Group-guided

OVERVIEW

The Grampians Peaks Track is a truly epic walk and a real challenge.  Fear not however as our two experienced guides will look after every detail!

The unique landscape is a perfect platform for this one-of-a-kind hiking experience. The walk follows the best parts of the Grampians Peaks Trail from Mount Zero via Halls Gap and south to Dunkeld. It includes walking on the northern, southern and unique western side of the mountains, walking through rugged, craggy, yet strangely beautiful landscapes with some of the best views in Australia.

Highlights

  • One of the most spectacular tracks in Australia for diversity of landscape
  • Ascending the Grand Canyon in the Wonderland Range complete with stunning views
  • Panoramic views over the Wimmera from Mnt Staplyton
  • Walking amongst amazing caverns, caves and rock formations
  • Chance to explore Halls Gap and its surroundings
  • More staggering mount peaks including Mt Rosea, Mt William, Mnt Abrupt and Signal Peak – not to be missed!

WALK OVERVIEW

TYPE OF WALK
GROUP GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
7 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate to Challenging

Grade 4 - Moderate to Challenging

Distances are longer up to 20 plus km. Steep hill sections and rough surfaces. Walking experience and active lifestyle necessary.

PRICE FROM
$ 3245

per person twin/double share

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 750

Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of a room when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.

per person

Book now

ITINERARY

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7

DAY 1
MELBOURNE TO THE GRAMPIANS; WALK TO THE PINNACLE ONTO MOUNT ROSEA CAR PARK

Starting in Melbourne at 8.00 am, we travel through to the Grampians National Park, to start our first walk in the afternoon. We’ll enjoy our first walk on the GPT up to the Pinnacle; ascend through the fascinating Grand Canyon in the Wonderland Range. Enjoy stunning views over Halls Gap and Lake Belfield. We continue the walk all the way to Mount Rosea car park.

Walking: Moderate / 8 km / 3.5 hrs

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Motel in Halls Gap

DAY 2
THE GPT: MOUNT ZERO & THE TRAILHEAD TO COPPERMINE TRACK

Today we begin a moderately challenging route up the northern most peak of the Grampians, Mount Zero. We will return on the same track and walk from the Grampians Peak Trailhead at Mount Zero Picnic Ground, walking to the Coppermine track.

The track initially heads steadily upward over Flat Rock with stunning views over Mount Stapylton. We will ascend to Mount Stapylton to get 360 degree views over the Wimmera. Wind and water-eroded caverns, cliff, and gargoyle like rock formations are a sign of what is to come as you walk the Grampians Peak Trail.

Walking: Moderate / 11 km / 6 -7 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Motel in Halls Gap

DAY 3
THE GPT: COPPERMINE TRACK TO ROSES GAP

Today’s walk is on the  Grampians Peaks Trailhead once gain to Roses Gap. The landscape is simply gorgeous. The walk is in the much more remote country of the rugged Northern Grampians. Walk amongst intricately sculpted cliffs and look over range upon range of spectacular mountains. Visit an Aboriginal shelter with cave paintings that depict the special relationship between the indigenous people and their land.  We have planned for an easier day today to give you time to explore Halls Gap and its surroundings.

Walking: Moderate / 10.5km / 4 to 5 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Motel in Halls Gap

DAY 4
THE GPT: MOUNT WILLIAM TO JIMMY'S CREEK ROAD

Today we get an early start as this is the most difficult of all the walks, but the pay off is the largest. Expect magnificent views as you walk and a high degree of variety from the highest peak in the Grampians. From Mount William we will walk all the way to Jimmy’s Creek Road. Mount Rosea used to get the most plaudits, but this walk might end up being more popular. Walk from lookout to lookout and enjoy a 360-degree view of the valley and plains as you walk.

Walking: Challenging / 20 km / 8.5 hrs. Shorter option available.

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Motel in Halls Gap

DAY 5
THE GPT: MOUNT ROSEA TO BOROUGH HUTS AND ONTO DUNKELD

Today’s walk is one of the real highlights.

It’s a day full of high points on the Grampians Peak Trail with 360-degree magnificent views from the summit of Mount Rosea. The options along the way make this an epic day of hiking.

Then it’s onto Dunkeld, where we settle in for 2 nights at the Royal Mail Hotel.

Walking: Challenging / 14 km / 6-7 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld

DAY 6
THE GPT: CASSIDY GAP TO PICCANINNY (SIGNAL PEAK AND MOUNT ABRUPT)

Today we will explore the Dunkeld area of the Southern Grampians. This is one of the epic GPT walks, with two magnificent peaks to climb. It is a challenging walk due to the elevation of Mount Abrupt and Signal Peak. It is a not to be missed walk.

Walking: Challenging / 12km / 6 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld

DAY 7
THE GPT: MOUNT STURGEON TRAILHEAD TO DUNKELD TO MELBOURNE

As a finale, we say goodbye to the GPT and walk the very last section via Mount Sturgeon back into the small village of Dunkeld, which includes the end of the last 8km of the Grampians Peaks Trail. Travel back to Melbourne to arrive around 6.00- 7.00 pm.

Walking: Moderate / 11km / 4.5 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast and lunch

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Pack-free walking

  • 25+ years experience

  • Customised

  • Eco Travel

  • Genuine all-inclusive pack free inspired walking holiday
  • A stunning handpicked selection of walks on the Grampians Peaks Trail
  • 2 professional and experienced guides
  • 6 nights comfortable accommodation in rooms with ensuites
  • Chef prepared cooked breakfasts, two-course dinners and comprehensive walkers lunches
  • All transport from Melbourne
  • National Park admission and the Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

OVERVIEW

You will stay in two accommodations on this Grampians walk. The first is a comfortable motel in Halls Gap with ensuite rooms. Then it’s on to the luxurious, Royal Mail Hotel. Its’ award-winning restaurant has one of the longest wine lists in the Southern hemisphere. All the accommodations are in bushland settings with lots of wildlife and fine mountain views.

The dinners prepared by chefs at the Royal Mail and local restaurants focus on local fresh produce. Every day you will wake to a cooked breakfast in a cafe/restaurant to ready yourself for the upcoming day’s walk. You’ll lunch at incredible locations. The walker’s lunches complete the circle ensuring that your appetite is always kept satisfied. Our walker’s lunches are substantial, providing you with your own insulated lunch bag, and a silicon collapsible tub for your convenience. A walker’s lunch may include a high protein type salad, a roll or a wrap, a muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit. Each day is slightly different. Lunch is always augmented by Auswalk’s famous trail mix.

The region is noted for its burgeoning olive industry, fresh venison and extensive Grampians and Great Western vineyards.

Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

  • NIGHTS 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • NIGHTS 5 & 6

FITNESS GUIDE

It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed.  Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.

The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.

ngraph

DISTANCE - BELOW AVERAGE

Distance is not a major consideration in your training program. However, you should still incorporate some long walks as it will increase your cardiovascular fitness.

ELEVATION - ~AVERAGE

Elevation training should be a consideration in your overall training program.

Try to include some form of elevation in more than 40% of your walking and prioritise resistance training, whilst incorporating stairs anytime you can. Walking up and down stairs at work, at a local oval with a grandstand or up and down small hills is incredibly useful. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems, opposed to distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking.

Ensure you can comfortably walk the average elevation per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.

TERRAIN

ROCKY TERRAIN

Whilst preparing for walking on rocky terrain, you must focus on the development of balance, strength, and agility.

Integrate targeted strength exercises, such as lunges, squats, and step-ups, to strengthen your leg muscles, with a particular emphasis on improving stability on uneven surfaces. Balancing exercises are essential. Undertake core strength activity, coupled with exercises such as planks and Russian twists to enhance balance. As you progress, include hikes on progressively rougher terrain if you can. Additionally, the appropriate footwear with good ankle support and tread for grip are essential. Stay mindful, watch your step, and use trekking poles for added stability.

MOUNTAINOUS / UNDULATING TERRAIN

As terrain associated with mountain climbs is often somewhat uneven and rocky, balancing and core exercises are vital.

Try to also include some form of elevation in more than 50% of your walking and prioritise resistance training, whilst incorporating stairs anytime you can. Walking up mountains or hills, up and down stairs at work, or up and down at a local oval with a grandstand is incredibly useful. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems not distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking. Concentrate on doing lots of squats and lunges to build your glute muscles.

GENERAL INFO

This is a circuit trip starting and finishing in Melbourne. The Grampians’ walks and tracks vary a lot. Many are rough and rocky underfoot and on these tracks, we will walk slower and cover less distance than on other trips.

Pre and post-tour accommodation: Our pick-up location for this trip is the Mercure Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne with an early departure of 8:00 am (we request you be there by 7.45 am). It would be beneficial to stay near here as it is near everything. There are many options, however, we can also recommend the nearby Quay West Suites or the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Melbourne. The trip finishes in Melbourne around 5.00 pm on the last day.

For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

WEATHER

Our choice for this trip is spring time as the wildflowers are at their best and the weather is usually warm and sunny.

See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about temperatures and rainfall ahead of time to ensure proper clothing.

THE WALKING

The walks on this trip are some of the most spectacular and of the highest quality in Australia. Like all things of high quality, there’s a cost to pay, and in this case, it is a bit of energy. The walks on this trip are moderate to challenging and include some substantial climbs. The tracks range in quality, but most are reasonably good underfoot. There are no easy walks available on this walk as we want everyone to enjoy this magnificent destination.

The tracks vary in quality, but all are easily passable. There are some opportunities for more eager walkers to really challenge themselves, the main walks are all moderate, but on the Mnt Abrupt and Mount Rosea days, where the grading is challenging, due to some challenging sections

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, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.

MAP

DEPARTURE DATES

  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    PER PERSON
    Single Occupancy
    DETAILS
  • 13 Apr 2024
    FULL
    from

    $3495

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $875

    On request, contact the office if interested.

  • 4 May 2024
    FULL
    from

    $3495

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $875
  • TUCKETT PRIVATE GROUP
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $3245

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $750

    12 October 2024

  • 16 Nov 2024
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $3495

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $875

    Single spots all sold. Twin share or double occupancy only.

  • 3 May 2025
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
  • 24 May 2025
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
  • 27 Sep 2025
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
  • 18 Oct 2025
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
  • 15 Nov 2025
    AVAILABLE
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925

REVIEWS

Customer Reviews

5

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

  1. Jean W

    17 August, 2022 at 9:07 AM
    5

    My overall comment is that I didn’t expect to enjoy the trip as much as I did. Lovely people on the walk, accommodation and food was better than expected. The guides were just the best, could not fault them at all. They made the trip exceptional really.

  2. Kenn C

    25 July, 2022 at 1:15 PM
    5

    One of the best group guided hiking experiences I have every had .. looking forward to my next one.

  3. Lesley K

    4 April, 2017 at 8:08 AM
    5

    This was a terrific walk, great scenery and abundant wildlife. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything was taken care of and I had a most enjoyable time.

SIMILAR TRIPS

Cape to Cape Track – 8 Days

Group-guided

Walk the iconic long-distance Cape to Cape track from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste. A dramatic coastline, idyllic secluded coves. Majestic Karri forests & pristine beaches.

Group-guided 8 Days From $3395 Moderate What's Included

Cape to Cape Track – 8 Days

BACK
What's Included
  • Rooms with ensuites, enjoy having a hot shower and a good nights rest in the privacy of your own room 
  • 2 professional and experienced guides
  • Fully inclusive ( all breakfasts, lunches and dinners) – including all transport from Perth and on and off the track
  • For 3 nights, we eat 2-course dinners at Margaret River Restaurants (for five nights, we use excellent caterers and include Margaret River wine, beer and gin and tonics for any takers.
  • Continental/cooked breakfasts each day and walkers’ lunches
  • 8 days of pack-free walking,
  • Wine tasting – exploring the great wines of the Margaret River Region
  • The benefit of being located in the Margaret River, an area renowned for its excellent food and wine
  • Security of walking with a company that has nearly 30 years of experience in running group guided walking holidays

Larapinta Trail Highlights – 5 Days

Group-guided

One of the most spectacular hikes in Australia – West MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston & Serpentine Gorges, Counts Point, Standley Chasm & Mount Sonder at sunrise

Group-guided 5 Days From $2595 Moderate to Challenging What's Included

Larapinta Trail Highlights – 5 Days

BACK
What's Included
  • Genuine all-inclusive pack free walking holiday
  • Two expert guides
  • 4 nights’ comfortable accommodation with ensuite rooms
  • All meals, including breakfasts, restaurant dinners and walkers lunches
  • All transport from Alice Springs, plus all luggage transport
  • National park admission
  • Champagne sunset
  • Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, map case, insulated lunch bag and container

Flinders Island 7 Day

Group-guided

High peaks thrust themselves out of the sea, rocky remote coastlines, serene river estuaries, native forest, red lichen granite boulders & pristine beaches.

Group-guided 7 Days From $3495 Easy to Moderate What's Included

Flinders Island 7 Day

BACK
What's Included
  • Genuine all inclusive pack free walking holiday
  • The best Flinders Island walks available including exclusive access to walks across private land
  • All transport on the island
  • 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
  • 6 nights’ comfortable accommodation with ensuite rooms
  • Daily meals including breakfast, walkers lunches and chef-prepared dinners
  • National Park admission
  • Exclusive Flinders Island track access
  • Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container

Red Centre – Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon & Larapinta – 6 Days

Group-guided

Walk World Heritage Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon,  Palm Valley and the West MacDonnell Ranges on the Larapinta Trail

Group-guided 6 Days From $4735 Easy What's Included

Red Centre – Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon & Larapinta – 6 Days

BACK
What's Included
  • All-inclusive pack free walking holiday
  • Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings canyon and Palm Valley and the Mereenie Route
  • 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
  • 5 nights of quality ensuite accommodation at Kings Canyon, Uluru  and Alice Springs
  • Cooked breakfasts, a la carte dinners and comprehensive walkers lunches every day
  • All transport from Alice Springs
  • Field of Lights dinner at Uluru
  • Champagne sunset at Uluru
  • Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container
Overview

OVERVIEW

The Grampians Peaks Track is a truly epic walk and a real challenge.  Fear not however as our two experienced guides will look after every detail!

The unique landscape is a perfect platform for this one-of-a-kind hiking experience. The walk follows the best parts of the Grampians Peaks Trail from Mount Zero via Halls Gap and south to Dunkeld. It includes walking on the northern, southern and unique western side of the mountains, walking through rugged, craggy, yet strangely beautiful landscapes with some of the best views in Australia.

Highlights

  • One of the most spectacular tracks in Australia for diversity of landscape
  • Ascending the Grand Canyon in the Wonderland Range complete with stunning views
  • Panoramic views over the Wimmera from Mnt Staplyton
  • Walking amongst amazing caverns, caves and rock formations
  • Chance to explore Halls Gap and its surroundings
  • More staggering mount peaks including Mt Rosea, Mt William, Mnt Abrupt and Signal Peak – not to be missed!

WALK OVERVIEW

TYPE OF WALK
GROUP GUIDED
TRIP LENGTH
7 DAYS
WALK GRADE
Moderate to Challenging

Grade 4 - Moderate to Challenging

Distances are longer up to 20 plus km. Steep hill sections and rough surfaces. Walking experience and active lifestyle necessary.

PRICE FROM
$ 3245

per person twin/double share

SINGLE OCCUPANCY
$ 750

Accommodations charge the same price per room regardless of whether there are one or two people occupying it. To cover the cost of the accommodation when occupied by one person we need to charge the single occupancy fee.

per person

Book now
Itinerary

ITINERARY

  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7

DAY 1
MELBOURNE TO THE GRAMPIANS; WALK TO THE PINNACLE ONTO MOUNT ROSEA CAR PARK

Starting in Melbourne at 8.00 am, we travel through to the Grampians National Park, to start our first walk in the afternoon. We’ll enjoy our first walk on the GPT up to the Pinnacle; ascend through the fascinating Grand Canyon in the Wonderland Range. Enjoy stunning views over Halls Gap and Lake Belfield. We continue the walk all the way to Mount Rosea car park.

Walking: Moderate / 8 km / 3.5 hrs

Meals: Lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Motel in Halls Gap

DAY 2
THE GPT: MOUNT ZERO & THE TRAILHEAD TO COPPERMINE TRACK

Today we begin a moderately challenging route up the northern most peak of the Grampians, Mount Zero. We will return on the same track and walk from the Grampians Peak Trailhead at Mount Zero Picnic Ground, walking to the Coppermine track.

The track initially heads steadily upward over Flat Rock with stunning views over Mount Stapylton. We will ascend to Mount Stapylton to get 360 degree views over the Wimmera. Wind and water-eroded caverns, cliff, and gargoyle like rock formations are a sign of what is to come as you walk the Grampians Peak Trail.

Walking: Moderate / 11 km / 6 -7 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Motel in Halls Gap

DAY 3
THE GPT: COPPERMINE TRACK TO ROSES GAP

Today’s walk is on the  Grampians Peaks Trailhead once gain to Roses Gap. The landscape is simply gorgeous. The walk is in the much more remote country of the rugged Northern Grampians. Walk amongst intricately sculpted cliffs and look over range upon range of spectacular mountains. Visit an Aboriginal shelter with cave paintings that depict the special relationship between the indigenous people and their land.  We have planned for an easier day today to give you time to explore Halls Gap and its surroundings.

Walking: Moderate / 10.5km / 4 to 5 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Motel in Halls Gap

DAY 4
THE GPT: MOUNT WILLIAM TO JIMMY'S CREEK ROAD

Today we get an early start as this is the most difficult of all the walks, but the pay off is the largest. Expect magnificent views as you walk and a high degree of variety from the highest peak in the Grampians. From Mount William we will walk all the way to Jimmy’s Creek Road. Mount Rosea used to get the most plaudits, but this walk might end up being more popular. Walk from lookout to lookout and enjoy a 360-degree view of the valley and plains as you walk.

Walking: Challenging / 20 km / 8.5 hrs. Shorter option available.

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Motel in Halls Gap

DAY 5
THE GPT: MOUNT ROSEA TO BOROUGH HUTS AND ONTO DUNKELD

Today’s walk is one of the real highlights.

It’s a day full of high points on the Grampians Peak Trail with 360-degree magnificent views from the summit of Mount Rosea. The options along the way make this an epic day of hiking.

Then it’s onto Dunkeld, where we settle in for 2 nights at the Royal Mail Hotel.

Walking: Challenging / 14 km / 6-7 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld

DAY 6
THE GPT: CASSIDY GAP TO PICCANINNY (SIGNAL PEAK AND MOUNT ABRUPT)

Today we will explore the Dunkeld area of the Southern Grampians. This is one of the epic GPT walks, with two magnificent peaks to climb. It is a challenging walk due to the elevation of Mount Abrupt and Signal Peak. It is a not to be missed walk.

Walking: Challenging / 12km / 6 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast, walkers lunch and dinner

Accommodation: Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld

DAY 7
THE GPT: MOUNT STURGEON TRAILHEAD TO DUNKELD TO MELBOURNE

As a finale, we say goodbye to the GPT and walk the very last section via Mount Sturgeon back into the small village of Dunkeld, which includes the end of the last 8km of the Grampians Peaks Trail. Travel back to Melbourne to arrive around 6.00- 7.00 pm.

Walking: Moderate / 11km / 4.5 hrs

Meals: Cooked breakfast and lunch

What’s Included

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Pack-free walking

  • 25+ years experience

  • Customised

  • Eco Travel

  • Genuine all-inclusive pack free inspired walking holiday
  • A stunning handpicked selection of walks on the Grampians Peaks Trail
  • 2 professional and experienced guides
  • 6 nights comfortable accommodation in rooms with ensuites
  • Chef prepared cooked breakfasts, two-course dinners and comprehensive walkers lunches
  • All transport from Melbourne
  • National Park admission and the Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container
Accommodation & Dining

ACCOMMODATION & DINING

OVERVIEW

You will stay in two accommodations on this Grampians walk. The first is a comfortable motel in Halls Gap with ensuite rooms. Then it’s on to the luxurious, Royal Mail Hotel. Its’ award-winning restaurant has one of the longest wine lists in the Southern hemisphere. All the accommodations are in bushland settings with lots of wildlife and fine mountain views.

The dinners prepared by chefs at the Royal Mail and local restaurants focus on local fresh produce. Every day you will wake to a cooked breakfast in a cafe/restaurant to ready yourself for the upcoming day’s walk. You’ll lunch at incredible locations. The walker’s lunches complete the circle ensuring that your appetite is always kept satisfied. Our walker’s lunches are substantial, providing you with your own insulated lunch bag, and a silicon collapsible tub for your convenience. A walker’s lunch may include a high protein type salad, a roll or a wrap, a muesli bar, cake or muffin and a piece of fruit. Each day is slightly different. Lunch is always augmented by Auswalk’s famous trail mix.

The region is noted for its burgeoning olive industry, fresh venison and extensive Grampians and Great Western vineyards.

Alcohol or drinks with meals are not included (except tea/coffee and juice with breakfast).

  • NIGHTS 1, 2, 3 & 4

  • NIGHTS 5 & 6

Fitness Guide

FITNESS GUIDE

It’s well worth investing some time and effort preparing for your walking holiday. The graph shows the average daily distance, elevation and terrain difficulty for your hike. The dotted line indicates the average across all our walks, which will give you a feel for how challenging your walk is compared to all – and the recommended type, and amount, of preparation needed.  Of course, you can adapt this according to your existing fitness levels and lifestyle.

The graph and the information below can be used in conjunction with the fitness guide to help you prepare for your walking adventure. Across all walks, average daily distance is 16.8km, average daily elevation is 448m, average terrain difficulty is 5/10.

ngraph

DISTANCE - BELOW AVERAGE

Distance is not a major consideration in your training program. However, you should still incorporate some long walks as it will increase your cardiovascular fitness.

ELEVATION - ~AVERAGE

Elevation training should be a consideration in your overall training program.

Try to include some form of elevation in more than 40% of your walking and prioritise resistance training, whilst incorporating stairs anytime you can. Walking up and down stairs at work, at a local oval with a grandstand or up and down small hills is incredibly useful. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems, opposed to distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking.

Ensure you can comfortably walk the average elevation per day displayed in the graph, at least one month before you undertake your hike.

TERRAIN

ROCKY TERRAIN

Whilst preparing for walking on rocky terrain, you must focus on the development of balance, strength, and agility.

Integrate targeted strength exercises, such as lunges, squats, and step-ups, to strengthen your leg muscles, with a particular emphasis on improving stability on uneven surfaces. Balancing exercises are essential. Undertake core strength activity, coupled with exercises such as planks and Russian twists to enhance balance. As you progress, include hikes on progressively rougher terrain if you can. Additionally, the appropriate footwear with good ankle support and tread for grip are essential. Stay mindful, watch your step, and use trekking poles for added stability.

MOUNTAINOUS / UNDULATING TERRAIN

As terrain associated with mountain climbs is often somewhat uneven and rocky, balancing and core exercises are vital.

Try to also include some form of elevation in more than 50% of your walking and prioritise resistance training, whilst incorporating stairs anytime you can. Walking up mountains or hills, up and down stairs at work, or up and down at a local oval with a grandstand is incredibly useful. Elevation is often where walkers encounter problems not distance, as it uses an entirely different set of muscles to everyday flat walking. Concentrate on doing lots of squats and lunges to build your glute muscles.

General Info

GENERAL INFO

This is a circuit trip starting and finishing in Melbourne. The Grampians’ walks and tracks vary a lot. Many are rough and rocky underfoot and on these tracks, we will walk slower and cover less distance than on other trips.

Pre and post-tour accommodation: Our pick-up location for this trip is the Mercure Southbank, 9 Riverside Quay, Southbank, Melbourne with an early departure of 8:00 am (we request you be there by 7.45 am). It would be beneficial to stay near here as it is near everything. There are many options, however, we can also recommend the nearby Quay West Suites or the DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Melbourne. The trip finishes in Melbourne around 5.00 pm on the last day.

For what to bring please refer to Gear Advice on our FAQ section.

WEATHER

Our choice for this trip is spring time as the wildflowers are at their best and the weather is usually warm and sunny.

See the Bureau of Meteorology for information about temperatures and rainfall ahead of time to ensure proper clothing.

THE WALKING

The walks on this trip are some of the most spectacular and of the highest quality in Australia. Like all things of high quality, there’s a cost to pay, and in this case, it is a bit of energy. The walks on this trip are moderate to challenging and include some substantial climbs. The tracks range in quality, but most are reasonably good underfoot. There are no easy walks available on this walk as we want everyone to enjoy this magnificent destination.

The tracks vary in quality, but all are easily passable. There are some opportunities for more eager walkers to really challenge themselves, the main walks are all moderate, but on the Mnt Abrupt and Mount Rosea days, where the grading is challenging, due to some challenging sections

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, email us at info@auswalk.com.au, or call us on +61 3 9597 9767.

Map

MAP

Departure Dates

DEPARTURE DATES

  • DATES
    AVAILABILITY
    PRICE
    PER PERSON
    Single Occupancy
    DETAILS
  • 13 Apr 2024
    FULL
    Details
    from

    $3495

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $875
  • 4 May 2024
    FULL
    Details
    from

    $3495

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $875
  • 12 Oct 2024
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $3245

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $750
  • 16 Nov 2024
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $3495

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $875
  • 3 May 2025
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
  • 24 May 2025
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
  • 27 Sep 2025
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
  • 18 Oct 2025
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
  • 15 Nov 2025
    AVAILABLE
    Details
    from

    $3695

    SINGLE OCCUPANCY
    $925
Reviews

REVIEWS

Customer Reviews

5

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

  1. Jean W

    17 August, 2022 at 9:07 AM
    5

    My overall comment is that I didn’t expect to enjoy the trip as much as I did. Lovely people on the walk, accommodation and food was better than expected. The guides were just the best, could not fault them at all. They made the trip exceptional really.

  2. Kenn C

    25 July, 2022 at 1:15 PM
    5

    One of the best group guided hiking experiences I have every had .. looking forward to my next one.

  3. Lesley K

    4 April, 2017 at 8:08 AM
    5

    This was a terrific walk, great scenery and abundant wildlife. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Everything was taken care of and I had a most enjoyable time.

Similar Trips

SIMILAR TRIPS

Cape to Cape Track – 8 Days

Group-guided

Walk the iconic long-distance Cape to Cape track from Cape Leeuwin to Cape Naturaliste. A dramatic coastline, idyllic secluded coves. Majestic Karri forests & pristine beaches.

Group-guided 8 Days From $3395 Moderate What's Included

Cape to Cape Track – 8 Days

BACK
What's Included
  • Rooms with ensuites, enjoy having a hot shower and a good nights rest in the privacy of your own room 
  • 2 professional and experienced guides
  • Fully inclusive ( all breakfasts, lunches and dinners) – including all transport from Perth and on and off the track
  • For 3 nights, we eat 2-course dinners at Margaret River Restaurants (for five nights, we use excellent caterers and include Margaret River wine, beer and gin and tonics for any takers.
  • Continental/cooked breakfasts each day and walkers’ lunches
  • 8 days of pack-free walking,
  • Wine tasting – exploring the great wines of the Margaret River Region
  • The benefit of being located in the Margaret River, an area renowned for its excellent food and wine
  • Security of walking with a company that has nearly 30 years of experience in running group guided walking holidays

Larapinta Trail Highlights – 5 Days

Group-guided

One of the most spectacular hikes in Australia – West MacDonnell Ranges, Ormiston & Serpentine Gorges, Counts Point, Standley Chasm & Mount Sonder at sunrise

Group-guided 5 Days From $2595 Moderate to Challenging What's Included

Larapinta Trail Highlights – 5 Days

BACK
What's Included
  • Genuine all-inclusive pack free walking holiday
  • Two expert guides
  • 4 nights’ comfortable accommodation with ensuite rooms
  • All meals, including breakfasts, restaurant dinners and walkers lunches
  • All transport from Alice Springs, plus all luggage transport
  • National park admission
  • Champagne sunset
  • Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, map case, insulated lunch bag and container

Flinders Island 7 Day

Group-guided

High peaks thrust themselves out of the sea, rocky remote coastlines, serene river estuaries, native forest, red lichen granite boulders & pristine beaches.

Group-guided 7 Days From $3495 Easy to Moderate What's Included

Flinders Island 7 Day

BACK
What's Included
  • Genuine all inclusive pack free walking holiday
  • The best Flinders Island walks available including exclusive access to walks across private land
  • All transport on the island
  • 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
  • 6 nights’ comfortable accommodation with ensuite rooms
  • Daily meals including breakfast, walkers lunches and chef-prepared dinners
  • National Park admission
  • Exclusive Flinders Island track access
  • Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container

Red Centre – Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon & Larapinta – 6 Days

Group-guided

Walk World Heritage Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon,  Palm Valley and the West MacDonnell Ranges on the Larapinta Trail

Group-guided 6 Days From $4735 Easy What's Included

Red Centre – Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon & Larapinta – 6 Days

BACK
What's Included
  • All-inclusive pack free walking holiday
  • Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings canyon and Palm Valley and the Mereenie Route
  • 2 engaging, knowledgeable and experienced guides
  • 5 nights of quality ensuite accommodation at Kings Canyon, Uluru  and Alice Springs
  • Cooked breakfasts, a la carte dinners and comprehensive walkers lunches every day
  • All transport from Alice Springs
  • Field of Lights dinner at Uluru
  • Champagne sunset at Uluru
  • Auswalk guide pack including notes, maps, lunch bag and container

blog

March 18, 2024

HIKING THE HIMALAYAS 35 YEARS ON

Read More
March 4, 2024

What’s the right Camino de Santiago route for me?

Read More
February 16, 2024

Larapinta Loonies – A poem by Auswalker Michael Gibbs about walking the Larapinta Trail

Read More
January 12, 2024

Nakasendo Way Trail – by Sam Ludbey

Read More
April 19, 2023

H is for Hiking

Read More
March 27, 2023

Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail – Overview of the Routes

Read More
March 20, 2023

The Kumano Kodo Trail – an Ancient Japanese Pilgrimage

Read More
March 15, 2023

The Three Capes Track – an Ultimate Guide to Hiking

Read More
February 13, 2023

Why Hiking is a No Brainer for Life Planning

Read More
January 31, 2023

Larapinta Trail – What is the Best Time of Year to Walk?

Read More

ENQUIRE NOW

If you’re looking for further information on any of our walking holidays please fill out the enquiry form and we’ll be in touch.

Get in touch