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Central Grampians Walks December 2007 Update

1. Venus Baths Loop

Distance: 2.3 km return Time: 30min – 1hrElevation Change: 50 metres Grade: easyStart: Tennis Courts, School Road, Halls Gap From Halls Gap shops, walk through carpark past thepool, cross bridge turning left into tennis court car park.

Follow the shady track to the beautiful rockpools knownas Venus Baths. Return via same track or cross foot-bridge near the baths and follow track along the creek.

2. The Pinnacle from Halls Gap 

Distance:11.5km circuit Time: 4– 5 hoursGrade: medium to hard Elevation Change: 400mStart: Halls Gap Car Park – opposite shops

Suitable for only for fit walkers.The track involvesrock steps, slippery track surfaces, severalseasonal water crossings and some rock hopping.

Follow the well formed track to Venus Baths, the rocky

track follows Stony Creek to the Wonderland Carpark.At Wonderland carpark, cross the footbridge over StonyCreek and enter the Grand Canyon and then to SilentStreet. A steady climb past magnificent rock formationsbrings you to the Pinnacle Lookout and its awe inspiringviews.

Pinnacle to Halls Gap via Wonderland ForestLoop Track & Wonderland Carpark 

The track, heading south, passes over rocky out crops.Follow the track which winds west through low forestbefore back to the original track north of Bridal Veil Falls.

Before desending to the Grand Canyon, take the track

marked to your left. This will lead on the opposite side ofthe Canyon. Return to Halls Gap via Venus Baths.

3. The Pinnacle from Wonderland Carpark 

Distance: 5.5km circuit Time: 2.5– 3 hoursGrade: medium to hard Elevation Change: 280mSuitable for only for fit walkers.The track involvesrock steps, slippery track surfaces, severalseasonal water crossings and some rock hopping.

Cross the footbridge over Stony Creek to the majesticGrand Canyon and further on to Silent Street. A steadyclimb past magnificent rock formations brings you to the

Pinnacle Lookout and its awe inspiring views.

Pinnacle to Wonderland Carpark via the ForestLoop Track.

The track, heading south, passes over rocky out crops.Follow the track which winds west through low forestbefore back to the original track north of Bridal Veil Falls.

Before desending to the Grand Canyon, take the track

marked to your left. This will lead on the opposite side ofthe Grand Canyon.

4. Chatauqua Peak Loop

Distance: 5.6 km circuit Time: 2.5 hoursElevation Change: 200 metres Grade: mediumStart: Rear of Recreation Reserve, Mt Victory Rd. 

Follow the sign-posted track from the recreation reserveto first track intersection. Follow track to left and rockscramble to summit. Return to main track, turn left andfollow track to Bullaces Glen and Mt Victory road. Crossroad walking through Botanic Gardens to tennis courts.

5. Fyans Creek LoopDistance: 2.5km circuit Time: 40 mins Grade: easyStart: Brambuk- The National Park & Cultural Centre

Start at the stone sculpture at the rear of Brambuk- TheNational Park & Cultural Centre. Walk North pastwetlands, along Fyans Valley, until you reach TandaraRoad. Cross over Fyans Creek footbridge and up thestairs. Turn right and follow track, returning to theCultural Centre. 

6. Boronia Peak

Distance: 6.6km circuit Time: 2.5 hrs Grade: Medium

Elevation Change: 300m Start: Tandara Rd carparkCross Fyans Creek footbridge and begin a steady climbthrough tall a forest of Messmate and native pines. Turnright at sign-posted intersection. A scramble up therocky summit rewards you with superb views.Return by same route.

7. Silverband FallsDistance: 1.4 km return Time: 25 – 40 minsElevation Change: 30 metres Grade: easyStart: Silverband carpark. Access only via Grampians Rd  

From carpark, stroll 700m through shady, ferny forest.Cross two footbridges to arrive at the base of SilverbandFalls, the waterfall that disappears. Return via same route.

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The walking track to the Pinnacle from Halls Gap

via the Wonderland Carpark is now open.All other tracks to the Pinnacle and Sundial

are still CLOSED due to major restoration

works following the January 2006 Bushfires.