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SELF-GUIDED
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6 DAYS
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Moderate
PRICE FROM
£ 1,100 per person
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
£ 375 per person
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
The Grampians Peaks Track is set to be the most iconic multi-day mountain walk in Australia. This phenomenal setting is a platform for a one of kind walking experience like no other in Australia. Traverse one rugged escarpment after another. On every day of this walk, the wild and dramatic landscape delivers some of the best views seen anywhere in Australia.
This walk is moderate to challenging and you will need a good level of walking fitness to fully enjoy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hike to the top of the stunning Mount William, Mount Abrupt, Signal Point and Mount Sturgeon
- Amazing views day after day for kilometres as you walk and at the summits
- The fascinating Serra Range with its Grampians sandstone
- Great opportunities to see many native animals, including kangaroos, echidnas, koalas and an abundance of bird species
- Challenge yourself to complete the last four sections of the GPT in 4 days
ITINERARY
DAY one
START IN EITHER HALLS GAP OR STAWELL
This walk starts in Halls Gap. Self drive to your first accommodation if you are arriving by private vehicle. Alternatively you can take public transport to Stawell where we will have you met and transferred to your first accommodation. No walking is scheduled for today, you will have time to explore the fabulous walks near your accommodation.
Accommodation: Accommodation in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY two
MOUNT WILLIAM TO JIMMYS CREEK RD
The hardy vegetation in the Grampians is sustained by water coursing through streams, creeks, waterfalls and caves scattered throughout the ranges. The sandy soil is ideal for native plants, making this national park famous for its spring wildflowers. Today’s Grampians walk follows the track from Mount William to Jimmys Creek Rd. The walk has you traverse the Major Mitchell Plateau with views to both west and east for literal kilometres as you walk. Today’s walk is one of the top three walks in the Grampians.
Walking: Moderate to challenging/ 19.5km / 6.5-8hrs
Elevation: 823m
Meals: Cooked breakfast, Walkers Lunch and 2 course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: Accommodation in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY three
JIMMYS CREEK RD TO GRAMPIANS RD
Weathered over millions of years, Victoria’s Grampians National Park covers 168,000 hectares and is made entirely of sandstone that’s eroded to form several distinct mountain ranges. Today’s walk from Jimmy’s Creek Rd to Grampians Rd does not sufficiently describe the beauty of this walk and the sense of space and that you get to enjoy views over almost all the Grampians Ranges as you walk. The array of diverse landscapes for you to enjoy adds to the experience. Look out for the wildlife in and around the track, especially the mob of kangaroos at the campground.
Walking: Moderate to challenging/ 20.3km / 6-7 hrs
Elevation: 996m
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch
Accommodation: Accommodation in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY four
GRAMPIANS RD TO CASSIDYS GAP
The Grampians sandstone is incredibly hard, having resisted erosion for millions if not billions of years. Today’s Grampians walk traverses the fascinating Serra Range, which you would have continually sighted yesterday as you walked. The walk is a real surprise and affords, you guessed it, great views again over the Wimmera and the Victoria Range. It is the easiest of the walks and gives you a little time to enjoy Dunkeld and the Abortureum walk or, better still, your balcony. Tomorrow is a big day.
Walking: Moderate / 14km / 4-5.5 hrs
Elevation: 540m
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch. (Dinner is included if staying at Royal Mail on a weekend) See accommodation and dining for details.
Accommodation: The Royal Mail, Dunkeld in rooms with ensuites
DAY five
CASSIDYS GAP TO DUNKELD VIA MNT ABRUPT THE PICCANINNY AND MOUNT STURGEON
Today we walk the very southern end of the Grampians Peaks Trail, more specifically over Signal Point, Mount Abrupt, Mount Sturgeon and the Piccaninny. There are stunning views from Mount Abrupt and Signal Point, back to Mount Abrupt, and over the Victoria Ranges, the Western Plains and the township of Dunkeld. This is a big day and epic, like the first day. Be prepared for a bit of wow!
Walking: Moderate to challenging/ 18.9 0r 22.3 km / 6–8 hrs / shorter walk is available
Elevation: 820m or 1090m
Meals: Breakfast, Walkers Lunch and 2-course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: The Royal Mail, Dunkeld, in rooms with ensuites
DAY six
DUNKELD AND END OF WALK
Your holiday finishes after checkout.
Meals: Breakfast included
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 6-day pack free walking holiday
- Walk the Southern Grampians Peaks trail from Mount William all the way to Dunkeld
- Five nights’ accommodation with ensuites
- Two a la carte dinners, cooked breakfast each morning and packed walkers lunches each day
- Extra dinner at Wickens at Royal Mail on the weekend (surcharge for the weekend)
- All luggage transport, vehicle transfers and National Park admission (WITH OWN CAR THIS DIFFERS SLIGHTLY – SEE GENERAL INFO SECTION)
- We shift you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region
- Worry-free navigation with Stroll’s navigation app, travel book, maps & info pack
- Insulated lunch bag and luggage tags
- 24/7 support from Stroll’s representatives on the ground
ACCOMMODATION & DINING
We have sculpted this walking holiday to take in the best of the walking in the Grampians. The walking follows a linear path, so there’s no backtracking. Just as importantly, we have managed to also reign in one of Victoria’s very best accommodation experiences with award-winning food and unrivalled wine lists. The Royal Mail has two restaurants, Wickens at Royal Mail, and the casual diner, Parker Street Project, supported by an internationally recognised wine cellar, wine bar, landscaped gardens full of native plants, billabong-inspired swimming pool and of course, all the rooms have ensuites. Extra dinner at Wickens on weekends at extra cost.
This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday, you will stay at The Royal Mail on Friday and Saturday nights. This will include dinner 1 night at Parker Street Project and at Wickens the other night. Staying at The Royal Mail on the weekend will have an additional surcharge of $275 per person.
If you start on a Sunday, you will stay at The Royal Mail on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Dinner at The Parker Street Project is included for 1 night. This is included in the per-person price, and there is no additional cost.
Each day whilst you’re walking, you’ll be provided with a substantial Walkers Lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A Walkers Lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 4 & 5
DUNKELD
We highly recommend the Royal Mail, the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has two restaurants, one of them is highly rated, namely Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel. This restaurant provides a fine-dining experience. The food is an inspired degustation menu. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s 1.2-hectare kitchen garden. The restaurant also has the largest wine collection in the southern hemisphere, with over 25000 bottles of wine in their cellar.
NIGHTS 4 & 5
DUNKELD
We highly recommend the Royal Mail, the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has two restaurants, one of them is highly rated, namely Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel. This restaurant provides a fine-dining experience. The food is an inspired degustation menu. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s 1.2-hectare kitchen garden. The restaurant also has the largest wine collection in the southern hemisphere, with over 25000 bottles of wine in their cellar.
NIGHTS 4 & 5
DUNKELD
We highly recommend the Royal Mail, the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has two restaurants, one of them is highly rated, namely Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel. This restaurant provides a fine-dining experience. The food is an inspired degustation menu. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s 1.2-hectare kitchen garden. The restaurant also has the largest wine collection in the southern hemisphere, with over 25000 bottles of wine in their cellar.
NIGHTS 4 & 5
DUNKELD
We highly recommend the Royal Mail, the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has two restaurants, one of them is highly rated, namely Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel. This restaurant provides a fine-dining experience. The food is an inspired degustation menu. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s 1.2-hectare kitchen garden. The restaurant also has the largest wine collection in the southern hemisphere, with over 25000 bottles of wine in their cellar.
GENERAL INFO
Overall this walk is moderate to challenging, with some challenging sections every day. You will need to be reasonably walking fit. So if you are unsure, please walk a few 20km walks before you go to ensure you are ready, preferably with some uphill component. There are also some flat sections along well-marked trails and gradual ascents to mountain summits for spectacular views, which means there are some steep uphill and downhill sections. The southern end of the track is in good condition and pretty good underfoot compared to some of the northern end track.
You’ll be walking an average of 19 km a day. With plenty of elevation and descent every day, so please be aware this walk is moderate to challenging, so again, you will need to have a good level of walking fitness. Auswalk doesn’t provide boot camp walks, so the 4 days are very achievable. Those who enjoy nature’s solitude will appreciate some days when you are more likely to encounter echidnas and kangaroos rather than other people.
This six-day itinerary has four walking days, starting in Mount William to finishing in Dunkeld. We include accommodation from day one to day six, some meals, transfers and comprehensive trip notes and walking maps. We transfer your luggage to the next accommodation so you can focus on enjoying the walking with just your daypack and what you need for the day.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY
By Public Transport
V Line operates a combined train/coach service from Southern Cross Railway Station in downtown Melbourne to Stawell. There are a couple of departure times each day – check their website www.vline.com.au / phone: 1800 800 007 . There is an airport shuttle bus service from Melbourne airport arrivals area, direct to Southern Cross station in Melbourne’s CBD. It’s called Sky Bus & departs every 20 minutes.
If you choose to catch public transport to Stawell please advise your arrival time so that we can arrange for you to be picked up at the railway station and transferred to your first nights’ accommodation.
At the end of your holiday, you will need to catch the v/line bus from Dunkeld and Grampians Visitor Information Centre. This service departs early on some given days so check the vline website www.vline.com.au for up-to-date information.
Depending on the day of the week this could be via Ballarat or Ararat.
IMPORTANT: All V Line services should be pre-booked.
By Private Car – Self Drive Option
Please note if you choose to self drive on your Grampians Walking Holiday you will need to drive to the end point of each walking day. We will then have you transferred back to the start of the walk. If you choose this option there is a significant discount per person, it will also allow you to complete each days walk in your own time.
Directions from Melbourne, follow the M8 past Ballarat to Ararat. Turn L, go through Ararat, and continue to Moyston via Pomonal to Halls Gap where you will drive to your first accommodation. This is the fastest way. Please watch out for wildlife on the roads, especially at dusk.
The Grampians walks finishes in the morning of day 6 in Dunkeld. As you will be self driving throughout this walk, your car will be with you at The Royal Mail in Dunkeld.
TRANSFERS
If you arrive by public transport, Auswalk will arrange all your transfers. If you are self driving, you will drive to the end point of the walk, we will then transfer you back to the start to begin your walk. All the details will be outlined in your walk notes. You can save a substantial amount in transfer fees by choosing to self drive – please see prices below in departure dates.
WEATHER
September to November is usually warm. The summer months of December to March are likely to be warm, and sometimes quite hot. During summer, it is common to have daily temperatures in the 30s, with the nights remaining quite warm. April and May are cooler and the winter months of June through August can vary from cool to mild temperatures with the occasional cold, wet spell. The wildflowers are usually at their best between August and November – although there are always some flowers around.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average
temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
INSURANCE
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form .
MAP
DEPARTURE DATES
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DATESAVAILABILITYPRICESingle OccupancyDetails
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1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024AVAILABLE
from £ 1370
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 375This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £150 per person.
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1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024AVAILABLE
from £ 1100
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 375WITH CAR; This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £150 per person.
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1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025AVAILABLE
from £ 1420
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 425This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £165 per person.
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1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025AVAILABLE
from £ 1145
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 425WITH CAR; This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £165 per person.
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1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026AVAILABLE
from £ 1480
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 440This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £175 per person.
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1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026AVAILABLE
from £ 1190
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 440WITH CAR; This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £175 per person.
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Overview
The Grampians Peaks Track is set to be the most iconic multi-day mountain walk in Australia. This phenomenal setting is a platform for a one of kind walking experience like no other in Australia. Traverse one rugged escarpment after another. On every day of this walk, the wild and dramatic landscape delivers some of the best views seen anywhere in Australia.
This walk is moderate to challenging and you will need a good level of walking fitness to fully enjoy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hike to the top of the stunning Mount William, Mount Abrupt, Signal Point and Mount Sturgeon
- Amazing views day after day for kilometres as you walk and at the summits
- The fascinating Serra Range with its Grampians sandstone
- Great opportunities to see many native animals, including kangaroos, echidnas, koalas and an abundance of bird species
- Challenge yourself to complete the last four sections of the GPT in 4 days
Itinerary
DAY one
START IN EITHER HALLS GAP OR STAWELL
This walk starts in Halls Gap. Self drive to your first accommodation if you are arriving by private vehicle. Alternatively you can take public transport to Stawell where we will have you met and transferred to your first accommodation. No walking is scheduled for today, you will have time to explore the fabulous walks near your accommodation.
Accommodation: Accommodation in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY two
MOUNT WILLIAM TO JIMMYS CREEK RD
The hardy vegetation in the Grampians is sustained by water coursing through streams, creeks, waterfalls and caves scattered throughout the ranges. The sandy soil is ideal for native plants, making this national park famous for its spring wildflowers. Today’s Grampians walk follows the track from Mount William to Jimmys Creek Rd. The walk has you traverse the Major Mitchell Plateau with views to both west and east for literal kilometres as you walk. Today’s walk is one of the top three walks in the Grampians.
Walking: Moderate to challenging/ 19.5km / 6.5-8hrs
Elevation: 823m
Meals: Cooked breakfast, Walkers Lunch and 2 course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: Accommodation in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY three
JIMMYS CREEK RD TO GRAMPIANS RD
Weathered over millions of years, Victoria’s Grampians National Park covers 168,000 hectares and is made entirely of sandstone that’s eroded to form several distinct mountain ranges. Today’s walk from Jimmy’s Creek Rd to Grampians Rd does not sufficiently describe the beauty of this walk and the sense of space and that you get to enjoy views over almost all the Grampians Ranges as you walk. The array of diverse landscapes for you to enjoy adds to the experience. Look out for the wildlife in and around the track, especially the mob of kangaroos at the campground.
Walking: Moderate to challenging/ 20.3km / 6-7 hrs
Elevation: 996m
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch
Accommodation: Accommodation in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY four
GRAMPIANS RD TO CASSIDYS GAP
The Grampians sandstone is incredibly hard, having resisted erosion for millions if not billions of years. Today’s Grampians walk traverses the fascinating Serra Range, which you would have continually sighted yesterday as you walked. The walk is a real surprise and affords, you guessed it, great views again over the Wimmera and the Victoria Range. It is the easiest of the walks and gives you a little time to enjoy Dunkeld and the Abortureum walk or, better still, your balcony. Tomorrow is a big day.
Walking: Moderate / 14km / 4-5.5 hrs
Elevation: 540m
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch. (Dinner is included if staying at Royal Mail on a weekend) See accommodation and dining for details.
Accommodation: The Royal Mail, Dunkeld in rooms with ensuites
DAY five
CASSIDYS GAP TO DUNKELD VIA MNT ABRUPT THE PICCANINNY AND MOUNT STURGEON
Today we walk the very southern end of the Grampians Peaks Trail, more specifically over Signal Point, Mount Abrupt, Mount Sturgeon and the Piccaninny. There are stunning views from Mount Abrupt and Signal Point, back to Mount Abrupt, and over the Victoria Ranges, the Western Plains and the township of Dunkeld. This is a big day and epic, like the first day. Be prepared for a bit of wow!
Walking: Moderate to challenging/ 18.9 0r 22.3 km / 6–8 hrs / shorter walk is available
Elevation: 820m or 1090m
Meals: Breakfast, Walkers Lunch and 2-course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: The Royal Mail, Dunkeld, in rooms with ensuites
DAY six
DUNKELD AND END OF WALK
Your holiday finishes after checkout.
Meals: Breakfast included
What’s Included
- 6-day pack free walking holiday
- Walk the Southern Grampians Peaks trail from Mount William all the way to Dunkeld
- Five nights’ accommodation with ensuites
- Two a la carte dinners, cooked breakfast each morning and packed walkers lunches each day
- Extra dinner at Wickens at Royal Mail on the weekend (surcharge for the weekend)
- All luggage transport, vehicle transfers and National Park admission (WITH OWN CAR THIS DIFFERS SLIGHTLY – SEE GENERAL INFO SECTION)
- We shift you along the track from accommodation to accommodation to limit time in a vehicle, creating more time to relax and enjoy the region
- Worry-free navigation with Stroll’s navigation app, travel book, maps & info pack
- Insulated lunch bag and luggage tags
- 24/7 support from Stroll’s representatives on the ground
Accommodation & Dining
We have sculpted this walking holiday to take in the best of the walking in the Grampians. The walking follows a linear path, so there’s no backtracking. Just as importantly, we have managed to also reign in one of Victoria’s very best accommodation experiences with award-winning food and unrivalled wine lists. The Royal Mail has two restaurants, Wickens at Royal Mail, and the casual diner, Parker Street Project, supported by an internationally recognised wine cellar, wine bar, landscaped gardens full of native plants, billabong-inspired swimming pool and of course, all the rooms have ensuites. Extra dinner at Wickens on weekends at extra cost.
This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday, you will stay at The Royal Mail on Friday and Saturday nights. This will include dinner 1 night at Parker Street Project and at Wickens the other night. Staying at The Royal Mail on the weekend will have an additional surcharge of $275 per person.
If you start on a Sunday, you will stay at The Royal Mail on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Dinner at The Parker Street Project is included for 1 night. This is included in the per-person price, and there is no additional cost.
Each day whilst you’re walking, you’ll be provided with a substantial Walkers Lunch and get to eat it at a fabulous location on the track. A Walkers Lunch is varied and may include a high protein type salad, roll or a wrap, muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit.
Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 1, 2 & 3
HALLS GAP
The accommodation in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep, including rooms that live and roam on the property.
NIGHTS 4 & 5
DUNKELD
We highly recommend the Royal Mail, the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has two restaurants, one of them is highly rated, namely Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel. This restaurant provides a fine-dining experience. The food is an inspired degustation menu. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s 1.2-hectare kitchen garden. The restaurant also has the largest wine collection in the southern hemisphere, with over 25000 bottles of wine in their cellar.
NIGHTS 4 & 5
DUNKELD
We highly recommend the Royal Mail, the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has two restaurants, one of them is highly rated, namely Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel. This restaurant provides a fine-dining experience. The food is an inspired degustation menu. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s 1.2-hectare kitchen garden. The restaurant also has the largest wine collection in the southern hemisphere, with over 25000 bottles of wine in their cellar.
NIGHTS 4 & 5
DUNKELD
We highly recommend the Royal Mail, the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has two restaurants, one of them is highly rated, namely Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel. This restaurant provides a fine-dining experience. The food is an inspired degustation menu. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s 1.2-hectare kitchen garden. The restaurant also has the largest wine collection in the southern hemisphere, with over 25000 bottles of wine in their cellar.
NIGHTS 4 & 5
DUNKELD
We highly recommend the Royal Mail, the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has two restaurants, one of them is highly rated, namely Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel. This restaurant provides a fine-dining experience. The food is an inspired degustation menu. Much of the produce comes from the hotel’s 1.2-hectare kitchen garden. The restaurant also has the largest wine collection in the southern hemisphere, with over 25000 bottles of wine in their cellar.
General Info
Overall this walk is moderate to challenging, with some challenging sections every day. You will need to be reasonably walking fit. So if you are unsure, please walk a few 20km walks before you go to ensure you are ready, preferably with some uphill component. There are also some flat sections along well-marked trails and gradual ascents to mountain summits for spectacular views, which means there are some steep uphill and downhill sections. The southern end of the track is in good condition and pretty good underfoot compared to some of the northern end track.
You’ll be walking an average of 19 km a day. With plenty of elevation and descent every day, so please be aware this walk is moderate to challenging, so again, you will need to have a good level of walking fitness. Auswalk doesn’t provide boot camp walks, so the 4 days are very achievable. Those who enjoy nature’s solitude will appreciate some days when you are more likely to encounter echidnas and kangaroos rather than other people.
This six-day itinerary has four walking days, starting in Mount William to finishing in Dunkeld. We include accommodation from day one to day six, some meals, transfers and comprehensive trip notes and walking maps. We transfer your luggage to the next accommodation so you can focus on enjoying the walking with just your daypack and what you need for the day.
For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.
HOW TO GET THERE AND AWAY
By Public Transport
V Line operates a combined train/coach service from Southern Cross Railway Station in downtown Melbourne to Stawell. There are a couple of departure times each day – check their website www.vline.com.au / phone: 1800 800 007 . There is an airport shuttle bus service from Melbourne airport arrivals area, direct to Southern Cross station in Melbourne’s CBD. It’s called Sky Bus & departs every 20 minutes.
If you choose to catch public transport to Stawell please advise your arrival time so that we can arrange for you to be picked up at the railway station and transferred to your first nights’ accommodation.
At the end of your holiday, you will need to catch the v/line bus from Dunkeld and Grampians Visitor Information Centre. This service departs early on some given days so check the vline website www.vline.com.au for up-to-date information.
Depending on the day of the week this could be via Ballarat or Ararat.
IMPORTANT: All V Line services should be pre-booked.
By Private Car – Self Drive Option
Please note if you choose to self drive on your Grampians Walking Holiday you will need to drive to the end point of each walking day. We will then have you transferred back to the start of the walk. If you choose this option there is a significant discount per person, it will also allow you to complete each days walk in your own time.
Directions from Melbourne, follow the M8 past Ballarat to Ararat. Turn L, go through Ararat, and continue to Moyston via Pomonal to Halls Gap where you will drive to your first accommodation. This is the fastest way. Please watch out for wildlife on the roads, especially at dusk.
The Grampians walks finishes in the morning of day 6 in Dunkeld. As you will be self driving throughout this walk, your car will be with you at The Royal Mail in Dunkeld.
TRANSFERS
If you arrive by public transport, Auswalk will arrange all your transfers. If you are self driving, you will drive to the end point of the walk, we will then transfer you back to the start to begin your walk. All the details will be outlined in your walk notes. You can save a substantial amount in transfer fees by choosing to self drive – please see prices below in departure dates.
WEATHER
September to November is usually warm. The summer months of December to March are likely to be warm, and sometimes quite hot. During summer, it is common to have daily temperatures in the 30s, with the nights remaining quite warm. April and May are cooler and the winter months of June through August can vary from cool to mild temperatures with the occasional cold, wet spell. The wildflowers are usually at their best between August and November – although there are always some flowers around.
See the Bureau of Meteorology’s information about average
temperatures and rainfall at different times of the year.
INSURANCE
We require that you have adequate travel insurance against potential losses, damage or injury, including cancellation costs and loss of luggage.
For all trips that require international travel, you must have purchased travel insurance that also includes medical evacuation coverage.
We also charge a cancellation fee if you cancel your walking holiday after we have confirmed it to cover costs incurred from our suppliers and in the office. See the FAQ section for more information.
INFORMATION PACK
For nearly 30 years we have taken pride in providing seamlessly organised walking holidays, but we know, even with that in mind, that you’ll have many more questions. You will receive a very detailed information pack and itinerary approximately 6 weeks out from departure outlining all the fine detail and much more.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, feel free to ask one of our destination consultants or to speak with one of our guides. You can get in touch with us via our contact form .
Departure Dates
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DATESAVAILABILITYPRICESingle OccupancyDETAILS
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Date1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1370SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 375DETAILS
This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £150 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1100SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 375DETAILS
WITH CAR; This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £150 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1420SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 425DETAILS
This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £165 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1145SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 425DETAILS
WITH CAR; This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £165 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1480SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 440DETAILS
This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £175 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1190SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 440DETAILS
WITH CAR; This walk must start on a Tuesday or a Sunday. If you start on a Tuesday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £175 per person.
REVIEWS
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Jenny B
2 December, 2024 at 5:58 AM Walk was as expected. Well organized, great walks, great guides. great accommodation & overly generous meals ! Good for big eaters. Felt like I was forever eating ! Temptation to not over eat was very difficult (ha ha). Excellent variety & quantity of walk munchies but thought a bit more variety on lunches would have been good ? We had 4 days of rolls & 2 days of wraps. Maybe 2 days each of rolls, wraps & maybe a salad for variety ? Accommodation at the Royal Mail was extremely enjoyed along with the dinner there and it was a great way to finish off the week. Thank you 🙂
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Lynnette L
29 November, 2024 at 5:34 AM I loved walking in the Grampians and the walks that we did were a good selection. Both Rebecca and Neil were friendly, well organised, informative, helpful and made it a great walk.
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Robin B
The Grampians walk was an outstanding experience. The walks were fabulous and the accommodation and food were excellent.
Jenny B
Walk was as expected. Well organized, great walks, great guides. great accommodation & overly generous meals ! Good for big eaters. Felt like I was forever eating ! Temptation to not over eat was very difficult (ha ha). Excellent variety & quantity of walk munchies but thought a bit more variety on lunches would have been good ? We had 4 days of rolls & 2 days of wraps. Maybe 2 days each of rolls, wraps & maybe a salad for variety ? Accommodation at the Royal Mail was extremely enjoyed along with the dinner there and it was a great way to finish off the week. Thank you 🙂
Lynnette L
I loved walking in the Grampians and the walks that we did were a good selection. Both Rebecca and Neil were friendly, well organised, informative, helpful and made it a great walk.