General News
17 November, 2025
Grampians openings and closings
SLOWLY getting back to normal is the Grampians Peaks Trail following the 2024/25 bushfires, with the central and southern sections of the spectacular attraction (C3–C5 and S1–S2) re-opening last Monday, November 10, for day walking only.
The 2024/25 Summer bushfires heavily impacted this section 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 while works take place to repair damaged toilets, water tanks, elevated walkways, tent platforms, shelters, and signage.
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; therefore, hikers must adjust accordingly and carry sufficient water for drinking purposes.
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 refer to the Plan and Prepare Guide for more information on planning and preparing before accessing the Grampians Peaks Trail.
Parks Victoria reminded visitors that the fire-affected landscape is fragile and has asked people to stay on formed tracks, being mindful that walking track and surrounding forest conditions have changed.
Mount Zero Picnic Area closure
Also from Monday, November 10, the Mount Zero Picnic Area car park and facilities will be closed until February 2026 as Parks Victoria commences construction works to upgrade the Mount Zero Picnic Area / Grampians Peaks Trail – Mura Mura Trailhead.
It was expected that the major works requiring closure would be completed before Christmas, with ongoing minor works scheduled to occur after Christmas. Parks Victoria will re-open the car park as soon as it is safe to do so.
These works are part of upgrades to trailheads along the Grampians Peaks Trail, which will improve trail access, car parking, visitor and picnic facilities, signage and landscaping.
During construction:
• There will be no parking at Mount Zero Picnic Area / Trailhead.
• Day and Overnight Hikers can access the Grampians Peaks Trail at Mount Zero Picnic Area / • Trailhead via drop off / pick up only.
• Toilets are available at Hollow Mountain Car Park and Stapylton Campground.
• Day walkers wishing to complete the Stapylton Loop Walk can access via the trailhead at Stapylton Campground.
Please note there will be limited car parking along Olive Plantation Road, north of the campground entry.
To check what's open and closed in the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, visit the webpage and the Change of Conditions section at bit.ly/47Dck2t, which includes updated road information.