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Victoria · 3 days · 2 nights · road trip

Grampians in 3 days

Victoria's best short hiking trip. Three days is enough for the signature lookouts without rushing, with Halls Gap as the one place you unpack.

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When to go

March to May and September to November. Avoid extreme fire-danger days entirely.

The plan, day by day

Day 1

Melbourne to Halls Gap

  1. 08:00🚆Drive Melbourne to Halls GapMelbourneAround 3h15 via Ballarat and Ararat.
  2. 11:30🍽Lunch in AraratArarat
  3. 13:30🏨Check in at Halls GapHalls Gap
  4. 17:30★Boroka Lookout at sunsetGrampians National ParkFive-minute walk from the car park.
Day 2

The Pinnacle and Wonderland

  1. 08:00★The Pinnacle via the Grand CanyonWonderland car parkAround 4-5h return, rock scrambling and steps.
  2. 13:30🍽Late lunch in Halls GapHalls Gap
  3. 15:30★Venus Baths loopHalls GapEasy 2.3 km, good after a hard morning.
  4. 18:30★Kangaroos on the Halls Gap Recreation Reserve at duskHalls Gap
Day 3

MacKenzie Falls and home

  1. 08:00★MacKenzie FallsGrampians National ParkSteep 2 km return to the base; the Bluff lookout is step-free.
  2. 10:30★Brambuk cultural precinct areaHalls GapCheck current opening arrangements before relying on it.
  3. 12:00🍽Lunch in Dunkeld or Halls GapDunkeld
  4. 13:30🚆Drive homeMelbourne

Before you go

  • Check Parks Victoria closures and the fire danger rating each morning
  • Two litres of water per person per walk
  • Tell someone your route — reception drops in the gorges
  • Grippy shoes: the Pinnacle rock steps get slick

This list is created with your trip, so you can tick it off as you pack.

Where this came from

Opening hours, prices and track closures change. Check the official source before you rely on a timed booking — we never earn a commission on anything listed here.