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Moderate
Activities
  • 3 days trekking with a medium sized backpack
Accommodation
  • 2 nights on trail, campsite accommodation in 4-bed huts
Meals
  • 2 Dinners
  • 2 Lunches
  • 2 Breakfasts

3 Days$1850AUD

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Trip Code: GNH

Grampians Northern Huts Walk Trip highlights

  • Enjoy the Northern Grampians – by far, the most dramatic part of the Gariwerd Landscape
  • Witness some of the best panoramic views in the country
  • Experience the ancient Aboriginal culture of Gariwerd
  • Discover the unique animals and plants that call this remote wilderness home
  • Uninterrupted journey while staying in on-trail 4-berth hiker huts with comfortable mattresses
  • Experience unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls and stunning panoramic views

We’ll begin our journey at the Gar Trailhead in Roses Gap, pass some of the most spectacular seasonal waterfalls in the Grampians, reach incredible high points that offer 360-degree views and over 3 days make our way back to Halls Gap. Each night we’ll stay at a Signature Hiker Camp, rest, enjoy a freshly cooked trail meal and sleep under a blanket of stars on a comfortable bed. No matter your level of hiking experience, our passionate local team will guide and support you through this journey to explore their backyard.

Activities:

Itinerary

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Meet your guide and the expedition team at the Grampians Peaks Walking Co Hiker Hub in Halls Gap for a briefing and gear check before a transfer to Gar Trailhead in Roses Gap – approximately 30 minutes drive. Immediately, we begin to ascend the lower slopes of Gar (Mount Difficult), find and begin to follow a small, unsuspecting watercourse – seasonal and rainfall dependent. Over the next few km, we will witness this watercourse cascading over a series of drops each one more spectacular than the last. After we gain the top of the last waterfall, we’ll head towards the ‘Pacific Ocean Wall’, a cliff ‘as big as the pacific ocean’, ascend its flank via a superbly built stone stairway and continue climbing up to Briggs Bluff. With most of the ascent completed, from here we can traverse our way along the high ground before arriving at Gar Signature Hiker Camp and its breathtaking views. We will tour the campsite and check into our huts before kicking back to relax, enjoy some refreshments and absorb the landscape. Later, our guides will whip up a fantastic, fresh, healthy trail meal and we’ll enjoy a matched glass of local Grampians wine. Walking Distance 9.6km | Ascent 516m | Descent 40m

Meals:  L,D

An early start this morning as we head up to the summit of Gar for a sunrise like no other. We’ll then return to camp for breakfast and then depart on the day’s journey. We will sharply descend the eastern slopes of Gar, cross the northern end of the Werdug (Wartook) Basin and gain the ridge of the eastern flank of the Mount Difficult range. Continuing south along this high ground we will eventually reach Werdug Hiker Camp with stunning views overlooking Lake Wartook and a clear line of sight all the way back to the top of Gar where we stood that morning. Walking Distance 15km | Ascent 521m | Descent 462m

Meals:  B,L,D

Our last day on the trail (for this expedition!) will continue along the eastern flank of Mount Difficult and slowly tip over and descend towards the town of Halls Gap. For one last hoorah, we’ll head out to the end of Chautauqua Peak before finishing our descent all the way into Halls Gap. We’ll head back to the Grampians Peaks Walking Co Hiker HUB where we can shower, collect our gear, and celebrate with lunch and a local craft beer at the conveniently adjoining brewery. Walking Distance 10km | Ascent 33m | Descent 587m

Meals:  B

Map

Elevation

The map and elevation chart are for illustrative purposes only and meant to provide general guidelines.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Qualified and experienced award-winning local guides
  • 2 nights on trail, campsite accommodation in 4-bed huts
  • All meals: Fresh and healthy camp-cooked meals
  • National Park fees
  • Emergency communications & group first aid kit
  • Transfers to/from the trail

  • Travel to and from Halls Gap
  • Accommodation before or after the trip
  • Items of a personal nature: alcoholic beverages, car parking etc
  • Travel insurance
  • Face masks and hand sanitiser
  • Personal clothing and equipment (including backpack) - some gear available to hire
  • Any meals in towns

Accommodation

Supported hiker camps

On this walk, we will be spending 2 nights in supported hiker camps at Gar and Werdug. Each of these campsites is equipped with composting toilets and have an enclosed shelter that we can dine and relax in during the evening. Each shelter also has USB power if you need to keep a phone, camera or headlamp charged along the way.

GPT Hiker Huts

At both of these sites we will be sleeping in the GPT Hiker Huts. Each of these 3 huts can sleep up to 4 guests in bunk style accommodation. Unless you're travelling in a group of four, you will likely be sharing a hut with other guests on the trip. We will do our best not to mix genders in the huts but depending on the makeup of the group this may not always be possible. If you have any great concerns about this, please get in touch with us to discuss them. If you are a travel group of 2+ and would prefer your own space, we have limited private hut upgrades available at the time of booking for a supplement.

Trail Surface

Expect a wide range of terrain

The Grampians Peaks Trail traverses the Grampians National Park from north to south and is split into 3 main sections known as the Northern Section (4 days, 3 nights), Central Section (5 days, 4 nights) and Southern Section (4 days, 3 nights). The area traverses a wide range of different terrains including rugged rocky mountains, valleys, ridge-lines alongside abundant flora and fauna.

You'll accumulate a lot of elevation

Over the course of the trip we accumulate a lot of elevation with the odd section that may require a short scramble (using both hands and feet for balance). Our passionate local team will guide and support you through this journey to explore their backyard.

Suitability

Moderate

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Our Grampians Northern Huts Walk is graded moderate and are designed for those who love to hike and explore (no matter your level of experience) and want a continuous journey – multiple days, start to finish without leaving the trail but prefer the idea of sleeping in a hut with a bed and mattress. While we take care of all the group equipment (cooking equipment, food etc) and mattresses are provided in the huts, you will need to be capable of carrying your personal clothing and sleeping bag, approximately 8-12 kgs. Each days walk will range from 8-14kms over a range of terrain types including lots of stairs and long sections of uneven ground. On this trip, we will accumulate a lot of elevation with the odd section that may require a short scramble (using both hands and feet for balance). Suggested preparation: We recommend regular exercise 3 or 4 times per week (this can be cycling, jogging or walking) in the months leading up to your trip. At least once a week, you should walk with a weighted day pack (6-10kg) for several hours for leg strengthening and aerobic fitness. The best way to train for an active holiday is to simulate the activity you will be undertaking on the trip. Train for uneven terrain by finding a hilly, rough narrow bush track, and go for a lovely long walk in your trekking boots.

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Priceper person from

$1850AUD

Options & Supplements*
  • Hire Medium Backpack - Tatonka Yukon 50 LitreAUD$30
  • Hire Premium Sleeping Bag - Mont Zodiac 700 + Sleeping Bag LinerAUD$70
  • Hire Premium Hiking Poles (set of 2)AUD$70
  • Private Hut Upgrade (total for walking party 2-3 pax)AUD$1450
*Prices listed are per person

Essential Information

Ready to book? Make sure you download and read the detailed Grampians Peaks Trail Huts Walk - North trip notes which contains all the essential information you need to know before booking. Once you’ve booked, we will supply you with a Pre-Departure document which contains a detailed gear list and other important information to help you prepare for your adventure ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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For Self-Drivers:

It's easy! Just drive to Halls Gap, generally arriving the night before. In the morning, park on Heath St, behind the information centre where we meet.

For Guests Flying In:

If you're not driving, there's a public transport option from the Melbourne City. Check the timetables to coordinate with your flights, and consider spending a night in Melbourne near Southern Cross Station to break up the travel. It's a straightforward 4-hour journey from Melbourne CBD to Halls Gap with 2 or 3 well-timed vehicle changes.

Our Grampians in Comfort programs are designed for those who love to hike and explore and don’t mind putting the miles in during the day and then prefer the comforts of returning to boutique accommodation for the evening.

Hot showers, crisp linen, outstanding catering – all the adventure with a little more “comfort”. Each day, you’ll only need to carry a few small items for the day such as water, a snack, and a rain jacket.

Victoria enjoys a temperate climate and reliable rainfall with four distinct seasons. Here is a guide to the weather conditions.

Summer: the average maximum temperature in south-west Victoria across January and February is 25 degrees Celsius. Sunscreen is required at all times, even on glary days, the UV factor can be deceptive. Wind can also burn, even when the temperature appears mild. Overnight temperatures vary from 8 to 15 degrees Celsius.

Winter: June to August is the coldest time in Victoria, with average maximum temperatures of between 8 and 13 degrees Celsius.

Spring and Autumn can be anywhere in between! Expect mild days, with ocean breezes and winds. Late afternoons cool down, and evenings will require a fleece or long sleeves.

As with all mountainous walking, the weather can be unpredictable at all times of the year and the area can experience heavy rain and temperatures below zero degrees even in summer. For group safety and comfort having adequate gear and equipment for the local conditions ensures your wilderness experience is enjoyable. Upon booking you will be provided with a specialist gear list available that details what is required for the Grampians Peaks End to End Trek.

There are USB charging facilities each night at the supported hiker shelters.

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Positive Impact Travel

By joining this trip you are directly supporting positive impact projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We’ve offset the carbon emitted by this trip by purchasing credits that support important projects that address the UN’s seventeen SDGs, like reducing poverty, affordable and clean energy, reducing hunger, clean water and climate action.

Proceeds from this adventure purchase carbon credits through the world’s largest and most awarded carbon project developer, South Pole, which are invested into projects accelerating the transition to renewable energy sources in developing countries.

Supported projects are based on internationally recognised standards and are third-party audited. They entail a series of positive impacts on the ground, which benefit local communities and ecosystems, that are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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