GPT S1: Barigar (Mt Zero to Gar)

7 h to 2 days
3 h to 5 h

23 km
oneway segment

↑ 1227 m
↓ -754 m

Hard track
Starting from the car park off Mount Zero Road, Laharum, this trail takes you to Gar Trailhead campground, visiting Stapylton Amphitheatre, Bird Rock and a hidden waterfall along the way. This is the first of six segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. Not only you can enjoy the exhilarating views from Mt Rosea and Mt Stapylton through the walk, but you'll also have a chance to experience the tranquillity the towering forest brings as it leads you to the rock outcrops. There are water crossings and some rock hopping sections along the way, so you might want to bring proper footwear. At lower elevations, the cell phone service is not reliable. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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Safer Bushwalks
Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Segment This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey Grampians Peaks Trail
Start (-36.8910624,142.3757626)
Mode Car
DirectionsFrom Grampians Road, C216, C222, Halls Gap.
  • Turn on to Mount Victory Road, C222 then drive for 2.3 km
  • At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Victory Road, C222 and drive for another 46.4 km
  • Turn right onto Wonwondah - Dadswells Bridge Road and drive for another 3.1 km
  • Turn right onto Winfields Road and drive for another 1.2 km
  • Turn left onto Mt Zero Road and drive for another 2.1 km
  • Turn right and drive for another 80 m
  • Turn left and drive for another 60 m
  • Turn left and drive for another 65 m
Finish (-37.0040943,142.44689)
Mode (end)
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started
From the Taipan Wall Carpark (next to Mount Zero Picnic Area), head towards the dirt track next to the green parking sign. Head along the said track for about 30 metres, then turn right at the 3-way intersection. Follow the said track as you keep the ridge to your left to continue along the GPT S1: Barigar (Mt Zero to Gar) Track.....
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
There is a car park (about 30 m back from the start).
After another 45 m turn right.
Then pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 630 m continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 1.3 km turn right, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 2.3 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mount Stapylton Loop Walk) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 540 m continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 7 km come to the "Barigar Hike-in Campground" (40 m on your left).
There is a fee to use this campsite.
After another 3.7 km (at the intersection of Roses Gap Road & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn left, to head along Roses Gap Road (a highway|tertiary).
After another 60 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Roses Gap Road) turn right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail (a walking track).
After another 450 m cross the stepping stones.
After another 160 m cross the stepping stones.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Troopers Creek Campground. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 9 m (at the intersection of Gar Waterfalls Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail) veer left, to head along Gar Waterfalls Walk.
After another 200 m pass the waterfall (15 m on your left).
After another 10 m head up the 25 rock steps (about 9 m long)
After another 500 m cross the ford.
After another 5 m head up the 27 earthen steps (about 10 m long)
After another 125 m head up the 18 earthen steps (about 10 m long)
After another 20 m head up the 16 earthen steps (about 9 m long)
After another 9 m head up the 9 earthen steps (about 5 m long)
After another 150 m pass the waterfall (35 m on your right).
After another 160 m cross the ford.
After another 185 m cross the ford.
After another 20 m pass the waterfall (30 m on your right).
After another 315 m cross the ford.
After another 8 m pass the waterfall (15 m on your right).
After another 940 m (at the intersection of Briggs Bluff Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn right, to head along Briggs Bluff Walk.
After another 870 m turn right, to head along Briggs Bluff Walk.
After another 175 m cross the ford.
After another 570 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Briggs Bluff Walk) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 200 m cross the ford.
After another 15 m come to the "Mud Creek bush campsite" (on your left).
After another 285 m come to the camp site (6 m on your left).
Turn right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 1.8 km come to the viewpoint (35 m on your right).
Continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 275 m come to "Gar".
The end.

This little side trip takes you to the Troopers Creek Campground.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Gar Waterfalls Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail Start heading along Gar Waterfalls Walk (a walking track).
After 175 m come to the "Troopers Creek Campground" (6 m on your left).
Campsite managed byParks Victoria. There is a fee to use this campsite.
After another 45 m come to a toilet.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 220 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities

GPT S1: Barigar (Mt Zero to Gar)


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 23 km
Time 7 h to 2 days
Quality of track Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient Very steep (4/6)
Signage Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route
Camp site: There are 5 on route, on average they are 3.9 km apart with the largest gap of 11.8 km.

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 7.8 km apart with the largest gap of 16.4 km.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Toilet
15 m[toilet]
Camp site
11.8 kmBarigar Hike-in Campground
Camp site
16.1 km + 175 mTroopers Creek Campground
Toilet
16.1 km + 225 m[toilet]
Camp site
20.7 kmMud Creek bush campsite
Camp site
20.9 km[camp site]
Camp site
23 kmGar
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