5-Day Grampians Western Edge and Wartook Valley Road Trip
Five days on the Grampians’ quieter western edge — Wartook Valley, Mt Stapylton, Hollow Mountain, Mt Zero — and the working farms that operate accommodation 30–40% cheaper than Halls Gap.
| Distance | 280km over 5 days |
|---|---|
| Days | 5 |
| Difficulty | Easy driving; moderate hiking |
| Vehicle | Any |
| Best time | September–November or April–May |
| Start | Horsham |
Day 1 — Horsham to Wartook Valley (40km)
Check in at a Wartook farm cottage. Afternoon Lake Wartook dam walk. Sunset on Mt Stapylton flank.
Day 2 — McKenzie Falls + Beehive Falls (60km local)
Early McKenzie Falls (Bluff Lookout + base, 1.9km return, 230 steps). Lunch Wartook General Store. Afternoon Beehive Falls walk (2.8km return).
Day 3 — Mt Stapylton + Mt Zero (40km local)
Mt Stapylton summit (3.4km return, 220m climb). Lunch picnic. Afternoon Hollow Mountain ridge walk (2.2km return) or Mt Zero northern walk (2.6km).
Day 4 — Briggs Bluff or rest day (60km local)
Big hike option: Briggs Bluff sandstone summit (9km return). Or Mt Zero Olives cellar door + rest day.
Day 5 — Wartook to Horsham (80km via Natimuk)
Drive home via Natimuk; Mt Arapiles lookout drive.