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1 Grampians National Park Northern Grampians Fire Recovery Update arch 22nd 2016 Information Sheet 1: Open and Closed Sites in the Northern Grampians Fire affected area. In January 2014, a lightning event caused a major bushfire that swept through the northern area of the Grampians National Park causing widespread damage to the environment and popular visitor sites. he dry rocky landscape will take considerable time to recover. hile many visitor sites have since reopened, some park closures remain in place to enable park managers to rebuild walking tracks and park facilities and to protect fragile plants and animals. Plan your visit hat s open what s closed? An official fire closure remains in place for the t Difficult Range (between Old ill Road, Chinaman track, t Zero Road and north of Roses Gap Road). he area is closed to all visitation including rock climbing, off track walking and bush camping. Outside this official closure area, but within the original fire scar, recreational activities are permitted as per the park management plan, (except for bush camping). Please keep your environmental impact in mind, the landscape is still recovering Keep to established tracks only Rock climbing and bouldering should only be undertaken at known sites Bush camping is not permitted Open Roads in the Northern Grampians Coppermine track has recently reopened, however bush camps along the track remain closed. Open Rock Climbing areas in the Northern Grampians Refer to Fire Recovery Update Sheet 3 Northern Grampians Rock Climbing and Bouldering for detailed information. Open Campgrounds in the Northern Grampians Plantation and Smiths ill Campgrounds are the closest designated camping options in the Northern area of the Grampians National Park. Plantation Campground is located approximately 10km north of Halls Gap and operates on a first in first served basis, fees do not apply. Smiths ill Campground is located in the central Grampians and sites must be pre booked online. Dispersed bush camping within the Northern Grampians fire scar is currently not permitted. Please contact Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre for appropriate bush camping locations such as Red Gum Lease. Note No campfires permitted when bush camping. Open walking tracks in the Northern Grampians For detailed information refer to Fire Recovery Update Sheet 2 Northern Grampians walking tracks and facilities. Hollow ountain alk t Zero alk Flat Rock walk t Stapylton from t Zero Car park (Return alk only) Gulgurn anja Art Shelter Beehive Falls walk ackenzie Falls area Fish Falls ackenzie River alk (Zumsteins to the base of ackenzie Falls) Further Information For updates on the many camping, walking and driving opportunities in the park, call into Brambuk, the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, visit the local Visitor Information Centre or call Parks Victoria on

2 Important Northern Grampians closures to note: Closed alking racks t Difficult Range (between Old ill Road, Chinaman track, Roses Gap Road and t Zero Road) and all day and overnight walks. t Stapylton Loop walking track (to Stapylton Campground) Golton Gorge walking track Briggs Bluff Ngamadjidj Shelter Closed Roads t Difficult Road (from Boroka Lookout to Lake artook). Closed Campgrounds Stapylton Campground roopers Creek Campground All bush camps in the Northern Grampians fire affected area, including the t Difficult Hiker Camps. Closed Rock Climbing Sites t Difficult Range (Between Old ill Road, Chinaman k, Roses Gap Rd and t Zero Rd). *See rock climbing information sheet 3 for details. Please Note: Seasonal storm damage, bushfire or ongoing track maintenance can alter track conditions or cause temporary closures. Always confirm current park closures by visiting Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, Phone or phone ; check online at or phone Alternatively you can visit a local Visitor Information Centre. For your safety and protection of important park values: Respect closed areas Please stay on designated and open walking tracks only; burnt dangerous trees, damaged infrastructure, loss of signage and hard to define walking tracks can pose a risk to your safety. here are a number of threatened species recovering post fire. inimising your impacts means a healthier future for these areas. Help fragile areas recover and minimise soil erosion and the spread of weeds. Further Information For updates on the many camping, walking and driving opportunities in the park, call into Brambuk, the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, visit the local Visitor Information Centre or call Parks Victoria on

3 Grampians National Park Northern Grampians Fire Recovery Update arch 22nd 2016 Information Sheet2: Open Northern Grampians alking racks In January 2014 a lightning event caused a major bushfire that swept through the northern area of the Grampians National Park. any popular visitor sites were badly damaged and some areas will take a long time to recover. Some temporary closures remain in place. Refer to Information Sheet 1 and recovery map for detail. For walking brochures call into Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap or phone (03) hat is closed? he t Stapylton Loop alk. he t Difficult Range including roopers Creek Campground, t Difficult day and over-night hikes and hikers camps; Briggs Bluff, Golton Gorge and all bush camping sites within the fire affected area, Ngamadjidj Art Shelter and Stapylton Campground. alks open in the North 1a.t Zero Distance: 2.8 km return ime: 1-1½ hours Start: t Zero Picnic Area From the picnic area, carefully cross the Halls Gap-t Zero Road and track markers will guide you up the rocky hillside. Near the top of the ridge the track becomes steeper to rock steps that lead up to the summit. Enjoy views of t Stapylton and the surrounding immera plains. Return by the same route. 1b.t Stapylton (Return only) Distance: 4.6 km return ime: 2-2½ hours Grade: hard Start: t Zero Picnic Area Signs and track markers guide the way up the steep rock slope of Flat Rock to a splendid vantage point overlooking a natural amphitheatre. he track descends to the base of aipan all before continuing along rock terraces to an intersection. Follow signs and track markers to the final steep ascent. he view from the summit is spectacular, taking in much of the park and surrounding plains. Return by the same route. 2a. Hollow ountain Distance: 2.2km return ime: 1-1 ½ hours -Hard Start: Hollow ountain Carpark Follow the sign posted track through native pines and eucalypts to the base of the iron stained cliff. After a steep climb through fallen boulders and exposed ledges a short uphill scramble will lead you to the rocky summit. Enjoy views over t Stapylton and the immera Plains. 3. Gulgurn anja Art Shelter Distance:1km ime: 20-40mins Grade: easy Start: Hollow mountain car park. A gentle up-hill climb leads to the art shelter where artwork depicts the hands of young people. Return via the same route. 4. Beehive Falls Distance: 2.4km return ime: 1-1 1/2 hours Start: Carpark on Roses Gap Road. Follow the well-marked walking track from the car park through forest and up some rock steps to beehive falls. Best after rain. 5c. ackenzie Falls Distance: 2km ime: 1 hour 20 minutes Start: ackenzie Falls Carpark An easy stroll from the carpark leads to a viewing platform overlooking the picturesque Broken Falls. o reach the base of the Falls, follow the signs as the track descends steeply downhill. ake care as this walk has many steps; is steep, slippery and strenuous in sections. Return via the same route. 5b.Fish Falls Distance: 4.6 km return ime: 2 hours Start: Zumsteins Picnic Ground A lovely walk to a small waterfall that flows all year round on the ackenzie River. he track from Zumsteins will take you to the terraced base of Fish Falls. 5c.acKenzie Falls River alk Distance: 7km ime: 2-3 hours Grade: edium Start: Zumsteins Picnic Ground Follow the track to Fish Falls where the track becomes steeper, meandering through a large gorge beside the river to the base of ackenzie Falls.

4 Grampians National Park Northern Grampians Fire Recovery Update arch 22 nd 2016 Information Sheet 3: Rock Climbing and Bouldering In January 2014 a large bushfire swept through the Northern Grampians, causing widespread damage to visitor sites, roads and walking tracks. any popular rock climbing and bouldering sites were also impacted including Hollow ountain, Summerday Valley and t Stapylton. Environmental recovery in this fragile rocky landscape has been slow shallow soils and lack of rainfall has meant vegetation has taken longer than anticipated to regenerate. Open and accessible rock climbing and bouldering areas in the Northern Grampians he official fire closure has lifted for the northern area of the t Difficult Range (t Stapylton area and south to the north side of Roses Gap Rd). A closure remains in place further south along the range. See closure map for further detail. Open Areas existing climbs and access tracks only Asses Ears Area Pohlner track and Smith Road Area t Stapylton Hollow ountain Area Summerday Valley *Note closures are in place to main wall due to cultural significance. t Stapylton Amphitheatre Flat Rock Area t Zero Area *Note new access track between flat rock, the kindergarten and Andersons via Bellepheron wall. Iskra Crag NE t Zero Range Stapylton Campground Boulders *Note - Sites south of Stapylton Campground cannot be accessed via the Ngamadjidj car park and walking track due to it being a closed work site. Access is only available from the fireline behind oscana olives. Nearby climbing areas he Black Range (est of the Grampians) An official closure remains in place for off track walking, climbing and bushcamping. udadgadjiin Picnic area has reopened as have the Art site walk and Escarpment walk. t albot (west of the Grampians) has reopened Closed Climbing Areas- t Difficult Range/Northern Grampians. An official fire closure remains in place throughout the southern area of the t Difficult Range (Between Roses Gap Road, Chinaman rack, Old ill Road and t Zero Road). Eastern t Difficult Range North est t Difficult Range t Difficult area Briggs Bluff Area

5 ou can help support sustainable climbing in the Grampians by considering the following: o protect the cultural and environmental integrity of the Grampians National Park and to ensure the long term sustainability of rock climbing in the area, Parks Victoria has been working closely with the local rock climbing community and Cliffcare on a considered approach to the re-opening of rock climbing sites in the Northern Grampians. Keep in mind that any damage caused now will remain long term. Stay on designated tracks - any off track walking can impact soil stability and the regeneration of vegetation. Spread of weeds and other pathogens can occur by foot traffic in fragile soils and recovering moss and seed beds. Please don t create short cuts or new tracks, particularly in steep gullies Only climb in open and accessible areas and keep group numbers low Avoid taking large groups into small crags or areas where there are no designated tracks Consider other options here are many climbing and bouldering sites within the Grampians. By giving these fire affected areas some time to recover they will be here to enjoy in the future hink about your safety - tree risk and unstable soils are present across all fire affected areas. hile Parks Victoria regrets the need to enforce closures, substantial fines will be imposed on those found in any closed, fire affected areas. Please remember your climbing etiquette when in the Grampians National Park: Respect other climbers and park visitors Stick to established tracks and avoid damaging or removing vegetation any areas have significant Aboriginal cultural sites, please respect this unique cultural landscape by only climbing in established areas Avoid excessive chalk and be mindful of cleaning No chipping of rock or new bolting Carry out all rubbish Use toilets provided Alternative rock climbing areas in and around the Grampians: For up to date climbing access reports visit Victoria Range (Please respect cultural heritage and recovering fire affected areas) t illiam Range (Seven Dials area) Serra Range (Including Bundaleer and t Rosea) onderland Range t Arapiles Camping he closest camping option in the National Park is Plantation Campground, approximately 10km north of Halls Gap, or private accommodation in the Northern Grampians area. Bushcamping the Northern Grampians fire affected area is not permitted (See fire recovery map for detail). Information about appropriate bush camping locations can be obtained from Brambuk the National Park and Cultural Centre, Halls Gap Phone Further Information For updates on the many camping, walking and driving opportunities in the park, call into Brambuk - he National Park and Cultural Centre in Halls Gap, visit the local Visitor Information Centre or call Parks Victoria on

6 Grampians National Park emporary closures (arch 2016) SES K O SE B t Drummond SANDBAR Lake Lonsdale DRDEN C216 L E t Smiths ill OKEPILL NS PIA A GR A8 SE CREEK ackenzie Falls VI Boroka Lookout C OR LO DG Park information A H Boreang E Reed Lookout & Balconies E Picnic area R AI O L NA Bunjil Shelter onderland Carpark Sundial Carpark PO Brambuk he National Park & Cultural Centre o Ararat 16km m ia i ll Red Rock HALLS GAP Lake Fyans K Aboriginal art shelter 4D National park aterbody Visitor info centre Lookout Highway gmt. vehicle only State park etland oilets Camping/picnic area Sealed road 4D seasonal closure State forest Dispersed camping not permitted Disabled access Basic bush shower Unsealed road One-way road Softwood plantation Gate anagement vehicle only Disclaimer: Parks Victoria does not guarantee that this data is without flaw of any kind and therefore disclaims all liability which may arise from you relying on this information. Data source acknowledgements: State Digital apbase. he State of Victoria and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries. Cartography by Parks Victoria arch 2016 For mobile App search for Avenza PDF aps 0 10 Brim Springs CHERRPOOL (Djarabul) SAELL ES CU DIFFI t Dryden P GA EARS Zumsteins k ee E N G R A Lake artook S Plantation LS AS SE HEN Cr HAL BLACK RAN GE SAE PARK ADELAIDE OLD SCHIDS Heatherlie Quarry roopers Creek Ri ve r U L I C F F D I LAHARU ZE he Spur t 1FBF LFFQ ZPVS FOJSPONFOUB JNQBDU JO NJOE UIF BOEDBQF J UJ SFDPFSJOH t,ffq UP FUBCJIFE USBDL POZ t 3PDL DJNCJOH BOE CPVEFSJOH IPVE POZ CF VOEFSUBLFO BU LOPXO JUF t #VI DBNQJOH J OPU QFSNJUUFE Briggs Bluff ke nz ie AOK VALLE BRIPAEN iam ill SIH ES E ND Beehive Falls t Difficult BRIPAEN LEDCOUR Outside this official closure area, but within the original fire scar, recreational activities are permitted as per the park management plan, (except for bush camping). S IGG BR A8 ILLAA RRA SES GAP ac K An official fire closure remains in place for the t Difficult Range (between Old ill Road, Chinaman track, Roses Gap Road and t Zero Road). he area is closed to all visitation including rock climbing, off track walking and bush camping. O INFIELD GRAPIANS SAEHRS LAHARU t Stapylton ZE ER K PP RS CO INE NE HL PO PLANAION DADSELLS BRIDGE GOLON K Ngamadjidj Shelter DR U Flat Rock Closed Fire Area GLENORCH POHLNER Closed Visitor Site ES E GREENHOLE t Stapylton NORHE A200 Hollow ountain LAKE D LONSDALE R t Zero t Zero emporary closures due to fire impact as of 23/03/2016 o Horsham 20km CR E EK FANS ONONDAH GAP NORH EAS Hollow ountain JACKANS ONONDAH DADSELLS BRIDGE o Horsham 15km 20 Kilometres