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SELF-GUIDED
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7 DAYS
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Moderate
PRICE FROM
£ 1,585 per person
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
£ 655 per person
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OVERVIEW
OVERVIEW
The Grampian’s unique landscape is a phenomenal setting for a one of kind walking experience. The walk follows sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail from Mount Zero via Halls Gap and south to Dunkeld. Walk through rugged, craggy-yet-strangely-beautiful landscapes with some of the best views seen by foot anywhere in Australia.
This is the place to see Australian native fauna with cliffs and rough valleys providing refuge for many native animals, including kangaroos, echidnas, koalas and an abundance of bird species. The sandy soil is ideal for native plants, making this national park famous for its spring wildflowers. There are over 800 varieties of indigenous plant species, many of them wildflowers which come into vivid bloom each spring.
This is the Grampians trip for you if: you like a little more luxury, a moderately graded walk and wonderful diversity along the way.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore Mt Stapylton and Mt Zero in the Northern Grampians
- The breathtaking MacKenzie Falls
- The Grand Canyon circuit including many unusual rock formations
- The lofty heights of the Pinnacle Lookout
- Hike to the top of the stunning Mount Rosea and Mount Sturgeon
- Amazing accommodation in Wartook at Meringa Springs and lovely bed and breakfast in Dunkeld
ITINERARY
DAY one
START IN EITHER WARTOOK (OR STAWELL PRIVATE TRANSFER TO WARTOOK)
Start in Wartook if you’ve arrived by private vehicle or Stawell if you’ve arrived by public transport. No walking is scheduled for today, so you will have time to explore the fabulous walks right near your accommodation.
Meals: Two course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: 4-star Meringa Springs, Wartook in rooms with ensuites
DAY two
MOUNT STAPYLTON AND ZERO WALKS
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 it’s the walk at the beginning of the Grampians Peaks Trail, Mount Staplyton and Mount Zero. With a little bit of up and down, this is a great start to this amazing walk. Look out for the wildlife in and around the track.
Walking: Moderate / 10–13km / 5–6 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast, Walker lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: 4-star Meringa Springs, Wartook in rooms with ensuites
DAY three
MACKENZIE FALLS TO ZUMSTEINS
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 out of your accommodation up to the top of MacKenzie Falls via Zumsteins. There are lots of options for more walking along the way.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 13km / 4-5 hrs/ other options for walking available
Meals: Cooked breakfast, Walker lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: Country Plaza in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY four
HALLS GAP TO THE PINNACLE AND MACKEY'S PEAK
The Grampians sandstone is incredibly hard having resisted erosion for millions if not billions of years. Today’s Grampians Peaks Trail walk traverses the fascinating Grand Canyon circuit through the Wonderland Range, passing many unusual rock formations including the Elephant’s Hide, Venus Baths, Guardian of the Canyon and Echo Cave as you climb to the Pinnacle. Today’s aim is the lofty heights of the Pinnacle Lookout. The return to Halls Gap is via Mackey’s Peak.
Walking: Moderate / 16.9km / 5-6 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch
Accommodation: Country Plaza in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY five
LINEAR WALK TO MOUNT ROSEA AND BOROUGH HUTS
The area has been an important source of food, water and shelter for Aboriginal people for 20,000 years and contains the majority of surviving Aboriginal rock art sites in South East Australia. The hike to Mnt Rosea on the Grampians Peaks Trail is a real highlight of the overall track. This is the most challenging of all the walks and is another day full of high points including Sundial Peak, Lakeview Lookout and the walk up to Mt Rosea. There are lots of extra options along the way.
Walking: Moderate / 20km / 6–7.5 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch. (Dinner is included if staying at Royal Mail on a weekend) See accommodation and dining for details.
Accommodation: 4-star Royal Mail, Dunkeld in rooms with ensuites
DAY six
THE PICCANINNY AND MOUNT STURGEON
Today we walk the southern end of the Grampians Peaks Trail, more specifically the Mount Sturgeon walk and the Piccaninny. Beautiful views back to Mount Abrupt, over the Victoria Ranges, the Western Plains and the township of Dunkeld. We have left you with a little extra time this afternoon to explore Dunkeld or simply relax in the beautiful Royal Mail grounds. However, there is a nice walk out to the Arboretum that you can add in if you wish.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 12km / 3–4 hrs / other walks available
Meals: Breakfast, Walker lunch and three-course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: 4-star Royal Mail, Dunkeld in rooms with ensuites
DAY seven
DUNKELD AND END OF WALK
Your holiday finishes after you check out.
Meals: Breakfast included
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 7 day pack free walking holiday
- Walk the best of the Grampians Peaks Trail and Mackensie Falls
- 6 nights’ accommodation with ensuites
- Cooked breakfasts, chef-prepared dinners (4 nights only (5th-night included at Wickens if staying on weekend)) and substantial Walkers Lunches each day
- All luggage transport and vehicle transfers (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
- National Park admission
- 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 so that it takes in the very 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 two of the very best accommodation experiences in Victoria with award-winning food and unrivalled wine lists. We start the walk at Meringa Springs a small luxury lodge, restaurant and bar, a luxurious accommodation right next to the park. Situated 27 km northwest of Halls Gap, this beautiful resort on the sunny side of the mountains has amazing views. 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.
This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday you will stay at The Royal Mail on Friday and Saturday night. This will include dinner 1 night at Parker Street Project and dinner at Wickens on 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 Saturday, you will stay at The Royal Mail on Wednesday and Thursday night. 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
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 1 & 2
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 1 & 2
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 1 & 2
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 1 & 2
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
DUNKELD
The Royal Mail is the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has 2 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 5 & 6
DUNKELD
The Royal Mail is the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has 2 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 5 & 6
DUNKELD
The Royal Mail is the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has 2 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 5 & 6
DUNKELD
The Royal Mail is the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has 2 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
The Grampians walks build nicely and can be as challenging as you wish them to be. There are extra walking opportunities here, so if you want more we are pleased to offer them. Overall this walk is moderate with some moderate to challenging days, with some flat sections along well-marked trails, gradual ascents to mountain summits for spectacular views, and some steep uphill and downhill sections to the forested valleys below.
You’ll be walking an average of 17 km a day. Those that enjoy the solitude of nature will appreciate some days where you are more likely to encounter echidnas and kangaroos rather than other people.
There are five walking days on this seven-day itinerary starting in Wartook and finishing in Dunkeld. We include accommodation from day one to day six, most 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 to Ballarat, onwards to through Ararat, Stawell passing Ledcourt, and turn off left onto Roses Gap Rd, before Dadswell Bridge. From here follow Roses Gap Rd for more than 20km or so to the C222. Turn left here and Meringa Springs is about 7 to 8 km on your right.
The Grampians walks finishes in the morning of day 7 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 willing to use your own car, we will transfer you from the end of the walk back to the beginning of the walk in the morning each day. All the details will be outlined in your walk notes. This saves a significant cost for us which is passed back to you.
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 £ 1805
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 655This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £150 per person.
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1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024AVAILABLE
from £ 1585
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 655WITH OWN CAR: This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £150 per person.
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1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025AVAILABLE
from £ 1915
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 765This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £170 per person.
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1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025AVAILABLE
from £ 1640
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 765WITH OWN CAR: This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £170 per person.
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1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026AVAILABLE
from £ 1990
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 795This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £170 per person.
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1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026AVAILABLE
from £ 1705
SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 795WITH OWN CAR: This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £170 per person.
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Overview
The Grampian’s unique landscape is a phenomenal setting for a one of kind walking experience. The walk follows sections of the Grampians Peaks Trail from Mount Zero via Halls Gap and south to Dunkeld. Walk through rugged, craggy-yet-strangely-beautiful landscapes with some of the best views seen by foot anywhere in Australia.
This is the place to see Australian native fauna with cliffs and rough valleys providing refuge for many native animals, including kangaroos, echidnas, koalas and an abundance of bird species. The sandy soil is ideal for native plants, making this national park famous for its spring wildflowers. There are over 800 varieties of indigenous plant species, many of them wildflowers which come into vivid bloom each spring.
This is the Grampians trip for you if: you like a little more luxury, a moderately graded walk and wonderful diversity along the way.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore Mt Stapylton and Mt Zero in the Northern Grampians
- The breathtaking MacKenzie Falls
- The Grand Canyon circuit including many unusual rock formations
- The lofty heights of the Pinnacle Lookout
- Hike to the top of the stunning Mount Rosea and Mount Sturgeon
- Amazing accommodation in Wartook at Meringa Springs and lovely bed and breakfast in Dunkeld
Itinerary
DAY one
START IN EITHER WARTOOK (OR STAWELL PRIVATE TRANSFER TO WARTOOK)
Start in Wartook if you’ve arrived by private vehicle or Stawell if you’ve arrived by public transport. No walking is scheduled for today, so you will have time to explore the fabulous walks right near your accommodation.
Meals: Two course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: 4-star Meringa Springs, Wartook in rooms with ensuites
DAY two
MOUNT STAPYLTON AND ZERO WALKS
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 it’s the walk at the beginning of the Grampians Peaks Trail, Mount Staplyton and Mount Zero. With a little bit of up and down, this is a great start to this amazing walk. Look out for the wildlife in and around the track.
Walking: Moderate / 10–13km / 5–6 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast, Walker lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: 4-star Meringa Springs, Wartook in rooms with ensuites
DAY three
MACKENZIE FALLS TO ZUMSTEINS
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 out of your accommodation up to the top of MacKenzie Falls via Zumsteins. There are lots of options for more walking along the way.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 13km / 4-5 hrs/ other options for walking available
Meals: Cooked breakfast, Walker lunch and two-course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: Country Plaza in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY four
HALLS GAP TO THE PINNACLE AND MACKEY'S PEAK
The Grampians sandstone is incredibly hard having resisted erosion for millions if not billions of years. Today’s Grampians Peaks Trail walk traverses the fascinating Grand Canyon circuit through the Wonderland Range, passing many unusual rock formations including the Elephant’s Hide, Venus Baths, Guardian of the Canyon and Echo Cave as you climb to the Pinnacle. Today’s aim is the lofty heights of the Pinnacle Lookout. The return to Halls Gap is via Mackey’s Peak.
Walking: Moderate / 16.9km / 5-6 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch
Accommodation: Country Plaza in Halls Gap in rooms with ensuites
DAY five
LINEAR WALK TO MOUNT ROSEA AND BOROUGH HUTS
The area has been an important source of food, water and shelter for Aboriginal people for 20,000 years and contains the majority of surviving Aboriginal rock art sites in South East Australia. The hike to Mnt Rosea on the Grampians Peaks Trail is a real highlight of the overall track. This is the most challenging of all the walks and is another day full of high points including Sundial Peak, Lakeview Lookout and the walk up to Mt Rosea. There are lots of extra options along the way.
Walking: Moderate / 20km / 6–7.5 hrs
Meals: Cooked breakfast and Walkers Lunch. (Dinner is included if staying at Royal Mail on a weekend) See accommodation and dining for details.
Accommodation: 4-star Royal Mail, Dunkeld in rooms with ensuites
DAY six
THE PICCANINNY AND MOUNT STURGEON
Today we walk the southern end of the Grampians Peaks Trail, more specifically the Mount Sturgeon walk and the Piccaninny. Beautiful views back to Mount Abrupt, over the Victoria Ranges, the Western Plains and the township of Dunkeld. We have left you with a little extra time this afternoon to explore Dunkeld or simply relax in the beautiful Royal Mail grounds. However, there is a nice walk out to the Arboretum that you can add in if you wish.
Walking: Easy to Moderate / 12km / 3–4 hrs / other walks available
Meals: Breakfast, Walker lunch and three-course a la carte dinner
Accommodation: 4-star Royal Mail, Dunkeld in rooms with ensuites
DAY seven
DUNKELD AND END OF WALK
Your holiday finishes after you check out.
Meals: Breakfast included
What’s Included
- 7 day pack free walking holiday
- Walk the best of the Grampians Peaks Trail and Mackensie Falls
- 6 nights’ accommodation with ensuites
- Cooked breakfasts, chef-prepared dinners (4 nights only (5th-night included at Wickens if staying on weekend)) and substantial Walkers Lunches each day
- All luggage transport and vehicle transfers (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
- National Park admission
- 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 so that it takes in the very 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 two of the very best accommodation experiences in Victoria with award-winning food and unrivalled wine lists. We start the walk at Meringa Springs a small luxury lodge, restaurant and bar, a luxurious accommodation right next to the park. Situated 27 km northwest of Halls Gap, this beautiful resort on the sunny side of the mountains has amazing views. 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.
This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday you will stay at The Royal Mail on Friday and Saturday night. This will include dinner 1 night at Parker Street Project and dinner at Wickens on 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 Saturday, you will stay at The Royal Mail on Wednesday and Thursday night. 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
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 1 & 2
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 1 & 2
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 1 & 2
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 1 & 2
WARTOOK VALLEY
Meringa Springs is one of the finest accommodations in the Grampians. The lodge has its own restaurant and bar. The infinity-edge pool overlooking the mountains has got to be one of the most beautiful settings in Australia. Dine and feast on the views or relax in your spacious room and do likewise.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 3 & 4
HALLS GAP
The motel in Halls Gap is perfectly located in the central part of town and the beginning and end of the walk. The rooms all have ensuites and are spacious.
There’s plenty of wildlife right on your doorstep to enjoy.
NIGHTS 5 & 6
DUNKELD
The Royal Mail is the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has 2 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 5 & 6
DUNKELD
The Royal Mail is the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has 2 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 5 & 6
DUNKELD
The Royal Mail is the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has 2 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 5 & 6
DUNKELD
The Royal Mail is the most prestigious accommodation and restaurant in the Grampians. The rooms are superb and overlook the mountains.
The Royal Mail has 2 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
The Grampians walks build nicely and can be as challenging as you wish them to be. There are extra walking opportunities here, so if you want more we are pleased to offer them. Overall this walk is moderate with some moderate to challenging days, with some flat sections along well-marked trails, gradual ascents to mountain summits for spectacular views, and some steep uphill and downhill sections to the forested valleys below.
You’ll be walking an average of 17 km a day. Those that enjoy the solitude of nature will appreciate some days where you are more likely to encounter echidnas and kangaroos rather than other people.
There are five walking days on this seven-day itinerary starting in Wartook and finishing in Dunkeld. We include accommodation from day one to day six, most 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 to Ballarat, onwards to through Ararat, Stawell passing Ledcourt, and turn off left onto Roses Gap Rd, before Dadswell Bridge. From here follow Roses Gap Rd for more than 20km or so to the C222. Turn left here and Meringa Springs is about 7 to 8 km on your right.
The Grampians walks finishes in the morning of day 7 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 willing to use your own car, we will transfer you from the end of the walk back to the beginning of the walk in the morning each day. All the details will be outlined in your walk notes. This saves a significant cost for us which is passed back to you.
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 £ 1805SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 655DETAILS
This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £150 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1585SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 655DETAILS
WITH OWN CAR: This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £150 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1915SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 765DETAILS
This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £170 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1640SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 765DETAILS
WITH OWN CAR: This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £170 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1990SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 795DETAILS
This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £170 per person.
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Date1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026AVAILIBILITYAVAILABLEPRICEfrom £ 1705SINGLE OCCUPANCY£ 795DETAILS
WITH OWN CAR: This walk must start on a Monday or a Saturday. If you start on a Monday there is a weekend Surcharge at The Royal Mail of £170 per person.
REVIEWS
Customer Reviews
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4 December, 2024 at 4:53 AM -
Jenny B
2 December, 2024 at 5:18 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 5:52 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.