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If outstanding mountainous scenery, striking weathered peaks and camping overnight appeal to you, the Grampians is a spectacular reason to lace up.
Covering 168,000 hectares, The Grampians National Park is renowned for its outstanding mountainous scenery, a million years in the making.
HIGHLIGHTS
We begin at Halls Gap in The Grampians National Park where we journey south via private shuttle to our start location to Borough Huts trail head. On this overnight hike, we explore towering rock formations, fern-filled gorges and the abundant wildlife. We’ll even summit the impressive Mt Rosea for excellent views of Lake Bellfield and Lake Wartook. Mt Rosea is the most northern peak in the Serra Range and some of the highest cliffs on the trail.
At night, enjoy an ‘in-hike- camp location under a sea of stars, a highlight of the experience. Eat delicious camp meals and wake to the smell of real coffee.
Day two is all about taking in the beauty at camp while enjoying a hearty breakfast. We then set off to walk the next section of the Grampians Peak trail, finishing at Halls Gap where we left our cars.
PACKING LIST
GETTING THERE
Halls Gap: From Melbourne (253km, 3hrs), drive west on the Western Highway (A8) to Ararat. From Ararat take the Ararat-Halls Gap Road (C222) for 48km through Moyston, Pomonal and onto Halls Gap.
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* All prices are per person and listed in Australian Dollars (AUD). All prices shown are GST inclusive where applicable.
Meet your guide at 8.30am in front of the Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre for a briefing, gear organising and pre departure checks.
The trail shuttle bus will pick up the group at 9.15am from Halls Gap and take the group a short distance south to Borough Huts to the start of the trail. Today’s hike takes us on the trail from Borough huts through the beautiful towering trees as the trail ascends steadily towards the summit of Mt Rosea.
The trail starts to steepen as we climb up to the summit of Mt Rosea where you are rewarded with 360 degree views of the Grampians, Lake Bellfield and Lake Wartook. A great place to stop for lunch.
From the Summit of Mt Rosea the trail weaves through the rock formations on the ridge-line of Mt Rosea before descending to the Stony Creek Hike-In Campsite, our campsite for the night. Tonight we enjoy dinner cooked by your guide. A wonderful way to relax and connect with the women in the group. We may even play a few games!
On day two, enjoy a hearty breakfast before we set out to walk the next section of the Grampians Peak trail. After leaving behind Stony Creek Campsite we head towards the Pinnacle for more amazing views and sandstone escarpments.
From the Pinnacle we descend through Silent Street and the Grand Canyon before following Stony Creek to the natural rock pools of Venus Baths. We’ll have time to explore and take in the magnificent views before we leave Venus Baths for the short hike back into the town of Halls Gap where the trip concludes.
Some overnight bushwalking experience recommended. You should be in good physical condition; fit enough to hike 12 kilometres on day 1 and 4 kilometres on day 2, all with a pack weighing 14-16 kilograms. We recommend you have some bush walking experience and in good health.
The trip is graded moderate to challenging due to tracks being long, rough and steep in sections. Directional signage may be limited. It’s important women understand that a good level of fitness if required to successfully complete this overnight hike. Please note, parts of the track may be wet underfoot.
We cater for vegetarian and gluten free on this trip. We do not cater for FODMAP or low carb diets on this adventure. We can provide dairy free options. Please check with us before making your booking.
Women Want Adventure trips still go ahead in many types of weather, unless electric storms. We will be in contact with you regarding any cancellation due to weather via email and phone.
Hiking poles are a personal choice. They can assist with balance and reducing weight on your hips and knees as well as supporting you going up and down steps and hills. If you don’t like them, you can easily store them in your pack when they’re not needed.
3-3.5 hrs from Melbourne.
Women Want Adventure will provide you with a tent if you don't own one. Please indicate when booking as we must know at least 2 weeks prior to departure to arrange gear. Hiking packs can be hired for $40+gst. An invoice will be issues the week prior to the trip. Please outline on your booking form.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions. There is no refund of the trip booking 0-10 days prior to departure. Click here to read the full terms.
Yes. We have two person tents for the group, unless you are bringing your own. If you require a single tent there is a $40 hire fee. Please let us know when booking.
Sherree List
29/03/2022
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