Come with us on a guided group trail running adventure through the amazing Gariwerd – Grampians National Park as we tackle the iconic Grampians 160km 8000m Peaks Trail. Stretching from Mt Zero to Dunkeld, our north to south traverse will take a total of 6 days across 3 weekends. Each run will start from the previous days finish point with our bus dropping you at your run start or shuttling you back to your car/group accommodation after the days run. This product is for day 1 and day 2. Here is your chance to conquer this bucket list trail with full support, emergency and navigation planning and you don’t have to take a day off work for it.
Trail Bus respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country.
We will explore the natural beauty of the Grampians from this world-class hiking trail. Discovering majestic waterfalls, dazzling wildflower displays and awe-inspiring mountain panoramas, cross paths with kangaroos, wallabies, emus and native birds. Heritage-listed for its animal and plant life, Aboriginal heritage and stunning natural beauty, the Grampians National Park is one of Australia’s most recognisable places. The best way to appreciate it and take it in on foot. More information on the trail can be found here on the Parks Vic website.
Our 6 Day Plan
- Day 1: 17km 600m Mt Zero to Roses Gap Rd – Saturday 25/6/22
- Day 2: 36km 1400m Roses Gap rd to Halls Gap – Sunday 26/6/22
- Day 3: 23km 1200m Halls Gap to Borough Huts – TBC Saturday 23/7/22
- Day 4: 35km 2000m Borough Huts to Jimmy Creek – TBC Sunday 24/7/22
- Day 5: 40km 2000m Jimmy Creek to Mt Abrupt – TBC Saturday 11/9/22
- Day 6: 19km 900m Mt Abrupt to Dunkeld – TBC Sunday 12/9/22
Day 1: 17km Mt Zero to Roses Gap Rd
Day 2: 36km 1400m Roses Gap rd to Halls Gap
Full distance: 160km 8000m from Mt Zero to Dunkeld
We will be heading up Friday 6:00pm from the tourist bus bays on St Kilda rd opposite Hamer Hall and the State Theatre. We will grab dinner on the way before arriving at our shared cabin accommodation in the centre of town at Breeze Holiday Parks – Halls Gap at approx 9:30pm. A short walk from our accommodation is the bakery, cafe (hours 7:00am – 5:00pm) and the supermarket (hours 8:00am-8:00pm). The bus will be leaving our accommodation at 8:30am Saturday morning for a 9:30am run start from Mt Zero picnic area, 41 Mt Zero Rd, Laharum VIC 3401. We will finish our 17km run at Troopers Gap Campsite Roses Gap Rd, Wartook VIC 3401 at approx 2:00pm before the bus drops our meet out there runners back at their cars and returns to our accommodation. There will be plenty of time to get cleaned up, relax and meet for an optional dinner in town. Sunday morning we will pack up our rooms and head out from our accommodation at 6:00am for a 6:30am run start from Troopers Gap Campsite Roses Gap Rd, Wartook VIC 3401. Our run will finish in town at Halls Gap at approx 5:00pm. We will have the option to get cleaned up at the caravan park showers before hitting the road, grabbing dinner on our way with an approx arrival time back in the city for 9:30pm Sunday evening.
Our home base is Breeze Holiday Parks – Halls Gap, 26 School Rd, Halls Gap VIC 3381 where we have x3 cabins with 4 single bunk beds each. Our cabins have ensuite bathroom facilities. Television and air-conditioning/ portable electric heating.
This cabin has a kitchenette with cooking facilities, tea and coffee making facilities, toaster, microwave and all utensils.
The BBQ Camp Kitchen, Stone Hut Fireplace and more amenities are close by.
Accommodation Features
- Air-Conditioning
- Linen Provided
- Television
- Microwave
- Tea & Coffee
Located on the main street the shops are across the road in easy walking distance.
For bus transfers the bus will leave at 6:00pm from our pick up and drop off point from the tourist bus bays on St Kilda rd opposite Hamer Hall and the State Theatre. Free weekend parking is available on Birdwood avenue around The Tan and along Sturt and Wells streets in Southbank. It is a 5 minute walk to the bus pick up point. We will stop for toilets, coffee and food on our way there and back.
We have a secondary pick up point 6:30pm at Mcdonalds Cnr Ballarat Rd &, Westwood Dr, Burnside VIC 3023.
The bus will be leaving our accommodation at 8:30am Saturday morning for a 9:30am run start from Mt Zero picnic area, 41 Mt Zero Rd, Laharum VIC 3401.
6:00am Sunday bus departs Breeze Holiday Parks – Halls Gap, 26 School Rd, Halls Gap VIC 3381 for a 6:30am run start from Troopers Gap Campsite Roses Gap Rd, Wartook VIC 3401.
What to bring:
Drinking water – 2 litres day 1, 3 litres day 2. If you would like to hire a hydration vest with filled water bottles please add the product to your cart.
Good condition trail running shoes
Running sports wear to suit the weather
Any in run snacks and lunch for the second day
Any emergency medications you may need
A charged head torch
Thermal top and bottoms
Gloves and beanie
Rain jacket and rain pants
Chill out clothes, sleeping clothes and toiletries
What your guides will cover:
Navigation and tour flagging
The photos and video
Customer first aid response (all guides first aid trained and carry first aid kits, with further first aid supplies in van)
Regroups and head counts
Radio comms and group coordination
Emergency response via mobile phones, satellite phones and personal locator beacons
Jelly snake and vegan jelly distributors
In run toiletries
Customer snake bandages
Sunscreen, hand sanitiser, wet wipes
We strongly recommend having air ambulance cover for this run and all trail runs, due to costs and access difficulties in these remote and rugged locations.
https://www.ambulance.vic.gov.au/membership/fees-terms/
Our tour details, safety notes, weather advice and course GPX/KML files will be emailed out a few days before your tour date.
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