Summary

This is a brilliant 4-5 hour circuit walk from Halls Gap. We suggest you walk our route via Venus Baths to Splitter Falls then up to the Pinnacle (as the other way is harder and steeper!)

Description

The Grampians National Park (also Gariwerd) is located in the Grampians region of north-west Victoria.

We last walked this in Spring when there are lots of wildflowers, but it is great any time of year. Take your lunch to eat at the Pinnacle and lots of water, particularly when it is warm.

If you don't want to walk the whole way you can do a shorter walk from Wonderland carpark, but it does make a great walk from Halls Gap.

This information is from Parks Victoria website: "From the Main Street of Halls Gap, at the base of the sandstone mountain range that is at the heart of the Grampians National Park, or Gariwerd as it is called in the local Aboriginal language, you can see The Pinnacle. It is one of the rocky spurs jutting out from the jagged cliff faces that loom over the town.

From the street, The Pinnacle appears unnervingly high and potentially difficult to walk. The good news is that it is not, and the views from the lookout make every bit of effort worthwhile. It is one of the very best vantage points in the Grampians National Park for terrific scenic views over a vast expanse of western Victoria."

No Dogs allowed anywhere in the Grampians National Park.
See Parks Victoria link above for latest information on The Grampians, including any warnings.

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Points of Interest

1. Starting off

The walk is wonderful from the first steps!

2. Venus Baths

Venus Baths is a picturesque area with a fresh water lake and many unusual rock formations. It is a wonderful spot to dip your feet in the water on a hot day.

3. Magnificent views

Walking over the stoney outcrop gives some great views, and can be very windy on blowy days. Hold on to your hat!

4. Wildflowers

In Spring there are a glorious array of wildflowers along the walk.

5. Orchid alert

Look out for orchids!

6. Splitter Falls

Take the small detour to see Splitter Falls, it's worth it!

7. The bridge

Cross the bridge, but stop and look at the creek..

8. The steps

The track is full of wonderful surprises, like these steps.

9. Wonderland carpark sign

Stay left, don't go to Wonderland carpark, it's only a car park!

10. Grand Canyon

The aptly named Grand Canyon is a very impressive rock formation.

11. Cool Chamber

The Cool Chamber is as it sounds, a nice little spot to stop on a hot day.

12. Bridal Veil Falls

Just the ticket of a warm day, stand under the little falls to cool off.

13. Silent Street

Another pretty impressive park of the walk.

14. View to Lake Bellfield

Looking down to the lake which is a local water supply and is about 5km from Halls Gap.

15. To Halls Gap

Its a pretty spectacular view that is worth the walk!

16. The way down

The start of the walk back down towards Halls Gap is a bit of a clamber over rocks, but once you are on the track it is well marked.

17. Over the rocks

Keep going over the rocks. Once you get past the rocks its quicker to descend the mountain than it was to climb!

18. The steps

There a few long sets of metal steps on the way down that makes it a bit easier to walk and to protect the bush.

Features

Nature trail

Lake, creek, river