Come & Try Bushwalking Day

WALK NAME:  Beehive and Gar Falls

WALK SUMMARY:  This is a great walk in the Northern section of the Grampians NP with a focus on waterfalls, but there is forest, heathland, huge and spectacular cliffs, and expansive views.

DATE and TIME:  

13 Sep 2025        Start time will be advised on registration.

WALK DESCRIPTION: The walk initially follows Dead Bullock Creek (no surprises where that name came from!) where there is a series of beautiful waterfalls, the Gar Falls, culminating in the highest of the falls where we will have a short break before ascending the first of a series of short climbs.  As we climb, we leave the forest and the enter heathlands where views across to the Mt Difficult Range and the country to the north open up.

At the Beehive Falls Track junction 3.2km from our starting point, we leave the GPT and walk along a large rock shelf, head north east along the base of an impressive textured cliff face. The relatively easy walking comes to an end as we descend the escarpment beside Beehive Falls very steeply. Take care. After admiring the falls, we cross over the footbridge and follow the track for the easy walk to the Beehive Falls carpark.

DISTANCE: 

7 km One Way with car shuffle at end. Walking time 4 hours

AWT GRADE: 3 (Easy/Medium).  The walk is fully on track but for some sections it is quite exposed to both sun and adverse weather. There is some scrambling over rocks, and the section near Beehive Falls is steep – care is required if wet.

TOTAL ASCENT:

300m

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR?

This walk will suit able-bodied walkers, but we will walk at a relaxed pace. We will be experiencing this wonderful area in spring that allows all walkers to enjoy, taking photos, looking at the many flowers and bird watching.

WHAT TO BRING:
Essential:

• Emergency contact form with medical info
• 1.5L water
• Backpack
• lunch
• Rain jacket
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
• Sun hat/sunscreen

 REGISTRATION for this WALK:  phone walk leader Julie Andrew 0407561135 before 5pm Thurs 11 September.

COST:

$5 contribution if car pooling.

MEETING POINT: Stawell SES Hall where we can carpool.

Click here for the Walk Report