Parks Victoria have published an easy to follow guide of the walks open to the public for people visiting Halls Gap. Below you will find detailed information about each walk. To download a printable copy of these walks including a handy map, please click here. 2011-06-10-Central-Walks-Grampians-National-Park
1. FYANS CREEK LOOP
…A chance to view wildlife
Distance: 2.5 km circuit Time: 30 – 50 minutes return
Elevation Change: 10 metres Grade: easy
Start: Stone sculpture at Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre. If unsure ask at information desk.
Best in the early morning or evening to view waterbirds and kangaroos. A gentle track leads through Fyans Valley to Tandara Road (the track is suitable for people with limited mobility to this point). The track then crosses Fyans Creek and continues back along the forested foothills of the Mt William Range, to Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre.
1. BORONIA PEAK
…A rocky peak with spectacular views
Distance: 8.0 km return Time: 3 – 4 hours return
Elevation Change: 300 metres Grade: medium
Start: Brambuk – The National Park & Cultural Centre carpark A track leads through Fyans Valley to Tandara Road. Cross Fyans Creek (Barri yalug) footbridge and begin a steady climb through tall messmate forest and native pines, along the western slope of the Mt William Range. Turn right at the signposted intersection. A scramble up the rocky summit rewards you with superb views towards Lake Fyans and over the Fyans valley. Return by the same route. Take care of cliffs and supervise children at all times.
2 CHATAUQUA PEAK
…A great view of the Halls Gap Valley
Distance: 5.6 km return Time: 2 – 3 hours return
Elevation Change: 200 metres Grade: medium
Start: Halls Gap Recreation Oval Carpark
Follow the signposted track through open forest to the foot of Clematis Falls (best after rain). Return 100 metres to an intersection and follow signposts and track markers along rocky areas, climbing steeply up to the summit of Chatauqua Peak. Return via same route.
2 CLEMATIS FALLS
…A beautiful waterfall best after rain
Distance: 2.4 km return Time: 1 hour return
Elevation Change: 70 metres Grade: medium
Start: Halls Gap Recreation Oval Carpark follow the signposted track through open forest to the foot of Clematis Falls, best after rain. Return by the same route.
3 SILVERBAND FALLS
Distance: 1.5km return Time: 25 to 40 minutes return
Elevation change: 15 metres Grade: Easy to medium – expect
some rock hopping, slippery surfaces and creek crossing
Start: Silverband Carpark from Silverband carpark follow the gently graded track to the edge of the creek. Here you can view the power of, and damage caused by a large amount of rain that flowed through this area. Look for the former footbridge that was washed away from this point 50m down the creek by the force of rocks and trees. Cross the creek bed to the other side to meet the track again. Take care as this involves rock hopping over slippery rocks and water. Follow the track to the base of Silverband Falls. Return via the same route.
4 SUNDIAL PEAK VIA VIEWPOINT
Distance: 7.8km return Time: 3 hours return
Elevation Change: 520 metres Grade: Medium-hard
Start: Lake Bellfield Observation Area Carpark (Dam Wall) from the carpark, cross the Grampians Road directly opposite the dam wall and look for the walking track sign. The first part of the walk takes you along a fireline that steadily climbs up the southern edge of the Wonderland Range. Take a right turn and follow the walking track as it winds steeply through a stringybark forest to a crest. A short walk to Viewpoint offers great views, return back to the intersection. Follow the track to your right as the track climbs steeply up the range, keep right and follow the track towards Sundial Peak where you will be rewarded with impressive views of Fyans Valley, Mt William Range and Lake Bellfield. Return via the same route There is no access to other walking tracks from this point.
Eastern Grampians
5 TUNNEL TRACK FROM POMONAL
Distance: 2.4 km one way Time: 1 – 1½ hours
Elevation Change: 230 metres Grade: medium
Start: Tunnel Road Carpark (11 km from Halls Gap on the Ararat- Halls Gap Road) From the carpark the track begins its steady climb past rocky outcrops to the top of the range. Descending the other side, you gain magnificent views of the Serra Range. This walk finishes at the western tunnel entrance. Return by the same route.
A self-guided nature walk to the Tunnel starts opposite the General Store in Pomonal. Leaflets are available on the tourist sign in front of the store.
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