Is previous hiking experience necessary?

While the trip is challenging, guides support all fitness levels; prior multi-day hiking experience helps but isn’t mandatory.

What meals are provided on the trek?

All trail meals, including fresh camp-cooked breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, are prepared by the guides and included.

What kind of camping accommodations are used?

Camp is in lightweight hiking tents at established hiker camps with composting toilets, but no showers.

How is gear managed during the expedition?

Group gear like cooking equipment is carried by support staff; you carry personal items such as your sleeping bag and mattress.

Are there options for less experienced hikers?

Yes, GPWC/AO offers shorter walks and guided hut stays for those preferring less rugged or shorter treks.

What safety measures are in place?

Guides carry first aid kits, satellite phones, and have thorough knowledge of emergency procedures to ensure group safety.

Northern Expedition Hiking with GPWC/AO in Halls Gap | Guided Tour | Hiking

Set in the rugged heart of Victoria’s Grampians National Park, the Northern Expedition by GPWC/AO offers a fully supported, 4-day trek along some of the region’s most commanding landscapes. Starting near Mount Zero and winding south to Halls Gap, this adventure presents hikers with soaring sandstone cliffs, expansive valleys, and dramatic escarpments that feel both remote and deeply alive.

This leg of the Grampians Peaks Trail covers about 54 km of diverse terrain, from dry sandy gullies beneath towering rock walls to the crest of Mount Stapylton—where a short scramble rewards trekkers with 360-degree panoramas. Each day’s hike culminates in well-equipped hiker camps, where participants rest after savoring fresh, trail-prepared meals under vast southern skies.

GPWC/AO’s local guides bring invaluable knowledge of the area’s natural and cultural history, illuminating the significance of formations like the Rock Wall and the Pacific Ocean Wall cliff face. Hikers trace the path through the Werdug Basin and along ridges overlooking Lake Wartook, forging a connection with Gariwerd’s imposing sandstone landscape. The experience is both physically demanding and accessible to most fit walkers, emphasizing continuous, supported trekking with gear transported between camps.

This expedition stands out not just for the raw beauty of the Northern Grampians, but for its commitment to providing an immersive, authentic bushwalking experience that balances adventure with comfort. Whether you hope to complete the entire Grampians Peaks Trail over time or simply challenge yourself with a spectacular introduction, this journey is a rare chance to move through one of southeastern Australia’s most iconic wild places, guided by those who know it best.

Northern Expedition Hiking with GPWC/AO in Halls Gap

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