellfield Wall 1.9km return 2 Beginner 13 Halls Gap 5 Halls Gap Bike Path – Ararat Rd to Brambuk 5.5km return 2.1 Beginner 17 6 Delleys Bridge Walking Track 2.7km one way 3 Advanced 17 7 Venus Baths and Botanic Gardens 1.8km return 2 Intermediate 17 Wonderland Range 8 Lakeview Lookout Loop 1.8km loop 3 Advanced 21 9 Sundial Carpark to Rosea Carpark 2.6km one way 3 Advanced 21 10 Silverband Falls 1.4km return 2 Beginner 21 Central Grampians 11 Boroka Lookout 250m return 2.1 Beginner 23 12 Reed Lookout 400m return 2.1 Beginner 23 13 The Balconies Lookout 600m – 2km return 2.1 Beginner 23 14 Red Gum Walk 1.9km return 2 Beginner 23 Mackenzie Falls and Zumsteins 15 Mackenzie Falls Lookout 800m return 2.1 Beginner 25 16 Broken Falls and Cranages Lookout 250m loop 2.1 Beginner 25 17 Zumstein Historic Walk 4.2km return 2 Beginner 25 18 Mackenzie River Walk (to Fish Falls) 1.4km return 3 Intermediate 25 Northern Grampians 19 Gulgurn Manja Shelter 300m loop 2 Intermediate 29 20 Ngamadjidj Shelter 300m loop 2.1 Beginner 29 21 Heatherlie Quarry 2.4km return 2 Intermediate 29 South-eastern Grampians 22 Mt William 3.6km return 3 Advanced 31 23 Brownings Loop 2km loop 2 Beginner 31 24 Dunkeld Arboretum 2km loop 2.1 Beginner 31 25 The Piccaninny 2.7km return 3 Advanced 31