Gariwerd/Grampians National Park
$1750 AUD
Dec 27-30 2026 (4 days)
Challenging
Max Group: 10
Sandstone & sky
Northern Gariwerd, Grampians Peaks Trail
Four days across the rugged sandstone ridges, exposed peaks and wide horizons of northern Gariwerd.
This trip follows the northern third of the Grampians Peaks Trail, arguably its most rugged and surprising section. The route threads its way through a landscape of wind-carved caves, overhanging cliffs, fractured sandstone and exposed ridgelines, often finding a way through terrain that looks almost impassable from a distance.
It’s a compact journey and there’s a lot packed into these four days. Long views across the western plains, steep climbs, rocky scrambles and unusual formations give this section of the trail a character all of its own. Unlike some of our more flexible community trips, the route here is well defined, so further down the page you’ll find the daily distances, elevation and walking times laid out in more detail.
What to expect:
Total Distance: 50-53km
Total Ascent: Approx 1600m
Typical Day: 11-14km
Time on foot: Around 6-8 hours
Terrain: Grade 4. Steep climbs, exposed sandstone, rocky slabs, rock hopping and rough, uneven trail.
Highlights
Walk the northern stage of the Grampians Peaks Trail, one of its wildest and most dramatic sections
Stay at the purpose-built Barigar, Gar and Werdug hike-in campgrounds
Move through huge sandstone cliffs, overhangs, rocky slabs and wind-carved formations
Climb through the Mount Stapylton and Mount Difficult ranges
Experience the living cultural landscape of Gariwerd
Around 50–53 km of walking over four days
Sweeping views across the ranges, Lake Wartook and the western plains
Four days carrying what we need between camps as a small group
Day 1: Into the Sandstone
Mt Zero to Barigar Camp
12.1 km | approx. 700 m ascent | 6 hrs
We set out from Mount Zero and quickly find ourselves among the huge sandstone forms of the northern ranges. The trail works its way through Mount Stapylton country, beneath Taipan Wall and across open slabs and rocky ridges before dropping towards Barigar Camp. It’s a brilliant introduction to how cleverly the GPT finds a route through this landscape.
Day 2: Up to Gar
Barigar to Gar Camp
11.3 km | approx. 700 m ascent | 7 hrs
From Barigar we head deeper into the Mount Difficult Range. The day builds gradually, passing woodland, seasonal creeks and waterfalls before a sustained climb through increasingly steep and rocky terrain. Huge sandstone walls close in around the trail before we eventually emerge high on the range at Gar Camp.
Day 3: Across the Ranges
Gar to Werdug Camp
14 km | approx. 600 m ascent | 7 to 8 hrs
If conditions allow, we can begin with a side trip to the summit of Gar before continuing south. From here the trail crosses a wonderful mix of rocky slabs, saddles and high ridgelines around the Werdug (Wartook) Basin, with big views opening across the ranges before we reach Werdug Camp overlooking Lake Wartook.
Day 4: Down to Halls Gap
Werdug to Halls Gap
13 km | approx. 250 m ascent | 6 hrs
Our final day begins high on the eastern side of the Mount Difficult Range before gradually turning towards Halls Gap. The dry, rocky country gives way to taller forest as we lose height, with Lake Wartook Lookout and the option of Chautauqua Peak giving us a couple of last high points before walking all the way into town.
What’s Included:
Four days of Mountain Immersive trip facilitation
All meals and snacks during the journey
High quality, lightweight expedition tents
All group cooking equipment and fuel
Water treatment
Group navigation equipment and maps
Group first aid equipment
Satellite / emergency communications
All booked Grampians Peaks Trail hike-in campsites
Trip transfers between the agreed meeting point, trailhead and finish
A small piece of Mountain Immersive kit to take home
Pre-trip information, gear guidance and group briefing
Not Included:
Transport to and from the trip meeting point
All personal clothing and equipment listed on the trip packing list
Personal travel expenses before or after the trip
Personal travel / ambulance insurance
Any meals or accommodation outside the trip
Booking Policies
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