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A large ranges landscape where fire recovery, road reports and precinct-specific closures may affect different parts of Gariwerd at the same time.
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Billimina Walk and Rock Art Shelter remain closed to visitors due to track damage from the 2024/25 summer bushfires. An alternative walk in this area is the Manja Walk to the Manja Shelter, which is an Aboriginal Rock Art site in the Victoria Range. For more information visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗The Cultural Centre is closed for refurbishment. Parks Victoria is working with a strategic partnership committee of Gariwerd Traditional Owners from Barengi Gadjin Land Council, Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation, and Gunditj Mirring Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation to ‘reimagine’ the future of Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre. Building upgrades are essential to ensure the centre meets current services requirements, accessibility, and compliance to current building regulation. New visitor experiences and activation opportunities including Aboriginal arts, community events and cultural exhibitions are being explored as Brambuk moves towards operation by a Gariwerd Traditional Owner entity. The National Park Information Centre and gift shop remain open. For up-to-date national park information, brochures, maps, permits and access advice contact information staff at Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre info@parks.vic.gov.au or phone 8427 2058 For Junior Ranger School holiday programs visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/things-to-do/junior-rangers For a list of Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Licensed Tour Operators Visit https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/lto Further details on the Brambuk Reimagining project can be found on the Parks Victoria website https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/projects/western-victoria/brambuk-cultural-centre-upgrade
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park has roads temporarily closed due to bushfire and weather impacts. Please be aware the movement of visitors in parts of the National Park is restricted. Seasonal Road Closures are now in place from the 9 June 2026 to 29 October 2026. Ongoing Roadworks Glenelg River Rd The section of Glenelg River Road from the Stony Creek Road intersection to the Boreang Campground turn off will be closed for roadworks until further notice. The southern end of the closure can be accessed via Rose Creek Road then Phillip Island Track. Paddy Castle walk and Boreang Campground remain open, as does Glenelg River Road, south of Lodge Road.Upcoming RoadworksLodge RdThe section of Lodge Rd from Rose Creek Rd to Asses Ears Rd will be closed for roadworks from 18 August to 31 August 2026. For more detail, please refer to the attached up-to-date road report attached. Attachments: Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park - Road Report 14.08.2026 (232KB)
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗This update is to provide information for the planned construction work at Mackenzie Falls in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, and closures while the works happen. The works at Mackenzie Falls precinct includes the construction of a new viewing platform at the base of the falls, upgrades to the carpark and the Bluff Lookout Walk and other important safety improvements to stabilise rock and improve walking tracks. The Mackenzie Falls carpark and all walking tracks in the precinct including Broken Falls Walk, Mackenzie Falls Walk to the base (from the carpark), the Bluff Lookout Walk, and parts of Mackenzie Falls River Walk will close when construction starts on Monday, 9 February, 2026, and we anticipate that construction work will finish by the end of 2026. The carpark will be a construction site throughout the works period with large machinery operating and materials being stored on site. There will be no access for all vehicles or visitors at Mackenzie Falls Precinct during construction. Zumsteins Picnic Area When construction works start at Mackenzie Falls precinct, parking at the popular Zumstein picnic area will be limited, especially for large vehicles (buses and caravans) during weekends and holiday periods. Zumsteins to Fish Falls – This popular walk to the beautiful Fish Falls is a 1.5 to 2 hour return walk (Grade 3) – walkers should have a reasonable fitness level, carry water and wear sturdy walking shoes as the track can be rocky with uneven surfaces and so
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗The Red Gum Walk remains closed to visitors due to track damage from the 2024/25 summer bushfires. For more information on alternate walks in the western section of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗Strachans Campground will be closed to visitors between 13 April and 29 October 2026 while major upgrade works are completed. Alternative campgrounds such as Buandik or Boreang Campground can be booked at https://bookings.parks.vic.gov.au/bookFor further information contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap (Ph 8427 2058).
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗Temporary closure of Lodge Rd The section of Lodge Rd from Hines Tk to Asses Ears Rd will be closed for roadworks from 18 August to 31 August 2026. The road will be impassable to all traffic including park operations and emergency services vehicles. Please use the following roads to detour around the closure. · Asses Ears Rd · Mt Victory Rd · Rose Creek Rd · Glenelg River Rd (south from the Lodge Rd intersection) · Lodge Rd from Hines Tk to Glenelg River Rd For further information please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre Phone 8427 2058
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗The Chimney Pots Walk remains closed to visitors due to track damage from the 2024/25 summer bushfires. For more information on alternate walks in the western section of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗The Fortress Walk and The Fortress Hike-in Camp remain closed to visitors due to track damage from the 2024/25 summer bushfires. For more information on alternate walks in the western section of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park visit Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or call 03 8427 2058.
Read the official record Parks Victoria ↗Stable planning context
Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park spans distinct northern, central and southern areas. A notice for one road, campground or walking precinct should not be treated as a description of the entire landscape. Fire recovery, planned works and seasonal road conditions can create a patchwork of changed access, and the useful official detail is often in an attached road report or the page for a named visitor site.
Start with the exact place names in the plan. Halls Gap, a Grampians Peaks Trail section, a western campground and a southern day walk may have different approach roads and condition records. If an official notice includes a map or PDF, use the linked document from Parks Victoria and check its publication date; ParkReady does not reproduce maps or infer a route around a closure.
Conditions associated with fire, heavy rain or repair work may change faster than a general trip outline. Before departure, compare the latest source-check time on this site with Parks Victoria’s live listing, then review VicEmergency, the relevant fire danger information and the Bureau of Meteorology district forecast. Bookings should be checked against the specific campground or hike product. A record removed from the official listing remains visible in the change log for context, but it is not kept in the active condition list.
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