Walk Information
Information about walks will be published on the Club’s Facebook page and on this website. Click here to see the walk calendar.
You can click on the link below to see a summary of scheduled walks.
Grampians Bushwalking Club walks for 2025
Each walk will have a nominated Walk Leader and they will be the main contact for the walk. Information about the walks will include:
- Date.
- Walk leader and contact details.
- Walk name and brief description of the walk.
- Grade
- Distance.
- Elevation Gain.
- Duration.
- Requirements.
All walks are free to members of the Grampians Bushwalking Club, unless otherwise stated. Visitors are welcome and are encouraged to join the club if they intend to walk more than three times annually. Please click here to find out information about membership.
If you wish to know more or participate in an activity, please phone the leader prior to the activity as details may change at short notice. If less than 4 members attend an activity, then the activity will not be an official club activity. The walk may be cancelled.
If the day is a DAY OF TOTAL FIRE BAN (in the designated walking area) – there will not be a walk, but check with the leader, as he/she may change the walk location or day.
Each activity has a leader. To attend an activity, phone the leader at least three days before a day walk and a week before an overnight walk (unless otherwise stated). The leader will give you details of the activity, including what to take, where to meet etc. The club usually has a meeting point in Stawell, Ararat or Halls Gap, where a car pool is organised.
Australian Walking Track Grading System
AWTGS classifies tracks into 5 grades, based on the Australian Standard for walking track construction (AS 2156). It was funded and developed by a Victorian Government initiative, in partnership with government agencies and non-government groups across Australia.
Grade 1
No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km.
Grade 2
No bushwalking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km..
Grade 3
Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4
Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
Grade 5
Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.