Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travellers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travellers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

The traditional owners of the land the Grampians mountain range (traditional name, Gariwerd) falls on are the Djab Wurrung, the Jardwadjali and the Dja Dja Wurrung people. For millennia, the land of the Grampians has provided the traditional owners with food, water and shelter, and many dreaming stories of the area have been passed down through generations. This land holds a spiritual significance, visible through the rock art adorning the stony landscape. 

Grampians National Park is located in western Victoria, extending out to the state border with South Australia. Our Grampians trips start and end in Melbourne's CBD, so you don't need to worry about driving there. From Melbourne, it's roughly a three-hour drive along the Western Freeway via Ararat.

If you're travelling from overseas or interstate, the easiest option is to fly into Melbourne (MEL) and take the Skytrain or an Uber into the city.

Our Grampians trips run between spring and autumn (September-April), and call us biased, but we think this is when the region really shines.

Spring is ideal for hiking as the temperatures average a pleasant 15-25°C and it's not too busy so there'll be less foot traffic on the trails. You'll also be treated to the sight of pretty wildflowers, and if you're really lucky, you might see a cute baby kangaroo (AKA a joey) as spring is the birthing season.

Summer is the high season. The weather is hot and sunny with average highs of 25-30°C and minimal rain, so it's a great time to explore all the region has to offer.

Autumn brings cooler temperatures, making it easier to do some of the more challenging hikes if you don't enjoy the heat. It's also a very scenic time of year as the vineyards burst with autumnal colours.

Winter is low season, but the cosy vibes are perfect for sampling the region's delicious red drops and local produce.

The type of clothing to bring depends on the time of year you visit, but you can't go wrong with layers. Bring a few T-shirts or lightweight shirts, a couple of pairs of shorts/hiking trousers/leggings, a warm jumper/fleece and a waterproof jacket. It can get quite chilly at night, even in the summer. You'll also need a sturdy pair of walking shoes, thongs/sandals, a reusable water bottle, a day pack and sun-protective gear.

Check out your Essential Trip Information for more recommendations on what to pack for your itinerary.

You'll get mobile coverage in Hall's Gap, the main town in the Grampians, and other populated areas, but it can be poor or non-existent in more remote parts of the park. You can usually pick up a few bars of reception at higher elevations.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travellers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.