Grampians NP - Exploratory Recce Basecamp #2

Grampians NP Basecamp Exploratory Recce #2

This is the second of perhaps at least three trips to the Grampians over the next 12 months to explore different areas (north/central/south/outlying).

These exploratory trips will only include day walks, but some of the walks will be rated medium-hard, and will include visits to peaks such as Briggs Bluff. Expect conditions such as: steep hills; exposed rocky paths; light rock scrambling; cliffs; no shelter; poor visibility; sustained ascent; walking along steep exposed ridge. Please of course consider your ability before booking. 

This second exploratory trip would include the central Grampians. This would perhaps include: Wonderland Loop; Mt Rosea Loop; Tower Hill; Victoria Ranges (to the west outside park).

A third exploratory trip would include the southern Grampians. This would perhaps include: Mt Sturgeon; Signal Peak; Mt Abrupt; The Chimney Pots.

More details to follow. Final choice of walks to be decided. No doubt easier walks will be mixed in.

The main Grampians Basecamp will be from Monday 10th - Sunday 16th November, 2025. Walking grades are expected to be more moderate.

For the first two exploratory basecamps, and the main basecamp, accommodation will be at Breeze Holiday Park, Halls Gap. There is cabin and site accommodation available, but due to the excellent location, it can get booked quickly. I have tried to avoid peak times and other clashes with the existing club programme. For the third exploratory basecamp, I am considering perhaps Dunkeld, due to the distance from Halls Gap. Please refer to the booking page for this trip for more info. For all trips, please arrange your own accommodation.