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Grampians Peaks Trail - Daywalk 04 - Wartook Lookout to Halls Gap
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Photo: Matt Braun, Community
Author’s recommendation
Early morning is best for grand views on your way up to Wartook Lookout.
At intersection with Chatoqua Loop Trail you have three options:
- Continue straight to Chatoqua peak for grand views (20-30 minutes return). Highly Recommended.
- Turn east (left) to follow GPT and if plenty of water was present in the creeks your crossed in the forest. Walk little detour to Clematis Falls (200m return). Spectacular with plenty of water.
- Otherwise turn west (right) to follow more scenic trail to Halls Gap via Bullaces Glen and Venus Baths.
Safety information
Cliff faces along top section of trail.Tips and hints
Official GPT website by Parks Victoria: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/grampians-national-park/things-to-do/grampians-peaks-trail
Check for planned burns (usually in autumn): https://www.ffm.vic.gov.au/
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Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Start at the small Wartook Lookout trailhead, on sometimes rough Mt Difficult Rd.
Follow the trail to Wartook Lookout.
At intersection with the GPT turn north (right) towards Wartook Lookout.
Backtrack a few 100 meters to the intersection.
Follow GPT south.
Cross Mt Difficult Rd.
Follow GPT south along escarpment (good snack spot).
Head into dense forest.
Once you leave the forest you'll soon find another great view - ideal for another snack before joining the "crowds".
Arrive at intersection with Chatoqua Loop Trail. Here you have three options:
- Continue straight to Chatoqua peak for grand views (20-30 minutes return).
- Turn east (left) to follow GPT and if plenty of water was present in the creeks your crossed in the forest. Walk little detour to Clematis Falls (200m return).
- Turn west (right) to follow more scenic trail to Halls Gap via Bullaces Glen and Venus Baths.
Arrive in Halls Gap.
Note
Public transport
Nope.Getting there
Take C222 towards Horsham. Follow signs to Boroka Lookout. Continue along (unpaved) Mt Difficult Rd to Wartook Lookout trailhead.
Consider a one-car shuffle: one person walking uphill, while the other one drives the car to the trailhead and walks downhill. Meet in the middle, swap keys and later meet in a cafe in Halls Gap.
Alternatively use Grampians Peaks Walking Company for trail transport: https://grampianspeaks.com.au/
Parking
At Wartook Lookout trailhead.Coordinates
Equipment
I'd take breakfast, water, sun protection and another warm layer for breaks at the tops.Statistics
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