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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
from £ 1370
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.
from £ 1100
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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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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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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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.
from £ 1190
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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